Am I the only one getting Evan Turner vibes form Russell? He is skilled, but he doesn't have elite speed or athleticism. Unless Russell is the next Curry that I ain't aware of, I would take my chances on Winslow, he is stronger, more athletic, better defensively, higher ceiling imo.
I understand that viewpoint - and I'm actually in favor of it outside of the top 3-5.I think there are Elite athletes, and then elite skillsets. Given his size and shooting ability, to have a wing-sized player with that kind of passing ability is a pretty elite set of skills. You're willing to take the risk on a more athletic, less polished player, under the auspices of "well they can always work on their game" -- but in the NBA that doesn't play out nearly as often as people hope.
Mario is a real risk, just off transition... and Winslow (or stanley, or outbre, or myles or any of these other Body-first prospects) lack HUGE swaths of skills. Like enormous holes in their games. If you're going to draft a guard or wing, I think it should be somebody that is offensively versatile, and can not only stretch the floor, but get the ball to people in position ONCE the floor is spaced. That's just me.
Also, @tremonthustler1 -- I see you showing love to Olivi-AYE... and I love it.
Russell ain't an elite athlete
I think that guys taken that high should at very least be the elite athletes. When you draft skill focused players that high, you end up with Adam Morrisons.
Hell yea!
Winslow is already a better offensive player than iggy was in his prime
I think there are Elite athletes, and then elite skillsets. Given his size and shooting ability, to have a wing-sized player with that kind of passing ability is a pretty elite set of skills. You're willing to take the risk on a more athletic, less polished player, under the auspices of "well they can always work on their game" -- but in the NBA that doesn't play out nearly as often as people hope.
Mario is a real risk, just off transition... and Winslow (or stanley, or outbre, or myles or any of these other Body-first prospects) lack HUGE swaths of skills. Like enormous holes in their games. If you're going to draft a guard or wing, I think it should be somebody that is offensively versatile, and can not only stretch the floor, but get the ball to people in position ONCE the floor is spaced. That's just me.
Also, @tremonthustler1 -- I see you showing love to Olivi-AYE
Probably not. I didn't know iggy was dropping 20 a game tho
Nah. D'angelo was looking real suspect during the tourney tho
