10-30-2020, 01:09 AM
A Desmond Bane selection would be a great outcome at #18. He has elite 3/D capability and checks all of Carlisle's boxes (high IQ, character, 3PT, PnR). Furthermore, if MBT are looking for a NBA ready player, he fills the part. I honestly think he could start for us on day 1.
Kevin O'Connor on The Ringer podcast says that Bane would be an ideal fit on the Mavs, or other contending teams (starts about 10 mins in): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XCqWOkHLUcJf1ni1agZgq
"...You know what list he belongs on? 'This guy will not fail' list because there may not be any smarter player in this draft class; he does not make many mistakes, he is like Brogdon in that sense, someone you can rely on. People talk about Lamelo as the best passer in this class, it might actually be Desmond Bane. He makes NBA passes: high PnR, driving the lane and kicking out to the 3 with either hand, reads the floor like a veteran..."
"Good role player who will impact winning on contending teams."
The small wingspan is the only "negative" but that can easily be compensated with high motor, technique, and instincts on defense, which he showed in droves at TCU. He is also built like a brickhouse to body up guys like Harden. He can make any 3PT shot in the book.
According to Fish, Mavs met up w/ him today and value him highly. I see him as a more skilled version of Danny Green.
Kevin O'Connor on The Ringer podcast says that Bane would be an ideal fit on the Mavs, or other contending teams (starts about 10 mins in): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XCqWOkHLUcJf1ni1agZgq
"...You know what list he belongs on? 'This guy will not fail' list because there may not be any smarter player in this draft class; he does not make many mistakes, he is like Brogdon in that sense, someone you can rely on. People talk about Lamelo as the best passer in this class, it might actually be Desmond Bane. He makes NBA passes: high PnR, driving the lane and kicking out to the 3 with either hand, reads the floor like a veteran..."
"Good role player who will impact winning on contending teams."
The small wingspan is the only "negative" but that can easily be compensated with high motor, technique, and instincts on defense, which he showed in droves at TCU. He is also built like a brickhouse to body up guys like Harden. He can make any 3PT shot in the book.
According to Fish, Mavs met up w/ him today and value him highly. I see him as a more skilled version of Danny Green.