Following Potential Draftees - 2019 (not kidding)

[LoPo]

They're going to be tempted by his "Jazz demeanor." He's mature, articulate and laid back. You can tell he went to Stanford for two years. The Jazz are going to factor that in. He also measured really well at 6'9.5", 210 lbs, 7'1.75" wingspan. Also had a 37" max vertical. I've been comparing him to Robert Horry out of Alabama. He can probably be that kind of high-end role player, which would be a solid pick. I just don't see him as a swing-for-the-fence type of player.

BTW, it's starting to look like Louis King will slip to the 2nd round unless he just kills his workouts. I'm starting to wonder if he'll stay in the draft.

Robert Horry would be absolutely perfect on this team.

 

[LoPo]

What range do folks expect Carsen Edwards to wind up going? I wouldn't mind him at #23 and would absolutely love him any later than that. Can really really shoot it.

I'm all aboard the Carsen Edwards train. The guy seems to fit where the NBA is heading. He can shoot the deep 3 off the dribble, he's aggressive, and he can score the ball.

Physically, he tested better than I though he would. He's just over 6 feet tall but he has a 6'6" wingspan. He's almost 200 pounds which is 30 pounds more than Harper and Guy, 20 more than Bone, etc. but he has similar body fat% to all of them (5.5%). https://stats.nba.com/draft/combine-anthro/#!?sort=PLAYER_NAME&dir=-1

I think he could end up being the steal of the draft.

 

[jazzETX]

i'm not drinking the carsen edwards koolaid in the first round. he only shot above 40% from the field once out of 3 yrs and barely averaged any assists with a lot of usage. he even averaged more TOs than assists this past season. he's an undersized gunner and I don't think he can be efficient enough with the minutes he'd be playing.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Robert Horry would be absolutely perfect on this team.

He's okay. He just isn't explosive, and that limits his upside. Both King and Bazley have higher ceilings, imo. The Jazz are going to be tempted if he's still there at 23. I'm hoping he's gone, or that they pass.

 

[LoPo]

He's okay. He just isn't explosive, and that limits his upside. Both King and Bazley have higher ceilings, imo. The Jazz are going to be tempted if he's still there at 23. I'm hoping he's gone, or that they pass.

Yeah, Horry was pretty explosive. The guy was so, so good. Good dude too. Bama boy. Roll Tide.

Okpala still seems like a solid get though. Remember that so many people bashed guys like Harden and Draymond for their lack of athleticism but some people just know how to play.

 

[Eminence]

i'm not drinking the carsen edwards koolaid in the first round. he only shot above 40% from the field once out of 3 yrs and barely averaged any assists with a lot of usage. he even averaged more TOs than assists this past season. he's an undersized gunner and I don't think he can be efficient enough with the minutes he'd be playing.

The FG% concerns I get, he really isn't much of a finisher, and a short guy like him can struggle to find space in the midrange, but he can really shoot it from deep. The AST numbers aren't something I worry too much about, the Purdue offense was very strong with him at the helm. He'll never be a pass first guard, but that's probably not what we should be looking for anyways.

 

[LoPo]

The FG% concerns I get, he really isn't much of a finisher, and a short guy like him can struggle to find space in the midrange, but he can really shoot it from deep. The AST numbers aren't something I worry too much about, the Purdue offense was very strong with him at the helm. He'll never be a pass first guard, but that's probably not what we should be looking for anyways.

Great post.

If Carsen can provide some good offensive punch off the bench, then we should be happy to take it. I had some major doubts about Trae Young's ability to impact the NBA. I was wrong. He looks like a long term fit in the NBA. Same could be said for other guys throughout the years.

I just got a feeling that Carsen will be one of those Lou Williams or Jason Terry types who scores in bunches and has a long career because of it. I'm really impressed with his weight of 200 pounds and 5.5% body fat at 6 feet and his 6'6" wingspan. Maybe he won't be the liability on defense I thought he might be.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Never know... his age and lack of shooting could end up in him sliding. Every year there are guys who fall down the board... maybe not all the way to #23 but I could see him falling to the late teens early 20s range. I think shooting in an open gym during workouts people may forget why he’s good.

Nothing suggest him at 23 is him sliding. That's just where he is.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Nothing suggest him at 23 is him sliding. That's just where he is.

I've seen him top 10 and very few mocks in the late teens. this is one of those drafts where a guys range is 11-25 I guess... 2016 was kinda like that.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I've seen him top 10 and very few mocks in the late teens. this is one of those drafts where a guys range is 11-25 I guess... 2016 was kinda like that.

You've seen him top 10 in people's big boards.

He is in no one's top 10 mock if that mock is driven by intel.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

They're going to be tempted by his "Jazz demeanor." He's mature, articulate and laid back. You can tell he went to Stanford for two years. The Jazz are going to factor that in. He also measured really well at 6'9.5", 210 lbs, 7'1.75" wingspan. Also had a 37" max vertical. I've been comparing him to Robert Horry out of Alabama. He can probably be that kind of high-end role player, which would be a solid pick. I just don't see him as a swing-for-the-fence type of player.

BTW, it's starting to look like Louis King will slip to the 2nd round unless he just kills his workouts. I'm starting to wonder if he'll stay in the draft.

He wore 2'' heels

And you compared him to Paul George a few months ago

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

You've seen him top 10 in people's big boards.

He is in no one's top 10 mock if that mock is driven by intel.

Clarke? He’s right around there on tankathon and the ringer.