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

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  1. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

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    I remember there being some Tuttle talk earlier in this thread.
     
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    FWIW here are the players I've looked at so far:

    Mudiay 90 PG
    Russell 82 PG
    McConnell 80 PG
    Pangos 67 PG

    Russell 81 Wing
    Hunter 75 Wing
    Jones 69 Wing
    Wells 69 Wing
    Winslow 65 Wing
    Hollis-Jefferson 61 Wing
    Anderson 58 Wing

    Towns 103 Big
    Okafor 100 Big
    Walker 93 Big
    Tuttle 82 Big
    Wood 74 Big

    Let me warn two things - level of competition is inconsistent, first of all; second of all, defense isn't factored into this rating. This is from an offensive standpoint what you can expect.
     
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    Thanks, JSM. This stood out:

     
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    Sounds like he's thinking Porzingis and Hezonja deserve a look at #2 as well as Russell, Mudiay, Towns, and Okafor. The other two would probably have to be Winslow and Cauley-Stein I would think. I'm sure this is a bit of lip service, but that's alright.

    Also stands out that unless someone blows us away with an established star player in a trade, we're not moving that #2 pick. Awesome.
     
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    Super Mario is going to garner a lot of attention during his workouts. I believe he's going to impress a lot of camps out there who haven't really considered him, and give some second thoughts on their original pick.
     
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    As long as Chaz is on the job I'm confident we will get the best possible evaluation of these players.
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    I'm not sure any adult should go by the name Chaz. I mean, I would change my name if I was Chaz.
     
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    The only player of those who came in for workouts that I know the most about is TJ McConnell. I watched a few Arizona games this year because of Stanley Johnson and they played my former school in SDSU. TJ is a good solid guard who doesnt shy away from the big moments. He's not a highly skilled player but someone who can guard his man and hit the timely 3pt shot.
     
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    I liked McConnell a lot actually when I watched him play. Hard working guy, great competitor, not the most athletic but a very solid PG. I hope he gets another look.
     
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    is McConnell the guy who lit up Ohio state in the tourney?
     
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    He had 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals against them yeah. Only one turnover too.
     
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    And guarded Russell rather well...
     
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    oh boy, if Minny takes Russell.

    neither Euro is going on the top 2, just stop.

     
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    Only the Kings would get new management that is just as incompetent as the ones before... Yikes.
     
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    i'm not sure Booker is anything more than a backup guard in the NBA, but it's nice to see some Buffs getting love
     
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