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I just don't see the ability to create off the dribble that a top draft pick from the 2-guard spot needs to have from Hield.
 
King Cy said:
I just don't see the ability to create off the dribble that a top draft pick from the 2-guard spot needs to have from Hield.
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Agreed. For him to be a "star" he is going to have to consistently hit McCollum/Jamal Crawford/Steph Curry level of difficulty shots. For him to be a solid starter or 6th man he is going to have to be able to navigate his way around screens and hit catch and shoot 3s at a high enough rate to give him room to drive. If his shot is off, what does he bring to a team? He isn't a lockdown defender and not a good passer or playmaker. The only thing that gives me hope is how much he improved from his freshman year and his insane work ethic. I know this might make me look silly eventually if he does become great, since I'm sure people said the same things about Curry/Lillard/McCollum, but I guess I just don't see it with Buddy. Guarantee that if Jamal Murray isn't available the Kings draft him and it ends badly.
 
zyzz said:
Agreed. For him to be a "star" he is going to have to consistently hit McCollum/Jamal Crawford/Steph Curry level of difficulty shots. For him to be a solid starter or 6th man he is going to have to be able to navigate his way around screens and hit catch and shoot 3s at a high enough rate to give him room to drive. If his shot is off, what does he bring to a team? He isn't a lockdown defender and not a good passer or playmaker. The only thing that gives me hope is how much he improved from his freshman year and his insane work ethic. I know this might make me look silly eventually if he does become great, since I'm sure people said the same things about Curry/Lillard/McCollum, but I guess I just don't see it with Buddy. Guarantee that if Jamal Murray isn't available the Kings draft him and it ends badly.
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I think he can hit hard shots, but those 3 guys can all create for others, which I dont see Hield doing yet.
 
mellow said:
Find joy in playing the lottery and watching the Lackers and Nets lose their picks.
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Why would you find joy in the Nets losing their pick? You know who gets it? Boston gets it. Do you really find joy in Boston, the NBA team with the most Championships, getting a top draft pick while also having a top team in the Eastern Conference. And oh yeah, they also have a ton of cap-space to sign a super-star.
 
Crocodile Dante said:
Thon Maker declaring for the 2016 draft.
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Is that guy really in danger of not being a first round pick? Draft sites seem to not like him anymore. Crazy how much his stock has fallen over the years. He has looked pretty average the few times I've seen him.....but I bet some team still reaches for him in the teens if he is draft eligible.
 
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