Lessons from over a decade of building NBA Draft big boards:
1) Have strong opinions, loosely held.
Conviction matters.
So does being willing to change your mind when new information becomes available.
Stubbornness is not the same thing as confidence.
11) Avoid black-and-white thinking.
"This guy is obviously a star."
"This guy is obviously a bust."
The draft is the great humiliator.
I'd never want my team staffed by people who think that way.
Lastly thanks to @CanyonDriver@Sam_Vecenie@DraftExpress and others for the tremendous content. Accessibility of High Quality draft info for regular people has never been better for Sickos like me.
Tony Bennett did not work for programs who relied on one and done talent. His team's ability to find and cultivate under-recruited talent during his time at WSU and UVA led to superb results anyways. None of the below players were 5 star prospects in HS but all became solid pros
Source: Tony Bennett will not be leading the Lakers' draft prep is his role as advisor. More on his hire and what it means for the front office plans. (Gift) nytimes.com/athletic/7070713β¦
Klay Thompson 4 stars
Joe Harris 3 stars
Malcolm Brogdon 4 stars
De'Andre Hunter 3 stars
Trey Murphy III 3 stars
Ty Jerome 3 stars
Jay Huff 3 stars
He had an eye for undervalued talent that translates to college AND the NBA that may help the Lakers hit more singles in the draft
Source: Tony Bennett will not be leading the Lakers' draft prep is his role as advisor. More on his hire and what it means for the front office plans. (Gift) nytimes.com/athletic/7070713β¦
Having both Jamal Shead and Chucky Hepburn on the floor make it very hard for the Magic to get into their offense. Really impressive defensive rotations from the rest of the team as well.
I was really impressed with Tre Johnsonβs play in his first summer league game. We already knew he was a bucket but seeing how easily and efficiently he got his shots in game 1 was very impressive. He belongs!
You know what comp I haven't seen of Adou Theiro?
Gerald Wallace.
I know Gerald Wallace was a crazy awesome rebounder but... Defensive motor, defensive tilted, crazy finisher...
You know what comp I haven't seen of Adou Theiro?
Gerald Wallace.
I know Gerald Wallace was a crazy awesome rebounder but... Defensive motor, defensive tilted, crazy finisher...
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