Event 2017 NBA draft thread - March 2017 edition

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Anzejs is described as a prototypical Spurs player -- High IQ and a team oriented player.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Well, I'm looking for a big with upside who can be had later in the first.

*Jonathan Jeanne: 7'3.5" PF
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PtldPlatypus said:
They're listing him at 7'3.5" now? Man...tough not to take a second round flier on that if you can.
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It's his wingspan that is attractive if he can get stronger and put on some weight. 7'7"....insane!
 
You take Jeanne knowing full well that he's a ways off.

At near 7'4" he's barely over 200 lbs -- an improvement, he was under 200 until last year.

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Collins is only going test the waters has not sign agent. I think this draft might a hit if some of these young don't declare.
 
Speaking of freaks....

Remember Ilimane Diop? Two drafts ago he was (an early) projected mid-first prospect.

Now he's pretty much a lock to go undrafted. He's a freak though: 6'11" with a 7'11" wingspan oO
 
Before we attained Nurkic, Mick Zagger suggested Bam Adebayo as a PF candidate.
I thought he was too un-coordinated at the time, and just relied on physicality - with no refinement.

However, after re-watching some footage - and with his play of late, I have seen the light Mick!.
A bruising, high-motor guy like Bam could be a great start to adding some toughness to this team.

His jumper/ offensive skill set still gives me pause though. . .
 
WillG said:
Before we attained Nurkic, Mick Zagger suggested Bam Adebayo as a PF candidate.
I thought he was too un-coordinated at the time, and just relied on physicality - with no refinement.

However, after re-watching some footage - and with his play of late, I have seen the light Mick!.
A bruising, high-motor guy like Bam could be a great start to adding some toughness to this team.

His jumper/ offensive skill set still gives me pause though. . .
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His FT looks nice, which is encouraging in terms of finding a jumper.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Speaking of freaks....

Remember Ilimane Diop? Two drafts ago he was (an early) projected mid-first prospect.

Now he's pretty much a lock to go undrafted. He's a freak though: 6'11" with a 7'11" wingspan oO
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If he's anything like DeSagana I don't want to have anything to do with him.
 
MickZagger said:
His FT looks nice, which is encouraging in terms of finding a jumper.
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True - could probably improve with some NBA level coaching - but his jumper is way shaky - definitely not a natural shooter.
I do like the little jump hook he has been hitting regularly this year.

He can overpower close to the hoop in college - but - does that translate to the NBA where they all are giant, physical specimens? Does he have any finesse/sophistication/skill to his game to go to when his physical advantage is nullified in the NBA? (or is he JJ Hickson 2.0)

Either way, he's playing high motor/effort lately, has shown defensive chops(when motivated) and is physically gifted. Would be worth a look with our Memphis pick IMO.
 
Allen from Texas is going through the process before deciding if going declare for this year draft. It looks like there might be a trend of this year. The kid from SMU doing the same.
 
WillG said:
True - could probably improve with some NBA level coaching - but his jumper is way shaky - definitely not a natural shooter.
I do like the little jump hook he has been hitting regularly this year.

He can overpower close to the hoop in college - but - does that translate to the NBA where they all are giant, physical specimens? Does he have any finesse/sophistication/skill to his game to go to when his physical advantage is nullified in the NBA? (or is he JJ Hickson 2.0)

Either way, he's playing high motor/effort lately, has shown defensive chops(when motivated) and is physically gifted. Would be worth a look with our Memphis pick IMO.
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Serge Ibaka was a mess at shooting the ball his first 3 or 4 years in the league
 
Moe Wagner might just have to enter the draft if he keeps this up. Really gifted offensively, but rebounding and defensive issues probably keep him from being a starter. I might take him above Leaf if he does indeed enter. I feel more comfortable about his 3 ball and post/face-up game translating to the NBA level as a small-ball 5 off the bench.
 
Adebayo has a Ben Wallace type body/motor. Not close to the natural knack for rebounding. I'm not sold he's going to be a huge difference maker, but I like him more than Robert Williams.

I really like Swanigan. Such a great natural feel for the game.
 
Probably the best I've seen Bell look defensively. He still looks spacey to me but there's no doubt he's had an impact on that end.

Just cant get excited about him when he's 6'8" with avg length, below avg on the defensive boards and a near zero offensively.
Don't let today's post conversions fool you...Moe Wagner can't guard a chair at this stage.
 
Mediocre Man said:
PF. He's undersized, but he's a tough rebounder and defender, with a great motor. Much rather have him than any non starting big we have.

Well worth a late 1 or buy a 2
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I like him too as energy. Kind of reminds me of Ruben Patterson. A little smarter.
 
Mathias Lessort is another small ball big in the Adebayo mold that I like. I'm a little biased when it comes to European prospects, being from there myself, but I do somewhat value them higher because fundamentals are such a focal point, and those guys already know (relatively speaking) what it takes to be a professional athlete. We hear a lot about how Europeans need more time to adjust, but I actually believe the opposite is true. At least on the court that is.
 
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This draft really is seeming like a deep one. Amazing to be the team with 3 first round picks. Hard to complain about the state of the franchise right now.
 
Fonzthecpt1 said:
This draft really is seeming like a deep one. Amazing to be the team with 3 first round picks. Hard to complain about the state of the franchise right now.
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Challenge Accepted!!!

Our starting back court is the worst defensive back court in the NBA.

Our new franchise center has already had knee surgery.

Our FA signings are either injured, or injuring others with the bricks he throws up.

We still have John Holmes.

Stotts doesn't stress defense.

Olshey has missed on picks in the past.

We are still a tweener team, with no money to significantly improve.

Every year we get closer to the lease running out, and the team moving to Seattle.

Calabro and Hurd

The fan base is too sensitive.
 
Did anyone here mention Dennis Smith from NC State? A score-first Point/Combo-Guard that in many ways resembles Russ Westbrook
 
He wasn't even on my radar because all signs pointed to staying one more year. Jarrett Allen is now #1 on my wish list. Kinda shocking that he declared - apparently he wanted to stay for two years. Wonder what changed his mind?

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Elite length for a PF/C: 7'6" wingspan | 9'3" reach
 
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Interesting NBA.com interview with Jerry West re: the draft and lottery:

West: "People think being in the lottery is a fantastic thing. How many lottery picks have really not been good? A bunch. Not a little bit. A bunch.
NBA.com: What’s the most common mistake you see teams making in the draft?
West: Drafting athletes because they have superior athletic ability and not seeing the skill level and, maybe, the desire."
 
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