OG Anunoby is a tantalising prospect

[slightly biased bias fan]

The more I see the more I am falling in love with this guy, Kawhi like measurables with extra bounce.

https://youtu.be/qR0T9VsX45Y

Age:19.8
Height: 6'8
Wingspan: 7'6

18 points, 9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 2.1 blocks PER 40 minutes, 62% TS%

Weaknesses:

Has come off an ACL tear
Stiff shot mechanics
Poor free throw shooter

[Androslav]

The more I see the more I think his defensive versatility will be a huge in the NBA. Almost 1-5 switchability. His weaknesses are well known, but he is a young kid, comes from a good college and his spot up shot looks better than Jacksons for example. He can make it work, I believe in him.

[Androslav]

Plus he is still young but already an OG!

[Who]

Why does he get compared to Kawhi instead of Rondae Hollis Jefferson?

[obnoxiousmime]

I wish we had a few extra picks so we could take a flier on Anunoby and/or Giles. If one of them hits you go back and wonder why teams ever went for the "safe" but low-ceiling option.

The problem is we just don't have access to the psychological info, important stuff like drive, work effort, intelligence. While not foolproof, it would go a long way in how comfortable you are in taking a project pick. Oh, and of course in-depth medicals.

[Androslav]

Why does he get compared to Kawhi instead of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson?

or Luc Mbah a Moute?
It might be because of his stratospheric defensive potential. It definitively works for him to be in the same sentence as Kawhi.

[chilidawg]

Why does he get compared to Kawhi instead of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson?

or Luc Mbah a Moute?
It might be because of his stratospheric defensive potential. It definitively works for him to be in the same sentence as Kawhi.

As in "Not likely to ever be half the player Kawhi Leonard is".  I can see the defensive upside, but guys who emerge offensively like Kawhi did are exceptionally rare.  RHJ seems like a much more likely comp.

[Ilikesports17]

With his size and strength he can defend the 3-5 in the modern NBA.

I'd strongly consider trading Bradley for the chance to take him.

[Tr1boy]

Poor man leonard + injury concerns
I predict the Kings may take him at 10... One pick you can burn

[Tr1boy]

Why does he get compared to Kawhi instead of Rondae Hollis Jefferson?

His body, wingspan plus is a good athlete...willingness to play tough D

Straight line drives, workable jump shot