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Some of the draft gurus still have Chet #1 over Jabari.



 
howler1313 said:
Hot take here: if he stays healthy and the knees aren't a concern, isn't AJ Griffin a better long term prospect than Paolo Banchero? I'm a much bigger fan of his skills and overall package than Paolo's.

Can't really explain why I'm a bit lukewarm on Banchero, I just don't really like his archetype of score first power forwards who don't have C size, aren't great floor spacers and don't project as defensive difference makers. There's a lot of examples like Melo, Randle, even Blake Griffin, who can put up a ton of numbers and be the number one option but their on-court impact doesn't quite hit that elite level. And that's IF Banchero hits as a prospect.
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Just fluidity of movement, shooting stroke, handle, creation flash........isn't he definitely an NBA 3? Not a huge Banchero fan but see his value on the wing.

My model likes Griffin a lot but Griffin also looks far more like a secondary scorer when you watch his film. Would be a great fit next to Garland but if you don't have a #1, Paolo looks like he actually has that skillset, even if it is rough around the edges.
 
I'mWithDan said:
Just fluidity of movement, shooting stroke, handle, creation flash........isn't he definitely an NBA 3? Not a huge Banchero fan but see his value on the wing.

My model likes Griffin a lot but Griffin also looks far more like a secondary scorer when you watch his film. Would be a great fit next to Garland but if you don't have a #1, Paolo looks like he actually has that skillset, even if it is rough around the edges.
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That's interesting, I hadn't really thought of him like that. I kinda viewed him as that sort of triple threat 4, give him the ball in the mid post and let him iso his man. Do his handling, shooting and playmaking carry over at the 3? I feel like you get into spacing issues given his tendencies to play 20 feet and in. Until he extends his range to 3, you'll get into a Carmelo-like math problem where mid range jumpers with the occasional drive and/or free throws doesn't keep pace with efficient spread offense. And I'd rather he defend bigger/slower guys given how strong he is rather than chase his man over screens. That said, I'm definitely on the low end of guys on him so I can see why people think different.
 

24. Cleveland Cavaliers: E.J. Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Senior)

33. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Rockets): Justin Lewis (Marquette, SF/PF, Redshirt Freshman)

38. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): Julian Champagnie (St. John's, SF/PF, Junior)
 
Cement said:

24. Cleveland Cavaliers: E.J. Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Senior)

33. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Rockets): Justin Lewis (Marquette, SF/PF, Redshirt Freshman)

38. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): Julian Champagnie (St. John's, SF/PF, Junior)
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Wasserman is slipping drastically. 3 picks within 14 selections of 3 dudes that play the same position? #Eww
 
Cement said:

24. Cleveland Cavaliers: E.J. Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Senior)

33. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Rockets): Justin Lewis (Marquette, SF/PF, Redshirt Freshman)

38. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): Julian Champagnie (St. John's, SF/PF, Junior)
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This would be an awesome haul...
 
nbadraft.net has us taking Mark Williams from Duke in the 1st. SERIOUSLY!?!?!??! Another big!?!??! I think not.
 
Watching Holmgren tonight for the first time. He's obviously got great skills and his long range shot is pure, but he's so skinny! I'm afraid he could get broken in half by some of the bigs in the NBA.
 
Holmgren looks like a freak but he weighs more than Giannis did when he was drafted

Only 20 pounds less than Mobley

Ultimate unicorn, never seen a player like him before. Hard to project
 
cavsfever said:
Holmgren looks like a freak but he weighs more than Giannis did when he was drafted

Only 20 pounds less than Mobley

Ultimate unicorn, never seen a player like him before. Hard to project
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Hes also several inches taller than Giannis and Evan when drafted. He's got broader shoulders than Evan and wider hips than Giannis, so he's definitely "skinnier" than both. I put Chet in the Bol Bol/Porzingis range of physical stature. More than anything, my concerns for him is the physicality he plays with. Throwing such a slender body around in HS and college is one thing. Doing it against grown men for money is another. I hope he adds weight, strength and flexibility.
 
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