e16bball Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Bub is a ballplayer, I’m not too upset with it. Didn’t realize he was only 18 still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Just now, e16bball said: Bub is a ballplayer, I’m not too upset with it. Didn’t realize he was only 18 still. Yeah he was fun to watch in the ACC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 2 hours ago, MikeT14 said: I’m not exactly a Deni stan but I would have looked for future picks instead. I assume the 2029 is not a first. Full Deni Avdija trade details: Blazers: Deni Avdija Wizards: Malcolm Brogdon No. 14 pick 2029 first-round pick (least favorable of Blazers two picks) Two future second-round picks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 6 minutes ago, turtle28 said: Full Deni Avdija trade details: Blazers: Deni Avdija Wizards: Malcolm Brogdon No. 14 pick 2029 first-round pick (least favorable of Blazers two picks) Two future second-round picks That's a pretty weak return for a young up and coming player on a valuable contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e16bball Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Wondering if they’d look at Ryan Dunn. Can’t shoot, but he’s an elite defensive wing. Maybe they think they can develop the offense? I don’t have a ton of feel for their mentality yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 57 minutes ago, MKnight82 said: That's a pretty weak return for a young up and coming player on a valuable contract. Brogdon is expiring so that’s worth a decent amount & he can really help develop the young guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 8 minutes ago, e16bball said: Wondering if they’d look at Ryan Dunn. Can’t shoot, but he’s an elite defensive wing. Maybe they think they can develop the offense? I don’t have a ton of feel for their mentality yet. Their mentality seems French to me. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 @GregFinberg ”Wizards draft class through Round 1: • Alex Sarr (No. 2) • Bub Carrington (No. 14) • Kyshawn George (No. 24) Will Dawkins has prioritized size and potential throughout his time in D.C., and this draft class perfectly reflects that.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Just now, turtle28 said: @GregFinberg ”Wizards draft class through Round 1: • Alex Sarr (No. 2) • Bub Carrington (No. 14) • Kyshawn George (No. 24) Will Dawkins has prioritized size and potential throughout his time in D.C., and this draft class perfectly reflects that.” Deni Advija has a lot of size and potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezy Fanatic Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 WERE ******* BACK BABY!!!!!!!! KYSHAWN GEORGE 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e16bball Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Having seen what the Orioles have been able to do by importing high-ranking lieutenants from a savvy, cutting-edge FO, I’m very open to what the Wizards are doing here. Jacking OKC’s model seems pretty damned logical, given what they’ve been able to accomplish, and I like that they’re pretty much sticking to what’s worked. We’ll see what these guys turn into, but being tall and being skilled has always been a strong combo in the NBA. The biggest key will be whether they’ve got the coaching staff in place to develop these newer, rawer guys. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 7 hours ago, MKnight82 said: Deni Advija has a lot of size and potential. Meh, I’m tired of watching Deni tease everyone with his potential. Four years of potential w/ only some good games last year on a team with little talent so he got more shots. We’re not going to miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 (edited) I have to admit, I think the Wizards made a mistake in not drafting Terrence Shannon. Keyshawn George has a nice game, he’s a good shooter & and good long wing but, Terrence Shannon has a shot to be a starter day 1. Shannon has everything in his game. He attacks the rim, he can shoot too plus he is more athletic & tough than George. Edited June 27 by turtle28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e16bball Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 1 hour ago, turtle28 said: I have to admit, I think the Wizards made a mistake in not drafting Terrence Shannon. Keyshawn George has a nice game, he’s a good shooter & and good long wing but, Terrence Shannon has a shot to be a starter day 1. Shannon has everything in his game. He attacks the rim, he can shoot too plus he is more athletic & tough than George. Probably worth noting that Terrence Shannon is 6 months older than Deni Avdija. He’s more than 5 years older than Bub Carrington, for example. I think he was a really good college player the last couple years, but I also think you have to take that with a huge grain of salt because most of his actual peers were already in the NBA. Being able to bully a bunch of kids who are mostly 2-5 years younger than him is not as impressive as his performance seemed on the surface. College prospects as old as he is rarely work out. It’s a very unsuccessful demographic — mostly because if they were good enough to be strong NBA players, they’d probably already be there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Overall, happy with the players selected and the draft. I probably would have gone a different direction with the other two picks, but as "other guys" I am pleased. These are three guys with a lot of potential and upside - exactly what we need to try right now. Keep shooting and see what falls. https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/40433318/2024-nba-draft-round-1-winners-surprises-teams-picks-questions Quote What's the one word you'd use to describe Washington's Round 1? Pelton: Intriguing. The Wizards ended up with two of the top 10 prospects in my projections in Alex Sarr (No. 2) and Kyshawn George (No. 9), plus a third in the top 15 in Carlton Carrington (No. 15). None of those guys is likely to help Washington win now -- which the Wizards surely don't want -- but none is older than 19 either. Woo: Tank-tastic, but in the most endearing way possible. The Wizards are not going to win a lot next season, but their front office, led by Michael Winger and Will Dawkins, has clearly been afforded a similar degree of long-term runway by owner Ted Leonsis as they had during their Oklahoma City days. It's going to take a while, but Washington seems ready to implement the Thunder's model, collecting high-upside prospects and draft assets and aiming to develop a tall, versatile and skilled roster. With that in mind, there's an obvious through line with three guys the Wizards drafted -- and having a coherent plan and the freedom to execute it is sometimes a huge part of the battle front offices face. https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/38788364/2024-nba-draft-rankings-espn-top-25-prospects Quote 2. Alex Sarr | PF/C | Perth (Australia) 6-11 ¾ | Age: 19.1 | Previously ranked: 2 Strengths: Sarr has a 9-foot-2 standing reach. He has impressive mobility, quickness and explosiveness that gives him rare upside as a rim-protector and switch defender stepping out on the perimeter. Weaknesses: Sarr showed flashes of potential as a ball handler, passer and jump-shooter, but he is still finding consistency with his toughness and feel for the game to complement his impact as a rim-runner, pick-and-roll finisher and versatile defender. The verdict: He exceeded expectations in his lone season in the NBL, anchoring Perth's defense and finding ways to contribute in a smaller role as an 18-year-old. While Sarr still needs to get stronger and continue to evolve offensively, he fits a coveted mold as a power forward/center with the potential to be a difference-maker on both ends of the floor. 19. Carlton Carrington | PG | Pittsburgh 6-3 ¾ | Age: 18.9 | Previously ranked: 20 Strengths: Carrington is a big guard with a budding floor game whose late growth spurt made him the most unexpected riser of the past year. Weaknesses: While he has great size and has packed on some muscle, his frame is still a major work in progress. Similarly, he shot the 3 well late in the season but will have to prove his consistency. The verdict: Carrington's size, feel and midrange game won him a lot of fans last season, as he has a unique maturity for a young guard who was not expected to carry the additional pressure of being one-and-done this season. He might not be an overwhelming athlete, but he is on an interesting trajectory as a big guard who did some nice things operating out of the pick-and-roll. 20. Kyshawn George | SG/SF | Miami 6-7 | Age: 20.5 | Previously ranked: 19 Strengths: George is a big wing whose 3-point shooting ability, pace with the ball, vision and instincts give him intriguing long-term upside. Weaknesses: George doesn't have stellar athleticism, physicality or assertiveness to make the most of his talent consistently, and he remains green off the ball on defense. The verdict: One of several unexpected one-and-done prospects in this draft, George flashed considerable talent between quiet stretches in his lone collegiate season. The Swiss swingman could fill a coveted role in the NBA if he can put everything together with the late-blooming trajectory he's on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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