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Wouldn’t mind him with the 29th pick, played well in the combine and really showed off his handles, athleticism, and defensive potential
Darius Bazley
School: New Balance
Position: SF/PF
Age: 19
Height: 6-foot-9
Weight: 208.4
Wingspan: 7-foot-0
Draft Range: Second Round
Combine Results? Yes
Why: Strong, long, quick body. Good, fluid athlete. Impressive handle for his size and his age. Shooting stroke is a bit slow but otherwise looks smooth. Plays with aggression on both ends. Defensively, he can move his feet on the perimeter and will be able to bulk up to defend the post. Offensively, he can score off the dribble, finishes well and has advanced court vision. Was a top 20 recruit out of high school. Played well in the combine.
Why Not: Rep in high school was he wasn't serious enough about the game. Added to that reputation by changing his mind from Ohio State to Syracuse to G-League to a contract with New Balance. Hasn't played much over the last year. Extremely raw in most phases of the game; will need multiple years of work in order to be ready for the pros. Is he mature enough to put in the work?
Spurs Fit: At least two years in Austin with a goal of making him a small forward. And a lot of hoping and wishing for the best.
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Wouldn’t mind him with the 29th pick, played well in the combine and really showed off his handles, athleticism, and defensive potential
Pass he not about the game he about the green
2nd round flyer
Probably has game but probably isnt Spur quality. Like someone said, this dude is meant for the lights and camera of Hollywood.
What made me notice Bazley was the Combine -- both his measurables and the way he played in the scrimmages (video below).
Vertical jump was 37.0" (2d among 12 PFs). Lane agility was 3d out of 12 (11.09 seconds). I think he was top three in just about every test.
He's also fairly big, 6'9" in shoes with a 7.0' wingspan.
He seems to be moving up from under the radar to on the draft boards, currently up to about late to mid-2d round.
He may not be there at 49 and the Spurs may think it a reach to take him at 29.
Nevertheless, he looks to have a lot of upside for a second round pick.
Would be a great 2nd round pickup if he's still there.
The more i watch this guy, the more I like him... Like i said before, theres a question mark on his character and whether he could stay with the Spurs long term... But he could be a Dejounte Murray project in that regard, teach him values and hope he matures with the Spur way... I think he has star quality.
New board:
1. Isaiah Roby
2. Darius Bazley
3. Luka Samanic
4. Grant Williams
5. PJ Washington
If they get two of these players, ill be extremely happy.
Btw, seems he and Dejounte are tight as seen on instagram. Constantly commenting on each other's photos. Also, Darius follows Manu Ginobili, DeMar, and Lonnie. Looks like there are connections there already
So Dejounte's balling on Instagram could actually work out for the Spurs?
Nice.
Its moreso both of them are part of Klutch. Lmao
I would be fine with this at 29 honestly depending on who is still on the board.
Coincidentally, ESPN has moved him up to 29 on their Big Board.
He's a big time boom or bust prospect but I too would be fine with the Spurs picking him at 29. For someone saw young and raw, he easily passed the eye test at the combine and his measurables fit what the Spurs need so I'd be on board. If he impresses in a workout and interview, he has the talent to go in the first round.
Yeah, if they still have a #29, there is nothing wrong with using it on this guy after due diligence.
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Spurs, while certainly not perfect, are the best organization to take boom or bust projects. They wouldn’t draft someone without feeling comfortable about their work ethic; so that alone makes me comfortable.
But SA develops players. Boom or Bust guys need three things: work ethic, a development plan and talent. SA can provide development and while SA made a living at selecting NBA level players late, now is the time where they need a few gambles.
Agreed. Boom prospects ranked for me:
1. Bol Bol
2. Bazley
3. Roby
4. Jontay Porter
5. Porter Jr
6. Talen Horton Tucker
7. Sekou D.
Boom prospects to me are defined as players who have some mixture of "odd" or unique level of skill, or has crazy explosiveness, or insane measurables. Or some player coming from a unique background. For me, Bazley has all this. His level of skill just looks elite and looks like hes had training from the elites of the NBA... Theres a video of him training with TMac. Bol bol has trained with Durant. If these players are there you take them.
19th : Bol Bol.
29th : Bazley
49th: Roby
Meanwhile....safe picks look like taking PJ Washington. Grant Williams. Cameron Johnson. Thybulle.
https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/sta...558767616?s=19
RC Buford scouting Horton Tucker and Bazley. Other teams were there: Hornets, Lakers, Heat, Nets. Im afraid one of these teams is gonna take him before us. LeBron may really want him on the Lakers.
This dude is the total package and he is only 19. I say we nab him at 19. Hopefully he doesnt rise anymore.
Mix of Lamar Odom and Anthony Randolph.
I see some Tmac in his game. A little Grant Hill as well.
Both complete headcases.
There's no question that he could be a shot at grabbing a lottery caliber talent at a bargain. That fact won't be lost on a lot of GM's in a top-heavy draft class. I wouldn't be surprised to see him go before the Spurs' 29 pick.
I think he'll be an NBA player, and he could be a star. He'll likely be a pain in the ass and a distraction, but if they could give him some discipline/commitment, he would be great trade bait in a couple of years. That could be worth the investment by itself.
Lmao. I’m ashamed to say I was thinking of typing the same . Odom was a good player for awhile in the league though.
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