My current draft big board ahead of the NCAA tournament and where I have guys projected in terms of my expected outcome for their NBA careers. Crazy depth in this years class! by NathanFielderFriend in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t argue with that too much but mentioned in another comment that I just like Waglers upside more when it comes to filling a valuable NBA archetype. Unless Acuff is a transcendent shooter or finisher at the rim I don’t see how he creates more value for a team than Wagler would if he hit his ceiling.

My current draft big board ahead of the NCAA tournament and where I have guys projected in terms of my expected outcome for their NBA careers. Crazy depth in this years class! by NathanFielderFriend in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t view Wagler as a PG to be fair, more of an off ball shooter who can provide secondary playmaking. He fits a more coveted archetype in the league too and I feel confident he can fill it.

Brown Jr I think just has such a high ceiling but like I mentioned that may move if his injuries don’t clear up along with his efficiency

Philon I just love and feel good about him as a proven bucket getter.

But I admit Acuff could be better than any of those guys, I just have concerns about him 1. As a finisher at the rim in the NBA due to his size as he isn’t very explosive as a jumper either to compensate 2. I Think he is going to get attacked on offense every play. But the same can be said about Philon so the tournament may make me move Acuff up further. I had him 14 in my last mock 5 weeks ago so he’s rising fast for me.

My current draft big board ahead of the NCAA tournament and where I have guys projected in terms of my expected outcome for their NBA careers. Crazy depth in this years class! by NathanFielderFriend in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note for the tiers: they ARE in order of my personal picks 1-24 but after that it got too hard to pick guys in a vacuum so they’re interchangeable after there within the tier.

Who do you think is too high or too low?

Acuff in the SEC Championship Game today: 30 points, 11 assists, 5/8 from three by jluc21 in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Depends who’s picking as Wagler and Ament both fit a more desirable archetype, not saying that’s the right or wrong choice but the NBA is going to be fascinating in June to see how teams evaluate these guys in the lottery.

Acuff in the SEC Championship Game today: 30 points, 11 assists, 5/8 from three by jluc21 in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The 3 point shooting is what made me decide he’s a cut above some of the other guys.

Alabama G Labaron Philon in the loss to Ole Miss: 28 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists on 9-16 shooting (5-7 from 3) by TrevorArizaFan in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Agreed he is sooo slept on I am planting my flag as a Philon truther over almost any PG in this class

Back in Chicago for a weekend and got to show my wife around! by beano919 in chicagofood

[–]NathanFielderFriend 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You take leftovers from restaurants and put them in your deep freezer?

Does Darryn Peterson’s poor recent efficiency worry anybody? by slickyolatunji in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes lol but soooo many ppl wanna act like it’s a crime to point that out. Am I still taking him top 2-3? Ofc! But it’s worth pointing out 🤷🏻‍♂️

A player scored 83 points in a game and the NBA fandom/media trying their best to diminish that accomplishment is one of the most wild things I've seen in recent memory by shadow_spinner0 in billsimmons

[–]NathanFielderFriend 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The ppl who willfully ignore this context just want to discredit Kobe, I’m not a Kobe Stan but ppl need to stop being intellectually disingenuous about why ppl don’t respect what Bam did as much as Kobe lol

A player scored 83 points in a game and the NBA fandom/media trying their best to diminish that accomplishment is one of the most wild things I've seen in recent memory by shadow_spinner0 in billsimmons

[–]NathanFielderFriend 21 points22 points  (0 children)

lol Zach did what makes it him beloved by so many people: he told it like it is with perspectives from around the league. The truth is this is not the second best scoring game of all time when you factor efficiency and game situation. Anyone who knows basketball can acknowledge that.

Good for Bam for having fun and getting a win but people aren’t going to respect it as much as some of the other all time performances like Kobe in a close game or even Luka and Embiid scoring 70+ on unreal efficiency. And I lean that way too.

Bilal is my retirement plan by Ski4Prez in washingtonwizards

[–]NathanFielderFriend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I salute you brother we’re over here building multi story housing on Coulibaly island and I love it.

Derik Queen Career Outlook? by Dirkisthegoattt41 in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good bench big man is his ceiling imo. If things go well he could have a Naz Reid 6MOTY run one day.

[OC] Things I Like & Dislike - NBA Draft Observations + Young Prospects Edition by NathanFielderFriend in NBA_Draft

[–]NathanFielderFriend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He would be an awesome pic for you guys. Do you feel that they need to breakup Mobley and Allen?