Posted May 16 Figured we could use one catch all. I'm planning on digging deep into some prospects over the next few days/week and I might add some prospect specific threads here and there. But other than that, a catch all thread would be nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 If we don't take Clarke at 8 Ima be upset lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 So they are listing him as a 3? That’s interesting but I don’t see him that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 15 minutes ago, blkbigdog35 said: So they are listing him as a 3? That’s interesting but I don’t see him that way. The next time NBATV knows anything about a prospect will be the first time lol Drew4719, blkbigdog35 and jayu70 like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 I'd like to see if we can package our 2nd round picks up and get high enough in the first to grab Matisse Thybulle. Dude is a defensive dynamo. Would be an interesting defensive-based draft to end up with something like Clarke, Hayes, and Thybulle. Pretty much the 3 best defensive players in the entire draft. FalconsIn2020 likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 8 minutes ago, WOR said: The next time NBATV knows anything about a prospect will be the first time lol ikr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 21 minutes ago, blkbigdog35 said: So they are listing him as a 3? That’s interesting but I don’t see him that way. My issue with Clarke is that I don't know where he'd fit with us. I simply do not want Collins playing the 5. He's killin it at the 4 offensively, and he's not a good enough defender to be a 5. So that would mean our 1st round top pick is coming off the bench to behind Collins? I'm just not sure Schlenk wants that for either of these picks. Clarke is a really good defender, which is odd for someone with his below average length, but he's not a good perimeter or 3pt shooter. Although maybe he could develop that, which would make him a very valuable 3 at his size and slashing capabilities. I don't know. I really think Schlenk wants either a combo guard (like Coby White), and/or a true shooting 3, and/or a true defensive 5 with a perimeter shot in his arsenal. blkbigdog35 and Drew4719 like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 Goga Bitadze NBA Draft Scouting Report Position Height Weight From PF C 6-11 250 Georgia Born Wingspan Standing Reach Vertical 7/20/99 7-2 NA NA Goga is a fierce competitor who's a force to be reckoned with in the paint. He's aggressive on the boards and not afraid to throw his body around. He's got a strong base, good overall strength and seems to really know the game at a high level. He's in the mold of a Steven Adams in the way he impacts the game without needing the ball in his hands, but unlike Adams, Goga shows some crafty handles and a nice looking outside shot.Comparison Steven Adams with handles Willy Hernangomez Projection: late lottery to mid first round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 Brandon Clarke NBA Draft Scouting Report Position Height Weight From PF C 6-8 215 Gonzaga(Canada) Born Wingspan Standing Reach Vertical 9/19/96 NA NA NA Clarke transferred to Gonzaga after two years at San Jose State and he picked up right where he left off: rebounding, dunking the ball and blocking shots. Clarke is a unique athlete who can jump as well as any big man and has great timing as well. He plays with a lot of power and can hold is own in the paint dispite not having great height. He's not going to give you 20pts a night but he does what he does well. In this era of small-ball line ups Clarke is a prototypical small-ball 5. Comparisons Kenyon Martin A rich man's Jordan Bell Larry Nance Jr. Projection: mid first round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 Everyone I've listened to HATES the Jordan bell comparison. Bell is a Moron. Clarke is one of the smartest prospects in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 DeAndre Hunter NBA Draft Scouting Report Position Height Weight From SF 6-7 222 Virginia Born Wingspan Standing Reach Vertical 12/1/97 7-0 NA NA Overview Hunter is a high level defender with an NBA frame and upside on the offensive end. He excels at slashing to the basket and can also hit the three point shot. He's old for his class but he still has a lot of upside to develop in to. His versatility, defense, team-first play and ability to hit the corner three could make him a lottery pick in June.Strengths Plays a complete game, impacts both ends of the floor and gives great effort A versatile defender with great size on the perimeter and enough size/strength to hold his own in the post Slashing ability and off the ball movement Can score through contact Can score in the post and from mid range An efficient shooter with 3 point range and a shot that projects well to the next level Rebounds at a high level and has good instincts and a nose for the ball Plays above the rim Has the overall versatility that is highly valued in today's NBA Weaknesses Not the most creative offensive player - straight-line driver, catch and shoot player Will have to improve his ball handling at the next level Doesn't have the quickest release on his shot Comparisons if Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had a sweet three point shot Mikal Bridges with better strength Projection: top 10 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 48 minutes ago, Beef said: I'd like to see if we can package our 2nd round picks up and get high enough in the first to grab Matisse Thybulle. Dude is a defensive dynamo. Would be an interesting defensive-based draft to end up with something like Clarke, Hayes, and Thybulle. Pretty much the 3 best defensive players in the entire draft. Trade idea to get another pick to take Thybulle: Trade with Jazz - they are interested in getting Conley from the Grizzlies but they need to clear salary. Favors ($16.7 mil/1yr) and Pick #23 to Atlanta for pick #44.Hawks get an early 20s pick - #23. Where is Thybulle slated to be picked? Beef likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 16 Matisse Thybulle NBA Draft Scouting Report Position Height Weight From SG SF 6-6 195 Washington Born Wingspan Standing Reach Vertical 3/4/97 7-0 NA NA Thybulle is the best defensive player in the draft and it's not even close. He's a lock-down defender who changes the game on that end of the floor. His on the ball defense is world-class and his help defense is truly special. He could get a look in the first round despite not having a polished offensive game. Comparisons a shorter Andre Roberson Raja Bell Projection: mid first to early second round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 I think Little is an interesting upside prospect who simply was in a bad spot at NC Pre-Draft Analysis Strengths- Elite physical profile for a modern combo forward. Explosive leaper off two feet. Long strides to the rim.- Hard-nosed defender who can check up to four positions, allowing him to play some small-ball 4. Plays with energy. Will affect the game on the offensive and defensive glass. Late-rising prospect known for his toughness and intangibles. - Improved perimeter shooter with great elevation on his jumper. Shot 38 percent from 3 in 60 games, according to Krossover data. Good footwork creating space with step-backs. Physical straight-line driver.Improvement areas- Limited feel for the game. Not an instinctive decision-maker. - Handle still developing. Better offensively as a small-ball power forward than a wing. Finesse around the rim still improving. Wants to load off two feet. Does he have enough offensive skill to warrant a No. 1 selection? - Still a streaky shooter, especially when contested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 2 hours ago, jayu70 said: Trade idea to get another pick to take Thybulle: Trade with Jazz - they are interested in getting Conley from the Grizzlies but they need to clear salary. Favors ($16.7 mil/1yr) and Pick #23 to Atlanta for pick #44.Hawks get an early 20s pick - #23. Where is Thybulle slated to be picked? Would the Jazz really throw away Favors though? I get they need the money, but he's not a negative player/contract like say, Jeremy Lin was. Feel like you could dump him for just a cheap pick and not have to ship off #23. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 2 hours ago, jayu70 said: Trade idea to get another pick to take Thybulle: Trade with Jazz - they are interested in getting Conley from the Grizzlies but they need to clear salary. Favors ($16.7 mil/1yr) and Pick #23 to Atlanta for pick #44.Hawks get an early 20s pick - #23. Where is Thybulle slated to be picked? Back end of the first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 27 minutes ago, Falconsin2012 said: I think Little is an interesting upside prospect who simply was in a bad spot at NC Pre-Draft Analysis Strengths- Elite physical profile for a modern combo forward. Explosive leaper off two feet. Long strides to the rim.- Hard-nosed defender who can check up to four positions, allowing him to play some small-ball 4. Plays with energy. Will affect the game on the offensive and defensive glass. Late-rising prospect known for his toughness and intangibles. - Improved perimeter shooter with great elevation on his jumper. Shot 38 percent from 3 in 60 games, according to Krossover data. Good footwork creating space with step-backs. Physical straight-line driver.Improvement areas- Limited feel for the game. Not an instinctive decision-maker. - Handle still developing. Better offensively as a small-ball power forward than a wing. Finesse around the rim still improving. Wants to load off two feet. Does he have enough offensive skill to warrant a No. 1 selection? - Still a streaky shooter, especially when contested. Cough Jaylen Brown cough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 Amir Hinton (DII) is being compared to D.Wade. Looks like someone I would trade up to the low to mid 20's to grab. Natural scorer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 15 minutes ago, WOR said: Cough Jaylen Brown cough Little could be a steal in the mid to late teens. Lloyd would give him the development he needs to help him flourish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 54 minutes ago, bigjmw84 said: Little could be a steal in the mid to late teens. Lloyd would give him the development he needs to help him flourish. Some mocks have him to us at 8. I’d take him at 10 though. McDonalds MVP & Jordan Invitational MVP. Here is him vs Zion....love his two way potential. Needs to add some weight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 Anyone heard of Tacko Fall? Just saw an article on him and dude is huge. Draft prospect Tacko Fall is the headliner this year. The 23-year-old center from UCF posted the highest marks ever for wingspan (8 feet, 2.25 inches), standing reach (10 feet, 2.5 inches) and height with shoes (7 feet, 7 inches). Prior to Fall, the previous mark for longest wingspan was held by Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba, who was measured at 7-foot-10 in 2018 and was selected No. 6 overall in the 2018 Draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 4 hours ago, Tomahawk Choppa said: Anyone heard of Tacko Fall? Just saw an article on him and dude is huge. Draft prospect Tacko Fall is the headliner this year. The 23-year-old center from UCF posted the highest marks ever for wingspan (8 feet, 2.25 inches), standing reach (10 feet, 2.5 inches) and height with shoes (7 feet, 7 inches). Prior to Fall, the previous mark for longest wingspan was held by Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba, who was measured at 7-foot-10 in 2018 and was selected No. 6 overall in the 2018 Draft. I've heard of him and NOOOOO! He is big, but he has so little skill. He gets by solely by his size. Maybe in the 2nd, but not in the first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 22 minutes ago, tl;dr said: I've heard of him and NOOOOO! He is big, but he has so little skill. He gets by solely by his size. Maybe in the 2nd, but not in the first. Oh, I know he's not a 1st rounder by any means. I thought maybe with one of our seconds. His FT percentage is horrible though. It's gone down every year he's been in college. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 15 hours ago, blkbigdog35 said: Matisse Thybulle NBA Draft Scouting Report Position Height Weight From SG SF 6-6 195 Washington Born Wingspan Standing Reach Vertical 3/4/97 7-0 NA NA Thybulle is the best defensive player in the draft and it's not even close. He's a lock-down defender who changes the game on that end of the floor. His on the ball defense is world-class and his help defense is truly special. He could get a look in the first round despite not having a polished offensive game. Comparisons a shorter Andre Roberson Raja Bell Projection: mid first to early second round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft It’s pretty sad that a Ron Artest-eaque defender is valued so little in the NBA. The best on the ball and help defender by a mile and he isn’t considered a top 15 prospect. Defense is half the freaking game. I’d take him at 20 if we could move up.. Don’t really care if he can score. He could minimize some of Trae’s shortcomings on D tactician and blkbigdog35 like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 17 1 hour ago, Tomahawk Choppa said: Oh, I know he's not a 1st rounder by any means. I thought maybe with one of our seconds. His FT percentage is horrible though. It's gone down every year he's been in college. Had no idea on his FT percentage, but ****. If he is there at 1 of our 2nds, then honestly why not. Maybe we can get someone to work with him to improve his skill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
