u/BallmersBurner

we can argue about measurements, points per game and so on

but at the end of the day often times the difference between a star and a role player is how much fight and DOG a player has in them

If you’re in the NBA you’re incredibly skilled already. But to take it to next level you need to bleed the game, breathe the game, be the first in the gym, cry when you lose, be ready to sacrifice a lot just to win the game

and who do you think gives off that vibe the most at #5?

I am just scared that we draft a guy with the #5 who’s mentally going to be capped at the role player level. Another guy to barely score 10ppg and to cheer on when once in a while he explodes for 20.

Which player available at #5 has the biggest potential to be a star simply based on their character?

To me it feels like everything I see about Acuff is proof that this guy is going to make waves in the NBA. Not only because he scored 24ppg in college- but because whenever he speaks you can tell he is locked in to be the best.

Thoughts?

I am getting really hyped up about Acuff…

and you should never underestimate the importance of a mentor in the NBA.

Shai would probably still be an amazing player if he stayed with us but who knows if he still would be an MVP if it weren’t for his time with CP3.

Acuffs defense is a problem but he’s hard working and is not afraid to admit that’s his main are for improvement. Put him as a shadow of Kawhi and KD and sky is the limit

This draft is exciting. Each day I'm learning new stuff and I'm not sure who to stick with. But last couple posts on this sub are getting me a bit more hyped for Acuff than Wagler.

Wagler is taller and has almost identical frame to SGA. But he's not really athletic and he was on no one's radar just 37 games ago.

Acuff on the other hand is someone I thought would just be another Trae Young but smaller. But looking at all the info now he's actually taller than some of the players I'd consider main pieces of entire organizations. Maxey, Lillard, Brunson... And he's not even smaller than Trae 😅

We all know how good Lillard was in his prime. We all could see how clutch and important Maxey was in these playoffs. And to think we could draft a guy like this and have him be THE face of the LA Clippers... that's exciting

I don't know what to think anymore.

On one hand what if Acuff's ceiling is not higher than Garland? There's something sad about the idea of trading Garland just so we have almost the same player.

And in that case Wagler seems a better option with potential to be another SGA. But what if he's not going to get more athletic and his season was just one good stretch? Then we're stuck with a tall guy who is just another solid role-player. Maybe that's not that bad but with a #5 you could really try to get THE guy, not just another Christian Braun

Who's a safer bet to be THE guy?

Orlando showed they’re a strong team that is one piece away from being a contender - could they be open to a Kawhi trade?

Rockets are a dumpster fire and despite looking like a real contender on paper they are not even close to being a tight unit and changes are definitely on the way. Could Clippers find an opportunity here?

Hawks showed they can win if they outrun their opposition but with whatever happened in Game 6 I’m sure they would love to make some moves

Nuggets with a first round exit, Suns getting blown out…

Do you see any new opportunities here for our LA Clippers?