I'd think his range is realistically 8 - 16. Workouts and interviews will mean a lot, but he fits in just about anywhere.
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I'd think his range is realistically 8 - 16. Workouts and interviews will mean a lot, but he fits in just about anywhere.
I think Hendricks can be like Jerami Grant on the Nuggets--guards multiple positions, adds weakside rim protection, spaces the floor, fills the lane, can play minutes at 3 - 5.
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From what I have seen... he will murder workouts and interviews. Like crush it. Its part of why I'm so high on him.
He has always sorta been a borderline 1st rounder anyway, but there are a lot of dudes like him in this draft.
When I've watched him, he disappears for long stretches. He rebounds and defends, but doesn't seem that special to me.
seattlejazzfan
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shooting 39% FGs and 25% from three in SEC play. and he's an older guy. that's a problem. great athlete, but if you're 22 and a wing who can't shoot or create for others, it's a problem.
Dropped? He appeared as a late first for like a month in select mocks
seattlejazzfan
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yup, he's a classic 35-40 type pick. long, athletic, shows some ability to shoot, but the production just isn't there. really good rebounder though. i'd take him in at about 40 and be very happy.
It sounds like Atlanta is about done with John Collins. His contract is big enough that they haven't been able to move him and get back the return they want. Jazz have shown interest since last summer, but reportedly wanted draft compensation included. I'd look at Atlanta as a potential destination for Hendricks or Jackson. It looks like they'll finish in the play-in range again. Atlanta has been playing Jalen Johnson, but he's still mostly a non-shooter.
The fact that the Jazz have shown interest in Collins this long might also suggest they're a potential Hendricks/Jackson destination. Maybe Sidy Cissoko can get in that discussion?
The fact that the Jazz have shown interest in Collins this long might also suggest they're a potential Hendricks/Jackson destination. Maybe Sidy Cissoko can get in that discussion?
seattlejazzfan
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lol. atlanta. they've had so many opportunities to dump collins but overestimated his value. idiots.
If Hendricks can play some minutes at the 5, he'd become very attractive to OKC, who reportedly wants to play Chet at the 4. OKC is getting pretty loaded everywhere but at the 5. I think they believe in Shai-Giddey-Jdub-Chet going forward.
NOLA is another team that loves long wings and could use a backup plan at the 4 when Zion is out of the lineup. They've been playing Herb Jones up a position to cover and it's not ideal. They also need a point guard, however.
Between OKC, Atlanta and NOLA, I'd expect long, athletic wings to come off the board in the late lotto and mid-teens. The Minny pick should fall in that range as well, hopefully.
NOLA is another team that loves long wings and could use a backup plan at the 4 when Zion is out of the lineup. They've been playing Herb Jones up a position to cover and it's not ideal. They also need a point guard, however.
Between OKC, Atlanta and NOLA, I'd expect long, athletic wings to come off the board in the late lotto and mid-teens. The Minny pick should fall in that range as well, hopefully.
Eddie Zero
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stay with me now smh anyone can see he doesn't fit the trex just like that he aint got a 7'5 ws smh
Hendricks has twig legs. Not a 5
Eddie Zero
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Hence my point-aka a solid 2 way sf/pf in a archtype that is difficult to find without drafting . (Unless you want one that is past his prime or costs a lot lol)
I definitely don't agree with the idea he is a role player ceiling at all though, at least not in the eyes of most scouting departments who would seek to develop his game further being 19 at the time they draft him
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This is one of those guys imo that his advisor will try to convince him to stay at Bama another season and maybe he will get late lottery looks in a weaker draft etc.
Eddie Zero
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cannot believe that DA wanted him for any other reason than to pick up a future first from a disfunctional overrated Hawks roster. Collins would have been a good tank commander though
Jazz have been picking up reclamation projects all season. They'd take draft capital and try to boost his value. Looks like Collins was a better player when he was on PEDs.
This draft is so hard to get a feel for. One game guys look good and the next they no show. I'm definitely gaining more and more respect for Brandon Miller and his consistency. He may not be great every game but he is aggressive every game and has an impact. That is what you want to see from the top guys.