06-14-2022, 03:01 PM
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2956...-big-board
Quote:E.J. Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Junior)
Since taking Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson in 2018, the Dallas Mavericks haven't helped themselves in the draft. They just reached the Western Conference Finals in spite of that, but their lack of frontcourt weapons was on full display against the Golden State Warriors.
Liddell would give Dallas another option to feature in the half court, where he can create out of post-ups or be used in pick-and-pop situations. However, after easing concerns about his athleticism during testing at the combine, the Mavericks may need to trade up for him barring an unexpected draft-day slide.
Jake LaRavia (Wake Forest, PF, Junior)
LaRavia continues to improve his stock during the predraft process, and any team should find his offensive versatility translatable and useful. Based on what we saw in Chicago, his three-point shot looks real, which is a potentially key development for a big who can put the ball down, pass and make defensive plays.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee, SF/PF, Freshman)
The Mavericks could picture Baldwin giving their guards an immediate shot-maker from the forward spots. Assuming he's a better shooter than this year's 11-game sample size suggests—and his high school film and mechanics suggest he is—Baldwin could have a simple role in Dallas just focusing on burying jumpers off spot-ups and movement.