u/DevelopmentFunny864

My view of the early draft, first time poster this year

AJ: I see it, I think people are underestimating him in a weird way. Pretty clearly as go to scorer in the league with at least enough athleticism to be ok on D

Peterson: I am a little worried. Obvious a lot of hype, incredible shot, but not really seeing the three tier scorer that people project. A Beal-type prospect who will be very good but not great

Boozer: fundamental boy who will force his way into a good role in the league. Never going to be first option but on a team with a clear lead will be a valuable contributor to winning

Wilson: very enamoured with him. Physical tools, good level of skill, “darkhorss” ROY and I think multi all-star type player

Flemings: I really really don’t see it. Think he has a hard time penetrating in the league and turns into a bust

Acuff: people hate on the D, but the guy has such a smooth offensive game that teams will build around the skills and he will overall be a positive contributor

Brown Jr: love him. Good shooter, good athlete, great future PG. draft him.

Wagler: absolutely see it with him. People say he’s unatetic, but it is a massive undersell. Great shooter, and also got to the rim a lot just didn’t convert. Some strength training and he will be gold

Burries: hardest to read for me. Either great secondary scorer or someone who just doesn’t pan out. Have a hard time with him honestly

Mara: really like. Won’t be an all-star but will be a very dependable guy

Karin Lopez: probably where I differ the most from the “standard”. I think he will be top 3 in this draft looking back. The size, the fluidity, the skill. Hard to see him not succeeding

This is not a big board but just gut check on guys I’ve evaluated so far. If you like this I can go deeper

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u/DevelopmentFunny864 — 5 days ago

Did the way the lottery played out make the first four picks incredibly predictable?

I can’t stop thinking about how, with how the lottery played out, the first four picks are almost set in stone now..

Wizards - Dybantsa: was already favored pick 1 and now wizards clearly select him due to team fit and strong potential

Jazz - Peterson: they have a great frontcourt already with Lauri, JJJ, Kessler, so Boozer and Wilson don’t make sense. Peterson fits perfectly to their needs while also being high potential

Grizzlies - Boozer: a great pairing with Edey, sure maybe they go Wilson but it just feels like a clear value add and good fit to grab Boozer as his shortcomings are somewhat masked by Edey

Bulls - Wilson: last of the top 4 and makes for a good young team with Buzelis and Giddey

Maybe there will be shakeups but I feel like we all see it play out this way? Kind of lessens the suspense of the first picks this year but it is what it is. Only real shakeup I see is Grizz going Wilson instead of Cam

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u/DevelopmentFunny864 — 11 days ago