Really would like us to get him, although the first round is admittedly a stretch. I heard an interview with him where he mentioned talking with Evan four times a week and trading tips on how they are playing and how they could improve. I think having them on the same team could be really positive - make a family feeling for Evan and also spur him on even more than he is now (although he doesn't seem to need any motivation to work hard, maybe the extra perspective on his game could be good).
But of course it doesn't work unless we have a role for Isaiah to actually contribute, since I'm sure neither he nor Evan would want him to be just a personal coach or whatever. In that respect, he's becoming an intriguing player. He's hitting 40% of his 3s on four attempts per game, and showing potential to play as a "big" SF along the lines of what Markkanen is doing for us. In the short run it feels like he would have the potential to be an upgrade on Dean Wade in that backup forward position. He's showing some real offensive capabilities and may play himself into the tail end of the first round, although a lot will depend on his performance against better teams at the end of the college season. Here's a scouting report on him:
But of course it doesn't work unless we have a role for Isaiah to actually contribute, since I'm sure neither he nor Evan would want him to be just a personal coach or whatever. In that respect, he's becoming an intriguing player. He's hitting 40% of his 3s on four attempts per game, and showing potential to play as a "big" SF along the lines of what Markkanen is doing for us. In the short run it feels like he would have the potential to be an upgrade on Dean Wade in that backup forward position. He's showing some real offensive capabilities and may play himself into the tail end of the first round, although a lot will depend on his performance against better teams at the end of the college season. Here's a scouting report on him:
Isaiah Mobley - NBA Draft Room
NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT POSITION: PF FROM: USC HT: 6-9 3/4 WT: 238 BORN: 9/24/00 YEAR: Jr. WING: 7-3 REACH: 8-11 1/2 Draft Notes Isaiah is not as elite as his brother Evan Mobley but he’s still on the NBA draft radar and has all the tools to be a solid pro. He’s a nimble ... Read moreIsaiah Mobley
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