Following Potential 2026 Draftees

[rippimpc]

No ceilings comparing Wagler to Derrick White but without defense… doesn’t exactly make me excited.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think I would have an anxiety attack if I had to decide who to pick at #1.

Trading down to 3 and get Wagler would be a galaxy brain move if someone is giving you something serious

 

[slc]

Trading down to 3 and get Wagler would be a galaxy brain move if someone is giving you something serious

Didn't Ainge do that to get Tatum?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

No ceilings comparing Wagler to Derrick White but without defense… doesn’t exactly make me excited.

Yeah, not the sexiest comp and I don't agree with it.

It's hard to say who Wagler is like. Has a chance to be a really unique player

Elite shooter who is also an elite foul drawer and can play PG (and can operate as pass first or scoring), but is 6'6 and hasn't dunked all season.

Austin Reaves probably the best current player I see some of Wagler in, but Reeves was always a score first player and he wasn't nearly this good at 19.

 

[KqWIN]

Mikel Brown returned today and had 20/6 on 7-11 shooting. Might be good enough for the second round.

 

[Shad]

Please, PLEASE let us get AJ

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

AJ had a pretty good first half against Utah.
19 points on 7 - 12 shooting.

He is just too big and strong. I do have concerns that at the NBA level his size and strength won't be as affective.

He needs to improve his ball handling and especially his shooting.

Of course he will probably continue to get even bigger and stronger as he matures/ages so that should still be an effective strength even in the NBA.

AJ's main talent is his ability to get where he wants on the floor, imo. From there he can make straight-forward plays. I think he'll be fine with NBA spacing. Will Hardy is good at getting guys freed up.

 

[sip]

I think I would have an anxiety attack if I had to decide who to pick at #1.

Basically flip a coin between AJ and DP.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I think I would have an anxiety attack if I had to decide who to pick at #1.

If you think AJ is comfortable being in Utah for 10 years and being the guy here, you probably take AJ.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

No ceilings comparing Wagler to Derrick White but without defense… doesn’t exactly make me excited.

You can tell he watches LaMelo Ball, imo. That's one of his influences. Oh, and Svi Mykhailuk. ; )


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[sip]

If you think AJ is comfortable being in Utah for 10 years and being the guy here, you probably take AJAJ.

That certainly is a factor that you have to consider. He came to Utah voluntarily and is experiencing this place very differently than guys like Mitchell and Dwill that were shielded immediately. AJ has gotten the college and highschool experience where he is likely making some actual friends from being in class with people and on these teams.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

You can tell he watches LaMelo Ball, imo. That's one of his influences. Oh, and Svi Mykhailuk. ; )


View: https://x.com/PDTScouting/status/2015195336596185373

No way is LaMelo an influence