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That was the weight at the time they were drafted, didn't check their current listings but, for reference, DeAaron Fox is now listed 15lb over his draft combine weight (now 185, then 170). I assume that's the case for others, though not all.
Reason Curry doesn't get brutalized on defense is this: he's quick enough to keep up with assignments and stay in front of people.
But moreso, teams have always had to gameplan and match down to Golden State. Because otherwise they'd be wrecked on defense. They had great defenders especially Draymond. Just replace Draymond with Wembanyama.
If it works, then teams have a massive problem trying to handle an exceptional outside scorer and Wembanyama.
If it doesn't work, you have a piece of dynamite coming off the bench. Teams might even have a headache trying to guard a Wemby unit and then have to go small trying to cover the second unit.
That was the weight at the time they were drafted, didn't check their current listings but, for reference, DeAaron Fox is now listed 15lb over his draft combine weight (now 185, then 170). I assume that's the case for others, though not all.
That's fine. Ultimately, no one gives a crap about combine before long. It's how you play.
Might get buried quickly in this thread, but . . .
Givony: "Several teams are flagging the Spurs at 8 as a real landing potential spot for Salaun."
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Re: Dillingham's defense, in the games I watched he seemed like a willing defender, which is half of the battle. The effort by itself is worth something, IMO. This doesn't sound like much, but I think he'll immediately be better than guys like Branham, with the potential to be a slight below average league defender (which ain't bad for his size and stature)
Re: Salaun. Gross.
yeah, i just think this may very well be where the spurs go at #8 but that will be impacted, of course, by all that transpires before that pick. for instance, if topic falls that far.
The reason you pick Dillingham is cause nobody would be able to guard the switch on a pick & roll with him and Wemby. Especially cause you can‘t go under the screen since Dillingham is a pull up threat with a quick release. You can run all kind of action with him. Pop can pull out all the Tony Parker loops and zipper cuts where you run him through multiple offball screens and his defender will have to chase him, again: because he‘s a pull up threat. This would do wonders for our offense. You can also run floppy action like Golden State does with Draymond and Steph if Sochan ever becomes a point forward which I highly doubt.
Add to that, that he‘s extremely shifty and has a great handle which means he can draw multiple defenders. His shiftiness is what should also help him on D, cause he should be able to stay in front of guys when he‘s engaged. Pop would have to coach him with a short leash on that end. He also lacks some basic defensive fundamentals, so there should be some potential for minor improvements. I could see him more as a Patty Mills level defender rather than Bryn Forbes if that makes sense.
He also put massive amounts of muscle on
Risacher had a good game tonight, first game of the french league play offs. 14 points, 6 rebounds, 50% FG, 40% 3s.
Let’s be fair. Compare freshman versus freshman stats not freshman vs senior stats.
Curry? No.
Yes. lol.
They might like Tiddy because they can stick him on the Austin team while giving a last look to other young players to make a decision on them. Only so many minutes. To clarify, I'm not in favor of this scenario and not sure if it's even accurate, but it feels like how they might approach it.
Bro, Stephen Curry is not muscular. Stay off the drugs.
I hope VW talks up these guys but doesn't expect any drafts.
Having Salaun take up a roster spot for like four years before he can do anything isn't the direction to go.
Probably not very likely. On Simmons' podcast Rusillo said talking to a few NBA GMs that the top couple of draft picks might be worth a fourth starter on a decent team in trade and that this draft is like taking a normal draft and chopping off the first 8-10 picks. So these picks aren't worth enough to trade unless they're throw ins for landing a star, other than moving up a pick or two for someone you want or dropping lower a pick or two if someone is willing to spend a good asset to get the guy they want.
I'm in mind for checking on whether anyone would like to go up into pick #8, someone who values a Clingan or someone else who is still there.
I would way rather spend a later pick on Johnny Furphy or another player and collect an asset than waste the #4 on Risacher.
lol at Tiddy great nickname
He was a swimmer? Those never become good basketball players!
I think the only guy who have superstar potential in this draft is Cody Williams with the glimpses of Scottie Pippen, so i would be disappointed if he's there at #4 and we pass
Called it first
I have a feeling, it will be Reed+Salaun or Risacher+Topic
...not sure which one I like more, but I know I'm happy with either one.
flashed some of that transition ball handling and nifty passing
how about we meet in the middle and walk away with reed and risacher
if we wind up with topic and salaun i might need a sabbatical from this forum
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