Who is the #1 Overall Pick This poll is closed. |
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Anthony Edwards | 17 | 26.98% | |
Cole Anthony | 3 | 4.76% | |
James Wiseman | 12 | 19.05% | |
LaMelo Ball | 19 | 30.16% | |
Other | 12 | 19.05% | |
Total: | 63 votes |
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I wish we got to see LaMelo in college because Lonzo always looked great against that level of talent but in college for careful observers you could see which parts of it were a facade.
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# ? Jan 13, 2020 20:06 |
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# ? Apr 23, 2024 10:51 |
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He has some of the same issues but he's a much better ball handler in the half court. He doesn't finish super well because he's very skinny but he can actually get to the rim
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# ? Jan 13, 2020 21:01 |
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Lamelo's jumper is more hideous than his brothers because his foot placement is just like, embarrassing. He's absolutely terrible on defense too, just constantly out of position and getting bullied by everyone. Those handles and the passes are just beautiful though. The hesitations he uses so much combined with the handles just absolutely wrecks his current competition. Like a Jamal Crawford that can't shoot worth a poo poo and is somehow tinier and weaker.
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# ? Jan 13, 2020 21:39 |
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Doltos posted:Lamelo's jumper is more hideous than his brothers because his foot placement is just like, embarrassing. He's absolutely terrible on defense too, just constantly out of position and getting bullied by everyone. he reminds me a lot of kyle anderson but not quite so slow probably equally bad defensively until he bulks up though
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# ? Jan 13, 2020 22:00 |
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Since the importance of the three-point shot has increased it seems like a lot of players come to the draft with a shot that's not quite good enough, they need to get better as they age to justify a draft slot, but that's very hard to predict or project. And if you think you can turn every bad shooter with a nice motion into a good three-point shooter you end up like the Knicks. It's very tricky On the other hand, guys who come in to the draft with Rock solid three-point shooting tend to be underdeveloped in the rest of their ames because they're outliers in this tricky skill. Don't know why voice to text capitalizes random nouns
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# ? Jan 13, 2020 23:03 |
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It took Brandon Ingram like 4 years to fix his 3 point shot and it wasn't super bad to begin with
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# ? Jan 13, 2020 23:11 |
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Dejan Bimble posted:Since the importance of the three-point shot has increased it seems like a lot of players come to the draft with a shot that's not quite good enough, they need to get better as they age to justify a draft slot, but that's very hard to predict or project. And if you think you can turn every bad shooter with a nice motion into a good three-point shooter you end up like the Knicks. It's very tricky i think the draft process overvalues point guards that can create their own (3 point) shot and centers who can finish inside because that’s what modern offenses feature for all the analytics-driven stuff that the nba embraces, it is a very conservative follow-the-leader enterprise in practice
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# ? Jan 13, 2020 23:20 |
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Declan MacManus posted:i think the draft process overvalues point guards that can create their own (3 point) shot and centers who can finish inside because that’s what modern offenses feature I think it might be part of the nature of scouting that leads to players who succeed in the style similar to NBA players who are doing very well to be rated over other players who might be better, but in a way that isn't being done at the highest level in the NBA. D'Angelo Russell was compared to Curry, markelle fultz was compared to Harden. Brandon Clarke had no contemporary comp. Pascal siakam wasn't compared to anybody of note. it's not that picking a player who doesn't fit a superstar archetype always works it's just that sometimes the best player doesn't fit the archetype
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# ? Jan 13, 2020 23:37 |
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I think it just proves player comparisons are stupid. Everyone is slightly different from one another both physically but especially mentally. There's probably a bunch of guys out there that are as physically gifted as Harden but can't even come close to the knack that he has. Also from writing a ton of draft stuff for football I've noticed that I hate writing and people hate reading similar assessments across different players. Like if you list 10 players as all being great at slicing to the basket or having great handles then people get bored and want more explanation. It's like you're forced to make player comps just to give variety.
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# ? Jan 14, 2020 00:08 |
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Doltos posted:I think it just proves player comparisons are stupid. Everyone is slightly different from one another both physically but especially mentally. There's probably a bunch of guys out there that are as physically gifted as Harden but can't even come close to the knack that he has. yeah, even writing here for a Sophisticated Audience people like(d? idk i haven’t written in depth draft stuff in like two years) player comps because it’s something tangible; it’s the same for stuff like reviewing video games where people don’t want subjective descriptions, they want a basis for comparison that they can use as mental shorthand to process what kind of player the prospect in question is i can say james wiseman is unselfish and can create his own shot in the post and finishes well in transition and off putbacks but his offensive game is severely limited more than 10 feet from the basket, or i could just say he’s like a taller deandre jordan with a post game; one’s more helpful than the other but one’s also a lot easier to write and to read
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# ? Jan 14, 2020 00:21 |
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I don't disagree with you guys about comps. What I was trying to express was that in scouting in watching players fail and succeed and imagining roles in the NBA, players who are dominant in the NBA are going to dominate the minds of all but the canniest scouts. it seems like it's easier to drum up excitement when the best player or the best prospect is clearly one of a kind or just a very rare breed. Zion was a crazy player who did things that were seemingly impossible. Because of that he's got to relearn how to run walk in jump, but everybody got really excited and it was a very fun thing to experience
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# ? Jan 14, 2020 00:31 |
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Yeah comps are a good way to describe how you see a player putting skills together, but ultimately they're just shorthand. How a player devlops is not fait accompli. The team, system, coaching, success and sometimes just dumb luck all have a big factor in how a player grows. I do agree, it is really cool when you see a guy and you have no idea if that guy will become a new archtype or jump himself out of the gym and out of the league.
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# ? Jan 14, 2020 02:49 |
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Doltos posted:It took Brandon Ingram like 4 years to fix his 3 point shot and it wasn't super bad to begin with It's not NBA but PJ Washington shot 23% from behind the arc in 2017-18 compared to over 42% in 18-19 and has shot over 40% during his rookie season. I thought Rui was hitting 3p shots early in the season (as opposed to college) but I see he's missing nearly 80% of 3's. Ouch.
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# ? Jan 14, 2020 03:28 |
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Ingram in general shot well the second half of every season so this wasn't a total surprise. He was told by a player he idolized to stop shooting who also happened to be his boss so that didn't help.
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# ? Jan 14, 2020 03:48 |
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tadashi posted:It's not NBA but PJ Washington shot 23% from behind the arc in 2017-18 compared to over 42% in 18-19 and has shot over 40% during his rookie season. I'd likeanyone who doubts my draft savant status to go back and check my PJ Washington takes. This kids got it all
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# ? Jan 14, 2020 08:28 |
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okoro got shut down in the second half of the alabama game last night but he was also the one keeping them in it in the first half i think he might actually turn into something really special
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# ? Jan 16, 2020 12:46 |
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https://twitter.com/OlgunUluc/status/1217741424893915136?s=19 In addition to everything else that's weird about him, LaMelo has not played a complete season of basketball since 2016. Bad draft! Trade your picks!
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# ? Jan 16, 2020 16:53 |
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MourningView posted:https://twitter.com/OlgunUluc/status/1217741424893915136?s=19 ....is that the Jermaine Jackson that played in the league?
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# ? Jan 16, 2020 17:40 |
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MourningView posted:https://twitter.com/OlgunUluc/status/1217741424893915136?s=19 He's going to rehab and spend time with his horse, so it makes sense.
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# ? Jan 16, 2020 17:55 |
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El Gallinero Gros posted:....is that the Jermaine Jackson that played in the league? yeah that’s the one he coached lamelo at SPIRE then i guess quit to become his agent
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# ? Jan 16, 2020 18:00 |
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Well I'm glad Reggie Perry balled out because otherwise drat Anthony Edwards pretty much wasted my time in my first game of his.
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# ? Jan 22, 2020 09:24 |
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Despite Powell's achilles tear, I don't think the Mavs will do anything to get drummond. There are enough springy pnr guys who aren't going to take up the salary. On the other hand, with the way premier free agents have completely ignored Dallas, maybe they will trade some random gaggle of stuff. Declan MacManus posted:yeah that’s the one Just another proud Detroit boy doing it real big in the world of basketball. UDM... No mercy on the court. baby
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# ? Jan 22, 2020 11:32 |
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Sam Vecine posted:The guys that NBA scouts and executives have at the top of this draft just aren’t performing right now, and it’s depressing. Not great, Bob Obi Toppin is a good name tool tho code:
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# ? Jan 25, 2020 00:56 |
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i like halliburton a lot and i think he’ll end up as a top 5 pick; he reminds me a bit of lonzo but not as smart (but who the gently caress could be you know?)
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# ? Jan 25, 2020 01:01 |
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i don't really see why you'd think he's not as smart? Dude is a basketball genius. He's kinda Lonzoish, but I think I trust his weird jumper a little more because we have two years of him making them. I don't think he can be a point guard because I don't think he can put enough pressure on the rim, but he's pretty close to an ideal role player. Guards up and down the lineup, hits open shots, unreal passer, and pretty much always makes the right decision. He's been a +/- monster both years. Too bad his team is rear end this year (it is not actually too bad, Ames delenda est) I do not understand Sam's love for McDaniels or Stewart at all. I like him a lot in general but when he fucks up as an evaluator it's usually because he refuses to let go of a guy's high school ranking MourningView fucked around with this message at 01:26 on Jan 25, 2020 |
# ? Jan 25, 2020 01:20 |
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According to Lonzo Wire, LaMelo left the illawara hawks without saying goodbye to anyone https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2020/01/29/lamelo-ball-news-report-illawarra-hawks-leave-departure-2020-nba-draft-usa-rumors/ This is only important bc I have been made aware of the continued existence of Lonzo Wire
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# ? Jan 31, 2020 20:46 |
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Nissin Cup Nudist posted:Not great, Bob This is a severe disrespect to Oturu imho I don't actually have anything to back this claim up but I have to defend the honor of any Gopher that ever shows up with a first round grade.
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# ? Jan 31, 2020 20:53 |
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Algund Eenboom posted:According to Lonzo Wire, LaMelo left the illawara hawks without saying goodbye to anyone https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2020/01/29/lamelo-ball-news-report-illawarra-hawks-leave-departure-2020-nba-draft-usa-rumors/ This is only important bc I have been made aware of the continued existence of Lonzo Wire some dude out there was just cashing checks for 6 months before this crossed his desk
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# ? Jan 31, 2020 20:56 |
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Oturu is fine in the second round but he's basically Burno Fernando and you probably should not draft one of those very high even in a poopy draft
MourningView fucked around with this message at 21:57 on Jan 31, 2020 |
# ? Jan 31, 2020 21:55 |
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MourningView posted:Oturu is fine in the second round but he's basically Burno Fernando and you probably should not draft one of those very high even in a poopy draft Wrong !!!!! Is lie!!
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# ? Jan 31, 2020 22:00 |
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also dang rj hampton is barely clinging to the lottery in this booty butt cheeks draft
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# ? Feb 1, 2020 02:17 |
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Hampton's shooting fell way off and then he got hurt
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# ? Feb 1, 2020 02:29 |
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Here is my first crack at a BIG BOARD which I'm sure you have all been breathlessly awaiting. Still a fair bit of the season left and this is a very fluid year so this could move around a lot. This is an all time bad draft at the top but I think it's okay towards the middle and back if you're just looking for role player types. 1. Killian Hayes 2. Onyeka Okongwu 3. Cole Anthony 4. LaMelo Ball 5. Issac Okoro 6. Devin Vassell 7. Tyrese Haliburton 8. Anthony Edwards 9. Nico Mannion 10. Obi Toppin 11. Deni Avdija 12. Tyrese Maxey 13. Josh Green 14. RJ Hampton 15. James Wiseman 16. Aaron Nesmith 17. Paul Reed 18. Saddiq Bey 19. Aaron Henry 20. Kira Lewis 21. Theo Maledon 22. David Johnson 23. Killian Tillie 24. Jeremiah Robinson Earl 25. Jahmi'us Ramsey 26. Aleksei Pokusevki 27. Cassius Stanley 28. Isaiah Livers 29. Oscar Tshiebwe 30. Xavier Tillman MourningView fucked around with this message at 17:49 on Feb 11, 2020 |
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MourningView posted:Here is my first crack at a BIG BOARD which I'm sure you have all been breathlessly awaiting. Still a fair bit of the season left and this is a very fluid year so this could move around a lot. This is an all time bad draft at the top but I think it's okay towards the middle and back if you're just looking for role player types. Wiseman at 15 seems pretty low, Im down on him too but like closer to 5-6 not 15. Given the low player quality, wouldn't you want to take him just for the upside?
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# ? Feb 11, 2020 17:29 |
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Paul Zuvella posted:Wiseman at 15 seems pretty low, Im down on him too but like closer to 5-6 not 15. Given the low player quality, wouldn't you want to take him just for the upside? I think he's the opposite of upside, which is why I have him where he is. He has a pretty high floor as a rotation big but I don't think he has a chance to be a star. I don't think he'll be a great shooter, he doesn't really pass at all, and I don't think he has the strength or explosiveness to be an elite rim protector/roll guy in the way someone like Gobert is. You could take him in the back half or the lottery and I think it's fine, but top 5 would be pretty bad. MourningView fucked around with this message at 17:36 on Feb 11, 2020 |
# ? Feb 11, 2020 17:32 |
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How are there two dudes projected in the NBA first round named "Killian".
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# ? Feb 11, 2020 17:36 |
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I stan rj
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# ? Feb 11, 2020 17:36 |
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Salvor_Hardin posted:How are there two dudes projected in the NBA first round named "Killian". They're both French. I don't think Tillie will actually go in the first, he gets hurt a ton. Really good when he plays though.
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# ? Feb 11, 2020 17:37 |
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Metapod posted:I stan rj I had him like six spots higher at first but he got hurt and kinda tailed off, and it's a little concerning that they didn't let him play point guard at all.
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# ? Feb 11, 2020 17:38 |
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# ? Apr 23, 2024 10:51 |
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My DVR's harddrive died the weekend of the superbowl, I lost like 20 games )=
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# ? Feb 11, 2020 17:44 |