Draft lottery talk

[carpanfan96]

9 minutes ago, Shocker said:

He is a 3 and D player exclusively IMO.  He doesn’t have explosive traits as an athlete at all.  He isn’t a great ball handler or passer.  I keep coming back to him disappearing for whole games sometimes.  Not one NBA team wants to trade up for him.  

Might be the case or that it's being talked about but Portland is staying put and drafting him (if charlotte takes Scoot) unless they get an high level all star back from another team. 

Edited June 20, 2023 by carpanfan96

[carpanfan96]

9 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

There is no way you watched him at Alabama and came to that conclusion. He has plenty of highlights with him handling the ball and creating off the dribble. His handle for his size is actually pretty decent. If Jaylen Brown can score 26ppg without a handle that gives me a lot more confidence can do it with a better handle than Brown.

 

Also you really think a pure shooter would be in the discussion for a top 3 pick? 

 

Obviously he is more than a shooter. I see him more as a Danny Granger type player.

In high school, he was a mid range shooter and finisher with poor 3pt shooting... in college he was a shooter from 3pt plus everything else and that surprised college scouts. Was known for court vision and passing in high school as well, so being a facilitator is in his game. That said, his game improved a ton in one college season. I just imagine him in a nba weight room with nba level coaching. 

 

 

He's gonna be good but so is scoot, don't think they can go wrong and Miller is the better fit, so that's why I've said they'll take him. Same level prospect to nba teams, so you go with fit. 

Edited June 20, 2023 by carpanfan96

[Shocker]

17 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

There is no way you watched him at Alabama and came to that conclusion. He has plenty of highlights with him handling the ball and creating off the dribble. His handle for his size is actually pretty decent. If Jaylen Brown can score 26ppg without a handle that gives me a lot more confidence can do it with a better handle than Brown.

 

Also you really think a pure shooter would be in the discussion for a top 3 pick? 

 

Obviously he is more than a shooter. I see him more as a Danny Granger type player.

You said it there man,  his creating off the dribble is “decent”.  Danny Granger?  Ok, exactly.  Being respectful here but Scoot has some elite traits IMO…the biggest being competitive nature.  
 

Different level players.  Now…Zion is in another world if he wants to be great.  No question he can be there cuz greatness is right there for the taking…if he wants it

Edited June 20, 2023 by Shocker

[CamWhoaaCam]

7 minutes ago, carpanfan96 said:

In high school, he was a mid range shooter and finisher with poor 3pt shooting... in college he was a shooter from 3pt plus everything else and that surprised college scouts. Was known for court vision and passing in high school as well, so being a facilitator is in his game. That said, his game improved a ton in one college season. I just imagine him in a nba weight room with nba level coaching. 

 

 

He's gonna be good but so is scoot, don't think they can go wrong and Miller is the better fit, so that's why I've said they'll take him. Same level prospect to nba teams, so you go with fit. 

I got a feeling Miller is going to surprise a lot of people. This kid caught my eye and I usually don't look for college players. I watched most of his games his ball handling is underrated. It doesn't look polished but he is crafty with his movements and it gets the job done. Something about a 6'9 wing with guard skills. If he develops he's going to be one of those elite wings down the line.

 

 

[CamWhoaaCam]

2 minutes ago, Shocker said:

You said it there man,  his creating off the dribble is “decent”.  Danny Granger?  Ok, exactly.  Being respectful here but Scoot has some elite traits IMO…the biggest being competitive nature.  
 

Different level players.  Now…Zion is in another world if he wants to be great.  No question he can be there cuz greatness is right there for the taking…if he wants it

I have no doubt Scoot will be elite. Im just saying people are downplaying Miller. He's going to be just as good as Scoot.

 

Either way it will be fun to see how their careers play out. I just hope we take the best player out of the two whoever that may be.

[Shocker]

It’s going to be a damn shame if Zion Williamson just fades away and doesn’t grab this opportunity.  The guy is elite talented and we won’t see many guys like him come down the pipe.

[carpanfan96]

2 minutes ago, Shocker said:

It’s going to be a damn shame if Zion Williamson just fades away and doesn’t grab this opportunity.  The guy is elite talented and we won’t see many guys like him come down the pipe.

Something tells me that he doesn't live basketball like most great players do. Idk just the way he carries himself or something that gives away the fact he doesn't have that MJ/Kobe style it's mine and I'm gonna get it attitude. 

[Shocker]

6 minutes ago, carpanfan96 said:

Something tells me that he doesn't live basketball like most great players do. Idk just the way he carries himself or something that gives away the fact he doesn't have that MJ/Kobe style it's mine and I'm gonna get it attitude. 

Some people are amazing at running a sprint.  It’s the long run grind where they fade badly.

[wesley17]

1 hour ago, carpanfan96 said:

Something tells me that he doesn't live basketball like most great players do. Idk just the way he carries himself or something that gives away the fact he doesn't have that MJ/Kobe style it's mine and I'm gonna get it attitude. 

Joker has proven you don't have to love basketball to be the best.

[DJ feed me moore]

wow we are gunna take miller.... pass me the bleach. 

[JVic]

15 minutes ago, DJ feed me moore said:

wow we are gunna take miller.... pass me the bleach. 

Taking fingerprints and serial numbers off guns?

[MillionDollarCam]

Sounds like Miller had a good second workout in front of Jordan. If the pick is not Miller then this was a hell of a smokescreen.

Edited June 21, 2023 by MillionDollarCam

[CamWhoaaCam]

1 hour ago, MillionDollarCam said:

Sounds like Miller had a good second workout in front of Jordan. If the pick is not Miller then this was a hell of a smokescreen.

I think he was the pick all along.

 

I keep mentioning Mitch was at his 41 point game at South Carolina. I think that game sold him on Miller.

Also I think people are underselling Melo as our franchise pg. The Hornets must feel like he is still the guy to run the show which is why they might pass on Scoot.

[toldozer]

47 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

I think he was the pick all along.

 

I keep mentioning Mitch was at his 41 point game at South Carolina. I think that game sold him on Miller.

Also I think people are underselling Melo as our franchise pg. The Hornets must feel like he is still the guy to run the show which is why they might pass on Scoot.

Melo and Scoot could be truly special but sure let's take Kevin Knox over Russell Westbrook