Event 2017 NBA draft thread - April 2017 edition

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  1. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    But karnowski is talented.

    Here's Gortat on Karnowski;

    FTW: When you’re with Team Poland, he’s your backup. And I’m sure you go against him in practice. But you don’t really see many guys that big in the NBA. He’s a 300-pounder. Is he a challenge for you?

    Gortat: He’s a big, strong dude. It’s not like he’s out there standing and pretending. First of all, he’s a very skilled player. I can handle different things on the court, yes. With him being 300 pounds heavy, I can outrun him, I can outwork him. But at the end of the day, he’s very big and skilled. He’s definitely an NBA player talking about his skills and passing and shooting and ball stuff and knowing the game. His basketball IQ, he’s definitely an NBA player. He’s just got a big issue with his body. That’s going to be the question: Can he make the NBA because of his body?
     
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    But I definitely agree that karnowski is not a first rounder..
     
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    Isaiah Hartenstein with that elite size:

    7'1.25 " w/shoes
    7'2.25" wingspan
    250 lbs (at 18 years old)
    9'1" reach

    If we can't land Z. Collins I'm all for Hartenstein! At only 18 he could very well top out at 7'2".
     
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    Except, Poetl was a projected lottery, possibly top 5 pick. Karnowski has never been projected to be in the 1st round.

    Karnowski is a skilled big, with soft touch, but has massive limitations due mainly to not being able to jump over a phone book and is so slow. The NBA game will be too fast for him. If he's available at the end of the 2nd round, sure, why not.
     
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    Him clanking a bunch of 3's? The way he shoots he reminds me of Raef LaFrentz.

    Zach Collins all day. He's going to be a beast. Better footwork, jumper and shot blocking ability than most seasoned vets.
     
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    Ike Anigbogu entered. He's a few years away but he has elite length and size. He's as built like a tank already - at only 18 years old.

    He's definitely a guy to keep an eye on for the Memphis pick.
     
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    I'm ride or die Hartenstein. Can't wait to watch him tomorrow.
     
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    He's ready for the league physically. He's always been in shape.

    And that shooting stroke looks good too. Repeatable mechanics. Looks the same every time. Good arc. Doesn't take three days to release cough you know who cough. I know he's been inconsistent with it, but there's no reason he can't develop into consistent threat from beyond the arc. He's only 18. Love his bball IQ and attitude. He's got a little Nurk in him in regards to those two.
     
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    Watching the hoop summit. Hartenstein was chilling beyond the arc, got the ball, and drove to the basket and made the shot. I literally said to myself "I wish Meyers could do that."

    He's 18, playing essentially a high school game.

    Meyers is in his 5th year in the NBA.

    Kill me.
     
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    Mohamed Bamba is going to be insane in a couple years. Rim protector with a jump shot.
     
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    Watching the game close in person... His shot is ugly. Messy wrist action. 0-3 on FTs.
     
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    If we draft Hartenstein, I just hope he can get over the culture shock. :biglaugh:
     
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    I know you saw those last two hartenstein plays then ;)

    Dude moves like a much smaller player

    Love his IQ

    Love his rebounding instincts

    Love his leadership potential
     
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    How's his defense though? I haven't seen him play enough to know.
     
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    Not sure Hartenstein is ready/has the size to be a difference maker in the league. He didn't look terrible in the motion of the game tonight but he was far from dominant. I don't think it is worth it for us based off where I have seen him projected.

    At this point my preference is definitely moving up with our first two picks and trying to land a sleeper with the CLE pick.
     
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    Not so sure about this. He absolutely raked Sexton across the face going for a rebound he never should have been trying to get.
     
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    So you're blaming him for hustling?
     
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    No I'm saying he made a low IQ play. But I guess it's good that you could tell he knew he made a mistake immediately after.
     
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