Let's have some fun with a quick NBA mock draft. We're at the point where we have a good feel for where most teams will pick on draft night. Here's an in-depth piece explaining every made selection:
Thank-you for doing this. I am curious why you put Steinbach at 5 when you attached a November 2024 profile which was not overly positive. Has he really gone from 6’8” to 6’11”? Is his weight up? I have heard he has very large hands. Is that true? And finally, any chance he lasts until the Raptors picked somewhere between 18 and 22????
Thanks for reading, Gerry! Looking back at Steinbach, I regret that I was so cautious in my conclusion in that scouting report. He's the best player in terms of fundamentals I've evaluated over the years and his early transition to adjusting to college ball has proven a lot. I don't think Steinbach falls outside of the top 10. And regarding the listings, I trust the program's website. I think he'll measure out at about 6-foot-9 in socks.
He has big hands indeed. Good coordination and a natural rebounder. I would love him for the Raptors. I went with another wing for them, but in terms of need and fit, they should go for a five with quite some options in this class.
How on earth would the Spurs add yet another non-shooter guard to their backcourt when their biggest weaknesses are shooting and lack of talent at 3 and 4?
I'm still going to write about Yessoufou later in the cycle, but I wouldn't label him as a shooting two. The value here is are the athleticism, physical tools and polished interior scoring game. He should play at the 2 and 3.
All fair that Spurs need shooting depth, going for Mullins or Carr instead makes sense. But I hope San Antonio will bet on long-term potential with this pick.
Thank-you for doing this. I am curious why you put Steinbach at 5 when you attached a November 2024 profile which was not overly positive. Has he really gone from 6’8” to 6’11”? Is his weight up? I have heard he has very large hands. Is that true? And finally, any chance he lasts until the Raptors picked somewhere between 18 and 22????
Thanks for reading, Gerry! Looking back at Steinbach, I regret that I was so cautious in my conclusion in that scouting report. He's the best player in terms of fundamentals I've evaluated over the years and his early transition to adjusting to college ball has proven a lot. I don't think Steinbach falls outside of the top 10. And regarding the listings, I trust the program's website. I think he'll measure out at about 6-foot-9 in socks.
He has big hands indeed. Good coordination and a natural rebounder. I would love him for the Raptors. I went with another wing for them, but in terms of need and fit, they should go for a five with quite some options in this class.
I’m old enough to remember a time when Nate Ament was a sure fire lottery pick. Boy has he disappointed
Yes. Every year has consensus T10 guys dropping heavily.
For this year it's Ament. I don't think he should go one and done and instead get physically ready by playing one or two more years in college.
How on earth would the Spurs add yet another non-shooter guard to their backcourt when their biggest weaknesses are shooting and lack of talent at 3 and 4?
I'm still going to write about Yessoufou later in the cycle, but I wouldn't label him as a shooting two. The value here is are the athleticism, physical tools and polished interior scoring game. He should play at the 2 and 3.
All fair that Spurs need shooting depth, going for Mullins or Carr instead makes sense. But I hope San Antonio will bet on long-term potential with this pick.