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Darius Garland Overview

Garland left the draft combine, most likely because he got a promise from a team in the lottery. It's looking almost certain that he gets drafted in the 4-8 range.

Strengths
Garland does a great job of drawing the defense and is a master of using the dribble to create passing angles. He sees the play before it happens and passes teammates open. Has nice pass-ahead ability in transition.
Garland is a creative scorer who is adept at using either hand around the rim. He has a good feel for creating space in the lane to score over taller defenders. Has a soft floater and knows when to use it. Pushes the ball well and can take it coast to coast for the score. Catches the defense off guard with his open court speed.
Has a silkly smooth jumper with a beautiful release. Does a good job of using the dribble to shake free for jumpers and can shoot it with range. Has the type of scoring ability and range that is highly coveted in the modern NBA game.
Garland has quick hands and is a pesky defender who isn't afraid to mix it up.
Plays a refreshing brand of basketball, as a team first player.

Weaknesses
Very thin and light and will likely struggle to put on weight. Will have a tough time matching up against NBA size and guarding NBA PGs.
Isn't much of an above the rim player and isn't the most explosive athlete.
Recovering from injury (meniscus in left knee).

Comparisons
A bigger Jeff Teague
Has some shades of Dame

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Jarrett Culver Overview
Culver has come on strong in his Sophomore season and is putting up big number with great efficiency. He's grown a few inches from last year without losing his speed. If he measures well at the combine he could lock up a spot in the top half of the lottery.

Strengths
Has an overall great feel for the game and plays both ends.
An elite level shooter who can knock down shots from anywhere on the floor and is very efficient. Scores from three levels and has a pure stroke.
A crafty ball handler and play maker who moves the ball well after collapsing the defense with the dribble. He's a really high level passer.
Has a soft touch around the rim and a natural feel for putting the ball in the bucket.
Knows how to move without the ball to find space for his shot.
Can guard nearly every position and is a real menace in the passing lanes and on the ball.

Weaknesses
Struggles from the FT line.
Has somewhat of a slow wind-up on his jumper (but the ball goes in the basket).

Comparisons
Stacey Augmon
What Evan Turner was supposed to be.
Kendall Gill
He's got a little Paul Pierce in his game.

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DeAndre Hunter Overview
Hunter is a high level defender with an NBA frame and upside on the offensive end. He excels at slashing to the basket and can also hit the three point shot. He's old for his class but he still has a lot of upside to develop in to. His versatility, defense, team-first play and ability to hit the corner three could make him a lottery pick in June.

Strengths
Plays a complete game, impacts both ends of the floor and gives great effort
A versatile defender with great size on the perimeter and enough size/strength to hold his own in the post
Slashing ability and off the ball movement
Can score through contact
Can score in the post and from mid range
An efficient shooter with 3 point range and a shot that projects well to the next level
Rebounds at a high level and has good instincts and a nose for the ball
Plays above the rim
Has the overall versatility that is highly valued in today's NBA

Weaknesses
Not the most creative offensive player - straight-line driver, catch and shoot player
Will have to improve his ball handling at the next level
Doesn't have the quickest release on his shot

Comparisons
if Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had a sweet three point shot
Mikal Bridges with better strength

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Coby White Overview
A walking bucket, White is a pure scorer with a nose for the basket. Has good quickness and strength and is excellent at creating space for his shot. He lacks high end athleticism but has more than enough ability to hold is own at the next level.

Strengths
Can really fill it up - a natural born scorer with great instincts for getting into the lane and finding his shot
Scores from three levels
Has offensive versatility - can play on or off the ball
A leader who plays with passion
Has a powerful build and quick first step, making him very hard to stop one on one
Has good lateral quickness
Changes speeds well and can get the defender off balance with his stop/start ability
A deft ball handler and passer who has some good lead guard skills
One of the better 3 point shooters in the land

Weaknesses
Is not a big time run/jump athlete - more of a below the rim player
Lacks ideal size for playing off the ball and doesn't have great length

Comparisons
Cuttino Mobley
Jamal Murray

Trades Options for #4
-unsure how realistic some of these trades are, but I know that they have been talked about
-these trades are simply the basic framework

#4 to Orlando for Aaron Gordon
-not sure if Orlando goes for it, but he's a guy that could fit really well next to Zion
-Gordon is not a 5, more of a combo-forward but is a freak athlete worth the risk
-23 year old that will be making $22 mil over the next 3 years

#4 to Indiana for Myles Turner
-all-nba defense potential that is a career 36% 3PT shooter
-starting a 4 yr/$72 mil deal this upcoming season

#4 to Hawks for #8, #17, & 2nd rounder
-one of Garland/White/Culver/Hunter will fall to #8
-get Goga, NAW, or Okeke at #17
-love all 3 of those guys

#4 & future pick to Memphis for #2
-not sure I'm a fan of this one

#4. Moore, Solo, & BI (or Lonzo) to Washington for Bradley Beal
-the dream

This post was edited on 6/18/19 at 10:09 am