2021 NBA Draft Prospects Thread

[Covert Rain]

The Suns need to start looking now for a Pass first PG who can also shoot well. CP3 may not be here for long but we have seen what that does for both Booker/Ayton. If not through the draft, they need to leverage the draft to possibly pull off a trade. Have no clue who that would be. Easier said than done.

 

[Muggz]

The more time he has under CP3 the better. We shouldn't have a problem landing a decent PG, sadly if we want more than decent we may have to say goodbye to some of the family favorites. I'm scared and excited at the same time.

 

[SunsFanFirst]

Would love to see JT Thor or Shariffe Cooper.. both from Auburn.. either solves a need PF or PG

 

[Ronin]

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[Russ Smith]

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He's the kid nobody thinks is going to college, like Ayton when he was in HS, but Duren keeps saying he will. He's got 3 schools plus the G league and the NBL but he keeps saying he'd like to play in college. UCLA was in his top 11 but we were told almost all the schools on the list had stopped recruiting him and UCLA was one of them and got cut in his final 5. We were told UCLA told him if you want to come to UCLA and qualify we would love to have you which was basically Cronin's way of saying we don't think you're going to college and won't scare off other recruits chasing you and then you bail. Kentucky, Memphis and Miami all have enough scholarships they can hold a spot open for Duren just in case. The people who've seen him, even the UCLA guys, said he's special.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[AzCards777]

Thanks for the info guys. He seems somewhat in our range. Big guy, rebounder, seems to move well (not Ayton well, but we’ll for a 6’11 265lbs dude) and has a nice stroke from outside from few highlight/workout vids I’ve seen. I think his downside is he needs to watch his weight. Played behind a couple older players if I recall correctly. Nice prospect for a potential backup C. Though I wonder if Jones would go big two years in a row.

Saw a him play a bunch last year. Positives: Extreamly high motor, and great rebounder. Player Comparisons: Montrez Harrel or a better Richaun Holmes. Weaknesses: Limited Post moves, bad free throw shooter and limited shooting range (although he has improved his shot in the offseason).
I would take a chance on him if he's there. Hard worker, will improve and most importantly, will bring the toughness and grit every night.

 

[Mainstreet]

As a reminder, the NBA Draft is July 29th, 2021. It's so close.

Maybe we can do some individual threads on prospects who might be available at #29?

2021 NBA Draft | NBA.com

Complete coverage and analysis of the 2021 NBA Draft.

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Here is a link to the Tankathon Mock Draft.

2025 NBA Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon

Live updating 2025 NBA Mock Draft with lottery simulator and traded picks. Draft order and selections based on team needs are updated after every NBA game.

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[Proximo]

As a reminder, the NBA Draft is July 29th, 2021. It's so close.

Maybe we can do some individual threads on prospects who might be available at #29?

2021 NBA Draft | NBA.com

Complete coverage and analysis of the 2021 NBA Draft.

www.nba.com

Here is a link to the Tankathon Mock Draft.

2025 NBA Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon

Live updating 2025 NBA Mock Draft with lottery simulator and traded picks. Draft order and selections based on team needs are updated after every NBA game.

www.tankathon.com

I hate to ask this, but do the suns even employ any scouts now?

I almost wonder if they are using tankathon or something similar to make the pick.

To be honest I expect them to trade it somehow.

 

[Chaplin]

I hate to ask this, but do the suns even employ any scouts now?

I almost wonder if they are using tankathon or something similar to make the pick.

To be honest I expect them to trade it somehow.

Tankathon didn't say, "Draft Jalen Smith with Pick 10," last season.

 

[1Sun]

Tankathon didn't say, "Draft Jalen Smith with Pick 10," last season.

I sense that James Jones and Jeff Bower do their own scouting, for better or for worse.

 

[Mainstreet]

I hate to ask this, but do the suns even employ any scouts now?

I almost wonder if they are using tankathon or something similar to make the pick.

To be honest I expect them to trade it somehow.

I think the Suns have scouts but I can't name any. I wouldn't be surprised if they traded the pick to clear salary space either.

 

[1Sun]

I think the Suns have scouts but I can't name any. I wouldn't be surprised if they traded the pick to clear salary space either.

The pick is at the end of the first round. What space would they be clearing? They still need to fill out their roster, and not just with bodies like Galloway and Damian Jones ended up being.

 

[Mainstreet]

The pick is at the end of the first round. What space would they be clearing? They still need to fill out their roster, and bit just with bodies like Galloway and Damian Jones ended up being.

Maybe attaching a first round pick to Jevon Carter and using that money elsewhere. Maybe they get a second round pick in return or perhaps a player.

 

[GatorAZ]

If we could get Mann, Butler or Dosunmu then Payne getting overpaid by another team would be easier to Stomach.

 

[Mainstreet]

If we could get Mann, Butler or Dosunmu then Payne getting overpaid by another team would be easier to Stomach.

Some of the big men look interesting as well such as Neemias Queta, Day'Ron Sharpe and Luka Garza.

Garza is projected to go late second round but he interesting. I watched him play when Grand Canyon played Iowa in the NCAA Tournament. He plays with a lot of enthusiasm.

Luka Garza 2021 Draft Profile | Tankathon

Luka Garza - C - Iowa - 2021 NBA Draft Profile and Stats

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Some of the big men look interesting as well such as Neemias Queta, Day'Ron Sharpe and Luka Garza.

Garza is projected to go late second round but he interesting. I watched him play when Grand Canyon played Iowa in the NCAA Tournament. He plays with a lot of enthusiasm.

Luka Garza 2021 Draft Profile | Tankathon

Luka Garza - C - Iowa - 2021 NBA Draft Profile and Stats

www.tankathon.com

I watched some of him due to the hype. Unimpressed. I think he lacks the athleticism to play in the nba. Like worse than frank.

 

[Hoop Head]

Wouldn't mind Garza on a two way deal as a bought 2nd round pick or if he goes in drafted. I think someone like him would be good to have to push Ayton in practice. High motor, all energy, big. I don't see him being a player himself but I think two way deals are similar to practice squad type deals in the NFL.

 

[Mainstreet]

I watched some of him due to the hype. Unimpressed. I think he lacks the athleticism to play in the nba. Like worse than frank.

I was just thumbing through the big man prospects when I came to Garza and thought, I recognize this guy from the Grand Canyon game. He stood out.

By no means am I promoting drafting him with an early pick but I think he will be an NBA role player because of his outside shooting and moves inside.

The thing is the Suns would have to get a late second round pick to get him as Hoop Head said or hope he goes undrafted. However, I think some team will draft him.

 

[Absolute Zero]

I hate to ask this, but do the suns even employ any scouts now?

I almost wonder if they are using tankathon or something similar to make the pick.

To be honest I expect them to trade it somehow.

I don't think they have the title "scout", but the Suns have a huge staff and I am sure that some of them are "scouting"

Staff Directory

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[Mainstreet]

The only one in the directory with the label scout next to them is Pat Zipfel: Advance Scout.

His job appears to be scouting future NBA opponents.

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[overseascardfan]

I watched some of him due to the hype. Unimpressed. I think he lacks the athleticism to play in the nba. Like worse than frank.

I don't put much stock in the "unathletic " label for big men. Sabonis & Jokic were hit with that label and look at them now. If someone is skilled then they can make it in NBA. It's the raw players who are unathletic you stay away from. Luka's motor and strength should help.

If we acquire a 2nd rounder I would look at Bassey and Garza, Dosunmu would be my pick at #29.

 

[1Sun]

I don't put much stock in the "unathletic " label for big men. Sabonis & Jokic were hit with that label and look at them now. If someone is skilled then they can make it in NBA. It's the raw players who are unathletic you stay away from. Luka's motor and strength should help.

If we acquire a 2nd rounder I would look at Bassey and Garza, Dosunmu would be my pick at #29.

Dosunmu won't last to 29. Otherwise he is my pick as well.

In the meantime, just remember that Frank Kaminsky came out if college being billed as extremely skilled...

 

[overseascardfan]

Dosunmu won't last to 29. Otherwise he is my pick as well.

In the meantime, just remember that Frank Kaminsky came out if college being billed as extremely skilled...

Kaminksy doesn't have Garza's strength or motor. I think Garza can be a Kanter with a jump shot.