I'd like Bagley...
But this draft is starting to feel like last year, where I'd be equally happy with just about everyone in the top 3-10.
Would you be happy with Porter Jr? The guy is trash. He is all hype no substance.
If he's smart he will return to college and work on his body and his surgically repaired back. He's not ready for the NBA.
I know it was his first game back and you expect rust. But he's rail thin and unpolished in every facet.
He's basically a gunner who will get bullied by players stronger and faster. He cant guard anyone.
Any chance the Kings have at respectability is going to require adding players who can defend.
This prerequisite for any prospect immediately excludes Porter.
Lauri Markennen was a pure shooter with sturdy physique and he had balance when he attack closeouts.
By contrast Porter is playing on skates with chicken legs.
This is who the draft gurus want to tell you is a fantastic prospect?
This guy would be an epic disaster for the Kings. No defense and shoot 35% FG as a rookie would be my projection.
Of course Vlade wasted a #15 pick on Jackson (over OG and Kouzma), a #22 pick on Malachi, a #6 pick on Willie (over Turner), a #13 pick on Papa G, so I am sure he has Porter J high on his draft board.
With that disclaimer aside, I think this draft is VERY exciting . I like it better than last years draft!
The more I see of the following players the more I love them:
- Bagley Jr
- Mo Bamba
- DeAndre Ayton
- MIles Bridges
Doncic is a good player for us too but I have not studied him a lot.
Mo Bamba and Ayton are incredible. Bamba has a 9'6" standing reach. He almost plays the game like a wing. He's highly coordinated and guards without fouling. He's switchable onto guards which is not something Willie or Skal have had a lot of success with. We need to get one of these above guys.
They are NIGHT and DAY different than being stuck with 6th pick or worse and having to settle for an overrated scarecrow like Porter Jr.
And make no mistake, Vlade will screw this up if he has the chance! Who has two first rounders for us to trade down?? I am sure if such a team exists he already has them on speed dial.