« Reply #197 on: April 09, 2017, 04:25:22 PM »
Can't lose. Get one? Draft Fultz. Get two? Draft Jackson or Tatum. Get three? Draft Jackson or Tatum. Get four? Draft Isaac.
As for the Jackson vs Tatum debate: Jackson fits the mold of the players we already have. He's a gritty, intense workhorse with tons of upside that doesn't take possessions off a la Smart, Crowder, Brown, Bradley, Amir, and Rozier. He's also got a questionable jump shot. He's a Danny Ainge kinda pick. He'll fit right in. That said... our team can really struggle to put the ball in the hoop, especially when IT is on the bench. While ISOs aren't really Brad Stevens' style, drafting Tatum gives us an opportunity to get another scorer. I look at Tatum and see Melo. Tatum INSTANTLY makes it easier for our second unit to score. That's tough to pass up.
Great point! He could bring some bully ball to the second unit...a la Melo!
He would bring a guy who can play the 3 or 4 but most importantly is a guy built to be a scoring option. An option that should be able to create on their own. His game is similar to Paul George to me. I think he would be a great add anywhere from 2 - 4.
I also think he game is more smooth than bully but thats me.
I look at Tatum and see a mix of Smooth / Bully. That's why I see Melo. Melo was never afraid to put his back/shoulder into you, bully you down with his strength and size, then finesse a turnaround jumper. He's not PP34 with the tricks/smooth game, but he's not a blunt object/wrecking ball either. I like the Paul George comparison, but I think Tatum is more naturally offense geared than George is.
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My biases, in order of fervor:
Pro:
Smart, Brown, Hayward, Tatum, Kemba, Grant Williams, Sleepy Williams, Edwards!
Anti:
Kanter, Semi, Theis, Poierier
