Following Potential 2025 Draftees

[Saint Cy of JFC]

6'2" scoring guards are like the Nissan Altimas of NBA players. If you really need one you can find one and they generally come pretty cheap. There is no reason to spend a top 5 pick on one unless they have legit point guard skills too.

He has legit PG skills dummy

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

And Fears is 6'4 in shoes. He's not tiny.

 

[The Midnight]

And Fears is 6'4 in shoes. He's not tiny.

He’s not?

#NoFears

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He’s not?

6'4 180 w/ a 6'5 wingspan. He's probably the definition of average sized PG.

 

[KqWIN]

I made a list of college players drafted 3-8 to try find some trends. One of the first things to pop out is that from 2012-2021, there has only been one “bust” compared to several “stars”. That one bust is Kris Dunn.

Tbf, there are 3 guys drafted at #9 that just barely miss the cut off and would be considered busts. But even if you count them, there as many stars as busts. PG’s have the highest hit rate in this 3-8 range for sure.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Im starting to believe Fears > VJ

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qoXEGlNK7jQ


Crazy how high Tre gets on this dunk compared to Ace/Harper

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

That's always been the case. He's not slipping to 21.

Right, but it sounds like Brooklyn and New Orleans are interested in Fears and might trade up to #6 to take him. In other words, if the Jazz decide they want Fears, they probably can't trade back from #5 to take him.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Im starting to believe Fears > VJ

The positional value of Fears as a primary initiator is greater than a high-energy combo like VJ. It's just so important in the playoffs to be able to put the ball down and be dynamic off the dribble. That said, maybe VJ is going to be dynamic too.

 

[KqWIN]

Im starting to believe Fears > VJ

I’m still on VJ’s side, but Fears does deserve a more respect around here.

The positional value of Fears as a primary initiator is greater than a high-energy combo like VJ. It's just so important in the playoffs to be able to put the ball down and be dynamic off the dribble.

Yes and no. If he’s a star level imitator of course that is more important than a defensive combo. But anything short of that, it gets questionable. There are so many of these combo types still playing and it is crucial that they play well.

Have to be elite of the elite to be a primary initiator this deep into the playoffs.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

This x 10. PG13 is rated X rated now.

Taking his contract is worth 1 first in and of itself. I think Lauri for the 3rd pick is a very fair deal for Philly. Trading a 3rd pick in a 2 deep draft for a proven all star is good business.

Being down on Lauri in a year we were tanking like no tomorrow is silly. People who sell low on Lauri would be disappointed watching him thrive somewhere else next season.

There are 3 years on that contract. That's too long. It'll hamstring anyone who takes it.

 

[Bodhi]

Im starting to believe Fears > VJ

This one is really tough for me because I am high on Fears, but VJ's defensive upside makes this a complete draw for me a month or so out.