NBA Draft Night, June 22, Live Thread
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It doesn't seem to be many. I guess there is the one Big who could go around here
Vukcevic I assume? Though Rayan Rupert might be conviced to stay overseas too. That would be a nice pair of guys, high upside wing and big
Jordan Walsh - a physical guy defensive guy I was hoping we'd go for. I'm happy with this pick. Sounds like he'll add toughness we need
Walsh is interesting,
Enormous wingspan, rep for tough defense and high effort (diving, taking charges), can't shoot yet. Has gotten Jae Crowder comps
Enormous wingspan, rep for tough defense and high effort (diving, taking charges), can't shoot yet. Has gotten Jae Crowder comps
Walsh seems like a downgraded André Jackson. Would have preferred they kept 34 and have taken Jackson.
I have no idea who's on the clock and making picks but I figure at this point it's about 50/50 it's the Celts
Gueyue I like less, I don't see what he's actually good at. Though probably moot since he'll be in the G-League then let go likely.
Have him do nothing all summer but shoot corner threes. The Semi Ojeleye experience of trying to build a 3 and D guy out of a 2nd rounder was not great but Walsh seems like a different kind of player than Mr. Won't Jump.
I don't think ESPN even had tape on him. Only guy they haven't had any sort of highlight clip for, think they called him a "defender". Basically the Tavon Wilson of the draft?
younger with better size, probably more upside. Not sure either makes it, but they're close to a tossup to the point I'd much rather get another pick
Yeah, I don't totally get this. But add it to the ever growing list of things that are unknowable to me
Whenever I see someone "can't shoot", just remember how badly Grant Williams shot the ball during his college career. And that Al Horford went 0-4 for his college career with a FT% hovering around 60%. These things do actually change. Or on the other hand yes, he could also be Semi.
One of the things that stands out about Gueye is his fluid athleticism and movement skills. He runs the floor like a guard and has elite level agility for a 6-10 to 6-11 player.
He’s got a nice perimeter game and the makings of a solid jump shot, showing great form and a natural shooting motion. He’ll need to get a bit more consistent and continue to hone his craft but all the makings are their of a dangerous 6-11 jump shooter.
Gueye handles the ball well for a big and can bring the ball up the court and make plays off the bounce.
He also does a good job of protecting the rim. He’s not a true center or defensive anchor but can offer good rim protection and interior defense for a PF.
Nah, he was projected to go in the 30s, Ringer had him 35 on their board, was 38 on the consensus board (top like 20 sites combined)
Yeah, I guess Rupert could be convinced to stay overseas. I don't think of him that was as I am quite sure he had no plan to stay overseas but might now. Vukcevic is more the traditional, had no plan to come over, but might have to now.
Siddy Cissoko falling really deep here. I like that kid. Also might be someone who I guess could go back overseas for a year or two