Who do you want at 25?

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  1. BonesJones

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    Probably wont be there at 25 and he's not particularly athletic and he's an average at best defender.
     
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    I did say "maybe"--but you never know, he could drop a few spots. And obviously anyone who fits that description to a T is going to go earlier--just trying to find the best fit.

    But yeah, looking through the boards, it seems that all the non-lotto wings are either 3 or D, but not both. Ty Jerome, maybe, but there's a reason he's a 2nd rounder
     
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    I like thybulle from Washington, should be there at 25. Could be a wesley Matthews type in the NBA. And likely one of the better 3 and D guys in the draft
     
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    Supposedly the speculation is that he has a promise from OKC at 21.
     
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    Well there goes that
     
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    He a good 3 point shooter but he have problems taking players off the dribble.
     
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    But Jerome isn't athletic. And that's exactly my point. No players available at 25 with all 3 traits, yet that's what MM expects.
     
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    Chuma will be available at 25. Bazley also. These are my top 2 targets.
     
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    Did he say that's what he expects? Or just what he wants (as per the thread title)?

    Have you ever hired anyone? You set a list of qualifications knowing that you're not going to find anyone who fits them perfectly, and you look for someone who comes as close to them as reasonably expected. You can apply the same thought process here. He wants an athletic 3 & D guy. If the best option is a knockdown 3 point shooter with average NBA-level athleticism and good defensive fundamentals with potential for improvement, then great, you've got a relative match.

    Perfection is the enemy of good.
     
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    Chuma isnt athletic and is coming off an ACL tear. Defense is also not a sure thing with him. Bazley has proven nothing defensively and isnt known as a good shooter.

    Not that theyd be bad picks or anyghunh. Just that theres simply not a 3 and D Athletic player available there.
     
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    Semantics.

    And drafting an average athlete isnt drafting someone athletic.
     
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    I would really love to trade the #25 + ? to Boston for #20, 1 of their 3 first round picks and beat OKC one more time before the season starts.
     
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    I actually wonder what some of the young Phoenix players would look like with a real leader in Dame showing them how to play and win. Im not a fan of Justin Jackson, Kelly Oubre Jr, Warren, I do like Bridges, but Id be interested if the 25 pick could be a piece to get one of those just to see if all they need is a real basketball team that can play to their strengths.
     
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    One guy that certainly fit the 3 part is Cam Johnson, SR from NC. He can flat out shoot it

    Also would mind Louis King from Oregon. Long dude decent at most things
     
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    Want and expect are two very different things. It's a lot more than just "semantics". It's you imputing your interpretation on someone's statement without knowing if it's valid.
     
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    Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing them take a long shot that could develop with Simons after this current window. I like Luka.
     
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    No, that's what he would like.
     
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    I want a Draymond Green type of player.
     
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    I'm sure most of us have been thinking that since the last series. Do you see any of those in this draft?
     
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