re: Morant is the safer pick

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And you are worried about his shot, which is above average already?

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I think most people are concerned?

I agree he’s a double/ double lock but Morant could be a triple double player. Still I think the pick will be Zion and I’m cool with it but I still feel Zion is a SF in the NBA.

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look at it one of two ways. I think Morant is the absolutely the safer of the two. But he's not going to bring in any stars with him. He's an Allen Iverson or think the PG version of AD. He's going to ball out but he's not going to win you a championship and he's not going to bring anybody in. He's not an organization-changer.

Zion could be that. He could be the next Anthony Bennett. Or he could be the next superstar of the NBA, the guy that helps bring in a key FA or two that helps him win a championship here and completely changes the trajectory of our organization. He's a potential Giannis. He's also a potential Anthony Bennett that could sink our franchise.

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I disagree with almost every one of these points. That’s impressive.

Morant was the singular reason I wasn’t ready to jump off a bridge if there had been truth to those rumors. I woulda still been pissed, but Morant is a hell of a “consolation prize”.

There is almost nothing in their mental makeup that makes AI and Morant similar, and it’s actually kind of insulting to Morant to compare him to Iverson in a variety of ways, including that one.

While you were busy focusing on Zion's arguable range weakness as a disqualifier, you completely overlooked the fact that Ja Morant is a mini-Penny Hardaway.

Love Ja as a contender's component, but much like Penny, he is not the bedrock that can carry an NBA team practically solo (like Russell Westbrook did).

Zion, at worst, would be the main foundation equal to what AD has been for this franchise.

Simmons can't shoot because he has poor work ethic and his brother is his shooting coach (have you seen how Australians shoot the ball)

But New Orleans also has a track record of helping players with their shot. AD completely changed his shooting motion once he got to New Orleans. Randle and Payton shot the ball more effectively after arriving. So in other words I'm not all that concerned about Zion's shooting.

First time in the WCF in 19 years. When was the last time the Pelicans made it to the WCF?

Might not win it - GS is a historically good team, even without Durant. But at least the Blazers are here. Lots of great playoff experience for the Blazers. THey will be a better team because of it.

You are just misinformed, zions shooting from the perimeter isn’t great but he’s a threat from outside, completely unlike Ben Simmons. Zion shot 33.8% from 3 last year. Ja shot 34.2% for his career. If this is what your argument was based on then It’s made it more clear than ever that the superfreak of a human that shoots almost the exact same 3pt % as Ja. I mean Ja got potential no doubt. But he’s not safer and will take longer to develop his game than Zion. Zion can still be much better. But he’s NBA ready now too. Rookie of the year. Probably stats like 17 ppg , 8 rpg, 2 assists, 1.5 blocks, 2 steals, fg% 54, 32% from three and a giant defensive pest. That’s possibly lowball predictions too

Where is the notion that Ja Morant is a good shooter coming from?

I'm a morant fan.

Ai was faster.

Morant is a better passer.

Morants shooting has improved over freshman year.

I like Morant a ton as well.

I much prefer him over RJ.

Zion is the guy you take at 1. If AD isn’t going to sign long term then I wish there was a way to get Morant.