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Khamannnnnnnn
I'll take the 3 and 4 over Flagg
Khamannnnnnnn
My favorite players so far in this draft so far (outside of the big 3 of Flagg, Harper, and Bailey).
1. Khaman Maluach: I spent a fair amount of time watching tape of Ulrich Chomche during last year's draft, and Maluach always popped on film. He's still far from a finished product, just like any freshman Big, but this man is a hooper. He is incredibly fluid for his size, and moves like a gazelle. At NBA Africa it seemed like he was everywhere on the floor, and was strong handling the ball like a guard in transition. Excellent shot blocker, fantastic athlete for the 5 position (I get David Robinson vibes watching his tape), and an excellent shot blocker. He also has a smooth looking jumper, and definitely has strong stretch 5 potential. Even if he doesn't develop into a consistent 3 point shooter, his potential on defense is elite, and he would be terrifying to the rest of the league playing next to Wemby if he reaches his potential. I also really buy his work ethic given his background (he's from South Sudan, and it sounds like he and his family have really gone through some things, and obviously there's an active genocide going on in South Sudan right now so I imagine he would be highly motivated to succeed). He also looked really good playing with his national team last summer for such a young big.
2. VJ Edgecome: I know he may be a bit undersized for this version of the NBA, but man is this guy a dynamic athlete. I would actually put him on a similar tier to the Thompson twins, and his hang-time and mid-air acrobatics are on another level. Likely seriously MJ/Vince Carter territory. He's also a feisty defensive player, and a total alpha on that end of the floor. In terms of his fit on the Spurs, I think he could work as a 3 given his athletic traits and would fit nicely next to Castle and Vessel. Really intriguing player.
3. Hugo Gonzales: It's really hard to evaluate a guy like Gonzales given he plays for Real Madrid and hence has very little first team floor time. That said, I love the hustle, defensive intensity, and creativity getting to the rim. He has that slithering euro-style that can be so effective in the NBA, and could be a really good fit in San Antonio.
Other guys I am eager to watch: Donnie Freeman (really intriguing size, skill, and defense combination); Drake Powell; Collin Murray Boyles
We can only hope the basketball god allow Atlanta to strike lottery 2 consecutive years
I was a big fan of Jordan Hawkins in his draft. What they need to find is another version of him. His ability to navigate screens and make reads is uncanny. The Spurs shouldn’t look for standstill shooters, but guys like Hawkins who mimic the old greats like Ray Allen.
I love Flagg, but in this draft, 3 + 4 is the choice I'd make too..
I want either Harper or Gonzales next year.
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On point
Like me, likes Khaman
Khaman, please, arrive to our shores
Pls pls
NCAA season kicks off Monday night.
You posted a video of Khaman in another thread where the commentators said his coach had to dumb down his offense so Khaman would always know where to go. His first block in that video was like a volleyball e... when he could easily have kept it in play or even just grabbed it from the air (he was up high enough).
Yeah -- I think you have to factor in the massive change in environment. I don't think we have enough information on what NBA Africa academy standard of training and compe ion is, but to my eye it looked fairly strong. Probably somewhere between OTE and the German league.
I would be most interested in how quick he picks things up and where he is in 10 to 15 games.
Last edited by playblair; 11-05-2024 at 12:10 AM.
Tre Johnson looks like a bigger better version of Dillingham.
Between Tre Johnson, Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley there are at least three good shooters in the 6-10 range for the Spurs to target. Obviously super early but as things stand currently.
I can see players like Harper and maybe even Traore falling out of the projected top 5.
Edgecomb had a murder dunk in garbage time but otherwise completely the bed in his debut
We need sum 3 and d studs on this team bad.Maybe even a pg in case castle cant step up. maybe a second big man to
help protect the rim while wemby sits or rests.
Jeez... there is some compe ion already for this coming draft
Kind of surprising, since he held his own pretty well in the Olympics.
This draft looks so much better than last year with so many freshmen having a great first game.
thing to remember about flagg is that he reclassified to be here. he's still 17
Tankathon just updated there mock:
8. V.J Edgecombe - SG
11. Asa Newell - PF/C
16. Noa Essengue - SF/PF
It seems 7 to 13 is a sweet spot
The first 17 picks in TaT's mock are all Freshmen/Intl. Lots of good stats coming from them.
That’s pretty much every year.
Feel like I usually see at least 1 sop re in the lottery.
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