2022 NBA Draft: #37 Jaden Hardy (6' 3", 6' 9" WS) to DAL | two 2nds to SAC

[ClutchDirk]

https://youtu.be/ANED1fe7lDY

[KillerLeft]

https://youtu.be/ANED1fe7lDY

Lolz, two in the post every time. This offensive system reminds me of another team, for some reason. Can't quite make the connection, but it seems like I've seen a lot of spacing like this lately.

[Mavs2021]

I´d have a lot of respect for Nico, if he shut Luka down for the rest of the year for a fitness program, and traded/removed the dead weight from the rotations. We are nearly half way through the season already and only 2.5 games behind the 6th worst record, which gives you a 40% chance at a top 4 pick like Smith, Duren or Ivey. I´m also very interested in Mark Williams, if he falls into the mid 10s.

Queue the "But we can´t make Luka unhappy for three calendar months now, when we can make him miserable for the next three years"-crowd.

[MAVS-SLO]

I´d have a lot of respect for Nico, if he shut Luka down for the rest of the year for a fitness program, and traded/removed the dead weight from the rotations. We are nearly half way through the season already and only 2.5 games behind the 6th worst record, which gives you a 40% chance at a top 4 pick like Smith, Duren or Ivey. I´m also very interested in Mark Williams, if he falls into the mid 10s.

Queue the "But we can´t make Luka unhappy for three calendar months now, when we can make him miserable for the next three years"-crowd.

And we are 4 games behind 4 place in the west, while starting season ''nothing spectacular'' and then having more than an half of roster out because of covid.

It's crazy season and you can't predict any future results because everyday new players are out because of covid protocols. Currently we are probably the most damaged team in the league because of it. But, we are still close and even without half of the team we show that we are a playoff team.

If anything, i hope Nico and Cuban saw how many dead weight we have in the roster (Powell, Bullock, WCS) and how much of cap space they are using, while some much cheaper options can produce the same numbers (Chriss, Pinson, maybe Knight too).

Also in this season we get back KP and maybe also find that ''3 star'' in the team in Brunson.

And when the others get back, everything will be fine.

And draft 2022 could be interesting one. First 4 to 5 player are probably known, but everything from 8 to 40 place is moving. And i really hope we don't waste another draft pick for nothing.

And there is always a chance that even high pick on the draft never reach expectations before draft and in 2022 draft i think we can grab starter level of a player with/around 20 pick.

Adrian Griffin,  Caleb Houstan, Jovic, Mathurin are the players i think we need to keep an eye on him. And at least 1 or two should be available around 20 pick.

Dieng, Nzosa, Diop, Prkacin, even Mark Williams and maybe Davison are a players to avoid them with the 1 round pick.

[khaled1987]

And we are 4 games behind 4 place in the west, while starting season ''nothing spectacular'' and then having more than an half of roster out because of covid.

Isn't half the NBA out because of covid? 

[Chicagojk]

This draft, like last draft, is filled with specialty big guys who should be able to be NBA players.  My favorite, I think, is Koloko at Arizona based on hightlights, but here are two more. 

Purdue has two big guys that are really interesting.   They can't play together.   I mentioned Zach Edey already but they also have senior Trevion Wiliams, who is a fantastic passer.   He is not much of a shot blocker (.8 blocks per game) or a shooter but he is a big body player who has a really nice feel.   He should probably be somewhere in the second round.

https://twitter.com/DXContent/status/147...9461071882

Another big to watch is Walker Kessler at Auburn.  He is a transfer from North Carolina and last night had a triple double with 10 blocks.  He can't shoot.  If you squint, maybe a little Jakob Poetl?   Only a sophomore, so we will see if he declares.

https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/...3552872456

[dirkfansince1998]

This draft, like last draft, is filled with specialty big guys who should be able to be NBA players.  My favorite, I think, is Koloko at Arizona based on hightlights, but here are two more. 

Purdue has two big guys that are really interesting.   They can't play together.   I mentioned Zach Edey already but they also have senior Trevion Wiliams, who is a fantastic passer.   He is not much of a shot blocker (.8 blocks per game) or a shooter but he is a big body player who has a really nice feel.   He should probably be somewhere in the second round.

Agree that this is going to be another bigmen heavy draft class. Especially among the top picks. With the exception of Jaden Ivy the consensus top 5 are all 6´10 or even bigger.

Edey is an interesting prospect. Easily a first round pick ten years ago. As you mentioned most likely a 2nd round pick in the current NBA. A solid option if the Mavs want to replace Boban with a younger version of himself.

Koloko is another skinny shot blocker with incredible measurements. Feels like a few years ago he would have been a rarity but these days we are seeing at least 2-3 players with a similar body type in each draft class. Haven´t seen enough of him to have a strong opinion so I trust your knowledge. Can he move his feet on the perimeter? Is he more than just a garbage man on offense?

My favorite bigmen prospect is out of reach for the Mavs Already mentioned him a few posts ago. Jalen Duren is not only by far the most athletic big in the draft. He is also the youngest. Just turned 18 and is build like a young David Robinson. For comparisation...Koloko is nearly 3 1/2 years older.

From a Mavs perspective it is probably futile to talk about bigs as long as they haven´t figured out which way they want to go with the roster. Is KP a center?
Do they want to keep KP? What about the current platoon squad (Powell, Boban, Moses, WCS, maybe Chriss). Mavs would need to clean up the front court rotation if they want to use a first round pick on a big.

[Chicagojk]

Agree that this is going to be another bigmen heavy draft class. Especially among the top picks. With the exception of Jaden Ivy the consensus top 5 are all 6´10 or even bigger.

Edey is an interesting prospect. Easily a first round pick ten years ago. As you mentioned most likely a 2nd round pick in the current NBA. A solid option if the Mavs want to replace Boban with a younger version of himself.

Koloko is another skinny shot blocker with incredible measurements. Feels like a few years ago he would have been a rarity but these days we are seeing at least 2-3 players with a similar body type in each draft class. Haven´t seen enough of him to have a strong opinion so I trust your knowledge. Can he move his feet on the perimeter? Is he more than just a garbage man on offense?

My favorite bigmen prospect is out of reach for the Mavs Already mentioned him a few posts ago. Jalen Duren is not only by far the most athletic big in the draft. He is also the youngest. Just turned 18 and is build like a young David Robinson. For comparisation...Koloko is nearly 3 1/2 years older.

From a Mavs perspective it is probably futile to talk about bigs as long as they haven´t figured out which way they want to go with the roster. Is KP a center?
Do they want to keep KP? What about the current platoon squad (Powell, Boban, Moses, WCS, maybe Chriss). Mavs would need to clean up the front court rotation if they want to use a first round pick on a big.

I haven't seen much of Duran or Memphis, but Memphis looks like a mess.  I agree though he will probably be out of our range..at least I hope.

Yeah, i am not sure Edey moves well enough for todays game.  Although he has really nice touch with both hands and has only played basketball for a few years.  Someone to watch as the year goes on. 

I haven't seen a game with Koloko yet either....just watched highlights.  But he just looks like a low cost defender/rim runner to be your backup center.   

Mike Schmitz seems higher on Yannick Nzosa, but others have backed off him.  He is young as well but really raw on offense.   

My take on the center position, is not to overpay unless you find a really special, unique player.   I think KP is going to finish games at the 5.  So find a guy who fits what you want.   If you want a defender/rim runner those guys are all over the place.   Maybe it is eventually Moses Brown.  Or maybe someone else.  Don't get caught paying 15 million for that....especially if KP is on the team.  Use your resources on a wing (SF/PF) who does things we currently don't have.   Just my opinion though.

[Chicagojk]

Interesting mid first round pick, Keegan Murray.  He is an older sophomore (already 21 years old).   But he has really exploded this year.   24 points per game.  He is a bigger wing...probably more of a 4 at this stage.  Maybe he develops into skilled small ball 4 in time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48bCT7uM2kA

Sophomore Jaden Ivey has gotten a lot of the pub and rightfully so.  But Sophomore at Wisconsin, Johnny Davis, is having a very nice year as well and may be a lottery pick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWXi24ocCHA

[Chicagojk]

Well we have been looking Luka's Pippen, so how about Scottie Pippen Jr?  Problem solved.

In all honestly he is being projected somewhere in the second round or undrafted.   He didn't get his Dad's height.  His shooting #'s have dipped from last year.   

I have never watched him.  But from the highlights I notice that he is pretty good using his strength against smaller players.  Looks like he is good getting to the free throw line too.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPXWB07GRvo.

[Chicagojk]

Sophomore Trayce Jackson Davis from IU.  Son of Dale Davis.   I see him listed as a second round guy.   Good quickness and leaper.   Can he develop some perimeter skills.    If so, could be a real nice 4 in the NBA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVvYSaBkhgc

A late first/early second I really like is UCLA Jamie Jaquez.  He just does a lot of things.  Can shoot it, pretty good using his body driving, good passer.    I think he is a guy who is going to find a way to make it in the NBA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfYM9c2BI3g

[MAVS-SLO]

Another good performance from Gregor Glas against Split (adriatic league).

19 points, 5 reb & 5 assists, 2 steals while shooting 3/4 for and 4-6 for 3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMVD5jI1EjQ

[Kammrath]

https://twitter.com/Mike_Schmitz/status/...8145645579

7'9" wingspan?!?!?!

[cow]

6'11" or shorter only please.

[burekemde]

Trevion Wiliams, who is a fantastic passer.   He is not much of a shot blocker (.8 blocks per game) or a shooter but he is a big body player who has a really nice feel.   He should probably be somewhere in the second round.

https://twitter.com/DXContent/status/147...9461071882

Go all in for Trevion Williams. Special skills.

[Chicagojk]

Could I interest you in a guy averaging 5 points and 3 rebounds a game?  Ok Maybe not.

What if I told you he was 7'1 and 190 pounds.   Ok, not ideal.

I haven't seen him play but I was reading a draft thread about John Butler from FSU.  He is a Freshman.   

He is probably a guy to keep your eye on for the future.  But in a weaker draft he could garner some first round buzz if he finishes the year strong.   The reports say despite being 7'1 he can guard on the perimeter and doesn't move like a big guy.  In limited attempts, he is also shooting over 40% from three.

https://twitter.com/CurtMWeiler/status/1...9431808004

https://twitter.com/BrandonSimberg/statu...4469776384

https://twitter.com/Itamar_17_10/status/...1313656835

https://twitter.com/fra_sempru/status/14...6656342016

[ballsrchr]

 Trevion Wiliams, who is a fantastic passer.   He is not much of a shot blocker (.8 blocks per game) or a shooter but he is a big body player who has a really nice feel.   He should probably be somewhere in the second round.

  
This Trevion Williams is certainly somebody to look at...along with many others.  Highlights don't tell the whole story though.  We (I say we...the MBT) must take a look at the full body of work.  Then it's a crap shoot where we pick.  Then it's a crap shoot whether the pick will stick in the NBA.  Then it's a crap shoot...well...I guess everybody gets the idea.  BUT the Mavs need to treat draft picks like a big old gold nugget.  It's precious.

[SleepingHero]

The more I watch the more I like Mark Williams

[Chicagojk]

Mike Schmitz saying Walker Kessler is playing like a potential first round pick.  Compares him to Myles Turner.   I don't think he shoots well enough yet, but has been a huge factor on defense for the #1 team in the country.

https://twitter.com/Mike_Schmitz/status/...1849300992

https://twitter.com/Mike_Schmitz/status/...0556256260

[Dirknows]

If they’re targeting a big specifically for offensive production and rebounding, Kofi Cockburn from U of I would be a great target at the end of round 2, or UDFA.