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

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My question to you: Do you like Kessler better than Koloko? If so, why?


My issues with Kessler: 

1) Kessler has SMALL hands (8.5"), the 2nd smallest hands in the whole combine (!).

2) Kessler has a lot of body fat (14.7%), the 2nd most in the whole combine. I think this bodes poorly for his future outlook on avoiding lower body injuries (knees, ankles, and feet).

3) Kessler refused to do athletic testing...and would have tested poorly if he did IMO.

4) Kessler shot 59.6% on free throws which means the likelihood of him adding a three ball is very low (Koloko shot 73.5% by comparison).



I 100% agree with you there is a market inefficiency. I am 100% open to the Mavs getting a more traditional center in the draft, especially if all the good wing options are gone.

You know, I am really not sure.  I am sort of surprised that there now appears to be a gap in rankings between Kessler and Koloko now in the sites I monitor.    I like Koloko's touch in his highlights.   He is still really raw in that part of his game but I see some traits where he may be more than just a dunker in time.    

I am really impressed with Kessler's ability to block with his left hand.  It appears to be his preferred hand to block shots.   I do wonder if his movement can be similar to Myles Turner or Poetl.   My only trouble is when I watch games like last night and try to picture these draft candidates playing in that game.  It is probably my biggest drawback when thinking about Kessler.  How does he handle when Tatum and Brown try to get him switched on him every time down the floor?  Can he do that?   Or do you play drop coverage?   I wish there were some workout videos of him online.  I take them with a grain of salt, but it is something I like to watch.  Especially when I have just highlights to go off on.