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Teams are pretty conservative in the draft with injuries. I could see Topic lasting until 10.
 
stitches said:
Yeah, I've read people comment that he didn't look as quick and explosive after his return. Very likely he rushed coming back...
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Its still concerning. Coming back and re-injuring it may have done more damage. I believe all teams get the medicals now right?

I don't think he gets past SA at 8 but it might depend on what they do at 4. If they love Reed or Rob then Topic may slide.
 
If you've watched the Mavs v. Thunder series, it becomes clear how important it is to have players who can self-create off the dribble and score in isolation. The game tightens up in the 4th quarter, and it becomes Luka's creation vs. SGA's creation. They also have to be able to perform against long, wing-sized defenders, like PJ Washington, Derrick Jones Jr., Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, etc.

There are precious few players in this draft whom you'd call a legit self-creator or iso threat.

If the Jazz were in this situation, you'd be seeing Colin Sexton forcing mid-range jumpers or Lauri taking turn-arounds.
 
whatthe said:
Suns desperately want to trade their 2024 and 2031 picks for immediate help. We could get those picks if we part with one of Sexton, Kessler, Clarkson, George etc. We would get worse and get picks.
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It would almost have to be Kessler and I would consider it. 2031 needs to be completely unprotected of course.
 
Lakers have picks and want a good player. Lauri (wears the Bron sneaker), Sexton (Rich Paul client) or maybe at a lower target Clarkson (previous Laker connection)could be their guy. We could also draft Bronny and get something.
 
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Ferguson_Mellochill said:
If you've watched the Mavs v. Thunder series, it becomes clear how important it is to have players who can self-create off the dribble and score in isolation. The game tightens up in the 4th quarter, and it becomes Luka's creation vs. SGA's creation. They also have to be able to perform against long, wing-sized defenders, like PJ Washington, Derrick Jones Jr., Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, etc.

There are precious few players in this draft whom you'd call a legit self-creator or iso threat.

If the Jazz were in this situation, you'd be seeing Colin Sexton forcing mid-range jumpers or Lauri taking turn-arounds.
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You are worried about the engagement ring... we need to get past the first date.
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Yeah, but at this stage, the Jazz desperately need a wing-sized player who can handle, self-create and score in isolation. We've got plenty of guys who stand around the perimeter.
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You had me at "the Jazz need a wing-sized player". I don't disagree but I am also not drafting for need right now and not in this draft.
 
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