YoungJefe
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That's steep but he's exactly what we need
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I'm catching up on the latest Noa Essengue film and my opinion has not changed. He might become the best player out of this draft, but he's currently unplayable in the NBA. He's so long and he uses his length well. It's crazy watching him swallow up guys on the perimeter. He's got the beginnings of some skill, but he still has a long ways to go before his dribbling/passing are NBA ready. The main thing that jumps off the screen when you are watching the Cashiggy videos is the he is so easily bumped off of his spots, he has such a long ways to go before he's NBA ready from a strength standpoint. Lastly his jumper needs a lot of work. I don't trust it at all at the moment.
Very very interesting player, if he adds strength and/or skill he might be a beast, but if not he is unplayable.
Very very interesting player, if he adds strength and/or skill he might be a beast, but if not he is unplayable.
Unplayable? Being a bit dramatic.
I mean, most rookies are "unplayable" if you are trying to win, but I could easily see Essengue being a 10 mpg contributor on a good team with his length and energy.
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HadAnEffectHere
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Is there any insight from Ainge Jr's drafting record to give information about the Jazz at 5 and 21.
I wasn't trying to be. I don't think he can play meaningful minutes for a team that is trying to win games.
I guess that could be said for most rookies, but my point is he was getting knocked off his spots by not very big European guys, I don't think that's going to go well in the NBA.
He was an assistant GM. All draft decisions are made by groups of people with a single person having final say. Ainge has never had final say most likely.
Sure, but he's going to get bigger and there's plenty of skinny guys who do fine in the NBA based off the length/energy/hustle.
The Jazz Wonderbra
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This review sounds like rookie year Giannis in Cody Williams body if you have never watched Noa tape.
Guessing need to watch some tape on Noa now.
No, he is closer to rookie Giannis body than Cody
We’re going to hear a bunch of noise now and going forward about the draft. One rumor going around is the Spurs aren’t set on Harper at 2. If that’s true we should be ready to pounce.
The Jazz Wonderbra
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Lauri for Harper, straight up. Tee hee.
The Jazz Wonderbra
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I just watched 20 minutes of Essengue film. Most of it was him picking on 6'0 eurotrash. Lots of dunks, free throws, and threes. Flashes of playmaker. Slight frame. Long. Could he play the 5 in the league? Maybe. 3 and D potential? Yes. 4 and D (if there is such a thing)? Sure.
I can see the intrigue.
I can see the intrigue.