06-15-2022, 07:37 AM
John Butler has moved up on my list.
Very agile and moves his feet well. Shows signs of a big who can defend in space.
His shot looks very good, he even has a pull up jumper that some guards do not have.
The kid just needs to develop some muscles.
Probably won't be someone who will be a force in the middle at least on offense even with the added weight. And will most likely struggle against stronger forwards and centers, but rim protection will be there.
Obviously picking him up means you aren't picking someone who can help right away. Will probably be in the G-League for most of his first year, get minutes in his second and then break-out on his third year.
Butler has more upside than any other big in the late first and early second, I think the floor for him is slimmer-taller Maxi.
I'd probably won't pick him up at 26, but early second round? Absolutely.
Trade down:
Sterling Brown + 26 for Muscala + 34 (Butler)
Very agile and moves his feet well. Shows signs of a big who can defend in space.
His shot looks very good, he even has a pull up jumper that some guards do not have.
The kid just needs to develop some muscles.
Probably won't be someone who will be a force in the middle at least on offense even with the added weight. And will most likely struggle against stronger forwards and centers, but rim protection will be there.
Obviously picking him up means you aren't picking someone who can help right away. Will probably be in the G-League for most of his first year, get minutes in his second and then break-out on his third year.
Butler has more upside than any other big in the late first and early second, I think the floor for him is slimmer-taller Maxi.
I'd probably won't pick him up at 26, but early second round? Absolutely.
Trade down:
Sterling Brown + 26 for Muscala + 34 (Butler)