Following Potential 2018 Draftees
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He's 6'7 with a 6'10 wingspan. It doesn't take a lot for him to dunk the basketball. He's still a below average athlete. You could even see it in that video clip. There wasn't very much explosion or spring in his jump.
Troy Brown isn't the greatest run/jump athlete, but he's very coordinated, plays on balance and moves very fluidly for his size. These are some of the same attributes that made Hayward more athletic than he looked or based on how he tested at the Combine.
Again, look at Lance Stephenson. He's not the fastest or bounciest, but he's strong, coordinated and plays with decent body control.
Again, look at Lance Stephenson. He's not the fastest or bounciest, but he's strong, coordinated and plays with decent body control.
Jack Strop
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That picture...I think I see some Larry Bird and some Paul McCartney (the pre-hippie verision) in him.
Medianz
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And a little bit of Michael Rappaport?
Game6Conley
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He's in
Where are you seeing he’s rated as a great defender anywhere? Serious question.
I’ve watched a lot of him recently to understand how people are comping him to some legends and while he has the tools he’s far from a “great” defender. I’ve also never seen anyone call him that who I respect.
Jack Strop
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Well, he apparently doesn't have a good relationship with Calipari, then.
No, sorry. I think Okobo, overall, has a higher ceiling.
I do think people see Huerter as more of a finished product though, which I don’t think is he truth. He is more than a shooter and I think he can turn into a legit all around player in the league.
There are too many wild comps lately in this thread for me to toss mine in for Okobo. I just see the risk higher with him but a potential high end reward if all goes right.
Jazz4ever
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The fact remains he spurned the Jazz on his workout, and don't see him rescheduled. Until that changes, I think it's unlikely the Jazz draft him.
Most people. The ringer has defense being one of his strengths. Most sites consider him a wing with good defensive IQ, quick hands, and size to switch.
From The Ringer "
- Good team defender who plays hard, rotates, and has the frame to comfortably switch screens.
- Outstanding rebounder for his position. Consistently crashes offensive glass and will board out of his area on defense.
- Disciplined defender who rarely sells himself out. Knows where to be off the ball and doesn’t get caught ball-watching.
- Long and strong frame gives him defensive versatility. 6-foot-11 wingspan, 8-foot-9 standing reach, 210 pounds. Can reliably check 2-4 and holds his own against slower 1s.
- High-motor player who finds a way to make an impact even when his shot isn’t falling. Fights through screens, crashes the glass, plays the passing lanes.
He hasnt worked out for anyone since then. It's very possible it's a smokescreen by the Jazz.
Spurned is kind of a strong way to put it. He cancelled the visit to speak with his parents and make a decision. Walt Perrin said the Jazz interviewed him at the combine and that a workout wasn't even necessary because they've seen enough on film.
Something that's worth pointing out about Okobo. His shooting projection is arguably better than Huerter... or pretty much anybody in the draft. Most analytical projections rely on 3 factors - attempts from 3, 3p%, FT%.... Okobo is better than Huerter on ALL of those.
1. attempts - Okobo 7.5 3pFGA/40, Huerter 6.8 3pFGA/40
2. 3p% - Okobo 41.8%, Huerter 41.7%
3. FT% - Okobo 83.5%, Huerter 76%
Worth pointing out that the FIBA 3p line is farther away than the college line too... Okobo also takes a lot of off the dribble 3s.
Thanks. Was it KOC from the Ringer?
yes
Before I reply, is “boner” something I can’t say here?
Tankathon has Okobo's projected NBA 3p% at 37.8% and Huerter at 36.8%