If Garland goes 3 or 4, the ultimate question is whether the Cavs would take Culver over Hunter. Something tells me they would not.
If Garland goes 3 or 4, the ultimate question is whether the Cavs would take Culver over Hunter. Something tells me they would not.
Anyway possible for Barrett to fall?
Not a chance. If Barrett doesn't go 3, he absolutely goes 4, in my opinion.
The Athletic in their latest mock 6.0 have Garland, Hunter and White going 4-6 respectively.
In that scenario, White is my pick as well, with the hope that Monty can teach him how to play the point in the NBA.
Maybe the Suns should consider something like this... trading for #8 and #10 with the Hawks if the draft falls that way.
Jonathan GivonyVerified account @DraftExpress
Source: The Atlanta Hawks have been aggressive exploring trades packaging the No. 8 and 10 picks to move up in the draft. Their offer to the Knicks for the No. 3 pick was apparently rebuffed. The Pelicans are considering the possibility of trading the No. 4 pick for 8+10.
9:46 AM - 18 Jun 2019
If the Hawks offer 8 and 10, I grab it and don't think twice. Of course, I think there is about as much of a chance of the Hawks offering 8 and 10 to move up to 6 as there is that the Suns will sign Kyrie Irving or Kemba Walker.
Thankfully LA is going to get a bunch of scrubs they are going into free agency with only 24 mil in cap space and no way to clear any money
This is true. You can also factor in that smaller guys usually have quicker lateral movement and quicker change of direction. This helps with hands in the lane and finishing lay ups in traffic.Trust me, if I'd really understood why that was I wouldn't have wimped out with the "it's my understanding".
I've tried to think of why this is so every time I read about how important it is. I'd imagine some of it has to do with matchup advantage, you usually end up against someone of similar height so the extra wingspan would help getting your shot off and defending too. But I don't know if that's all there is to it, I just know I've read it many times.
No way to 6. Someone would trade up to grab him.Anyway possible for Barrett to fall?
If Garland goes 3 or 4, the ultimate question is whether the Cavs would take Culver over Hunter. Something tells me they would not.
So the Suns would be looking at White and Hunter if Gambo is right. I like both and they fill needs. Culver might be an option as well.
John GambadoroVerified account @Gambo987
Suns need a point guard and power forward - At #6 there is a decent chance they can end up with Coby White or DeAndre Hunter. Culver could be in play too as he can play some 1-2-3. Hunter can shoot and defend and would be an ideal fit.
10:35 AM - 18 Jun 2019
I very much agree about Hunter, but very much disagree about Culver. He is not anywhere near a good enough passer or ball handler to play the 1, and he is too small to play the 3 (not to mention the fact that we currently have four other 3s, anyway).
They had a guest on 98.7, some Suns beat guy, and supposedly the Suns are VERY high on Culver primarily because of his ball handling skills. Evidently we lacked ball handling worse than defense or shooting. That was why J Crossover, and even to an extent, Jimmer Fredette were brought in. The Suns were supposedly wanting JJ to have handled some of those duties, but they didn't feel they could trust him.
Well that's the word, LOL! Maybe we need an actual scouting department. They did go to Texas to see this guy!Then Culver is about the last guy the Suns should be targeting. Among the guards, Culver is one of the worst ball-handlers in the entire draft. Just look at his assist to turnover ratio: 3.7 to 2.7 last year and 2.8 to 2.1 for his career. Yuck.
I am MORE in the trade down camp than I was this morning. Above all, priority one is quality PG. Then we need bigs. Suns seem set on Culver. I know the guy has flaws, but if we pick 6 and don't go White, I want Hunter. If we can get Atlanta's two mids for our 6, I go with that.I'm still in favor of Clarke, Hunter, Culver (in no particular order) or trade down or out.
I'm still in favor of Clarke, Hunter, Culver (in no particular order) or trade down or out.