Following Potential 2018 Draftees

[Deleted member 5000]

Does his jumper look a little flat to anyone else? Maybe it's just the camera angle.

I'm thinking Walt maybe played him up a little. I have little doubt Okobo tore him up today.

His release could be higher, he did release higher later in the vid maybe they mentioned it to him, reminds me of watching Exum videos back in the day. Obvious talent but a project - he's not going to contribute game 1 ofcourse

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Imma just say it: I don't see much to like with Simons.

what i like is its clear he has very good length and he gets on top of the rim with ease. but yeah, as i mentioned above, i'd be concerned about the shooting and coming out of HS its just hard to know if he has a clue how to play basketball. we know nothing about his feel, his vision, passing, defense, his handles being pressured by nba talent, his ability in the PnR, and on and on. He's the reason that as a draft fan, i like the one and done. judging guys out of college is hard, judging them out of HS is near impossible. you take a guy with elite physical gifts (which he has) and hope for the best.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Imma just say it: I don't see much to like with Simons.

His demeanor is a bit casual, a bit sleepy, but he's deceptively smooth and explosive. Potential is significant.

 

[whatthe]

Offer Dante? The Jazz dont have him under contract. You cant trade free agents during the draft.

Ah dangit, you are right!

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

not much of a fan of Simon's stroke. not much lift, fairly low release, not that quick. i would have concerns about accuracy and his ability to get the shot off.

what i like is its clear he has very good length and he gets on top of the rim with ease. but yeah, as i mentioned above, i'd be concerned about the shooting and coming out of HS its just hard to know if he has a clue how to play basketball. we know nothing about his feel, his vision, passing, defense, his handles being pressured by nba talent, his ability in the PnR, and on and on. He's the reason that as a draft fan, i like the one and done. judging guys out of college is hard, judging them out of HS is near impossible. you take a guy with elite physical gifts (which he has) and hope for the best.

If he were 6'7" we'd be comparing him to young TMac.

 

[Park Bites]

Anfernee Simons pro day

i now know why i am not excited about Simons

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

If he were 6'7" we'd be comparing him to young TMac.

K but he’s not... so...

 

[SCS]

Mitchell and Okobo on the floor together could be pretty lethal. They can both attack from just about anywhere. Then play Exum as a 3/D wing.

Play DM, Rubio, Exum, Okobo as the guard rotation. Any 2 can be on the floor at the same time... at least in theory. There's good mix of shooting, attacking the rim, playmaking/passing and defense in that group. Slide O'Neale over to backup SF.

 

[Game6Conley]

always liked this footage.

He's a good shooter.....Were not having this discussion bout him at 21 if he wasnt....... Simons is both smooth and explosive and he can definitely shoot it!

 

[seattlejazzfan]

If he were 6'7" we'd be comparing him to young TMac.

we would be, but we still wouldn't have a clue if he's the next T-Mac or the next Korleone Young. but yeah, T-Mac would be the comp.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Okobo seems like everything Dante was supposed to be. Athletic, strong defender, good at getting to the rim...

He’s actually kinda crappy on defense from what I’ve read... he will be a good scoring guard and hopefully gets good enough on defense.

 

[Deleted member 5000]

Imma just say it: I don't see much to like with Simons.

Take into account his age though. He could be an allstar in the league one day - 7 or 8 years from now I wouldn't be shocked - we said the same about Exum too though. Really would like to see him play 5x5 defense . His demeanor doesn't bother me in the least, I like cool cats - they are all kids, but he really is just a kid.