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Can't see how a big who isn't a good rim protector is a #1 pick in this day and age.
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Can't see how a big who isn't a good rim protector is a #1 pick in this day and age.
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His offensive skill set isn't even close to developed and it already looks exceptional
The difference between he and say KAT defensively is that ayton might not be apathetic like kat is. Hopefully pro coaching helps
His offense may be worth the risk to gm's, it is to me. Other than donic or porter there isn't a better option
Porter is hurt and the extent has been weirdly a mystery
Donic is everyone's favorite but his burst is well documented
It's not really unreasonable at all for ayton to go #1
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I think Ayton is as apathetic on defense though.
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We'll see. Porter vs ayton vs donic mean they all have their deficiencies or question marks
I don't feel at all like it's unreasonable to take ayton first
Bamba or bagley i just can't justify taking before
I don't feel at all like it's unreasonable to take ayton first
Bamba or bagley i just can't justify taking before
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He may also just not understand defensive concepts. He explained why he wasn't good at blocking shots by saying that "he just needs to swipe at everything like Mo Bamba". Maybe working with NBA coaches helps, but that scares me a little. I'm sure NBA guys will do extensive interviews and all of that with him.
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Who you taking first
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Based on what I've seen so far, I'm with the Luka Hive. Need to see Porter too. All of the bigs have high ceilings, but major red flags too.
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Porter gonna have crazy workouts hopefully so that he doesn't slip too far
Other than that I hope his injury isn't serious
I wouldn't have any issue taking porter or donic #1 I just think it's fair to point out they both got question marks too far as goin #1
Other than that I hope his injury isn't serious
I wouldn't have any issue taking porter or donic #1 I just think it's fair to point out they both got question marks too far as goin #1
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It's a definitely another year where there isn't a clear top guy.
Think Luka proving he can be a successful volume scorer against grown men at 18 though is the most impressive thing I've seen.
Think Luka proving he can be a successful volume scorer against grown men at 18 though is the most impressive thing I've seen.
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Could Bagley be something like Myles Turner?
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I see the article that you were referring to regarding Aytons defense. Fair points all around, the author also references specific instances of exceptional defense and his theory of why we're not seeing consistency
When folks say ayton needs to develop a feel for the game, I'm hoping they're referring to his defense. His skill on offense is already trending nicely, really he just lacks the ability to dribble
If he's going to play the 5 he will certainly need to improve his defense and if he will play the 4 he will need to improve his ball handling
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...743900/deandre-ayton-arizona-blocks-nba-draft
When folks say ayton needs to develop a feel for the game, I'm hoping they're referring to his defense. His skill on offense is already trending nicely, really he just lacks the ability to dribble
If he's going to play the 5 he will certainly need to improve his defense and if he will play the 4 he will need to improve his ball handling
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...743900/deandre-ayton-arizona-blocks-nba-draft
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Nobody is going to be drafting Ayton with the intent of him playing the 4. Dude is 7'1" 260. Zero chance he'd be able to guard any 4s either. He'll need to learn to protect the rim.
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We didn't get any elite bobbles but at least he showed he can handle double teams by smaller defenders. His lack of feel for the game might be a little overstated. His footwork in traffic is exceptional and his midrange is smooth
He took what the defense was giving him all night which was constant doubles. Didn't force anything. His defense out on the perimeter was solid in terms of moving his feet, paint defense was acceptable
He took what the defense was giving him all night which was constant doubles. Didn't force anything. His defense out on the perimeter was solid in terms of moving his feet, paint defense was acceptable
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Some great stuff right here
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I see these improvements in shortys gsme. Fun to watch the work come to life.
addict4sneakers
I see these improvements in shortys gsme. Fun to watch the work come to life.
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Some great stuff right here
I see these improvements in shortys gsme. Fun to watch the work come to life.
I mess with Tim. He’s about to blow soon.
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He should man. All the skill moves.
The subtle *** makes a difference for the undersized pgs. Peeped some of his work with Juwan Evans too.
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Really swiping down on those blocks, that'll get you a lot of fouls in the NBA.
Also I noticed he didn't box out that hard, but it's not necessary for him at that level.
That's nitpicking though, guy looks very promising.
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He's shown the intelligence to block a shot (the few limited blocks he has had) and keep it in play to save possession. I also like how he quickly advances the ball and locates his guards off the rebound
His box outs/blocks and general effort on defense are obvious categories for improvement. His offensive skill set is too nice for me to pass on worrying about if his defense will pan out on the next level
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The Magic should be in position to draft Young or my guy Knox 
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This is FANTASTIC stuff. The part especially about being hip to hip the screener so that you're already in launch position coming off is so minute, but so essential. It's really glossed over, and I don't know who bro is but off that level of detail alone about to binge on bro.
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Some great stuff right here
I see these improvements in shortys gsme. Fun to watch the work come to life.
These are awesome. Subscribed, Thanks!
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Breh
Young just had himself one of them career highlight type games
Have no clue who northwestern state is but still, dude hit someone with a mini shamgod
Was threading needles every pass and finishing at the rim. Just toying with people at times
Seemed like 50/50 between who to take first with him and sexton. It's only getting more difficult
They're both smooth yet completely different
Young just had himself one of them career highlight type games
Have no clue who northwestern state is but still, dude hit someone with a mini shamgod
Was threading needles every pass and finishing at the rim. Just toying with people at times
Seemed like 50/50 between who to take first with him and sexton. It's only getting more difficult
They're both smooth yet completely different
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Disregard.
