06-04-2022, 12:04 PM
(06-04-2022, 04:42 AM)MAVS-SLO Wrote: I did a little research of a players who can probably be avaiable at 26 pick. I didn't include players like Branham & Agbaji because they will probably be out of our range, but here is my wishlist:
1. JADEN HARDY:
One of the players who really fall of the boards, but in my opinion this is more because people expected he is number 1 player for a nba team. Do not forget, we have Luka as the number 1, then Brunson and others... So Hardy in my opinion could be similar to what Poole is for GSW.
That scoring and playmaking ability at the 26 pick? Also, after that season in G-league i can see him one of the players who can contribute from day 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr6DgPbboSM
2. JALEN WILLIAMS:
It will be hard for him to be available at the 26 pick, but 3 level scoring threat, with playmaking ability?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmv47jiD-GM
3. BRYCE MCGOWENS:
Fantastic size, and fantastic scoring ability. Can see some similarities to Zach Lavine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DsNjj1MjV4
4. NIKOLA JOVIC
I think he is much more of a project then people expect. He have potential, but defense and his weight can be a little bit concerning, specially for the year 1. Still if players above are all gone, he is still good choice at the 26.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oeitn63r57g
5. EJ LIDDEL
A little bit spectical who can he translates to the nba, but we will see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqh3-cqX1jk
6. PATRICK BALDWIN
I would take him only if all players above are gone until the 26 pick. Another one who really fall. Have size, have a shoot, so your mainly but last year he isn't falling. He did some big mistakes with his school, but we will see if he learned something about this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqZUI1_dqCI
Also i would stay away from players like Moore and Keels, Kessler...
2. ROUND PROSPECTS - UNDRAFTED PLAYERS:
The reason i'm not taking a center in the 1 round is also that there is currently not big gap between centers who will probably go in the 1 round (Kamagate, Koloko) and the players who can probably go undrafted. Also, i hope we are not doing the same mistake again, like 2020, when we take Green because we need 3&D player.
1. Khalifa Diop
I don't see big difference between him and Kamagate for example. Both of them are raw and longterm project. Also Diop played at the higher level of competition than Kamagate (Spanish league much better then French) and was also the selected Eurocup Rising star.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2R_2Cy1RMw
2. Yannick Nzosa
Another guy, who fall from top 10 pick to the undrafted player. He had dissapointing season (whole Unicaja had), but he really have some unique skillset. He is probably even more longterm project than Diop and Kamagate, but as an undrafted player i think it's worht a gamble.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaErYb11a-o
3. Michael Foster
Have defensive concerns, but offensive potential can be worth taking as an undrafted player. Sure, i have Diop and Nzosa higher, but he is another one who can be interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxuvUlmz7TM
Thanks for putting this together. I agree with a lot of the first grouping.
It would be interesting to know what Dallas thinks of their two way guys. Do they have an interest in bringing back Moses Wright? Do they want to bring back a healthy Eugene for a two way spot? Both guys are a little older, but they are in the 6'7-6'10 grouping who I think fit well into two-way slots of bigger guys who may be able to develop on the perimeter.
I am intrigued with 6-7 big guys that are second rounders or undrafted. I like some better than others and some I have concerns if they can play in todays NBA. If Dallas had an open two way spot, I would have interest in buying a second round pick potentially.