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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 28, 2019 20:12:12 GMT -5
We're pretty set at the wings with Tatum, Hayward and Jaylen gobbling much of the minutes (and if we re-sign Morris, it'll congest that position even more). So unless we're trading away 1, 2 or all 3 of them, I don't see us taking wings, unless they happen to be sliders who fall to our lap (say Deandre Hunter or Jarret Culver unexpectedly drop to 14).
They aren't many good PG prospects to choose from. This might be the draft we take multiple shots at drafting Centers, and hope one sticks. At 14, 20 and 22, we could see a number of Center prospects available:
Jaxson Hayes
Bol Bol
Goga Bitadze
Charles Bassy
Daniel Gafford
Nicolas Claxton
Luka Samanic
*Jontay Porter (his propensity for knee problems might be too much for teams to take a chance on)
Tako Fall
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Post by runrondo on May 29, 2019 8:22:10 GMT -5
What's your thoughts on Bol Bol? I'd love to take him based on name/legacy and in his limited games he was putting up some great stats although the major concern is always going to be durability.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 29, 2019 10:44:41 GMT -5
What's your thoughts on Bol Bol? I'd love to take him based on name/legacy and in his limited games he was putting up some great stats although the major concern is always going to be durability. Very intriguing prospect. I don’t want him to be dribbling and crossing over guys, but he’s got a bit of that. His shooting touch could (should) be a weapon. 2 knocks for me is he’s slow footed (but better than what a 7’2” guy should be like) which might affect his ability to switch on quicker players, and his foot injury. Also, with his slight frame, he'll probably get pushed around easily. Hopefully his height and length will make up for it. But he can block shots, and is fairly offensive minded (likes to get out and run). |
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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 29, 2019 12:31:02 GMT -5
The two guys who I'd consider over the others are Goga Bitazde and Charles Bassey.
Bitadze has refined big man skills for a 20 year old. Good feel for the game. I like his meanstreak too. If I had to compare him to our former player, Ante Zizic, Goga would be a few years ahead in development, especially offensively. With that said, I don't see Bitadze being more than a really solid NBA Center.
The other big man I'd rate above the rest is Charles Bassey, but admit that he'll be a project. I don't think he's as much of a project as Robert Williams, though -- Bassey looks fairly good now, but probably just missing game experience. Give him 2 years in the developmental league, playing heavy minutes and high usage, and I think he'll be ready for a role with Brad.
If I were Bassey developmental coach, I'd stress him to be quicker with his decisions, and crisper with his moves. He knows what to do, but what he wants to do can be telegraphed because it's a half a beat slow.
Kid has a big, nimble body that can take contact, decent foot speed, good explosiveness, and he's comfortable operating near the basket. He can also hit 3's. Bassey also likes to run the court.
I kinda liken his body and game to Eddie Curry.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on May 29, 2019 12:38:14 GMT -5
Nicolas Claxton is interesting too. He's near 7 feet, and will need to put on lots of muscle weight. But he has speed and suddenness in his movement like he's a SF. Kind of has a Brandon Ingram type body, with a bit more speed.
And he can dribble a bit too.
I'd like to see him be more stout upon contact (the skinny Jaxson Hayes was pushing him backwards in their matchup).
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