FWIW I didn't think Bridges was a Bridges type dude while at Villanova. Just thought he was your standard 3&D and got a little over drafted. Boy was I wrong.
I loved him.
He's interesting. I think Miller got a bit overhyped but I'd have zero problem taking him 5-7 range. My way too early actual top 10 is:
I will say I really liked SGA in that draft. Those Kentucky guards always seem to over perform in the NBA.
Source?
Depending on how the draft plays out I think it might be possible to trade to the 4-6 range without paying the mega premium it usually takes. If we have two picks in the 9-12 range I think we might be able to parlay one of those picks and either the Brooklyn pick or a future pick to move up.
I mean, SGA was a top 50 recruit. Ochai was a 3-star. Not really comparable. UK's guys translate because they are more talented (or at least they were, they arent really getting guys like that as much anymore).
I think that is a big component.. I think they also would be so loaded that everyone would sink into smaller roles than they would normally. I also think Cal isn't a great coach so the guys were better than they might show.
Cal's thing was to recruit NBA talent because he knew they would get drafted highly and look good in the NBA, which would strengthen his ability to recruit future classes. NBA guys arent necessarily going to be great college players, especially when you arent keeping the majority of them for more than a single season (though that has changed for Cal now that he isnt getting as many top guys and is now doing a lot more of the transfer pool). Looking bad at UK was kind of built into the system. I dont think any college coach would look smart/good if the majority of his players ever year where freshman.
Agreed. Kentucky isn't getting the big names as much. For whatever reason Calipari doesn't get the best out of his recruits while at Kentucky but they seem to blossom in the NBA.
It would be really nice if Minny hit a 5 game skid and kinda just didn't have the energy for this ******** anymore and combusted. I still think they end up 12/13ish after losing in the play in. I think we are a play in team still unless Ainge meddles. Even then I've all but given up on making it to 7/8 ish. To many meh teams and I think the Wiz, Bulls, or maybe the Heat decide to pack it in for the year cuz it aint working. With the Wiz it would be trading Beal, Bulls trading Derozan or Lavine, and Heat it would be if Jimmy or Bam got hurt long term.
With Miller iirc he was awesome in the mid range in HS. I can't see his player type doing that in college since its a cluster **** once you drive past the three point line. He might be PG with above average defense but not like PG's awesome defense. Will want to watch him... the Houston game was really disappointing.
