MookieMonstah Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 8 hours ago, NYRaider said: The next Pascal Siakam. He's definitely intriguing. Going to be that guy who falls to #15 even though everyone loves his upside and two years from now we all go "Why wasn't this dude taken earlier?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 3 hours ago, MookieMonstah said: He's definitely intriguing. Going to be that guy who falls to #15 even though everyone loves his upside and two years from now we all go "Why wasn't this dude taken earlier?". He'll likely be a top 10 pick, he has had a lot of hype for a while, he's finally starting to play up too it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 I just got around to the combine stuff but man, Luka Samanic was impressive, he'll definitely be a first round pick. 6'11" 230, can shoot, good defender, and can play either forward spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 If I'm a GM on the clock in the 2nd round and Takko Fall is still on the board, I'd definitely take him. Sign him to a 2-way contract and let him develop in the G-League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanSlim Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 This guy has maybe my favorite NBA draft channels on Youtube. The past couple of drafts he makes playlist highlighting(and lowlighting) individual plays for individual prospects. For example, there's +80 plays for Barrett, which shows why he's thought of highly by many but also showing the fears and flaws many have on him. Check his channel out if you have free time and want to see some of these prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 22 hours ago, NYRaider said: I just got around to the combine stuff but man, Luka Samanic was impressive, he'll definitely be a first round pick. 6'11" 230, can shoot, good defender, and can play either forward spot. San Antonio might scoop him at 19 or whatever their first pick is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Every year, every draft there are sleepers. Kawhi Leonard, PG, Giannis, Jokic. Dray Green etc.. One reason why I don't mind Boston having 3 first rd picks and NOT trading them. Granted it's hard to get the next great sleeper. But 3 years from now someone will say why didn't "player X" get drafted so low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 11 hours ago, resilient part 2 said: Every year, every draft there are sleepers. Kawhi Leonard, PG, Giannis, Jokic. Dray Green etc.. One reason why I don't mind Boston having 3 first rd picks and NOT trading them. Granted it's hard to get the next great sleeper. But 3 years from now someone will say why didn't "player X" get drafted so low. Of the 15 players selected for the All-NBA teams, 11 were lottery picks, 2 were selected at #15 just outside the lottery, 1 was a late first round pick, and 1 was a second round pick. But 13/15 were top 15 picks in the draft and the only two that weren't were euro raw European big men with unique skillsets in Gobert and Jokic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 @resilient part 2 I know Ainge is masterful at acquiring and moving assets around to build a team but can you really be that confident in his ability to scout and identify talent? You guys have had a ton of draft capital in recent years but have really missed the mark. 2018: Robert Williams (27th) - Jury's still out but should be a role player. 2017: Jayson Tatum (3rd) - Looks like a young All-Star. 2016: Jaylen Brown (3rd) - Good player but not sure he'll ever be All-Star caliber. Guerschon Yabusele (16th) - Looks like a bust. Ante Zizic (23rd) - Looks like a decent role playing big. 2015: Terry Rozier (16th) - Roleplaying backup PG, solid but not anything special. RJ Hunter (28th) - Bust, out of the league. 2014: Marcus Smart (6th) - One of the better role players in the league. James Young (17th) - Bust, out of the league. 2013: Lucas Nogueira (16th) - Bust, out of the league. 2012: Jared Sullinger (21st) - Bust, out of the league. Fab Melo (22nd) - Bust, out of the league. 2011: MarShon Brooks (25th) - Bust, out of the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, NYRaider said: Of the 15 players selected for the All-NBA teams, 11 were lottery picks, 2 were selected at #15 just outside the lottery, 1 was a late first round pick, and 1 was a second round pick. But 13/15 were top 15 picks in the draft and the only two that weren't were euro raw European big men with unique skillsets in Gobert and Jokic. And with that Goga Bitadze is this years sleeper candidate. Probably not to be a superstar but to get a lot more value than they were drafted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 30 minutes ago, 11sanchez11 said: And with that Goga Bitadze is this years sleeper candidate. Probably not to be a superstar but to get a lot more value than they were drafted. One of the sleeper guys that I like is KZ Okpala out of Stanford. 6'9.5" 210 with a 7'2" wingspan and an improving offensive game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, NYRaider said: @resilient part 2 I know Ainge is masterful at acquiring and moving assets around to build a team but can you really be that confident in his ability to scout and identify talent? You guys have had a ton of draft capital in recent years but have really missed the mark. 2018: Robert Williams (27th) - Jury's still out but should be a role player. will be a really good role player IMO. 2017: Jayson Tatum (3rd) - Looks like a young All-Star. 2016: Jaylen Brown (3rd) - Good player but not sure he'll ever be All-Star caliber. looking at rest of that draft, most top players were/are disappointments Brown is at least near Allstar level potential Guerschon Yabusele (16th) - Looks like a bust. NO argument here Ante Zizic (23rd) - Looks like a decent role playing big. 2015: Terry Rozier (16th) - Roleplaying backup PG, solid but not anything special. agreed RJ Hunter (28th) - Bust, out of the league. Agreed again 2014: Marcus Smart (6th) - One of the better role players in the league. yes and No James Young (17th) - Bust, out of the league. lazy azz dummy 2013: Lucas Nogueira (16th) - Bust, out of the league. 2012: Jared Sullinger (21st) - Bust, out of the league. really F'ed that one up. Fab Melo (22nd) - Bust, out of the league. Yes and he died after getting cut. 2011: MarShon Brooks (25th) - Bust, out of the league. replies in Bold. You are right, Ainge has not drafted well with late picks. Still everyone, including Ainge has hits and misses. I just pointing out that there are really good sleepers out there every year. Just have to hit on one. Edited May 24, 2019 by resilient part 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 2 hours ago, NYRaider said: One of the sleeper guys that I like is KZ Okpala out of Stanford. 6'9.5" 210 with a 7'2" wingspan and an improving offensive game. Khris Middleton's replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, beekay414 said: Khris Middleton's replacement That'd be a great fit for him. He can be a 2 guard at 6'9" and should continue to improve as a shooter/scorer and overall as he continues to grow into his body. His potential defensive versatility as a 6'9" guard is crazy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) Another one of my sleeper prospects is Kevin Porter Jr, a guard out of USC. His freshman season was up and down but he can definitely play and has a lot of upside. He was 6'5.5" 215 with a 6'9" wingspan at the combine. At worst he should be a JR Smith type player but if he reaches his ceiling he could be one of the better two guards in the league. Edited May 25, 2019 by NYRaider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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