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Late 1st round steal?

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by rockets13champs, Mar 28, 2021.

  1. H.D.

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    looks very nice, handle and especially shooting form.
     
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  2. H.D.

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    surreal athleticism- the blocked shots, esp. at 7:15 ...
     
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  3. D-rock

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    Would love to sign Ibou Badji and Santi Aldama as UDFA.
     
  4. D-rock

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    Reminds me of Olynyk.
     
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  5. H.D.

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    Texas is down with it as long as they don't try to vote.
     
  6. H.D.

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    Agreed. Lewis needs to be open to get off his 3-ball- he's not that tall and does not show a high release point.
     
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  7. saleem

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    I like Ibou Badji's shotblocking. I would like him on a Exhibit 10 contract.
     
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  8. RedIsen

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    Just won MVP of the Turkish league at 18 years old.

    19.2 pt (2nd in the BSL)
    9.4 trb (2nd in the BSL / 4.1 orb, 5.3 drb)
    2.5 ast
    1.3 stl
    1.7 blk (2nd in the BSL)
    2.3 to
    Shooting: 67.9 / 19 / 81.2

    He's climbing up the big boards and mocks. Hearing Top 10 and Lottery projections. People coming around and seeing he's not exactly a plodding traditional big man.
     
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    More than once

    Or if they have an ID
     
  10. D-rock

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    Still developing for sure but his 7 foot wingspan + relentless energy + crazy hops is a great foundation.
     
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  11. D-rock

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    Intriguing to say the least. Wish he was more switchable.

    Going to be similar to Kevin Love/Domantas Sabonis love child.



     
  12. D-rock

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    The more I watch Jalen Green the more I love his game.

     
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  13. D-rock

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    Who do you like better between Mobley and Holmgren?

     
  14. Buck Turgidson

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    Getting either in the late first round would definitely be a steal.
     
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  15. RedIsen

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    Tough call. Looking at the way Holmgren moves.. his handle, and shooting.. I think he's the higher ceiling prospect. Mobley is maybe better on defense? Idk. Hard to say without having seen Holmgren's freshman season.

    Would be cool to draft both lol.
     
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    Neither will be available late first round, in any draft.
     
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    I like him. Can he pass the ball well enough or is he is a blackhole?
     
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  18. D-rock

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    Lewis is more catch and shoot than shot creator.

    Lewis was top 7 player and compared to Kobe in HS for his crazy athleticism and prolific scoring but he has played 2 seasons at UF and his game has changed, I would not liken him to a black hole at all. He played alongside a ball dominant guard like Tre Mann without issue.

    I would say Lewis game has evolved to be more like Matisse Thybulle, defensive specialist wing.

    Special intangibles - leadership, character, work ethic, stamina, plays 1000 miles per hour every second on the court.

    https://www.thestepien.com/2020/02/12/scottie-lewis-scouting-report/

    Rockets need elite defense in the worst way.
     
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  19. saleem

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    Thanks, we need defense in the worst way. He is able to put the ball on the floor and get to the basket quickly by himself to some extent too.
     
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  20. Buck Turgidson

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    The Rockets need talent. Even if it's developmental talent that may take a year or 3.
     
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