2015 Nba Draft Discussion: Russell, Nance Jr., Brown

We'll see when workouts come in and see how it goes; but GM's have draft boards for a reason, and I'm not sure if they have small difference on their draft boards, IMO. They look for 3 specific things as it pertains to the NBA and they choose Best Player Available. I do like WCS, though.

'Let me edit this and mention those 3 things. 1.) Elite size or length for position 2.) Elite Athletic Ability for Position 3.) at least one Elite skill that translates to the NBA.'

I read that somewhere a while ago, and it has stuck with me because it makes so much sense. It came from an article; of course, it doesn't check for mental stability, confidence, how you react when you're losing, and those sorts of things, but you have the groundwork of what to look for in a potential prospect.

 

Not sure if it was the game that Mitch went to or not, but I heard a story that he got benched recently because he talked to a media outlet before the game about why he should be the number 1 pick. Subsequently, the team benched him...LOL!

 

kinda like Kobe, right?
from nbadraft.net
Weaknesses: Hezonja has incredible intensity, but sometimes that manifests itself in him being too hard on himself and especially teammates. He's been seen getting in the face of teammates when they don't play up to his expectations ... He's a poor student and considered to be a bit of a wild child off the floor. Gaining some maturity and becoming more of a team player should be something that he focuses on ... He's very young so his long-limbed body is perfect for his age, however he must put on some muscle to play in NBA ... In one-on-one defense, he doesn't always exhibit enough intensity, but sometimes that is understandable in order for him to be as prolific as he is offensively ...

 

He denied the No. 1 quote claims that he was misquoted

 

exciting times

 

Pretty athletic kid with a nice stroke.

I hate highlight videos though. Dunk, dunk, dunk, long three, block, nice dime, dunk, dunk, dunk.

How about some highlights of pull up jumpers? Some footwork?

 

Some articles on Hezonja. His clips look good, but I feel like the international guys always look good in clips. I'll reserve judgment until we get some reports from workouts, etc.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...building-for-international-stud-mario-hezonja

http://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/28/los-angeles-lakers-eyeing-mario-hezonja/#respond

 

What i have noticed in the draft disccussions in last 2 years (i never cared about it before). The european players are generally praised for shooting, high BBIQ and criticized for athleticism. The most top US players (lottery) its the other way. But in the end i think it is the effort the player puts in the work - these flaws can be undone in 2-3 years for the most part. If not then you drafted our Wes or Bargnani or Beasley...Kidd is a perfect example, very bad shooter and got better every year, recently Griffin also comes to my mind - he expanded his range to the 3pt line.

 

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/244834/
Justin Winslow piece.

 

Interesting read. No way could you take him over Towns or Okafor. But depending on how the weekend goes it could get interesting with Mudiay, Winslow, and Russell with picks 3 to 5.

 

Ben Rosales @brosales12 · 1h1 hour ago
One of the better choices, yes. RT @dexterfishmore: Hollis-Jefferson would be a good guy for the Lakers to target with the Rockets' pick.

#27 pick - Targets: Rondae Hollis Jefferson, Tyson Jones, Demetrius Jackson. Any other targets you guys hav?

 

Lakersfan2, Nigel Hayes is now projected to go number 26, FYI.

http://www.draftexpress.com/rankings/Top-100-Prospects/2/

 

Interesting.

I certainly dig his game. Pretty much a 3 and D player with physical tools. Not as aggressive as Stan Johnson, but a similar player in terms of size and game.