I'll just say that his ball handling for a guy his size is elite. His ball handling looks better than Cedis now at 19. He handles the ball like a guard and I don't know any guys his size that do and pretty much suck.
Also it would be hard for me to believe his shooting never comes around in a world where Brook Lopez is splashing 3s.
Anyone who's shot isn't totally broken like MKG or Simmons can shoot in this league
Did anyone get a height, wingspan on Grant Williams?
26 points, 15 boards, and 4 blocks for Goga today against a very good Partizan squad. It'll be overshadowed by combine stuff for now, but he keeps adding to his already impressive resume. The difference in production between him and Doumbouya is staggering.
Should we take him? He will be there at 5. If he is really better than Jokic, Nurkic, and the rest of the Euros at the same age, we should probably take him.
Hes pretty smooth, and I get the comparison to Rodney Hood, but Rodney is jerkier and not nearly as good a ball handler. Rodney is clumsier
Got pick 26 right now,,,I'm hoping we can add JR's contract to 26 and get up around 13-17 and hope he's there.Should we take him? He will be there at 5. If he is really better than Jokic, Nurkic, and the rest of the Euros at the same age, we should probably take him.
Got pick 26 right now,,,I'm hoping we can add JR's contract to 26 and get up around 13-17 and hope he's there.
I just think Jaxson Hayes is the first center taken,,then I almost think Goga comes off second ahead of Bol. I guess it depends on what the teams think but with Bol's stick like figure and foot issues I don't see how Goga doesn't go ahead of Bol.
I had read somewhere that Goga was shooting up draft boards the more scouts see him.
I don't see how he lasts that long. I could see him and Jaxson going right after the other.
I don't see how he lasts that long. I could see him and Jaxson going right after the other.
I tend to agree...we just saw last night what a huge impact a 3&D center like Lopez can make in the playoffs. You'd think Goga at least gives you that. Not many centers have clear 3-point shooting and shot blocking ability at such a young age, and the ones that do usually end up being really good.
Yep, there are hardly any of these. Embiid? Sorta not a great 3 pt shooter and not really willing. Goga seems to out up more attempts than anyone I can think of. Kat is awesome, but not a defensive presence. Porzingus?
Aren't you the one that says a center sucks if he can't hit a 3, pass, and defend?He needs to do 2 at a high level to be worth more than your average stiff?
Not to put too much stock in one mock, but SI moved him up to #10 in their post-lottery update. Wouldn't be surprised if others follow suit in the coming weeks.
EDIT:
In fact, they have Jaxson at 9 and Goga at 10
That's the kind of thing that makes a potential trade of 5/26 for Atlanta's 8/10 so intriguing.