Looking ahead to the 2022 Draft
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Oh yeah, no question, I agree with you 100%. He's a good shooter no doubt, but Shard was one of the best shooting F's. That flick release was very unique. The only other comp is Durant, not there's no chance of Jabari getting there but the overall package isn't as of now. I'm not sure there's a perfect comp for him but like Tim Thomas, Smith actually plays physical ball which is a big deal for those stretch guys. Shard was always a little over matched at 4 physically. Smiths spot up form is almost identical to Thomas' as well, they both drag that right foot to the center. Smith is a little more exaggerated though. He might have to speed that up a bit at the next level.
Here's an intelligent article comparing Jabari and Paolo in which the stats do comport with the eyeball test: https://www.thestepien.com/2022/02/15/jabari-vs-paolo-examining-their-biggest-difference/
I wonder how much McNair and his peeps have seen Sharpe. He seems to be an X-factor in this draft with one mock showing him going to the Kings.
https://247sports.com/Player/Shaedon-Sharpe-46097657/high-school-245657/
https://247sports.com/Player/Shaedon-Sharpe-46097657/high-school-245657/
yes that would be good. I did see that Baja didn’t include him in his mock draft because Sharpe implied he would play a year for Kentucky, but now it seems he will declare.
Not always easy to evaluate a player without college experience but from what i’m reading he’s likely a top five pick so will shake things up a bit.
Not always easy to evaluate a player without college experience but from what i’m reading he’s likely a top five pick so will shake things up a bit.
Here's probably the best breakdown of Shaedon that'll you'll get until Mike Schmitz gets a hold of him:
The thing about Shaedon Sharpe is that he's probably got the highest ceiling in the draft (as in potentially capable of developing into a star point forward a la Luka, Cade, etc.) aside from maybe Jabari Smith. Dude's 6'6" with a 7'0" wingspan at 200+ lbs and doesn't even turn 19 until May 30th. He's got a nice shooting stroke and nice off the dribble feel and he sorta reminds me of AJ Griffin in high school before his athleticism mysteriously up and left him.
The thing about Shaedon Sharpe is that he's probably got the highest ceiling in the draft (as in potentially capable of developing into a star point forward a la Luka, Cade, etc.) aside from maybe Jabari Smith. Dude's 6'6" with a 7'0" wingspan at 200+ lbs and doesn't even turn 19 until May 30th. He's got a nice shooting stroke and nice off the dribble feel and he sorta reminds me of AJ Griffin in high school before his athleticism mysteriously up and left him.
Very interesting. Sounds like a perfect "buy-low" where if he played this year, he would have been in consideration for the #1 overall. But teams are going to be scared of not having the tape and the "risk" tied to that.
I like all the 5-8 prospects, but if you can draft potentially the best "talent" at 7? You do it.
I like all the 5-8 prospects, but if you can draft potentially the best "talent" at 7? You do it.
I can't even say one way or another since I don't scout high school players. No idea what percentage of blue chip prospects wind up not being all they're hyped up to be. Could be worth the risk or not depending on the data.
It's impossible to take away much away from highlight reels but it looks like he has a nice step back, although he could have shot 10 for 100 and they just showed us his 10 makes. He seems to have a slow first step, which is concerning. He kind of reminds me of a slightly poor man's Jalen Green in those clips.
It's impossible to take away much away from highlight reels but it looks like he has a nice step back, although he could have shot 10 for 100 and they just showed us his 10 makes. He seems to have a slow first step, which is concerning. He kind of reminds me of a slightly poor man's Jalen Green in those clips.
The distinction there is that Green is 6'4" with a 6'7 wingspan and Sharpe is 6'6"+ with a 7'0" wingspan. Green's definitely the more explosive athlete but Sharpe can play 1/2/3(and maybe even some 4 depending on matchups) while Green's pretty much exclusively a guard. That first step might not beat many 1/2s but it could work against NBA size with NBA spacing much like Cade's has.
This is the most optimistic I’ve been in 20 years.
Having a competent GM that made deadline trades while preserving our draft capital and a decent core to build around.
This should be a good draft even if we don’t move up. With the addition of Sharpe to the mix and defensive wings like Eason that will be there in our range, we’re good.
Having a competent GM that made deadline trades while preserving our draft capital and a decent core to build around.
This should be a good draft even if we don’t move up. With the addition of Sharpe to the mix and defensive wings like Eason that will be there in our range, we’re good.
I've just started looking into the draft, but I like this guy as a potential fit at the 4. Great length, imposing defender, can shoot the three. Sounds like a guy we've been trying to trade for this whole year. Faceup game looks pretty bad however. I would play him as a catch-and-shoot big who can focus on being a help defender on the other end.
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I absolutely loooove EJ Liddell. If we traded back into the first, he'd be my top target. He's a high level rim protector/defender with an incredible motor. Like, this dude is like Davion levels committed on the defensive end. I'm just imagining Davion-DDV-Liddel defensively and what a start that would be to changing the defensive culture for the Kings. If the goal is to find weak-side shotblocking to help out Sabonis.... this dude is it. His athleticism and lateral quickness make him a very switchable 4 and he shouldn't have any issue chasing around small-ball 4's and getting good contests on shooters. 6'7/240 with a 7'0 wing span will let him get some small-ball C. He's very difficult to move off the block and shows excellent verticality when contesting shots.
I have no questions he can be a high level ++ defender, but his offensive game is a bit of a throw-back. He's added more of a jumper, but still pretty inconsistent with his form. Although 73/203 for 35.9% the last 2 seasons is a good sign moving forward. If it goes in, doesn't matter how it looks. His biggest strength is the post-game; very physical with an assortment of nice footwork moves. I don't think he's a super high level playmaker in the traditional sense, but he's a very smart and savy passer. He'll find the open man out of the post and make the right read. Shown good vision from the top of the key. Definite upside spot if things go right. Very shaky handle, don't see it ever being reliable.
He'll need to show he can covert as a C&S threat on offense and he's got quality starter upside as a unique rim-protecting 4. This is the Desmond Bane/Herb Jones/Brandon Clarke of the draft where everyone wonders 50 games in why this dude went 22nd overall and not in the top 10.
I have no questions he can be a high level ++ defender, but his offensive game is a bit of a throw-back. He's added more of a jumper, but still pretty inconsistent with his form. Although 73/203 for 35.9% the last 2 seasons is a good sign moving forward. If it goes in, doesn't matter how it looks. His biggest strength is the post-game; very physical with an assortment of nice footwork moves. I don't think he's a super high level playmaker in the traditional sense, but he's a very smart and savy passer. He'll find the open man out of the post and make the right read. Shown good vision from the top of the key. Definite upside spot if things go right. Very shaky handle, don't see it ever being reliable.
He'll need to show he can covert as a C&S threat on offense and he's got quality starter upside as a unique rim-protecting 4. This is the Desmond Bane/Herb Jones/Brandon Clarke of the draft where everyone wonders 50 games in why this dude went 22nd overall and not in the top 10.
I like his feet, feel for the game, and his range. He’s a tough projection. The size and the physicality are unknowns to me. Not sure how both will play out in the NBA. Would feel better if he could turn, score, defend, and pass with his left hand, which would negate the height and physicality issues. Def worth a mid teens to early second pick. I just don’t know if he’s Draymond or another undersized big, who wasn’t able to translate.
Perhaps some Draymond elements defensively being able to be a 4 rim protector that can small-ball 5, but I don't ever see him coming close to the ball-handling/playmaking of Dray. But he's a far more natural scorer and I'd say shooter too than Dray.
The more likely outcome is a better defensive/worse shooting PJ Washington. Maybe some PJ Tucker energy/physicality on defense. PJ a super underrated passer too and I think Liddell will give you similar elements with his game. I think we'll see similar limitations with his scoring; where he'll have games he can pop because there is talent, but he's more likely a 7-9 FGA/game kind of player.
The more likely outcome is a better defensive/worse shooting PJ Washington. Maybe some PJ Tucker energy/physicality on defense. PJ a super underrated passer too and I think Liddell will give you similar elements with his game. I think we'll see similar limitations with his scoring; where he'll have games he can pop because there is talent, but he's more likely a 7-9 FGA/game kind of player.