We can discuss it. Keep in mind, that if someone goes for Black or Wallace in the top 8, that will push one of Hendricks, Walker, Whitmore or Ausar to the Jazz at #9. I'd pretty much expect the Jazz to take whomever drops to them.
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We can discuss it. Keep in mind, that if someone goes for Black or Wallace in the top 8, that will push one of Hendricks, Walker, Whitmore or Ausar to the Jazz at #9. I'd pretty much expect the Jazz to take whomever drops to them.
If you watch Gradey Dick closely, he makes some really high-IQ plays with advanced timing. He's going to be an advanced ball mover and make some visionary plays just off of timing and IQ. That's actually where he has some upside, imo.
Yeah well that's the dream scenario right now.
But what are the chances of that happening?
Indiana already has a point guard in Haliburton - so it's hard to imagine top 7 not picking one of: Wem, Miller, Scoot, Amen, Aursa, Walker, Whitmore.
I would put that chance at 10% or less.
Yeah but the lack of physical upsides? Playing above and putting pressure at the rim at the NBA level?
Unless he can bulk up ala Hayward I'm going with GG..
It's Orlando that I could see taking Wallace or Black. They've already got Franz, Paolo and WCJ in the frontcourt. Their backcourt is a bit patchy. Gary Harris is non-guaranteed. Cole Anthony is a backup. Fultz is UFA in a year. Jalen Suggs has started to emerge. Cason Wallace could come in and replace Gary Harris from Day 1.
He gets to and on the rim, though. Most 19 year olds put on weight.
Gradey isn't that guy. You're hoping he's like a bigger version of Hornacek, assuming his off-the-dribble game develops. But he's not going to overpower NBA athletes.
Orlando also has another pick at #12 right? One of Black or Wallace would surely still be there.
Or they could trade back from #6 and picking up an asset in the process.
I just don't see them reaching for Black/Wallace at #6 with the Top 7 more or less locked up (Wem, Miller, Scoot, Amen, Aursa, Walker, Whitmore)
See if they're still at #6 after the lottery. They could drop a couple spots.
kcgar
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How tall do you think Marcus Smart is? How about Kris Dunn? Kyrie, Kemba, Avery Bradley, Isaiah Thomas, Terry Rozier, Carsen Edwards? Ainge-length theory isn’t quite there. I do agree that length is preferable, however I think Wallace’s defense is so good that it negates any size issue. I think you need to watch his highlight video again.
This is my opinion, but I think that Wallace’s defense is superior to GG’s offense and his offense is heads and shoulders above GG’s defense.
kcgar
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This is a bonkers statement to make about your favorite prospect and an offensive player for that matter.