2017 Draft Prospect: Jordan Bell

[Drom John]

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Height: 6-9
Weight: 215 lbs
Date of Birth: 01/07/1995
Team: Oregon
Hometown: Long Beach, CA

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Bleacher Report:
NBA Mock Draft Entering the NCAA Tournament
Jonathan Wasserman, NBA Lead Writer
March 15, 2017


30. San Antonio Spurs: Jordan Bell (Oregon, PF, Junior)

Jordan Bell has made a case for himself as an energizer with his athleticism and activity.

The Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, Bell regularly makes an impact without needing touches or plays drawn up. Averaging 11.4 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per 40 minutes while shooting 62.1 percent from the field, Bell projects as a force around the basket, where he finishes, tracks down loose balls and protects the rim.

His tools, explosiveness and motor suggest those strengths can carry over. The San Antonio Spurs could see that and look to Bell for hustle play up front.

[Chinook]

I like a lot about him. Would rather take him in the middle of the second rather than the first, though. But the team will need front-court depth in their pipeline.

[Kurik]

I would give him the MVP of the tournament so far, he may have played himself into the first round.

[MaNu4Tres]

I really really really want. He has a huge motor and is a versatile monster on D.

I want, I want, I want.

Him or Anzejs Pasecniks.

Really wish Spurs can trade Kyle to ORL for their 2nd.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: 2017 NBA Mock Draft: Prospects Facing Major Fall Down Draft Boards
Chris Roling, April 24, 2017

#29

[Drom John]

Basketball Insiders: 2017 NBA Consensus Mock Draft – Ver 2.0
By Basketball Insiders on May 10, 2017

Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ top writers will break down the latest news and notes surrounding the 2017 NBA Draft. Included is an updated mock draft that reflects how each writer sees the draft landscape based on the latest news, workouts, and information from the pre-draft process.

2017 NBA Consensus Mock Draft - Ver 2.0

Joel Brigham

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[objective]

measurements

6' 7'' no shoes

6' 8.5'' with shoes

8' 8.5'' standing reach

223.6 weight

6' 11.75'' wingspan

[joeyjfive]

Kid looks like he has great instincts. I want him.

[Drom John]

nbadraft.net:
2017 Mock Draft
Updated: 5/9/17 7:20 am


#29

[Drom John]

Sports Cheat Sheet:2017 NBA Mock Draft: Pre-Lottery Edition
Jason Alsher, May 12, 2017

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[Kurik]

He's been working on his shot and is generating some buzz. Hope the Spurs like him too.

[MaNu4Tres]

This is the guy I want at 29. Please.

[Blackjack]

This is the guy I want at 29. Please.

Trusting my mucca. :tu

[MaNu4Tres]

Trusting my mucca. :tu

My Mucca.

Hope all is well brother.

[objective]

I like him still, but don't know if I'm as all-in.

One thing that bothers me, and this is more about DX and their videos, is how they show stuff that won't be relevant in the NBA, or sometimes the opposite. The issue they make of how good he was in college when denying post entry passes won't mean anything in the NBA when those players will be much bigger and stronger, and those steals in college will turn into easy shot attempts. Kind of reminds me of Brogden's video that showed his offense when getting the ball in sets inside the three-point line and such rather than what he could do when he was initiating.

The height is a big deal, and his 6-8.5 might be even smaller depending on how his tall hair factored in. His defensive rebounding issues, contributed to by his height and strength, are worrying.

But the blocks+steals rate, the whole 'fastest shuttle time in history' thing, the passing for his position, it's all pretty promising.

He might be an Mbah-a-Moute type.

[apalisoc_9]

I like him still, but don't know if I'm as all-in.

One thing that bothers me, and this is more about DX and their videos, is how they show stuff that won't be relevant in the NBA, or sometimes the opposite. The issue they make of how good he was in college when denying post entry passes won't mean anything in the NBA when those players will be much bigger and stronger, and those steals in college will turn into easy shot attempts. Kind of reminds me of Brogden's video that showed his offense when getting the ball in sets inside the three-point line and such rather than what he could do when he was initiating.

The height is a big deal, and his 6-8.5 might be even smaller depending on how his tall hair factored in. His defensive rebounding issues, contributed to by his height and strength, are worrying.

But the blocks+steals rate, the whole 'fastest shuttle time in history' thing, the passing for his position, it's all pretty promising.

He might be an Mbah-a-Moute type.

Mbah-Moute lateral defensive speed is closer to a perimter player than a big. He's a legit SF.

I dont see that in this guy. Hisn footspeed is closer to a big than a wing.

[Drom John]

Basketball Insiders: 2017 NBA Consensus Mock Draft – Ver 3.0
By Basketball Insiders on May 17, 2017


Each week, four of Basketball Insiders’ top writers will break down the latest news and notes surrounding the 2017 NBA Draft.

Joel Brigham

29

[DesignatedT]

I like this guy as well. Modern day NBA type of player.

[Drom John]

Sports Cheat Sheet: 2017 NBA Mock Draft: Post-Lottery Edition
Jason Alsher
May 31, 2017

29.

[Drom John]

Heavy: NBA Mock Draft 2017: Updated 1st-Round Projections, NBA Finals Edition
Tim Keeney
7:00 am EDT, June 1, 2017

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[benefactor]

I'm on the Bell wagon.

[ace3g]

Sixers call Oregon forward Jordan Bell 'Dennis Rodman-like'
Jordan Bell's versatility stood out to the 76ers on Wednesday morning.


The 6-foot-7, 223-pound power forward out of Oregon was one of six draft prospects at the Sixers' second predraft workout. The superior athleticism of the Pac-12 defensive player of the year was evident in the portion of the scrimmage the media were allowed to watch.

But the team was also impressed by what it learned about him off the court.

"For a Dennis Rodman-like player who has the ability to play across a few positions, mainly defensively, we sat with him, had a great interview as we've learned more about him," Sixers executive Brandon Williams said

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Philadelphia-76ers-Sixers-Jordan-Bell-Dennis-Rodman-Oregon.html

[Ditty]

He's definitely not going to be there when Philly picks in the second round :lol

Sign me up on the Bell Wagon for 29 also!

I like his ability to run the floor, which will complements Murray's game well when he likes to push it in transition.

His athleticism in the halfcourt, and around the basket is special. He looks bigger than 6'7-6'8.

He looks a little stiff when he guarding guys on the perimiter, but his recovery & shot blocking looks Ibaka-lite.

His attributes such as hustle, and wanting it more is something you can't teach. Something the Spurs will miss when Manu is gone.

He doesn't have a bad form on his jump shot, so that won't be a problem long term.

For a guy that has elite athleticism, he seemed to roll slow to the basket on picks. I don't know if that's how Oregon's offense is designed, but he just looks a little awkward.

I wish he was a year younger, but technically this would be his senior year coming up.

Would be a great pick at 29.

[raybies]

Now he's 6'7" lol he gets shorter every workout. Kenneth Faried type? Wonder what the splits are

[CGD]

Yeah his knock is his size at PF, and lack of outside shooting to play SF. Still love the motor though.

[MaNu4Tres]

Yeah his knock is his size at PF, and lack of outside shooting to play SF. Still love the motor though.

Lol I don't get the knock on his size. He's 6'8.25 w/ shoes with a 7 foot wingspan.

Tristan Thompson measured identical to him.

That type of size is not an issue bc post defense isn't something that should be heavily valued in todays NBA. Being able to step out and defend on the perimeter is much more valuable -- which he has.

[objective]

Lol I don't get the knock on his size. He's 6'8.25 w/ shoes with a 7 foot wingspan.

Tristan Thompson measured identical to him.

That type of size is not an issue bc post defense isn't something that should be heavily valued in todays NBA. Being able to step out and defend on the perimeter is much more valuable -- which he has.

Tristan Thompson allegedly grew an inch after he was drafted, and with a standing reach at least 4 inches better at draft time and wingspan 1.5 better, plus he got about 20 pounds heavier than Bell before he really started heavy minutes at the 5.

I'm not hating on Bell when I refer to him as small or compare him positively to 3/4 defensive guys who have long careers. I trust my eyes and think he's smaller than Thompson, enough​ that it stands out to me. But I'm also the guy insisting Dangubic isn't 6-8, not legit anyway.

I like Bell. I would like the Spurs to draft him. I have posted before and stand by it, that they should be aggressive in going by after the right guy. So they should even trade up to make sure they get him. As long as it's not 29+future first as they might need that first to dump out if a contract. But a second, or Anderson, or rights to Dangubic, whatever. Just go get him.

I still think he's small. But I don't mind the difficulties that might present with defending bigger guys, which DX concurs with, because I agree a lot with this that DX wrote:


. A creative coaching staff might try and use him as a stopper on go-to scorers who are bigger wing players or combo forward types, and he appears to have the quickness to hold his own here.

I think he can be even more useful there than as a switching small 5.

BTW, I've been binging on many, many NBA podcasts and just about everybody loves Bell. And everyone who has a pick in the twenties I think I've heard their fans or bloggers talk up Bell as the choice. That's just adding to why I'd be nervous about him being there at 29

[MaNu4Tres]

I think he can be even more useful there than as a switching small 5.

BTW, I've been binging on many, many NBA podcasts and just about everybody loves Bell. And everyone who has a pick in the twenties I think I've heard their fans or bloggers talk up Bell as the choice. That's just adding to why I'd be nervous about him being there at 29

Yeah, I agree, he may not be there at 29. Another guy to look at is Cam Oliver. Check him out when you can. He's one of the sleepers of the 2nd round imo.

[objective]

Oliver is interesting, I think I like him more than Wilson, maybe more than Semi.

One of the draft shows I listen to I think was saying that his team was rather undisciplined and nearly free for all without strong guard play, with a lot of 'your turn, my turn' type action.

So basically his faults have a fair chance to be corrected by coaching and system, moreso than other players in strong programs. Doesn't mean they will be corrected, he might just naturally be a guy who doesn't take to it or is too slow to grasp things. But he's young enough that maybe he can worked with, turns 21 before next season. Heavy d-league play for him to learn

Low IQ version of Bell, but 1.5 years younger, so there's some hope.

[duncan2150]

Yeah, I agree, he may not be there at 29. Another guy to look at is Cam Oliver. Check him out when you can. He's one of the sleepers of the 2nd round imo.

I like Oliver too, What you guys think about rabb or motley ? There are a lot of good PF's : Bell motley wilson rabb Oliver hartenstein who could be available when We pick.

[CGD]

Lol I don't get the knock on his size. He's 6'8.25 w/ shoes with a 7 foot wingspan.

Tristan Thompson measured identical to him.

That type of size is not an issue bc post defense isn't something that should be heavily valued in todays NBA. Being able to step out and defend on the perimeter is much more valuable -- which he has.

Like i said, love his motor. Still has limitations, though, which are related to his size and inability to shoot. Otherwise he'd be a late lotto, late teens pick.

[objective]

I'd be worried about Portland.

15, 20, and 26

And at least one draftnik I've heard has talked it up and it makes sense. A cheap contract who can make up for Nurkic's defensive blindspots. Low risk with the multiple picks, and from their own backyard. And they need some defensive help on that team.

[CGD]

I'd be worried about Portland.

15, 20, and 26

And at least one draftnik I've heard has talked it up and it makes sense. A cheap contract who can make up for Nurkic's defensive blindspots. Low risk with the multiple picks, and from their own backyard. And they need some defensive help on that team.

Portland at 26 and Nets at 27 feel like places he'll go.

[BackHome]

Yep

[Drom John]

NJ.com: NBA Mock Draft 2017: Lonzo Ball to Knicks or Lakers? Major trade between Sixers, Kings? All 1st round projections
Eliot Shorr-Parks, June 12, 2017

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Belli is one of the most athletic centers in the draft and will help the Spurs immediately on defense. He is a good developmental prospect to have behind Paul Gasol.

[Drom John]

Sports Illustrated: 2017 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: All Eyes On Lonzo And The Lakers
Andrew Sharp
Tuesday June 13th, 2017


29. Spurs: Jordan Bell, F, Oregon | Junior

Jordan Bell is one of the best defensive prospects in the draft, and probably the best pick-and-roll defender of any big man on the board. What he lacks in size at forward (6'8"-ish), he makes up for with a 7'0 wingspan and excellent foot speed. The Spurs cap sheet could be getting tight if they try to add Chris Paul or George Hill this summer, and they'll likely lose Dewayne Dedmon regardless. Adding an extra big man who can contribute will be crucial, and Bell is the safest bet available from 20-40.

[Drom John]

Sports Illustrated: 2017 NBA Mock Draft: Best Fit For Every Team
Chris Johnson
Friday June 16th, 2017


29. San Antonio Spurs: Jordan Bell, PF, Oregon | Junior

The Spurs sought to upgrade their frontcourt defense last summer by signing a 27-year-old center, Dewayne Dedmon, to a short-term deal. (Dedmon will be a free agent this summer after reportedly declining his player option.) A year later, they can draft a younger, defense-first big who has the makings of a more potent weapon against high-octane scoring engines. Bell is a productive shot-blocker and rebounder, a capable finisher around the basket, and he’s got the wheels to roam out to the perimeter and switch onto wings and guards. Basically, Bell does just about everything a team would need to prevail in a seven-game series against the Warriors.

[Kurik]

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[SAGirl]

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the one that got away?

[MaNu4Tres]

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the one that got away?

He'd be nice to have instead of Joffrey tbh..

I did my best to advertise the guy to everyone.

[objective]

He'd be nice to have instead of Joffrey tbh..

I did my best to advertise the guy to everyone.

You and plenty others were right. Imagine Bell making things happen on this team on the defensive end, getting into it.

cross posting from other thread, but:

No question, JORDAN BELL is much better than him. More mpg on a title team, he'd be getting 20+ minutes a game every game on the Spurs.

Joffrey still doesn't have a block this season.

He didn't have a block last year with the Bulls.

Bell has nearly as many blocks in 25 games and 323 minutes (28 blocks) as Joffrey has in his entire 4 year career, 172 games and 2507 minutes (31 blocks).

And he makes shots, 73.2% true shooting compared to Joffrey's 52.5%

[CGD]

Damn he’s be good to have right about now.

[duncan2150]

He Will be interesting To have but i think We overate him à little bit be cause he's Playing with the Warriors

but offcourse he could bring some energy inside