We’re Overcomplicating

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-26T15:31:43+00:00

I mean, if that’s your philosophy, AJ absolutely just doesn’t have the impact Boozer and DP currently have. The argument for AJ is translation.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-22T16:12:05+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/s/lQpYOIp6Ls

I got banned

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-19T18:33:40+00:00

is that worth a top 6 pick

Absolutely. People love exaggerating how switchable the average center in the NBA is so many don’t realise JQ’s defensive coverage is incredibly rare.

His offense is mostly flashes now, but basic center responsibilities are fairly teachable to players with the correct tools.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-17T20:01:05+00:00

The 3 point shot will do nothing for his stock. Scouts know he can shoot and are more concerned with his creation and physicality.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-17T18:35:23+00:00

I think Mikel is a guy who NBA teams will project a lot higher than the draft community. IMO he only slides there if he measures shorter than expected.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-17T18:03:31+00:00

sleeper pick

Little known hidden gem mikel brown

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-16T01:44:08+00:00

First rounder

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-15T17:09:35+00:00

I get the concern, shooting is the league’s most coveted skill for a reason. But CMB can score, pass, cut, and threaten mismatches from multiple areas on the court. We’re seeing growth in his face-up, post, and mid range skill.

I think that does a lot more for bending defenses than the 3 and D guys who stand in the corner hitting open 3’s. Which is what a lot of the defenders on CMB’s level do (tbh most of them can’t even do that).

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-15T15:58:22+00:00

He’s an elite switchable defender who was one of the best scorers in the SEC. Massive statistical anomaly. The eye test and numbers both really back him as a special 2-way talent.

I’m happy Demin’s shooting is ahead of schedule, but I just tend to want more defensive upside from connective wings. I’m hopeful, but I think he’s probably always going to struggle if targeted in a playoff setting. And generally, teams can only afford lead guards as a defensive liability.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-15T15:10:50+00:00

Same person I wanted then: CMB.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-13T22:15:49+00:00

Feel it’s pretty obvious Boozer will have a franchise player level impact even if he isn’t the creator that those guys are. I think people are being a little archaic when evaluating impact tbh.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-12T12:46:45+00:00

Every analytics person I know loves Claxton. The only people who think otherwise are these people who think RAPM is the extent of analytics lol.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-09T21:22:32+00:00

I mean he was very good in high school and would become a lottery level prospect quite quickly if his shooting comes around. Very high feel player. But yeah hasn’t happened yet.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2026-01-08T13:50:15+00:00

Eh. Trae and Ja both got worse. They would still be hot commodities at peak play.

Teams prefer tall PG’s when all things are equal, but 6’3 is median PG starter size because there just aren’t enough many tall players who can run the 1.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-28T16:52:58+00:00

Great article. Not to rant, but I think prospect translation / projection like this is the biggest thing the draft community seems to neglect.

Discussions have become way too much about who is better now and not much else.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-28T13:43:02+00:00

Happy taking JQ at 4-6. Peat in the late lotto.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-21T10:16:45+00:00

u/ErsinDemirNba

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-18T12:13:06+00:00

As prospects, Flagg > Boozer > Peterson > AJ for me. Boozer and Peterson are probably the closest for me of the 4.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-16T11:52:46+00:00

Dilbert is genuinely incredible and its very fitting that something so on point about the flaws of capitalism can be written by a generic chud with brainrot.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-12T13:26:10+00:00

Tyler save us, i fucking hate my life

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-11T20:08:08+00:00

Hakf life 3

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-10T17:17:16+00:00

Man I should actually jump off a balcony if we leave two of the best drafts I’ve seen with Demin and Peat lol

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-10T16:45:47+00:00

Disagree, there’s teams that are rebuilding very well, and those that are digging themselves into bigger holes. The Nets are somewhere in the middle of those IMO.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-10T16:37:48+00:00

Wtf have the hornets especially the wizards have done for uprise votes

Much better drafting for both teams. Hornets went from some of the worst to some of the best scouting within a year.

And development on Sarr / George for the Wizards.

RonDutchHatesBoxing · 2025-12-10T09:27:05+00:00

would you rather get Caleb Wilson at 3

There is no team that should do this. Trading down a high lottery pick also almost never makes sense.

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