Now its about #16, 31, and 59

[ColdPickleNachos]

This is my guy if the Suns stay at 16...though he may not be there...

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[JCSunsfan]

This is my guy if the Suns stay at 16...though he may not be there...

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He is quite impressive as a physical talent. The Zach LaVine of this draft. That workout clip was mediocre though. Did not like that flat shot.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

He is quite impressive as a physical talent. The Zach LaVine of this draft. That workout clip was mediocre though. Did not like that flat shot.

Yeah...He's far from a plug-and-play, but the upside at 16 would be more than worth it imho. His highlight reel puts other highlight reels to shame. If his head is on straight, he could be a steal.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Igor is a level-headed guy- a diplomat, if you will. Nothing good can come out of him singing one guy's praises when he doesn't know nearly as much about others. Media types love drama. Igor is not going to give them any material. If he is adamant about Doncic, Sarver, James, and Ryan will know it. You and I will not.

This is my take on his comments

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Combine Measurements:

http://stats.nba.com/draft/combine-anthro/

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Highlights:

• Jontay Porter has the highest Body Fat at 13.85%
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only 3% Body Fat!
• JJJ and Bamba have huge hands.
• Bamba's wingspan is 7'10!!!!!!!
• Trae Young is the lightest player there, but SGA is 4 inches taller and only 2 lbs. heavier.
• Bamba is nearly 7'1 in shoes. He's the big winner here.
• Michael Porter Jr. is basically 6'11 in shoes. Essentially the same height as JJJ.
• Khyri Thomas has generally been listed as 6'3 and Zaire Smith at 6'5. They both are basically 6'4 but also have wingspans around 6'10.
• Trae Young and Collin Sexton measured the same height without shoes. With shoes, they're both just under 6'2.
• Mitchell Robinson, Marvin Bagley, Chandler Hutchinson, Mikal Bridges, and Jarred Vanderbilt did not measure.

 

[Mainstreet]

The combine measurements on Trae Young are worrisome... not taking anything away from the rest of his game.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

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[Cheesebeef]

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Was Ayton not at the combine or did he skip?

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

The combine measurements on Trae Young are worrisome... not taking anything away from the rest of his game.

His measurements are fairly similar to the other point guards tested, but he is at or near the bottom in most categories and his wingspan is not a plus either. He's basically the same size as Sexton, but loses over 4 inches in wingspan.

 

[elindholm]

Combine Measurements:

http://stats.nba.com/draft/combine-anthro/

Holy crap Bamba is long.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Was Ayton not at the combine or did he skip?

Not at the combine.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Holy crap Bamba is long.

Everyone knew he was long...but I can't believe he's even longer than everyone thought. It's ridiculous!

 

[Mainstreet]

The more I look at the measurements on Jaren Jackson Jr., the more I like him. He is over a year younger than Bamba and I think he will have the more complete game.

 

[Mainstreet]

His measurements are fairly similar to the other point guards tested, but he is at or near the bottom in most categories and his wingspan is not a plus either. He's basically the same size as Sexton, but loses over 4 inches in wingspan.

I like Young but as I have said before, there is no margin of error for him to be successful. As it appears now, the Suns will not have to make this decision.

 

[Mainstreet]

@ColdPickleNachos

Going back to Young, I think that the have court agility drill (not sure of the name) that Booker did well in, may determine where Young goes in the draft. This elevated Booker's value. Young needs to do well in this drill.

 

[Hoop Head]

So glad we got the #1 pick so we aren't debating every measurement right now of the top tier players. Especially with Jaren Jackson being a bit longer than some had thought. He worried me the most, not sure he'll develop.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Combine Measurements:

http://stats.nba.com/draft/combine-anthro/

That measurements chart has to be wrong on Wendell Carter. A standing reach of 7'11"? That's undersized point guard territory.

 

[JCSunsfan]

The more I look at the measurements on Jaren Jackson Jr., the more I like him. He is over a year younger than Bamba and I think he will have the more complete game.

He has an immature body and will probably still grow. Wingspan usually continues growing a little even after height growth stops.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

That measurements chart has to be wrong on Wendell Carter. A standing reach of 7'11"? That's undersized point guard territory.

It's listed as 9'1 now.

 

[AzStevenCal]

It's listed as 9'1 now.

Yeah, I'd imagine there were a lot of fans pointing out this error as it stands out even to those of us that aren't overly familiar with the player.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I believe that was the Doug and Wold interview right after Monday's press conference. I heard it on my way to work. I think he was trying not to sound effusive in his praise of Doncic while also making sure not to discount him...I didn't take a lot away from it one way or the other, personally.

I still can't find the interview that got me to thinking this way (talking about Doncic needing to improve) but I did find a similar quote in a Scott Bordow article. There is nothing even remotely negative in it about Luka but still, I find it interesting that "he needs to get better" is so prevalent in his comments.

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Hopefully (this is) not a final product of Luka Doncic,” Kokoskov said. “He’s 19. If you ask me, ‘Does he have space to get better in every aspect of his basketball game?’ He can be better. He’s a great passer. He can be better. He’s a good shooter. He can be better. Can his body be better? No question. I think there is a lot of room for him to improve

 

[DevonCardsFan]

I still can't find the interview that got me to thinking this way (talking about Doncic needing to improve) but I did find a similar quote in a Scott Bordow article. There is nothing even remotely negative in it about Luka but still, I find it interesting that "he needs to get better" is so prevalent in his comments.

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Hopefully (this is) not a final product of Luka Doncic,” Kokoskov said. “He’s 19. If you ask me, ‘Does he have space to get better in every aspect of his basketball game?’ He can be better. He’s a great passer. He can be better. He’s a good shooter. He can be better. Can his body be better? No question. I think there is a lot of room for him to improve

Here's the coach interview just hit play in the link, live in Cali, but still play Az Sports Radio all day.

http://arizonasports.com/story/1528...y-to-cook-with-suns-gm-mcdonough-ingredients/

 

[Mainstreet]

Thursday and Friday the NBA draft combine is on ESPN. I plan to give it a look starting at Noon today. It's on channel 209 on DirecTV.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Thursday and Friday the NBA draft combine is on ESPN. I plan to give it a look starting at Noon today. It's on channel 209 on DirecTV.

ESPN2. They just said they would be interviewing McDonough later.