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They brought up Kuzma and laughed. Basically this is the kind of mock that happens when 3 dudes just started following the draft on Monday and have just watched the highlight videos of dudes DX has done scouting videos on, mixed in with the Utah bias towards Frank Jackson.

I think if they watched highlight videos they might be impressed. He actually has some very nice plays that scream lottery talent. I think what they did was look at his stats and see him shooting 32% from 3.
 
Ugh. Ferguson. Pretty much historically bad over in Australia. At 55, i might take a chance on him hoping there is something we don't know like an injury we didn't know about or something.
 
They brought up Kuzma and laughed. Basically this is the kind of mock that happens when 3 dudes just started following the draft on Monday and have just watched the highlight videos of dudes DX has done scouting videos on, mixed in with the Utah bias towards Frank Jackson.

It seems like it. It's really bad. We could easily put together a better mock than that.

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1. Bos - Fultz
2. LAL - Ball
3. Phi - Josh Jackson
4. Phx - Fox
5. Sac - Tatum
6. Orl - Issac
7. Min - Markkanen
8. NYK - Smith Jr. These 2 should be switched
9. Dal - Ntilikina
10. Sac - Monk
11. Cha - Mitchell
12. Det - Kennard curious pick with KCP a big part of their team.
13. Den - Anunoby
14. Mia - Zach Collins
15. Por - Leaf Not a good pick up for portland with all the other talent on the board. Jackson a much better fit
16. Chi - Justin Jackson
17. Mil - Giles I think anigbogu is a much better fit. they need interior defense
18. Ind - Ferguson
19. Atl - Anigbogu
20. Por - John CollinsA much better fit then leaf but why draft both?
21. Okc - Evans This one is a head scratcher? They need bigs more then they need another guard
22. BK - Pasecniks Why a center when you have lopez already why not a swing for the fence pick?
23. Tor - Hartenstein
24. Uta - Frank JacksonWay to early for frank and I like the guy
25. Orl - Allen
26. Por - White
27. BK - PattonAnother center WTF?
28. LAL - Adebayo
29. SA - Bell
30. Uta - Ojeleye
 
This draft is full of great theoretical players who are bad/not good/massive projections in practice. Ike, Ferguson, Lydon, OG, Kuzma...
 
This draft is full of great theoretical players who are bad/not good/massive projections in practice. Ike, Ferguson, Lydon, OG, Kuzma...

Lydon and Kuzma put up numbers. What's theoretical about them? The only thing you could say is Kuzma's 3pt shooting but he said he's more comfortable from NBA range.
 
Wesley Iwundu anyone? I see some Jimmy G Buckets in him. His feel for the game is what impresses me the most. I'd take him over Semi
 
Lydon and Kuzma put up numbers. What's theoretical about them? The only thing you could say is Kuzma's 3pt shooting but he said he's more comfortable from NBA range.

It's not about the numbers, it's about the skillset.

For Lydon - everything but the shot is a projection. EVERYTHING!

For Kuzma - he's similar to Lyles - theoretical playmaking/shooting 4, who has never shot the ball well and doesn't always make the best decisions with ball in his hands. If he can't shoot the ball and if he can't playmake he's unplayable. Just like Lyles was this season.

For OG - 3 and D prospect with horrible shooting, who has never shot the 3 well over large enough samples and has horrible shooting projections + his offensive skillset is severely lacking. As I said earlier - to me he projects like a less skilled MKG. How valuable is this? Is he even playable in the playoffs?

For Ferguson - 3 and D prospect who again doesn't shoot well and doesn't defend at high level... but he has some athleticism and tools and has shown flashes of shooting.
 
Kuzma doesn't go round 1, no way, I'll wager small $$$ with anyone on that fact. I'll even give you the higher payout!

Nevermind... I'll feel bad about hurting yalls feelings and pride.
 
Kuzma doesn't go round 1, no way, I'll wager small $$$ with anyone on that fact. I'll even give you the higher payout!

Nevermind... I'll feel bad about hurting yalls feelings and pride.

Arent you the clown who thinks Frank Mason is going 1st round?
 
It's not about the numbers, it's about the skillset.

For Lydon - everything but the shot is a projection. EVERYTHING!

For Kuzma - he's similar to Lyles - theoretical playmaking/shooting 4, who has never shot the ball well and doesn't always make the best decisions with ball in his hands. If he can't shoot the ball and if he can't playmake he's unplayable. Just like Lyles was this season.

For OG - 3 and D prospect with horrible shooting, who has never shot the 3 well over large enough samples and has horrible shooting projections + his offensive skillset is severely lacking. As I said earlier - to me he projects like a less skilled MKG. How valuable is this? Is he even playable in the playoffs?

For Ferguson - 3 and D prospect who again doesn't shoot well and doesn't defend at high level... but he has some athleticism and tools and has shown flashes of shooting.

I would argue Ferguson is a good 3pt shooter. He made an awful mistake going over seas to play over college ball. Guys like that almost never get playing time regardless of skill level. It's hard to do anything in 6 mins of time a game. If I recall, he was thought of as a very good shooter out of high school, then hit 7 threes in that USA vs. world all star game, plus just watching that stroke, it's hard to believe he won't be at least average to above average.


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Kuzma doesn't go round 1, no way, I'll wager small $$$ with anyone on that fact. I'll even give you the higher payout!

Nevermind... I'll feel bad about hurting yalls feelings and pride.

I'll go double or nothing with you.

Kyle Kuzma goes in the top-32 and Frank Mason doesn't - I get $20 and can edit your signature for 1 year.

Kyle Kuzma doesn't go in the top-32 and Frank Mason does - You get $20 and can edit my signature for 1 year.

Kyle Kuzma doesn't go in the top-32 and Frank Mason doesn't either - We're even.

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Down with that White Choco, officially accept!

Mason can play D, make free throws, elite 3 point shooter, elite vertical; pretty much the anti-thesis of Kuzma. Kuzma has some height and that's it, he won't even be a good re bounder in the NBA. He's good in transition with a handle but ZERO D

Mason also outplayed Evans both match up bro, though they are both good. Don't know how you can't see the top 3 point shooter in the college basketball not having value when it's going for a premium in the today's NBA
 
Down with that White Choco, officially accept!

Mason can play D, make free throws, elite 3 point shooter, elite vertical; pretty much the anti-thesis of Kuzma. Kuzma has some height and that's it, he won't even be a good re bounder in the NBA. He's good in transition with a handle but ZERO D

Mason also outplayed Evans both match up bro, though they are both good. Don't know how you can't see the top 3 point shooter in the college basketball not having value when it's going for a premium in the today's NBA

LMFAO. I don't know if Kuzma will be a first rounder, but Frank Mason!?!?

U a Kansas fan?


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Down with that White Choco, officially accept!

Mason can play D, make free throws, elite 3 point shooter, elite vertical; pretty much the anti-thesis of Kuzma. Kuzma has some height and that's it, he won't even be a good re bounder in the NBA. He's good in transition with a handle but ZERO D

Mason also outplayed Evans both match up bro, though they are both good. Don't know how you can't see the top 3 point shooter in the college basketball not having value when it's going for a premium in the today's NBA

Mason is 6'0 with a 6'3 wingspan. He's 23 and his stats aren't impressive for being a senior. Evans had comparable stats as a sophomore, he's 2 years younger and has 2 more inches on his wingspan. Evans is the best pick-and-roll player in the draft on top of all of that.

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