NBA Draft Discussion

[rome8180]

I remember being surprised at how average Gerald Henderson's vertical was.

 

[rome8180]

Also, was that the max vert or the no step vert? Big difference? Looked on Draft Express and they didn't have that particular combine measurement.

For perspective, Henderson was 31.5 "no step" and 35 "max."

 

[bdotling]

Yeah it matters to an extent but I think it matters more how quickly you explode off the floor, which G was especially quick at even after an initial jump

 

[torontoduke]

 

[rome8180]

Donovan Mitchell had a 6'10" wingspan on a 6'3" body. Luke Kennard had a 6'5 1/4" wingspan on a 6'6 1/2" body.

This sums up everything about Duke vs. Louisville.

 

[rome8180]

Hamstring Diallo with a 44.5" vertical. Holy shit.

 

[rome8180]

Tony Bradley with a 27.5" vertical. Four-year player. More titles for Roy.

 

[deepdarkblue]

I feel bad for Harry. That vertical, not good.

Vertical stats are weird though. Sure, that's even a bit lower than Tyler Hansbrough and Patty Mills. But it's higher than Kawhi Leonard, Trevor Ariza, Josh McRoberts, Hassan Whiteside, Luol Deng, Clint Capela, Chandler Parsons, and DeAndre Jordan.

In Harry's particular case, though, things like this are being looked at closely for signs of ongoing physical issues. What made Harry elite was his explosiveness, athleticism, quickness. Without those things, it's difficult to justify burning a first round pick on him, let alone a lottery spot.

Harry is a truly nice kid and I hope he can stick in the NBA and have a long and successful career, it just may not start out the way he had hoped.

 

[Topher]

 

[torontoduke]

Here is another piece on Frank:

 

[skins]

Frank Jackson #39 on Draft Express. GOOD decision.

 

[DurhamSon]

Didn't realize Givony had Luke at #16. As much as it hurts he absolutely made the smart choice. Hopefully he goes to Milwuakee.

 

[rome8180]

I've seen him as high as 12.

 

[deepdarkblue]

Seth Greenburg says he'd take Tatum at #1.

 

[DurhamSon]

He also has Giles to the Lakers. That'd be pretty cool. Could watch him and Ingram get stomped by the warriors 3 times per year with one fluke win.

 

[skins]

I've seen him as high as 12.

Frank, not Luke, right?

I can't imagine Frank would remain in without a guarantee but I'm going to be petty and laugh every time Givony has him out of the first round.

 

[torontoduke]

I would think Frank was given a guarantee before signing with an agent.

 

[deepdarkblue]

Tony Bradley says he's an NBA stretch 4, but he can play the 5.

 

[rome8180]

I've seen him as high as 12.

Frank, not Luke, right?

I can't imagine Frank would remain in without a guarantee but I'm going to be petty and laugh every time Givony has him out of the first round.

No, Luke at 12.

 

[Slap the Floor]

Honestly, Frank should be able to develop into a good NBA player. He might not get the draft spot he was initially hoping for, but someone is getting an absolute steal in the second round. He has elite level athleticism, can shoot it (with range) and is explosive in transition and going to the basket. He's raw right now and needs the game to slow down a bit. He's going to have a successful NBA career. He would be perfect in SA honestly, but then again, that's easy to say about a lot of players.