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2023 NBA Draft Megathread

South Carolina is awful, but GG Jackson had another productive, though inefficient, game. 20 and 7 on 8-18. I'd like to see him be more efficient, but as a 17 year old is putting up numbers - plenty of room to improve.

Also, Keyonte Johnson, he's a senior, but a good story and he continues to play lights out. 19 and 7 last night on 12 shots. averaging 16 and 6 on 66% TS so far.

Cason Wallace with another nice game, 5-7 FGs and 12 points, 3 assists

Tubelis of Arizona who could be a late first rounder as a junior continues to be one of the best players in the country early on - 20 and 8 on 9-11 FGs. Averaging 20 and 8 on the season on 80% TS. he's one to keep an eye on.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
yep. he's not only keegan's identical twin, but their games are so damn similar (and that's a high compliment coming from me) with the exception that he's a lefty.
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They are both lefty's according to google. Their dad taught them to shoot right handed but I guess he switched back to left handed.

The common opinion is that Kris is a lot less dynamic and more of a traditional 3&D type.
 
I don’t think Cason Wallace is an NBA star but I don’t think there’s anyway he’s not a 10 year NBA player, barring injuries.

He’d be a great fit for us if we keep all 3 picks.
 
Bodhi said:
I don’t think Cason Wallace is an NBA star but I don’t think there’s anyway he’s not a 10 year NBA player, barring injuries.

He’d be a great fit for us if we keep all 3 picks.
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Pretty accurate... I also think sometimes those "boring" guys or guys with limited upside end up popping and you feel dumb. Desmond Bane was kinda that mold for me. I wanted him because worst case he can shoot the **** out of the ball and handle a bit... then he turned into a monster.
 
Bodhi said:
I don’t think Cason Wallace is an NBA star but I don’t think there’s anyway he’s not a 10 year NBA player, barring injuries.

He’d be a great fit for us if we keep all 3 picks.
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Here's the thing, I don't think the Jazz ultimately want a ball-dominant star at the PG position. I think they want to play through dynamic wings. They'd rather have guys like Lauri and Vanderbilt slashing to the rim than have a 6'3" guard pounding the ball and shooting a jump shot. I think they're going to spend their draft capital on dynamic, athletic wings as a priority. But a guy like Wallace who is available in the late lottery or mid-1st round would be a good play.

Gradey Dick also has some Gordon Hayward-like ability to create with the ball, and he might also be a good pick in the late lotto or mid-1st.
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Here's the thing, I don't think the Jazz ultimately want a ball-dominant star at the PG position. I think they want to play through dynamic wings. They'd rather have guys like Lauri and Vanderbilt slashing to the rim than have a 6'3" guard pounding the ball and shooting a jump shot. I think they're going to invest their draft capital on dynamic, athletic wings. But a guy like Wallace who is available in the late lottery or mid-1st round would be a good play.

That said, Gradey Dick also has some Gordon Hayward-like ability to create with the ball, and he might also be a good pick in the late lotto or mid-1st.
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I'm sure they want dynamic wings... lol at Vando slashing to the rim though... how that gonna end?
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Here's the thing, I don't think the Jazz ultimately want a ball-dominant star at the PG position. I think they want to play through dynamic wings. They'd rather have guys like Lauri and Vanderbilt slashing to the rim than have a 6'3" guard pounding the ball and shooting a jump shot. I think they're going to spend their draft capital on dynamic, athletic wings as a priority. But a guy like Wallace who is available in the late lottery or mid-1st round would be a good play.

Gradey Dick also has some Gordon Hayward-like ability to create with the ball, and he might also be a good pick in the late lotto or mid-1st.
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Has Dick created a single shot for himself all year?
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Here's the thing, I don't think the Jazz ultimately want a ball-dominant star at the PG position. I think they want to play through dynamic wings. They'd rather have guys like Lauri and Vanderbilt slashing to the rim than have a 6'3" guard pounding the ball and shooting a jump shot. I think they're going to spend their draft capital on dynamic, athletic wings as a priority. But a guy like Wallace who is available in the late lottery or mid-1st round would be a good play.

Gradey Dick also has some Gordon Hayward-like ability to create with the ball, and he might also be a good pick in the late lotto or mid-1st.
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Right now the best Jazz player is a non-shot creating PF/C. They going to need some kind of PG play. I doubt Wallace makes it out of the lottery. Thin PG class.
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
I was watching some of his earlier tape. He has some ball skills. If you recall, Hayward played off the ball most the time at Butler up until the 2nd half of his sophomore year.
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Im not doubting that he can develop some ball skills, but he doesnt have them yet and the Hayward thing feels like a huge racial comparison. Dick is more of a pure shooter and off-ball player.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Right now the best Jazz player is a non-shot creating PF/C. They going to need some kind of PG play. I doubt Wallace makes it out of the lottery. Thin PG class.
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I want to see the measurements on him... he does not look small. He might remind Ainge of a certain pg he had in Boston. Wallace looks like he plays bigger than a 6' 2" pg. If he is a legit 6' 4" then he can switch on to a lot of wings on defense. Not sure he has a dynamic offensive game but I like him quite a bit. If he plays bigger and shoots it well enough you can always run additional pgs with him and it can be really effective.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Im not doubting that he can develop some ball skills, but he doesnt have them yet and the Hayward thing feels like a huge racial comparison. Dick is more of a pure shooter and off-ball player.
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I mean, yeah they're both mid-western white dudes. They're also both 6'7" / 200-lb big off-guards who spot up and are similarly athletic on drives at the same age.

Hayward showed more shiftiness with the ball in his soph year. It's early, but yeah, Dick may be a better pure shooter.
 
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Saint Cy of JFC said:
Right now the best Jazz player is a non-shot creating PF/C. They going to need some kind of PG play. I doubt Wallace makes it out of the lottery. Thin PG class.
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this kind of take should have you removed from earth.lol
I am trying to believe a lot of these comments are sarcasm, but I am guessing you actually believe this is true.

I would draft at least 3 other players ahead of KO if I was starting a team with only the Jazz roster to select from. KO is not the "best" player lol
His game is far more impressive this season, given the freedom he has been given here, compared to any other time in his career.
But that is only a testiment to how valuable not having anyone to speak of outside of Kessler in front of you, in the rotation can be for anyone trying to break out. KO in many ways just like Marky just never had any clear paths before now.
I have seen this forever. one player goes down next man up and suddenly the next man is a hero not the bum someone like you normally labels them,
 
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