DeAndre Hunter only worked out for Hawks pre-draft, here's why

[NBASupes]

6 minutes ago, JTB said:

Right only time will tell...all we can do is hope for the best for all these young guys.

The reason most including me didn't think it was possible is because Hunter' nature is to take what the defense gives him but as with Klay. We underestimated his movement skills, stamina, and most importantly, his mindset. It helps us we play in space. 

[JTB]

7 hours ago, NBASupes said:

The reason most including me didn't think it was possible is because Hunter' nature is to take what the defense gives him but as with Klay. We underestimated his movement skills, stamina, and most importantly, his mindset. It helps us we play in space. 

Honestly I was among that crew as well. I didn’t really think hunter had much to work with offensively until very recently and now I’m just amazed cause the dude has some very good tools. 
now I do still believe trae and cams offensive ceiling is higher than hunters but real point is they can all be good Or even great offensively one day.

[Diesel]

While I still think he's a guy that takes what the defense gives him... I have been impressed with his confidence in the first few preseason games. 

[JayBirdHawk]

10 hours ago, JTB said:

Let me ask a fair question ....not to put hunter on the Leonard list (I’d never do that unless hunter gives reason to)...but my question is....

Is it really a stretch to assume hunter can’t take the same path as Leonard ?

...again not saying he’s going to be as great as Leonard but hunter looks like he may coincidentally take a similar career path as far as how he will become a better player . ....am I reaching a bit?
 

 

I’m not assuming he’s guaranteed to stardom. But for example hunters defense is very very good to be a rookie on all phases of that side of the ball seem like and I don’t think it’s just because it’s preseason I believe dude just has that "it" factor defensively....kinda similar to Leonard when he was a rookie

and he just so happen to have a stellar built nba ready body for a wing man To go along with that defensive ability (and can even see him adding on more muscle pretty easily if he wanted)...ehhh kinda like that guy  Leonard during his rookie season 

but last he has very good offensive potential and instincts from what we’ve seen so far. Dude is very consistent with his jumper and he takes great shots. He doesn’t try to do too much, he just takes the shots given by the defense.....just like How that guy Leonard started out

 

i don’t know folks I think hunter has star potential just like trae and cam. It may take him longer to really pick it up on offense but the work ethic and IQ is already top notch to make it happen. 
 

we’ll see......

All I can say is so far he seems to be more than just the 3+D player many thought  - I'm good with that for now.

Where he ends up? I hope at the top.

[High5]

Schlenk didn't trade all those picks for a simple 3&D player. Who knows how good he'll actually be, but the expectation is certainly for him to be more. 

[Peoriabird]

5 hours ago, Diesel said:

While I still think he's a guy that takes what the defense gives him... I have been impressed with his confidence in the first few preseason games. 

BBIQ is so much higher than Prince's already!

[NBASupes]

9 minutes ago, Peoriabird said:

BBIQ is so much higher than Prince's already!

That was never questioned. The questions around Hunter was readiness at SF day one. His scoring readiness and potential at the pro level and how would he be able to create his own offense. All of the questions have been answered so far. 

 

The perimeter defense questions remain but that's damn good at the end of the day. 

[Spud2nique]

@NBASupes which draft do you like better 18 or 19. I know it’s too early to tell but based on projections and if you had to make up a team of 5 vs 5 guys who do you like and who would you take. 
 

Id go:

Trae/Luka/Bagley/JJJ/Ayton

vs

Morant/Cam/RJ/Hunter/Zion

Its almost a tie for me as far as which class though. Too close but if I absolutely had to I’d take the 2018 class but barely, and I can see myself being wrong in 5 years as well .

 

[NBASupes]

8 minutes ago, Spud2nique said:

@NBASupes which draft do you like better 18 or 19. I know it’s too early to tell but based on projections and if you had to make up a team of 5 vs 5 guys who do you like and who would you take. 
 

Id go:

Trae/Luka/Bagley/JJJ/Ayton

vs

Morant/Cam/RJ/Hunter/Zion

Its almost a tie for me as far as which class though. Too close but if I absolutely had to I’d take the 2018 class but barely, and I can see myself being wrong in 5 years as well .

 

Tough to say. 2018 was the foundation 

2019 is the execution. We established a brand in 2018. 2019, we got two potentially elite two way wings with a center high end center role playing potential. You can't hit a grand slam without runners on base

 

As for the classes in general, 2019. Zion>>>

 

I could see both classes being legendary 

Edited October 12, 2019 by NBASupes

[JayBirdHawk]

 

[terrell]

On 10/12/2019 at 2:11 PM, Peoriabird said:

BBIQ is so much higher than Prince's already!

Hell, hes already better than Harrison Barnes who makes 25 mill. lol. I wanted Hunter from the jump..I knew he was better on offense than what he showed at Virginia..I actually had us taking Hunter and Culver until the lottery screwed us. I can live with Hunter and REddish though. 

[Buzzard]

I wanted Hunter to but I am trying to temper my excitement. I don't want to blow up that other general board just yet but I want to comp Hunter to a young Paul George really bad. I am going to give Hunter maybe a month of games, but that is where I am leaning. He has been so solid this preseason.

I thought he was NBA ready; but this consistency has surprised me.

Edited October 18, 2019 by Buzzard

[hawkman]

1 hour ago, Buzzard said:

I wanted Hunter to but I am trying to temper my excitement. I don't want to blow up that other general board just yet but I want to comp Hunter to a young Paul George really bad. I am going to give Hunter maybe a month of games, but that is where I am leaning. He has been so solid this preseason.

I thought he was NBA ready; but this consistency has surprised me.

He has serious potential to be much more than many thought during the whole Draft process. Pierce and company have to raise this kid right to make sure the Hawks get everything they can out of him. I see him being a star in the future. He doesn't have that 'it' factor, but he looks like the type of player that develops into something much more than projected. I don't want to wear the Kawhi comparison out, but that's exactly who I think about when I see Hunter. 

[gurpilo]

https://youtu.be/fkpK3sMAavM

[NBASupes]

1 hour ago, Buzzard said:

I wanted Hunter to but I am trying to temper my excitement. I don't want to blow up that other general board just yet but I want to comp Hunter to a young Paul George really bad. I am going to give Hunter maybe a month of games, but that is where I am leaning. He has been so solid this preseason.

I thought he was NBA ready; but this consistency has surprised me.

Young rookie PG looked worse than Cam unless you mean first three years of PG. 

 

For me, Al Horford but as a wing is who he reminds me of. He is special. He can be a superstar in his own way. For me, that's more than enough 

I still believe in my opinion that Al Horford is the greatest Atlanta Hawk of all time. Never really liked Nique as much as others. Horford is the most winningest Hawk of all time. Hopefully Hunter can surpass him.

Edited October 18, 2019 by NBASupes

[Buzzard]

43 minutes ago, hawkman said:

He has serious potential to be much more than many thought during the whole Draft process. Pierce and company have to raise this kid right to make sure the Hawks get everything they can out of him. I see him being a star in the future. He doesn't have that 'it' factor, but he looks like the type of player that develops into something much more than projected. I don't want to wear the Kawhi comparison out, but that's exactly who I think about when I see Hunter. 

It is the skill, length, quiet confidence and attitude. Neither Leonard nor George go around tooting their own horn. But they get it done and to me that is exactly how Hunter is personality wise. My big worry is if Schlenk and Pierce want to guarantee we miss the playoffs, best way to do that would be to hold him back to 20 minutes a game.

Edited October 18, 2019 by Buzzard

[JayBirdHawk]

 

[Spud2nique]

37 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

He’s the ☝...He’s like a 5 tooler in baseball ️. Every time I watch this kid he makes me smile by making the right play.  

[JayBirdHawk]

I like it, I like it!

 

 

[Gray Mule]

On ‎10‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 3:28 PM, NBASupes said:

 

 

As for the classes in general, 2019. Zion>>>

 

 

Zion is out for an extended period, due to injury!