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

[Winter]

The other thing to mention about workouts and players falling is, if there is a guy that falls like MPJ (maybe the wrong example but hopefully you get what I’m trying to say) who a team can look at video of him, but didn’t get a chance to work them out or interview with them, do you take the chance that his head is on right and the video tells the whole story?

I have often wondered how much of a player's personality profile each NBA team has. They have to have some already since many of the players have established a work ethic and dedication in high school in college - and that information is likely measured to some extent. I'm also assuming there is probably some measuring of personalities that is largely private. Some of the information may be in medical records and will never reach the public eye ... like clinical depression.

The fan base will never see these personality profiles. I'm sure much of it is overlooked for basketball skill. I mean how much was really known about Zion for example before he was drafted. Even now, how do teams evaluate Kyrie Irving or Ben Simmons? Much of their behavior is now in the public record. You have to weigh talent with desire, and that's really subjective. And when it's public, the fan perception also counts for something. A lot of money is at stake. You have to believe the NBA scouts and FOs have a long sheet on each player.