If we get any of Miller,Ausar,Cam or Walker we should celebrate.
Key_Initiative_8120
Amen is a level ahead of the rest on talent and ability. If we’re in the latter part of the top 10 then I think Jarace Walker is a great fit. Whitmore as a high upside athlete with some ball skills is a good option. Miller and George are great fits that bring shooting, defence and positive playmaking attributes. We’re in a pretty good spot at the moment.
TheNumberSeven_7
Brandon Miller not a Thunder type pick, but I think people are underrating his success because he’s a big wing with not a great inside/mid game right now, and they associate that with the negatives of Jabari from last year. Definitely similarities in their game, but he’s more of a wing and moves like it more so than Jabari. I think he’s like a mix of Brandon Ingram and Jabari Smith as a prospect, who is still a very good prospect.
I also like Cason Wallace a lot, but not for the Thunder due to our surplus of guards. To me, he seems like a mix of Dort and J Dub. Defense is absurd, but also has solid playmaking and a great looking shot. Kentucky guards are also always under utilized and drafted too late.
For OKC, outside the top 3 I really like Ausar, Whitmore, GG Jackson, and Jerace.
I think Ausar is much closer to his brother than many think.
If you are disappointed in highlights from Jerace Walker, watch some of his HS stuff. I usually hate HS tape, but Houston is putting him in a limited role because they are so focused on winning. While in HS he showed flashes of playmaking, handle/shot creation, and shooting. Even if none of those pan out (the playmaking will), you have a massive man that is quick enough to guard at least 3-5 and strong enough to handle any big. A lot of energy and surprisingly athletic.
GG moves crazy with the ball for a man his size and is the youngest in the draft. Easy scorer from all 3 levels, but inefficient because South Carolina is ass and they are letting a 17 year old do whatever he wants.
Cam just an all around nice piece that can do it all. His popular comp is Miles Bridges, but will likely have a better shot and hopefully doesn’t beat women (which is a major plus).
Lots of good options for us! A top 2 pick would be insane, as those two at the top are truly generational. Obviously Wemby the prize, but Scoot is being underrated because of Wemby. If we got #2, idk what we do with all of our guards, but we just throw them on the court and be glad we got a future superstar in the draft.
lmaoooyikes
If the top guys are taken, I’m praying we get GG Jackson. He’s 6’9, athletic, can handle the ball, switchable on defense, and has the upside to become that 2nd/3rd go-to scorer that we’re looking for
Calm-Cry4253
Jarace Walker would be a fascinating pick just because he doesn’t really fit anything about this team and how it’s built. He is an old Thunder type of guy. But he could take a lot of heat off Chet in the frontcourt.
Anthony Black seems to fit Presti’s mold the most of anyone in this range. He’s tall, great playmaker and sneaky good athlete. Decent looking shot too that can be modified. I’d be shocked if he’s in our range and we pass on him. Maybe he’s redundant with the guys we already have, but if we’re looking at talent over fit, he deserves consideration for sure.
butterbeancd
I like Cam Whitmore and Brandon Miller. Both can play the 4, and I think both would be good fits in OKC. I don’t think either will be available where the Thunder will land (unless they get lottery luck, obviously), but I could see Presti cashing in some assets to move up and get one of them.
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Feel like we could really use a big defensive 4
If we get any of Miller,Ausar,Cam or Walker we should celebrate.
Amen is a level ahead of the rest on talent and ability. If we’re in the latter part of the top 10 then I think Jarace Walker is a great fit. Whitmore as a high upside athlete with some ball skills is a good option. Miller and George are great fits that bring shooting, defence and positive playmaking attributes. We’re in a pretty good spot at the moment.
Brandon Miller not a Thunder type pick, but I think people are underrating his success because he’s a big wing with not a great inside/mid game right now, and they associate that with the negatives of Jabari from last year. Definitely similarities in their game, but he’s more of a wing and moves like it more so than Jabari. I think he’s like a mix of Brandon Ingram and Jabari Smith as a prospect, who is still a very good prospect.
I also like Cason Wallace a lot, but not for the Thunder due to our surplus of guards. To me, he seems like a mix of Dort and J Dub. Defense is absurd, but also has solid playmaking and a great looking shot. Kentucky guards are also always under utilized and drafted too late.
For OKC, outside the top 3 I really like Ausar, Whitmore, GG Jackson, and Jerace.
I think Ausar is much closer to his brother than many think.
If you are disappointed in highlights from Jerace Walker, watch some of his HS stuff. I usually hate HS tape, but Houston is putting him in a limited role because they are so focused on winning. While in HS he showed flashes of playmaking, handle/shot creation, and shooting. Even if none of those pan out (the playmaking will), you have a massive man that is quick enough to guard at least 3-5 and strong enough to handle any big. A lot of energy and surprisingly athletic.
GG moves crazy with the ball for a man his size and is the youngest in the draft. Easy scorer from all 3 levels, but inefficient because South Carolina is ass and they are letting a 17 year old do whatever he wants.
Cam just an all around nice piece that can do it all. His popular comp is Miles Bridges, but will likely have a better shot and hopefully doesn’t beat women (which is a major plus).
Lots of good options for us! A top 2 pick would be insane, as those two at the top are truly generational. Obviously Wemby the prize, but Scoot is being underrated because of Wemby. If we got #2, idk what we do with all of our guards, but we just throw them on the court and be glad we got a future superstar in the draft.
If the top guys are taken, I’m praying we get GG Jackson. He’s 6’9, athletic, can handle the ball, switchable on defense, and has the upside to become that 2nd/3rd go-to scorer that we’re looking for
Jarace Walker would be a fascinating pick just because he doesn’t really fit anything about this team and how it’s built. He is an old Thunder type of guy. But he could take a lot of heat off Chet in the frontcourt.
Anthony Black seems to fit Presti’s mold the most of anyone in this range. He’s tall, great playmaker and sneaky good athlete. Decent looking shot too that can be modified. I’d be shocked if he’s in our range and we pass on him. Maybe he’s redundant with the guys we already have, but if we’re looking at talent over fit, he deserves consideration for sure.
I like Cam Whitmore and Brandon Miller. Both can play the 4, and I think both would be good fits in OKC. I don’t think either will be available where the Thunder will land (unless they get lottery luck, obviously), but I could see Presti cashing in some assets to move up and get one of them.
Cason Wallace