2018 draft fits with this team
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Ayton is an absolute freak athlete, he's not going to have issues keeping up with anyone. I still don't think people realise what they are watching in Ayton. He can absolutely challenge for the title of best big man in the NBA in a few years, and he has the skills to play the "modern" game if that's what you're looking for.
You're a lot higher on Jackson's offensive prowess than I am. I'm not seeing tight handles or creative abilities or anything like that at the moment. I'm thinking more of a Clint Capela with better shot blocking abilities and the ability to shoot the ball from all over the court. He's kind of in his own category at the moment because I can't really think of a player out there that can do what he can do but I don't see him being a 20ppg guy in the NBA. He seems more like a complimentary player to a franchise player rather than the franchise player. I would bet a lot of money that we don't have a franchise player on this team already. I'd rather use what should be our highest pick in years to go after a true franchise player.
If you watch Texas, I think Bamba actually does a really good job of getting out on the perimeter and contesting. He's not a plodding big, he's pretty mobile. And because of his massive wingspan he doesn't have to recover all the way to the basket to block a shot -- even when he's a step behind the ball-handler he's able to reach out there and disrupt an easy shot. There have been a couple of good articles about his progress this year which I unfortunately didn't bookmark but you can probably find them pretty easily. I'm not taking anything away from Jaren Jackson Jr. -- he's been a huge presence on defense for Michigan State. Both guys are way up there for me because of that defensive potential. There's nothing but tough choices here. I wish we could draft all of them!
While I love Fox's potential as a scorer, I think this team is in a big need of a go to scorer....the alpha dog on the offensive end. From that perspective, I think the best fits for the Kings would be Ayton and Porter (if he is healthy) but none are a given. Doncic is the best all around player but I am not sure that he is a go to scorer in the NBA. A special talent no doubt.
if Kings go with a big, then that young man must be a scorer. All the bigs that we have are not go to guys. WCS is not someone who can lead a play off team in scoring. Giles doesn't appear to be that guy either. Skal can score but I wouldn't call him the go to guy.
I personally like the balance that Ayton would bring to the team. He would add a different aspect to our big men which means that someone else would have to make way eventually. I could see Fox and Ayton forming the long term foundations for this team. Throw in Bogdan and its not a bad 3 to start with.
Ayton gives us a boost in two areas straight away. He would bring the scoring ability and potential to be the go to scorer and he would improve our rebounding significantly. I see Ayton and Fox both developing jumpers and becoming good shooters in time eliminating the spacing concerns.
I would also be cool with Doncic. I wouldn't mind Porter if back checks out OK. The rest I am not sure how they fit with what we already have.
if Kings go with a big, then that young man must be a scorer. All the bigs that we have are not go to guys. WCS is not someone who can lead a play off team in scoring. Giles doesn't appear to be that guy either. Skal can score but I wouldn't call him the go to guy.
I personally like the balance that Ayton would bring to the team. He would add a different aspect to our big men which means that someone else would have to make way eventually. I could see Fox and Ayton forming the long term foundations for this team. Throw in Bogdan and its not a bad 3 to start with.
Ayton gives us a boost in two areas straight away. He would bring the scoring ability and potential to be the go to scorer and he would improve our rebounding significantly. I see Ayton and Fox both developing jumpers and becoming good shooters in time eliminating the spacing concerns.
I would also be cool with Doncic. I wouldn't mind Porter if back checks out OK. The rest I am not sure how they fit with what we already have.
Ya I think Jackson has potential to be a scorer he’s alright in the post right now and if he keeps improving that handle then watch out. He has great quickness you add that to a very good jumper the blow by ability and you have a good scorer.
Go to 43 seconds that’s tight and and craftiness for a big man. Between the legs than crossover again than the blow by come on we’ve had SG that couldn’t make that move hell I don’t think Hield could make that move.
Also we’re talking Jackson if Ayton, Doncic, Porter, and Bagley are gone
Go to 43 seconds that’s tight and and craftiness for a big man. Between the legs than crossover again than the blow by come on we’ve had SG that couldn’t make that move hell I don’t think Hield could make that move.
Also we’re talking Jackson if Ayton, Doncic, Porter, and Bagley are gone
I love Bamba, but I don't love him for the Kings. I think we need more scorers on this team, specifically a #1 scorer. If Fox shows that he can be that option, then we'd be looking for a #2 scorer in this draft. I don't think that's the type of player Bamba will become.
I think it would be a mistake for any team to draft Bamba at #1 unless they already had a defined core, and Bamba would slip right in.
I think it would be a mistake for any team to draft Bamba at #1 unless they already had a defined core, and Bamba would slip right in.
Actually, at the beginning of the season, he wasn't very good defending the P&R, but he has improved as the season has gone on. He's certainly not Willie out there, nor Ayton, but I think in time, he can be adequate. He's still learning the nuances of team defense. By that, he's great in a zone, but still gets confused on switches at times, or is late. Nothing unusual for a young player. Do I think he could stay in front of a Lillard, or a John Wall? No, but then most big's struggle in isolation on a PG. The Willie's of the world are rare. I think Bagley has the athleticism to be a very good P&R defender in time. He has excellent lateral quickness.
Yeah, you nailed it. He has all the tools he needs to be a star in the NBA. The only thing that could hold Ayton back, is Ayton. Too many times I see a player waltz down the lane for a layup of a dunk, and Ayton is just a spectator watching him go by. I don't know if he's trying to stay out of foul trouble or what, but it bothers me. Other than that, there's a lot to like. I mean he could be a star without a lot of effort or by accident. I just wonder what's driving him?
The three young players that stand out to me as possible good defenders on the Kings are, obviously Willie, Fox, and Bogdanovic. Skal has had his moments at times, but his lack of strength is limiting him right now. Likewise, Malachi has had some moments that show promise for the future. I think Buddy puts a lot of effort in, but has trouble reading the player he's guarding, and at times makes downright stupid mistakes on switches. I sometimes question Buddy's BBIQ. We've yet to see Giles play, but everyone has raved about him in practice, so we'll see. Justin Jackson has played dammed good defense the last couple of games, so I find the encouraging. In short, there's some promise there, but I doubt we see anything we can sink our teeth in until next season, when were likely to see more stable lineups, and ergo, more consistency.
That highlight right there is very impressive. If that's how he's driving on a consistent basis, then I take back most of what I said about him. The times I'm specifically remembering him drive like that weren't nearly as tight and fluid. Hopefully I'm thinking of some games from a couple months ago and he's improved since then.
Yeah Hield def doesn't make that move
Yeah Hield def doesn't make that move
That highlight right there is very impressive. If that's how he's driving on a consistent basis, then I take back most of what I said about him. The times I'm specifically remembering him drive like that weren't nearly as tight and fluid. Hopefully I'm thinking of some games from a couple months ago and he's improved since then.
Yeah Hield def doesn't make that move
Yeah Hield def doesn't make that move
I don't doubt he will but I'm not real comfortable with projecting him to be way more than what he's shown just on a hunch. Especially when this pick needs to be a franchise player and so far it seems like big men aren't having a huge impact on wins these days.
I really wish the NBA would push the 3 point line out further. It would make big men and post up moves much more valuable again. The players are just too damn good at shooting 3's these days. Used to be there were like 5 guys in the early 90's that could shoot .400 from 3 and they were specialists. Then it was about 20 guys. Now it's about 40 guys and they are jacking them up exponentially more than they ever were in the 90's. I'd like to see the NBA reel that back in so we can get a little variety back into the game again. Doubt they will anytime soon since they have such a huge fascination with Curry. It reminds me of the steroid era in baseball where they rode it out for profit even though it went against the essence of the game.
I really wish the NBA would push the 3 point line out further. It would make big men and post up moves much more valuable again. The players are just too damn good at shooting 3's these days. Used to be there were like 5 guys in the early 90's that could shoot .400 from 3 and they were specialists. Then it was about 20 guys. Now it's about 40 guys and they are jacking them up exponentially more than they ever were in the 90's. I'd like to see the NBA reel that back in so we can get a little variety back into the game again. Doubt they will anytime soon since they have such a huge fascination with Curry. It reminds me of the steroid era in baseball where they rode it out for profit even though it went against the essence of the game.
That highlight right there is very impressive. If that's how he's driving on a consistent basis, then I take back most of what I said about him. The times I'm specifically remembering him drive like that weren't nearly as tight and fluid. Hopefully I'm thinking of some games from a couple months ago and he's improved since then.
Yeah Hield def doesn't make that move
Yeah Hield def doesn't make that move
I'd love to be in a position to trade down with the Magic and pick up Isaac and then draft Porter/Jackson.
Fox / Mason
Bogdanovic / Hield / Richardson
Porter / Jackson
Isaac / Labissiere
Giles* / Cauley-Stein / Papagiannis
*assuming he's as advertised
That would be an exciting team to root for with incredible length and athleticism.
Fox: 6'3.25" height / 6'6.5" wingspan / 8'4" standing reach
Bogdanovic: 6'6.25" height / 6'11" wingspan / 8'8.25" standing reach
Porter: 6'10" height / 7'0.5" wingspan / 9'0" standing reach
Isaac: 6'10.5" height / 7'2" wingspan / 9'2" standing reach
Giles: 6'10.5" height / 7'3.25" wingspan / 9'1.5" standing reach
Fox / Mason
Bogdanovic / Hield / Richardson
Porter / Jackson
Isaac / Labissiere
Giles* / Cauley-Stein / Papagiannis
*assuming he's as advertised
That would be an exciting team to root for with incredible length and athleticism.
Fox: 6'3.25" height / 6'6.5" wingspan / 8'4" standing reach
Bogdanovic: 6'6.25" height / 6'11" wingspan / 8'8.25" standing reach
Porter: 6'10" height / 7'0.5" wingspan / 9'0" standing reach
Isaac: 6'10.5" height / 7'2" wingspan / 9'2" standing reach
Giles: 6'10.5" height / 7'3.25" wingspan / 9'1.5" standing reach
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