The official NBASupes 2021 NBA Draft thread

[kg01]

4 hours ago, RandomFan said:

Speaking from experience, are ya? 

There's a 'ya mama' joke here, but I'm not gonna go there. 

[ATLHawks3]

Garuba is my new guy. Not even a question that he’s the best defender in the draft. He could realistically be an All-NBA defender within the first 2-3 years of his career, that’s how good he is. Only thing that you question is his offensive game. But that should grow over time. Pencil him in as your backup 4 after Gallo is gone.

[ATLHawks3]

 

Potential Giannis "stopper".

[NBASupes]

10 hours ago, ATLHawks3 said:

Garuba is my new guy. Not even a question that he’s the best defender in the draft. He could realistically be an All-NBA defender within the first 2-3 years of his career, that’s how good he is. Only thing that you question is his offensive game. But that should grow over time. Pencil him in as your backup 4 after Gallo is gone.

Mitchell and Barnes are better defenders but he can be a special defensive player down the road. 

[Spud2nique]

1 minute ago, NBASupes said:

Mitchell and Barnes are better defenders but he can be a special defensive player down the road. 

My 2 favs outside of Jalen Green.

1. Green

2. Barnes 

3. Mitchell

These 3 really stand out to me. 

[ATLHawks3]

30 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

Mitchell and Barnes are better defenders but he can be a special defensive player down the road. 

With Barnes you have an argument, but I disagree on Mitchell. Garuba is more versatile as a defender, as in he can guard 3 - 4 positions. But don't get me wrong on Mitchell, that guy is a dog and will give opposing 1's or 2's nightmares every night.

[thecampster]

Sam Vecenie: NBA Draft Combine performances from players who played 5 on 5 and helped themselves in the eyes of teams (in no order): Quentin Grimes Joe Wieskamp Bones Hyland Jericho Sims Josh Christopher Neemias Queta AJ Lawson

 

– via Twitter Sam_Vecenie

 AJ Lawson, Bones Hyland, Draft, Jericho Sims, Joe Wieskamp, Josh Christopher, Neemias Queta, Quentin Grimes

Storyline: Draft Combine

[thecampster]

At this rate, he's going to be projected in the 1st round top 20 by draft night.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nba-mock-draft-6-new-top-5-takes-shape-just-weeks-before-draft-171941877.html

36. Oklahoma City Thunder: C Neemias Queta

Ht./Wt.: 7-0, 248 | Class: Junior | Utah State: 14.7 ppg, 10 rpg, 3 bpg

[ATLHawks3]

Usman Garuba film breakdown with ESPN's Mike Schmitz

 

 

Find that backup PG in free agency. Get this kid in Atlanta ASAP.

[bleachkit]

42 minutes ago, ATLHawks3 said:

Usman Garuba film breakdown with ESPN's Mike Schmitz

 

 

Find that backup PG in free agency. Get this kid in Atlanta ASAP.

How is he on offense?

[ATLHawks3]

1 minute ago, bleachkit said:

How is he on offense?

Very raw right now. He'll probably be most impactful offensively in transition as well as being a lob threat starting from day 1. At this point, he should get better at spot up shooting. As he progresses he should also get better at attacking closeouts, working on his handles, etc.

[bleachkit]

Just now, ATLHawks3 said:

Very raw right now. He'll probably be most impactful offensively in transition as well as being a lob threat starting from day 1. At this point, he should get better at spot up shooting. As he progresses he should also get better at attacking closeouts, working on his handles, etc.

His defensive highlights are impressive. I doubt we take him at 20, but his athleticism pops on tape.

[ATLHawks3]

8 minutes ago, bleachkit said:

His defensive highlights are impressive. I doubt we take him at 20, but his athleticism pops on tape.

I'm hoping he falls to us because I don't see him as a fit anywhere except the Warriors, San Antonio, Washington, and Atlanta.

[bleachkit]

55 minutes ago, ATLHawks3 said:

I'm hoping he falls to us because I don't see him as a fit anywhere except the Warriors, San Antonio, Washington, and Atlanta.

Most mocks I have seen have him going late 1st. 

[ATLHawks3]

14 minutes ago, bleachkit said:

Most mocks I have seen have him going late 1st. 

I've seen a lot of mocks of him being a lottery pick. Regardless, I think he'd be an outstanding pick.

[RandomFan]

I've got 4 guys I'd happy with at #20. 

Cam Thomas

Usman Garuba

Jared Butler

Sharife Cooper

Probably in that order of preference. 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[h4wkfan]

15 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

 

 

Woohoo! Spelled the name wrong. But i am really hoping for Jason Preston in the 2nd. Not really thrilled about any of the PGs I expect to be there at 20. You may be able to convince me to pull the trigger on Jared Butler if he’s still around. Cooper will be gone IMO.

[NBASupes]

 

[Blunt91]

Supes is there any info yet from your source on what the Hawks plan to do with their pick?