Reed looks like better version of Austin Reeves that he’ll never become. I would definitely pick him if I was the GM but we talking about Stone here. He only draft what’s best available on the board when it comes to lottery so
Hawks' Trae Young out at least 4 weeks for finger surgery - ESPN Well this is terrible timing. Hawks are up three games on the Nets, but have a back to back set against each other coming up on 2/29 and 3/2. Atlanta was already having a tough time winning games. With Trae out four weeks and Okongwu out at least two more they could drop out of the play in completely.
Its nice to be drafting without looking for a superstar. Every draft has some high floor/low ceiling guys that could contribute. A lot of the guys with superstar potential also have high bust potential as well I feel like
Nets have such an easy schedule for the rest of the season, I think the play in was probably inevitable for them anyways.
We need to keep these Brooklyn picks and keep playing the draft lottery until we find a true championship-caliber, superstar player. We've got a lot of very nice pieces, but no All-NBA type of lead dog.
This is starting to get interesting!! With BKNs loss today, and ATLs win, Tankathon shows that we find ourselves at 'pick 9' and BKN at 'pick 7'* This puts us at 49.5% chance of a top 4 pick (!!) And a 20.2% chance of a top 4 pick PLUS another pick in the lottery (8-12 range) In a dreanworld we want Toronto to surge (and potentially pass us). And somehow for Memphis to string together a 6-7 game win streak and pass BKN. *(not sure that is right, my understanding of tiebreaker is that BKN should be ahead of ATL, therefore only at pick 8, but roll with what the pros say and take pick 7 for now!)
Is Reed Sheppard the next Steph Curry? There are parallels -- Pedigree: both are the son of a very good player (I will grant that Dell Curry was much better than Jeff Sheppard -- but Jeff was awesome in college and Reed's mother is a top 10 scorer all time for Kentucky's womens team), obviously both are amazing shooters (Reed shooting >.500 from 3), ball handling is excellent, court vision and awareness is excellent, both have high steals per game. Curry was the centerpiece of the Davidson offence, whereas Reed Sheppard must share the ball with his Kentucky McDonalds All-American teammates. I'd love to have Sheppard on the Rockets.
God this draft could be a game changer. Just the thought that we could potentially have the #4 and #8 pick would be a god send after this year. Imagine adding Buzelis + Sheppard to the roster. Let's hope Memphis and Toronto can go on a hot streak!
Buzelis looks like he sucks. Can't trust a guy shooting blanks in GL. I'd rather take a chance on the French guys or Cody Williams.
People can say crap about Stone but the one undeniable thing he has done well is draft, we have 5 nice young guys in only 3 yrs. If we somehow get two lotto picks next year it's gonna be a wrap.
He looks like an Ariza regen to me. Honestly, I don't care who it is. Any talent would be an addition as we have so many holes.
Ariza didn't shoot 29% from 3 in the GLeague. A dude who can't shoot won't fill any hole since he can't put it in the hole to begin with.
Fun scenario…. What two person combination would you be picking if we landed both the first and the second picks? No trades….. 1. Sarr 2. Sheppard
If we could get any two it has to be Sarr and Risachier. Get Wemby jealous so he demands a trade to the Rox lol.
