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Out of all the players I could honestly see a bunch of second tier stars. I dont see a league leading scorer in this draft. I think Bagley is the better scorer but he has to pick up some weight. Gary Trent Jr may be Klay-esque. Trae Young reminds me of Kemba Walker. Luka Donic could be a better version of Exum/Smart. Wendall Carter a better scoring Tristan Thompson. Maybe if Porter can come back healthy he will be the top scoring guy. Honestly ATL should jist draft well this year and let players get experience (tank) and aim for one of the top 3 next season.
The guy Im rooting for is Sexton bevause of his work ethic and play. I also enjoy Grayson Allen and Troy Brown.
Bagley is already bigger and stronger than Kevin Durant. He moves well enough he can work his offensive game right away in my opinion.
I think he has the potential to be among the top 5 scorers in the game.
Young can and will be a big scorer, Ayton will be a 20 pt minimum scorer, maybe quite a bit more.
This is not a second tier group, there is star potential.
Looking at big front court players in The NBA..
Anthony Davis - 28.1 pts 11.1 reb
Lamarcus Aldridge - 23.1 pts 8.5 reb
Joel Embiid - 22.9 pts 11reb
K.A. Towns - 21.3 pts 12.3 reb
I think Ayton is more gifted than any of those guys, with the possible exception of Davis.
Anthony Davis was a sure fire #1. Embiid was projected #1 unti his foot injury surfaced. And Towns was also a sure fire #1. I would say all of those players are better than Ayton upon entering the league.
Im not taking away from the talent but GMs and Scouts have said these next two classes have great players but nobody seems to have star motivation (if that makes any sense to you)!
The only one of those who equaled Ayton's rating of 101 is Davis.
Gms and scouts are the reason most every team would take Ayton 1st in this, and MANY other drafts.
The only reserve I have is the way the NBA has moved away from a low post centric to a perimeter oriented game. Still, Ayton is a very good shooter from outside, he has no real weakness.
Also, you're simply incorrect about how this class is perceived by professionals.
It’s why Horford was so valuable for us.
Yep, Budenholzer let the best players leave, often for nothing in return.
Just a basic google search will show the fact many aren't overly impressed with this draft class.
Ayton has bad defense and may not fit in the current NBA. Bagley bad defense and short arms. Porter stock slipped medical worries. Knox stock slipped didnt show up on court. Bridges may just be Denzel Valentine. GMs are worried this is going to be like the 2013 draft.
I agree to disagree with you but from what Ive read and watched on these players I dont see many Superstars. Maybe a few grest role players but thats it.
Bah humbug!
Experts are impressed, GMs, HCs, etc are impressed.
You aren't likely to find reputable experts who share your view of these players.
I owe you $1. Put it on my tab
Done, here is the new balance.
Old balance. 14,000,000,000,000
Newly added. 1
New balance. 14,000,000,000,001
No hurry, just pay as you can.
FIRST OFF.... You may have been right about Jackson lol, wrong about Young, and as for the Ayton thing JZ Maslieh, DraftExpress, Jonathan Giovany, all doubt his offensive versatility, physicality, and defensive instincts or lack thereof.
But this is all summer league and I will save this point to commend you if you're right. But Bagley, Carter, and Sexton are my favorites right now based on where they went and what they'll be doing.
I doubt any team would have taken another player other than Ayton if they'd had the first pick.
that said, The Hawks may regret not taking Jackson, he was my choice all along. As far as Young, let's not put too much stock in his first summer league game.