2019 NBA Lottery And Draft

[shopson67]

But I think I like sga more than anyone the lakers can offer.

To each his own, comparing rookie seasons:

SGA: 26.5 min, 10.8 ppg on 8.7 att, .476/.367/.800, 2.8 reb, 3.3 ast, 1.2 stl, 0.8 blk
Ball: 34.2 min, 10.2 ppg on 10.8 att, .360/.305/.451, 6.9 reb, 7.2 ast, 1.7 stl, 0.8 blk
Ingram: 28.8 min, 9.4 ppg on 8.7 att, .402/.294/.621, 4.0 reb, 2.1 ast, 0.6 stl, 0.5 blk
Kuzma: 31.2 min, 16.1 ppg on 13.5 att, .450/.366/.707, 6.3 reb, 1.8 ast, 0.6 stl, 0.4 blk

Ingram was a bit raw in his rookie season, but has doubled that production by his 3rd year and is still improving. If the Clips aren't offering SGA, the point is moot anyway.

 

[The Q]

To each his own, comparing rookie seasons:

SGA: 26.5 min, 10.8 ppg on 8.7 att, .476/.367/.800, 2.8 reb, 3.3 ast, 1.2 stl, 0.8 blk
Ball: 34.2 min, 10.2 ppg on 10.8 att, .360/.305/.451, 6.9 reb, 7.2 ast, 1.7 stl, 0.8 blk
Ingram: 28.8 min, 9.4 ppg on 8.7 att, .402/.294/.621, 4.0 reb, 2.1 ast, 0.6 stl, 0.5 blk
Kuzma: 31.2 min, 16.1 ppg on 13.5 att, .450/.366/.707, 6.3 reb, 1.8 ast, 0.6 stl, 0.4 blk

Ingram was a bit raw in his rookie season, but has doubled that production by his 3rd year and is still improving. If the Clips aren't offering SGA, the point is moot anyway.

yeah, i think it's a mistake for the clips to not do this if they can.

 

[shopson67]

yeah, i think it's a mistake for the clips to not do this if they can.

They also don't have a draft pick to offer this year. Even with SGA, they are behind in the AD sweeps.

 

[Shanemansj13]

@WiggyRuss heard the Cavs worked out this kid Mfiondu Kabengele. If you haven't seen him play, check it out. He reminds of Draymond Green with an advanced offensive game and he is bigger than Green, 6'10" 250. Really love this kid.

 

[WiggyRuss]

They also don't have a draft pick to offer this year. Even with SGA, they are behind in the AD sweeps.

I though the Clippers had a pick or two to offer via the Harris trade.....maybe I am mistaken

 

[shopson67]

@WiggyRuss heard the Cavs worked out this kid Mfiondu Kabengele. If you haven't seen him play, check it out. He reminds of Draymond Green with an advanced offensive game and he is bigger than Green, 6'10" 250. Really love this kid.

Not buying that comp whatsoever. Kid has averaged 0.3 assists per game over two years at FSU; how is that like Dray? DraftNet has his comp as Vin Baker.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Not buying that comp whatsoever. Kid has averaged 0.3 assists per game over two years at FSU; how is that like Dray? DraftNet has his comp as Vin Baker.

I meant more his defensive intensity, as an overall player Siakam.

 

[shopson67]

I though the Clippers had a pick or two to offer via the Harris trade.....maybe I am mistaken

Not this season. They got a lottery protected pick from the Sixers in 2020 and a 2021 from the Heat I think, in addition to future 2nd rounders.

 

[shopson67]

I meant more his defensive intensity, as an overall player Siakam.

He's a lot thicker than Siakam.

 

[Shanemansj13]

He's a lot thicker than Siakam.

Don't take the comparison too literal. He is a lanky SF/PF that can shoot, actually better than Siakam at his age and he can defend. His minutes and stats don't look nearly as good but he played in the best conference in the nation and didn't play high minutes. Could be nice value at 26

 

[shopson67]

Don't take the comparison too literal. He is a lanky SF/PF that can shoot, actually better than Siakam at his age and he can defend. His minutes and stats don't look nearly as good but he played in the best conference in the nation and didn't play high minutes. Could be nice value at 26

I just don't see the Dray comparison at all. If you had started with Siakam, maybe. But still, the first comp is usually built on the build, "looking" like a current player etc. Kid looks like a poor man's Julius Randle to me.

 

[Mecca]

They also don't have a draft pick to offer this year. Even with SGA, they are behind in the AD sweeps.

Nope.

No 1st rounder this year.

But, 2 next year .

 

[Mecca]

I just don't see the Dray comparison at all. If you had started with Siakam, maybe. But still, the first comp is usually built on the build, "looking" like a current player etc. Kid looks like a poor man's Julius Randle to me.

He looks like a poor man's Pippen to me.

 

[Mecca]

I though the Clippers had a pick or two to offer via the Harris trade.....maybe I am mistaken

Next year.

 

[Mecca]

Does this kid not know he's trade bait?

 

[CitySushi]

Does this kid not know he's trade bait?

Gotta solidify that #3 spot guaranteed money though, lol.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Does this kid not know he's trade bait?

Geez whoever gets him is going to hear bitching from day 1 and I feel sorry for that team

 

[WiggyRuss]

Geez whoever gets him is going to hear bitching from day 1 and I feel sorry for that team

i am sorry. I want Reddish at this point.

In October there were people who actually thought he might be the best player in college basketball--- now obviously the season proved otherwise, but i would bet on the talent and the shooting stroke. He would be a good fit with Sexton.

I would be very happy with Reddish and Sekou, the french kid, if they could somehow get up to get him. That would be a great draft if you ask me.

 

[Shanemansj13]

i am sorry. I want Reddish at this point.

In October there were people who actually thought he might be the best player in college basketball--- now obviously the season proved otherwise, but i would bet on the talent and the shooting stroke. He would be a good fit with Sexton.

I would be very happy with Reddish and Sekou, the french kid, if they could somehow get up to get him. That would be a great draft if you ask me.

At this point, who knows who will actually succeed but I haven't liked R.J. from day 1 and I already see problems with him making this comment. If he stays on the Knicks it's a win, if he doesn't some team is going to have to put up with his ego from day 1.

I am still iffy about Reddish but I like him more than others. I think it was just a bad fit and year for Reddish. I still like Culver the most but I wouldn't hate Reddish. Would like it even more if they traded down to get more 1st's AND still got Reddish or Culver. Pipeline dream though.

 

[tlance]

Does this kid not know he's trade bait?

Probably nothing.

Pretty obvious he is not going 1 or 2.

And if i were him I would prefer being drafted 3rd over going 4th. Also playing in MSG is a dream come true for a lot of players.

But he would probably be fine going to LA or even getting traded to NOLA even if he prefers NY. Steph Curry declined a workout with GS because he wanted NY to draft him. I would say that still worked out alright.