Following potential 2015 draftees

[The Midnight]

Ou-meh.

 

[fishonjazz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0kYmODtN2A&spfreload=10


I'm just here drooling over Russell. We need to phone Cleveland and ask how they did it.

Thanks for that
The steph curry is strong in this one

 

[fishonjazz]

I think this has been talked about else where, but what would it take to trade up for Russell? Or what would everybody be willing to give up for him?

I'd trade Burke, Hood (Though I'd be really sad), #11 pick, our 2016 first round pick (unprotected), 2017 Golden State pick, 2018 Thunder pick. I think the most likely team to trade with would be the 76ers...

I think I would give up all that.

I think the sixers should take it too. (We are probably giving up too much but sometimes you have to)

 

[Dr. Jones]

This year's pick, next year's pick, Favors, and the city of Provo for Anthony Davis.

 

[Carbon13]

Youre going to have to offer more than provo!

 

[spycam1]

Idk, Provo has pretty hot girls.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Youre going to have to offer more than provo!

OK, throw in Or'm, too.

 

[BTP]

All it takes is Mudiay out playing him in workouts and a team falling in love with WCS... I think both ny and la could go with WCS.

Top 5 players dont have 1v1 tryouts.

He's neither... he's a 6'9'' stretch 4, with developing post game, who can rebound. He's not very athletic, but he is an efficient volume scorer(at least at the level he's been playing so far). He can possibly play 3, but I don't think he's fast enough to guard 3s in the NBA.

Edit: it's kind of weird for me to describe him as a stretch 4, because in Europe he does it all... He shoots off the dribble, midrange jumpers, 3s, he drives and posts up, he shoots turn around jumpers from the post, but I kind of see him as a stretchy 4 type on NBA level. It's hard to predict how he will translate in the NBA because he is not the most athletic guy on the floor even in his games in Greece, but he's crafty and smart enough to make it all work. If he can translate all he does well in Europe to the US, he'd be a steal in the second round. But that's really the reason he's a second round prospect - his athleticism and defense at the next level are under question.

edit2: BTW, Karasev was shooting 35-36% from 3 in Russia, and 42-44% from the field. Vezenkov is much better shooter than that. He shot 50/39/80 last season as an 18 year old and is shooting 53/43/74 this season on very high usage.

1 thing about the Greek league. Other than Olympiakos and Panathinaikos who figuratively and possibly literally represent the Greek billionaires who have never paid taxes in their whole lives, the rest of the Greek league is similar to the economic situation of the Greek government. And it shows in the talent that these teams attract nowadays.

This year's pick, next year's pick, Favors, and the city of Provo for Anthony Davis.

I would trade the whole roster minus Gobert and Hayward for AD. But the other team wouldn't do it

 

[seattlejazzfan]

In regard to the Russell/Curry comparison, somebody mentioned Curry is a once in a decade shooter. It's true and a very good point. Russell isn't the shooter Curry is and may never be. However, Russell might be a once in a decade passer and he's bigger than Curry. He has Jason Kidd-like feel for the game and passing ability. Add to that he is a very good shooter, and just as important, with his quick lefty release, can get his shot just about whenever he wants. He may also have a little James Harden in him in terms of his ability to get to the basket and both finish and draw fouls. Such a sexy prospect.

 

[NAOS]

In regard to the Russell/Curry comparison, somebody mentioned Curry is a once in a decade shooter. It's true and a very good point. Russell isn't the shooter Curry is and may never be. However, Russell might be a once in a decade passer and he's bigger than Curry. He has Jason Kidd-like feel for the game and passing ability. Add to that he is a very good shooter, and just as important, with his quick lefty release, can get his shot just about whenever he wants. He may also have a little James Harden in him in terms of his ability to get to the basket and both finish and draw fouls. Such a sexy prospect.

whoever that is.... I trust him. Thanks for posting.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

whoever that is.... I trust him. Thanks for posting.

lol. Must have been NAOS. If it was you, it really is a great point and despite the fact that when youo watch Russell it's hard not to be reminded of Curry, it may simply never be a fair comparison.

 

[BTP]

Checking the newest DX mock, Jakob Poeltl appeared in the '15 draft. This may or may not hint to something But usually Givony is well educated about intentions of international prospect.

Just posted because I though that's interesting for all the Utes fans here.