Exclusive Official 2020 Draft Thread

There's definitely a difference in ceilings and floors... it's just that those two things are all over the place for everyone in this draft. Wiseman is probably the most likely person in this draft to be an all star but bigs just don't have the effect on the game that they once did and with so many perimeter players with high ceilings out there, I expect many GMs are ready to gamble on some of these perimeter guys. Anthony Edwards is an absolute beast at his size and his size is a huge question mark... has the guy grown from 6'5" height, 6'9" wingspan and 225 lbs. in the last year? LaMelo is so interesting, so much length, such a great handle and passing but can he score in any way, can he shoot, can he even defend at all? I don't think anyone wants to draft a poor man's Michael Carter Williams with the first pick in any draft. Could Advija make an impact similar to Luka or will he just be another Euro miss? Speaking of Euros how good is Hayes or Madelon for that matter? Just how bad is Toppin's D because his O is fantastic and the most NBA ready and bankable commodity in this draft? There are so many guys with so many question marks in this draft but I think it will yield some surprise stars and a few not as surprising stars from the top of the draft. There are also specialists in this draft that have a more solid floor on both ends of the floor than anybody at the very top of the draft. It should be very interesting.

 

A lot of questions you asked lol, so I’ll stick to what I know. I don’t think Avdija is anywhere near Luka, but that’s ok since Luka is generational. He is however my favorite prospect in this draft. There’s concern about his shot but I have no doubt he’ll figure it out after some work with coaching. Instincts however can’t be taught/fixed, and he has that more than anyone in this draft outside of maybe Haliburton. Mix that with his size and ball handling, and you have a pretty unique prospect. I would take him first overall. If Golden State grabs him imma be so bummed out.

I personally like Maledon more than Hayes. Hayes is talented but I think Maledon is a safer bet to reach his ceiling. If I were a good team that happens to be in the lottery, I would take a chance on Hayes, but if I’m a perennial lottery team, I’d pass.

 

another second round target

 

I wonder if the same could be said of many other seasons, had they been terminated before the tourney? That's where reputations are often made.

 

I could listen to Cassius talk hoop all day.

 

What do you think about him vs. Malachi Flynn? He mentions Lowry and maybe his chunkier body (Flynn's kind of skinny) is an advantage?

 

Couple more PGs:

 

I personally like Cassius more. Think he's clearly the more talented offensive player. Much better shooter + passer, puts more pressure on the rim and draws more fouls.

There's definitely an argument for Flynn being safer due to his better defense and low-mistake game though.

 

This guy from Ringer thinks Killian Hayes is the best prospect in the draft:

 

Olshey said in his interview with Jaynes recently that they’re leaning on agents a lot more than in the past when it comes to draft prep.

So, who does Bartlestein represent in this class? Hehe

 

That's really not a good sign....

 

The only name I can find is Nwora of Louisville. Perhaps my google-fu is just weak.

 

It’s not that big of a deal. They’re just being used to deliver information, like video. I’m pretty sure Neil isnt asking for a highlight mix.

 

Cassius Winston as well.

 

Very interesting backstory on him. Didn't play basketball until his senior year and weighed in as a high as 270 lbs.

Played a year of Juco so already 22, but his shot creation, growth curve and finishing craft make him an intriguing upside bet.

 

I don’t feel like browsing, what’s the consensus on Nesmith? Would you move up a couple spots to secure him? What if he’s there at 16?

 

Two things I like about him: led the SEC in box +/-, and also led the SEC in drawing FTs, something CJ is weak in. Also he has an absurdly good finishing rate around the rim despite not being the most athletic guy. Somebody legit compared him with Luka Doncic in that regard.
However, the last time we drafted a guy who'd dropped a huge amount of weight it didn't work out too awesome.

 

Happy to get both Michigan State guys, but of course Nesmith is likely to be the one that jumps out at people.

 

Ha! I thought the same thing about drafting a former/current fatty.