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Maker is probably who I would take at this point. This team clearly needs an alpha (see the Hayward discussions), so let's swing for the damn fences. I don't care that we have a crowded front court--just draft BPA. And even if Maker's ceiling isn't as high as people originally thought, I still see All-Star potential. Plus he seems more competitive and intelligent to me than, say, Skal.

Luwawu is high my list, as well, but I don't see the same level of raw talent in him like I do with Thon.

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I think Maker is going to be a defensive oriented 5. He'll add strength and develop his offense slowly. I think his talent level is in the neighborhood of Derrick Favors, though he has legit length for the 5. I don't care much about his handle, as I don't think he'll use it much as a pro. His hands don't look great and his lateral mobility and coordination are probably adequate and no better. I think the Jazz should take the best 2-way shooting wing they can get.
 
Thon was ruled eligible. Awesome.

I want him. Another defensive minded guy but one who is passionate and fiery. A frontline of Favors-Gobert-Lyles-Withey-Maker is pretty damn sick and diverse, especially if Maker has range like it seems he might.

I think Conley or Bazemore should then be targets this offseason. I'd be happy with either.
 
spycam1 said:
Maker is probably who I would take at this point. This team clearly needs an alpha (see the Hayward discussions), so let's swing for the damn fences. I don't care that we have a crowded front court--just draft BPA. And even if Maker's ceiling isn't as high as people originally thought, I still see All-Star potential. Plus he seems more competitive and intelligent to me than, say, Skal.

Luwawu is high my list, as well, but I don't see the same level of raw talent in him like I do with Thon.

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This. I want the ****ing grand slam.

If we're making a cakk, who better than Maker the Baker?

Letsgoooooooooooo.
 
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With Thon Maker's small hands, poor frame, average athleticism and feel for the game, ceiling seems to be that of a nice role player at best
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I REALLY hope somebody in the top 10 falls in love with Thon and bumps someone else to us... I see a lot of Gorgui Dieng in Thon, but I don't know if that's what we need right now with the rise of Lyles AND Withey, in addition to Gobert and Favors.


Luwawu's my guy this year for the 12th pick (so far).
 
PG_AB said:
Dedric Lawson returns to Memphis.. interesting..

Pastners gone..

Charlie Moore decommitted.. I wonder whats going to happen there..
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You did see Tubby Smith is the new coach correct? Pastner did not live up to the hype so dont think to many people are to disappointed he left. Good luck GA Tech. I hope all the players who have transferred the last couple of years will end with Smith.
 
PG_AB said:
For a player who has 'average athleticism', he sure makes some spectacular moves..
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I mean I still see a lot of Gorgui Dieng in him... like A LOT .. I've got Dieng in my fantasy team all year this year and even the way they run the floor seems similar to me. Dieng has been pretty consistent in hitting his mid range jumpers this year, is a good FT shooter, and is slowly extending his shot to a 3pt range too... they are both good defenders with quick hands for steals and can block shots, but don't have a good feel for the game yet.


Dieng has good athleticism, but would you say he has GREAT athleticism? Probably not... The only thing that seems to be separating them in my estimation is Thon Maker seems to have a much better handle & dribble which bodes really well for him since he doesn't really have a back to the basket game.
 
ONE LOVE said:
I mean I still see a lot of Gorgui Dieng in him... like A LOT .. I've got Dieng in my fantasy team all year this year and even the way they run the floor seems similar to me. Dieng has been pretty consistent in hitting his mid range jumpers this year, is a good FT shooter, and is slowly extending his shot to a 3pt range too... they are both good defenders with quick hands for steals and can block shots, but don't have a good feel for the game yet.


Dieng has good athleticism, but would you say he has GREAT athleticism? Probably not... The only thing that seems to be separating them in my estimation is Thon Maker seems to have a much better handle & dribble which bodes really well for him since he doesn't really have a back to the basket game.
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you have the most head-scratching takes I've ever read.
 
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