Okobo would be a perfect 3rd guard though as a guy who can score on all three levels and as a good defender. He's 6'3 with a 6'8 wingspan, so he could probably guard SGs.
Exactly. You take the dude that could pop. Okobo could be like Eric Bledsoe behind Chris Paul, except hopefully we could cash him in, or keep him. Okobo for 25mpg behind CJ and Dame sounds good to me. Dude's better and bigger than Napier, and better and more fundamentally sound and in control than Baldwin. You don't pass on the dude if you think he's the best player available.
Left-handed French Damian Lillard clone. He's a top 10 talent in this draft. His pace and footwork are deadly. He can finish creatively around the rim. He's a big PG. He has defensive potential. He can shoot 3s off the dribble and the catch and shoot at an elite level and on high volume.
He's been my #2 Euro prospect all season - only behind Doncic. High-upside pick who's on the rise. He seems like the ideal type of pick that San Antonio will surly jump on. In short, I highly doubt he'll be there at #24.
I'm hearing he could go to Pheonix at 16. Makes a ton of sense there. I think he could possibly rise to Philadelphia at 10, for a multitude of reasons.
Baldwin doesn't have anywhere close to the upside that Okobo does. Have you watched that video? Okobo is amazing.
I watched the video... would rather roll the dice on Baldwin being a lock down defender with more size
And honestly, I am just tired of 6’3” and under combo gaurds... can we for once get a backcourt player with some size and length
There's nothing substantial that even shows Baldwin as a better defender than Okobo. And Okobos offensive game is MILES ahead of Baldwin's. But you can easily develop both.
I’ve been watching video of him, Okobo might have a similar skill set, but at least in my opinion doesn’t look like he’s as quick / explosive as Mitchell.
He's not as explosive, but his change of pace is good, and his first step is quick. He has quick feet. Combined with his jump shot, he's able to keep his defender off-balance at all times.
3 guys I would like to see them come away with to replace some bench players: 1- Miles Bridges (I just love his toughness to go along with a solid but not spectacular game) 2- Robert Williams (The new NBA center with tons of upside that a vet like Ed Davis, if re-signed, could mentor) 3- Grayson Allen (I know a lot of people dislike him, but he competes and would be a great role player off the bench. JJ Redick 2.0) Obviously I would love the top 3 players coming out, but realistically all 3 of these guys can be had with a few moves and all 3 would play a big role with the team for a few years to come.
Okobo is someone you could take because hes got above average length which gives him versatility. Brunson would strictly be a point guard in Portland and doesn’t profile well next to Lillard or in a three guard lineup. Taking him at #24 would be a waste of a pick, especially with all the quality wings that project to be available in that range.
In reality I see Pheonix trading the 16th pick to Philadelphia for the 10th and Bayless to get Sexton and then the Sixers take Okobo at 16. Perfect fit, no salary if they stash him.
Robert Williams! He was my dude last draft, I'd be ecstatic if we could trade into the lotto to land him. Perfect skill-set to groom alongside Collins. 6'9" with a 7'5" wingspan(!) Upside: Clint Capela
