@Reeko If you or anyone is interested, here's Penny's tourney stats: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/anfernee-hardaway-1/gamelog/1992 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/anfernee-hardaway-1/gamelog/1993
I agree with all what you said, apart from the Johnny Flynn vibes. Suggs is a steady PG. I think he will do well, but he doesn't have elite skills. Kuminga is raw, but I prefer him to Suggs with the 4th pick if we luck out.
I've been wondering this all season. There's people who do this professionally, and sure maybe we should trust them. But Suggs is the point guard for a motion offense. He plays on an elite team that has at least two, and perhaps 4 other first round picks in the starting lineup. In some respects, that makes it harder for him to showcase - he can have a mediocre or even a bad game, and they still win by 25. I give him credit for running the engine, but he looks like a good (but not elite) athlete, and a good (but not elite) shooter. The defensive tools are there, but it's not like he's been out there causing havoc like Thybulle at Washington. What gives you confidence that he translates as a multi-time all-star, which in my mind is what you aspire to draft for in the top 3? I see a very high floor and an immediate ability to contribute, but not sure the ceiling is all that elite.
You do realize Suggs is 6’4”, right? That’s pretty good for a PG. If you’re meh on his ceiling you should probably be getting George Hill vibes. Definitely not Johnny Flynn.
Yeah, if you don’t think there’s a difference between a 25 and 30 year old, then I can’t help you. There’s a good chance we can be competitive when Wood is twenty-seven and going into his second contract with us.
Not in my mind. In my mind, it’s Cade vs. Mobley without even a shred of possibility of getting the 3rd or 4th pick. I’ve also invented several trade down scenarios. Maybe I need to pump the brakes a bit.
Interested to see Mobley v Oregon tonight, Ducks have a small but very athletic front court. Also, can you imagine the driveway hoops wars between him and his brother when they were kids?
Better or worse than the Lopez twins? Or arm wrestling with the Gronkowskis? That’s gotta be something else in recruiting - Isaiah was a 5 star recruit in his own right. And he was probably wondering if schools were recruiting him to get to his little brother. That’s a unique situation since they’re only a year apart recruiting wise. The Harrison twins were supposed to both be stars, but I think are bouncing around China at this point.
Tackle football in the Watt backyard? If you listen to their daddy, the Ball brothers played 21 2000 times and none of them ever lost.
I'm really conflicted at the top due to how impressed I was with Kuminga in the g league. I probably go Cade-Mobley if I have 1 or 2 but I think Kuminga's ceiling is right there. Charles Bassey and Benedict Mathurin are 2 guys I'd love with the Rockets other picks though.
For me right now 1. Cade 2. Mobley 3. Green Again any of the first 4 will be a great pick Now, we still have time to figure out: Does KPJ improve over the next 3-4 months? Do we see enough that makes us believe we can build around him?! If we do, who fits next to him? Wood can play with any of those three. I dont think KPJ and Cade could mesh..they might workout but probably not to their full potential. Cade and Wood would be a sweet duo..but so would KPJ and Wood KPJ, Wood and Mobley would be my favorite line up and KPJ, Green and Wood would be super exciting
Evan Mobley’s father, Eric Mobley, had a cup of coffee in the NBA. His last season was with 1996-1997 Grizzlies. Among his teammates were two Rockets legends - Pete Chilcutt and Moochie Norris (in his rookie year!). He also teamed with Roy Rogers, who was as assistant coach for several years. Roy Rogers never played for the Rockets, but was involved in a pair of memorable trades — first, he was acquired in the trade of Kevin Willis to Toronto, in addition to future picks that led to fellow Rockets legends Bryce Drew and Mirsad Turkcan. Then, he was traded to the Bulls for Scottie Quitten himself. In the prior year, he teamed with Cuonzo Martin, future coach of sometimes desired future Rocket, Michael Porter Jr. Thus concludes your 6 degrees of Evan Mobley.
For me, I've been on the Mobley train since this thread started. I had him #2, but believe he's #1 for me now and Green has passed Cade. If we can't get one of those three, I'd be ok with trading the pick if we can leverage it into something good. Not real excited by the other two in the Top 5.
6’6 shooting guard who’s hands down the most talented and gifted scorer in this draft. Very similar tool box that KPJ has at such a young age. Also has freakish athleticism to go with it. Defensive awareness and weight are flaws. But makes up for it with a pretty good 6’8 wingspan. If you have time:
No offense or anything at all, but I've watched the first 2 minutes and all I've seen is him dunk 17 times on fastbreaks. Will watch the rest though. You can teach defensive technique and schemes but you can't teach awareness and hustle. Is that a limitation for him? Does he have any passing/playmaking abilities (which is a huge plus for Cade)? Again, thanks for the continued info. I don't understand how some of yall can follow the NCAA, GLeague, Foreign Leagues, and NBA at the same time, it's impressive and appreciated.
