Thanks. I listened to it carefully. My biggest concern is that Mobley gets pushed around easily. Does he have enough fight in him against bigger guys? My guess is he does accept the challenge to a fair extent, but he is more of a finesse player like the pre-obese Vin Baker rather than a KG type. If he's trying to get stronger mentally and physically, then he can become worthy of the 2nd pick. Stone should go after Green, if Mobley doesn't shine in the workout. They shouldn't be tailored to risk injury, but all players should be worked hard. Tough questions which give an idea of how they tick is important. A good GM needs to know how will his top rookie come up with solutions in a challenging environment, instead of looking for motivation from his head coach. That goes for Mobley, Green or anybody else.
In the weeks since the Detroit Pistons won the lottery to draft first overall, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder are among the teams who have inquired about moving up to No. 1, sources tell ESPN. If a deal were to be consummated, it would more than likely occur closer to the draft. "Detroit is comfortable standing pat at No. 1 and taking [Cade] Cunningham but will be active in exploring the possibility of trading down and obtaining additional assets, with [Evan ]Mobley a potential target if something gets done," writes Jonathan Givony. While Cunningham has widely been considered the consensus top prospect in the draft, multiple reports have suggested Detroit's Troy Weaver isn't necessarily sold on Cunningham. Givony writes that Cunningham remains "the overwhelming favorite to end up in Detroit at that spot still."
2. Houston Rockets: Jalen Green (G League Ignite, SG, 2002) The Houston Rockets will debate Jalen Green, Evan Mobley and Jalen Suggs. But for this particular group, Green's ability to create for himself and activate takeover scoring could give him an edge. After he averaged 17.9 points on 36.5 percent shooting from three in the G League bubble, scouts find it easier to picture an elite scorer than it is to see an All-Star lead guard in Suggs. And the Rockets could value a potential quality, No. 1 option over a defensive ace like Mobley. Green and Kevin Porter Jr. could be interchangeable wings and give Houston two high-level athletes and shot-makers. 23. Houston Rockets (via Blazers): Isaiah Jackson (Kentucky, C, Freshman) 24. Houston Rockets (via Bucks): JT Thor (Auburn, PF, Freshman)
Don't sell the farm for Cade or the 1st round pick. It's possible that Stone thinks that Mobley will be selected at number 1. That's fine, Cade must be taken and retained with the second pick.
Jalen Green-Isaiah Jackson-JT Thor would be a very good haul for Rockets. Skinny. But very long and athletic.
