NorthCoastBias
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Bamba vs Bagley tomorrow. Hell yeah.
What's his deal? I read a story but couldn' figure our what he was doing? Was he a prep player who is not going to spend a year in college?If this kid enters the draft, I think he could go in the lottery. I'd put him ahead of Duval at this point. Just has the qualities that I want out of my PG, unlike Duval. I don't take this lightly in saying, but his offensive game is very similar to Stephen Curry for the High School level. I doubt he ever gets near Curry's ability of finishing at the rim, but the quick release shot + ball handling is phenomenal.
He's gunna need a couple years though, and may never be a positive/neutral defender. but I think his offensive upside is extremely extremely high.
Also I mentioned Kostas Antetokounmpo a few days ago, but DraftExpress put up scouting videos on him just now too.
What's his deal? I read a story but couldn' figure our what he was doing? Was he a prep player who is not going to spend a year in college?
Ayton didn't block a shot in his last two games, and hasn't blocked one yet tonight. Is he really that underwhelming on defense?
Blocked shots does not equal good defense.
But I'm guessing he is like most bigs who started playing basketball at a late age. Low basketball awareness who has relied on their size most of their playing career.
He needs to get coached up, always been that way.
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Glad I figured out how to cut out a specific play from those highlight videos. Will have to do that more.
Our guy Frankie Vision needs to upload these Ayton highlights from yesterday lol.
Heard he struggled with weakside defensive rotation again though, which the highlights probably won't show.
Man, his shot has been really really rough. It doesn't look like there are glaring faults in his mechanics as well, he just has no idea where it's going. There's so much to like about his game, but I'm not sure you can take him over Doncic and the two centers if he's that far away from being a threat outside of 10 feet.
On the other hand, I'm amazed every time I see Bamba's shooting form. It's way better than a 7 footer with a 7'9" wingspan has a right to be and I'm pretty confident he can extend his range out to the NBA 3 given enough time and practice reps.
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Also, can someone post this?
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