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@stevekylerNBA In an empty gym on a Friday night - Cameron Payne won't stop @Joinmy_Campaign is impressive.
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Not sure if he's talking about Payne or the other kid...

@stevekylerNBA What I love about Cameron Payne - refuses to leave a spot until he makes 5 straight.
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karl malone said:
Regarding Turner: I see him as 1 of the most underrated prospects in this draft & possibly even the 2nd best big man due to his 2 way potential. He isn't without risk, but in a class full of high risk/high reward prospects, he is worth it (imo). My main concerns are potential injury problems & lack of quickness/explosiveness, but his unique combination of defensive ability & shooting range far outweighs any risk that he brings. I agree that he is not a perfect fit for this team, but getting him at #12 would be a major steal. I don't expect him to drop out of the top 10 & wouldn't give up significant assets in order to acquire him (as I don't see him as a great fit alongside Gobert), but I think he has the potential to be a top 5 player in this draft class. The recent video of his workouts show that he is willing to put in the effort necessary in order to improve on his weaknesses, & while it may take longer for him to put it all together, injuries are the only reason I can see it not happening. He has the character, length, defensive ability, & long-term potential that teams look for. Pending his physical evaluations, I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up being drafted much higher than he's currently expected to be.
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I agree with this. Turner is a huge target to throw the ball to, and his ability to hit jumpers from 15 feet, either facing or turning, should be a legit offensive weapon. Plus he'll block shots, rebound and eat space defensively. He just needs to work on his body, no different from Hassan Whiteside or Rudy Gobert. He probably isn't a banger inside, but his shooting touch is for real.
 
mellow said:
The 3-4 tweener, play making, stretch 4 who can guard on the perimeter and interior and switch on every screen. Should be easy to find, go get him DOL.

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Well, if Looney can play, he'd be a candidate. Dekker, Portis, Johnson maybe. I'm not sure on Lyles given some defensive limitations.
 
Looney really was a perimeter player in high school... lots of ball handling and mobility shown off in this game. Worth a look for you draftee fanatics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCdP8dNc-WE
 
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