I really liked Stanley Johnson last year, and I think they needed to grab Champagnie or Mamu(?) so that’s probably why they released him. Like Stanley, Sidy has the big body and a tough defender, can rim run, dish or finish at the rim, and occassionally shoots the 3 pts, 4 attempts per game, not bad meaning I think he knows it’s part of the game that he needs to be strong at to stay in the league. What impresses me (as somebody already pointed out) started playing professional at 13 and worked his way into the G-League and now drafted at 19. This is a consumate professional who works hard on his skills. I doubt we’ll get a Luka at ude with this kid.
He grew up as a PG and has very high bball IQ. Sochan 2.0. He’s another big body who can defend and pass. Pop is recreating his Beautiful Game with as much players who can pass, likewise strong character. I think PATFO started the draft looking for a defensive PG. Sidy is a PG in a PF body. I think Pop will try him as Point-Forward like Sochan and Stanley Johnson before he was waived.
Somebody mentioned Jimmy Butler? I don't think that’s a bad comp. I like the pick a lot.