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Kevin O’Connor from The Ringer has us taking Maryland center Jalen Smith?

Posted on 11/3/20 at 9:32 am
Posted by KhalMingo
Member since Jun 2013
39 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 9:32 am
The last two iterations of his mock draft he posted have us taking Jalen Smith center from Maryland. I feel very few are talking about us going that direction with a big man early. Do you think this is a real possibility, I see the logic behind the fit but I don’t know if I’m a fan.

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Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
116972 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 9:34 am to
He's been talked about a bit on here.

I think people see him as a potential great fit next to Zion. He's a floorspacer at 4/5 with some really good 3 point potential. He plays pretty hard and has really good fundamentals. Solid player that can shoot the 3.
Posted by TeddyPadillac
Member since Dec 2010
26042 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 9:35 am to
Would be a very dumb pick, and i say that even if he turns into a really good player.

I always say don't draft on need, but we need a PG and a big SF, and there are plenty of those guys in this draft to choose from and there is no reason to not choose one of those two positions.
Posted by Soggymoss
Member since Aug 2018
14721 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 9:36 am to
Huge possibility, and if we stay at 13 he's one of the 3 guys I want.

6'10" shot blocking rim runner that hits the 3 at 37%. He basically has Myles Turner's skills, whether that translates to the NBA is yet to be seen, but he has tremendous upside.
Posted by DallasTiger45
Member since May 2012
8460 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 9:39 am to
We drafted a project center last year at #8 and he showed flashes, which is about all anyone expected...and now we want to draft the same position this year when we have a clear need for a big wing?

I don't get that.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32968 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 9:41 am to
I would be okay with that pick. I kinda like all of the players that are available in our range. I don't see much star potential there (I favor some of the guards for that), but there are some guys who can be solid role players and good fits on the team.
Posted by NOFOX
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
9963 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:26 am to
It makes a lot of sense, but I think this is more projecting the fit than any real info from Pels' FO. Though I just cannot see us drafting a stretch 5 over a comparably rated wing with the FO's faith in Jax and it being a relatively cheap position to fill via free agency.

Posted by Pelefraan 1
Member since Jan 2018
6706 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 12:36 pm to
Not a good enough passer
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