2021 NBA Draft Safari

[Nathan S]

I see problems with Pelton's model if the top four players are international players. However, that's not a big issue overall. I doubt Pelton intends his article to be a definitive ranking, instead a data study to help influence somebody who scouts with his eyes and experience.

I agree, but this international draft class is pretty extraordinary...arguably the strongest of all time, especially if you include Wagner. It'll be crazy if no international players are drafted in the top-10.

 

[J_J]

nvm

 

[All4One1ForAll]

I love Moritz Wagner. Just watching him play for Germany and not just he’s a lights out shooter but i like how he moves his feet on defense on and off the ball. He will definitely be a top 10 pick. Wish somehow we can get him but Some team will be lucky to have him.

Edit - in just 12 min of play today, he scored 17 points (6-8) including 2 3s and had 3 steals.

Wrong Wagner buddy.

 

[Ozone]

Assuming the Cavs miss on Mobley and go someone non big, I want a second for Queta or Huff somehow especially if Hartenstien leaves

 

[MirORich]

I wonder what type of draft range Isaiah Mobley will have next year?

Wouldn't be the worst idea, for several reasons, to pair them up. Probably easy to do if the older Mobley is a 2nd round or UDFA type.

 

[J_J]

Wrong Wagner buddy.

You are right. No wonder he looks different.

I still do like Franz Wagner for his shooting and defense though.

 

[kriegs]

Here's a better comparison (couldn't resist)

Note: Sengun is literally off the charts here, obviously both models have him far and away the best prospect in the draft.

Let's go after this 'RJ Nembhard' character! I'm intrigued. Who says no?!

He's going to be Sengun's kryptonite for years to come.

 

[Jstock12]

What could be a realistic comparison for Sengun's floor? I doubt he can be a total bust. Mehmet Okur? More post-up heavy Kelly Olynyk?

 

[Nathan S]

What could be a realistic comparison for Sengun's floor? I doubt he can be a total bust. Mehmet Okur? More post-up heavy Kelly Olynyk?

I'd say Love without the 3-point shot

 

[MikeOC33]

I'd say Love without the 3-point shot

Love from what year? Cuz like last year's Love....not good.

 

[Nathan S]

Love from what year? Cuz like last year's Love....not good.

Young Kevin Love, so a regular double-double guy with a few assists per game and meh defense. Still probably a solid starter in the right situation, but not a guy you'd be happy with drafting in the top-10.

 

[adam81king]

Young Kevin Love, so a regular double-double guy with a few assists per game and meh defense. Still probably a solid starter in the right situation, but not a guy you'd be happy with drafting in the top-10.

Soooo...not as good as Dean Wade (according to his coach)???

 

[kriegs]

We're in the home stretch and if you're like me, you've probably read too many mock drafts.

I found this one the most interesting and actionable since it's simply tracking rumors for accuracy when betting draft props, rather than trying to rank players based on merit. Worth a read.

Jack Miller and Anthony Amico’s NBA Mock Draft | Establish The Run

establishtherun.com

 

[Man Called X]

Soooo...not as good as Dean Wade (according to his coach)???

Dean Wade might be the single greatest athlete of our times, he's just unnecessarily selfless and it leads to him being looked over.

 

[Lee]

Dean Wade might be the single greatest athlete of our times, he's just unnecessarily selfless and it leads to him being looked over.

Larry Bird wishes he had Dean Wade's game