05-14-2026, 08:19 AM
(05-13-2026, 06:15 PM)mvossman Wrote: I would argue the closest thing to Shai in this draft is Flemings. Both very quick and like to operate in the mid range. Their college stats are very similar across the board.
I actually think Philon is the actually closest comparison to Shai in this draft class. Not nearly as good but they sort of move similar.
BTW, that comment from Schmitz is pretty great. I wonder how many had SGA over Trae. I really don't remember me having any thoughts of SGA in that draft. If not Luka or Bagley, the other players I was looking at did not include SGA. I saw another interview where Schmitz was talking about JDub at a game and praising him too. Now him making a few good takes doesn't mean he will make good decisions moving forward. We will see.