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I'm now starting to think that as a pro prospect Austin might be as good as, or better than, both Dieng and Olynyk.

Here are his highlights from the NIT... He's got energy, motor and shooting touch from mid-range and out to 20 feet. He's several frames quicker than Olynyk and Dieng and has a lot of natural talent. He's got a running hook shot across the lane and a turn-around jumper that are virtually unguardable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dq4Hl5wEDQ8
 
PKM said:
Austin has major deficiencies.. but may have the greatest upside of the entire draft.
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What's the major deficiency--strength/weight?

Edit: I think he's going to be good. He plays with a lot of confidence and IQ. You can tell he's got the game mentally. That's huge in my book.
 
Catchall said:
What's the major deficiency--strength/weight?

Edit: I think he's going to be good. He plays with a lot of confidence and IQ. You can tell he's got the game mentally. That's huge in my book.
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A few off the top of my head:

1. Soft
2. Weight/Strength (though I think he has a good frame to gain enough weight)
3. Didn't play at UK
 
If we can't get McCollum at 14, I would be game for Austin as our 3rd big and Giannis at 21. I agree that Austin shouldn't be there at 21. The question then is whether Giannis is still on the board at 21.
 
NUMBERICA said:
Austin at #21 is ****ing tantalizing. I daresay impossible to pass on there.
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We are talking about possibly being able to get him at 14. I would take him over anyone else at 14 who is likely to be available.

At 21 it would be a ridiculous no-brainer.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
We are talking about possibly being able to get him at 14. I would take him over anyone else at 14 who is likely to be available.

At 21 it would be a ridiculous no-brainer.
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I believe the discussion of Austin at 21 started from Chad Ford's new big board which has him at 21... as ridiculous that that is..
 
PKM said:
I believe the discussion of Austin at 21 started from Chad Ford's new big board which has him at 21... as ridiculous that that is..
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All correct. I cannot believe that Austin would go 21 in almost any draft, let alone this woeful pot of crap of a draft.

But at 14? I don't know. Depends on who's on the board. I don't love McCollum but team needs are just an OVERWHELMING consideration with this team. I feel like MCW OR him will be available and you just grab whoever's left.
 
NUMBERICA said:
All correct. I cannot believe that Austin would go 21 in almost any draft, let alone this woeful pot of crap of a draft.

But at 14? I don't know. Depends on who's on the board. I don't love McCollum but team needs are just an OVERWHELMING consideration with this team. I feel like MCW OR him will be available and you just grab whoever's left.
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You really would be fine with MCW? I think you will find a way to destroy that kid from this website by December of his first season.



Just say no to MCW.
 
i had a dream last night that the Jazz draft archie goodwin, Nate wolters and Brandon Davies

then used burks to get Bledsoe this summer and signed tyreke evans

oh and get pau gasol from the lakers
 
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