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Dereck Lively Center of the Future

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by Mr Woods, Oct 11, 2022.

  1. Mr Woods

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    If we’re going to commit to a fast-paced uptempo style of play with the KPJ-Green backcourt, and we miss out on Wemby, this is a guy to watch for this upcoming college season.

    Currently ranked #1(!!) in his class by ESPN, here are some of his attributes:

    - Strong measurables at 7’1, 7’8 wingspan
    - Fluid movement in the open court, not a stiff
    - Excels in PnR, PnP, and offers vertical spacing
    - Soft touch, can shoot the 3 consistently
    - Already an elite defender, great instincts
    - Has shown potential to switch onto the perimeter

    This is not your average rim running prospect. A big man that can stretch the floor, switch onto the perimeter, protect the rim, score as a roller in PnR, and is a legitimate lob threat is precisely what our backcourt needs, and perfect for Silas’ 5-out system.

    D    on’t sleep on Dereck Lively. A Lively-Jabari-Tari defensive trio next to KPJ-Green would set us up nicely moving forward.



     
    #1 Mr Woods, Oct 11, 2022
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    Kid can protect the rim and hit the 3. Would fit right in with this nucleus.
     
    #2 Verbal Christ, Oct 12, 2022
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    Adem Bona:

    Lively probably requires the Rockets own pick to get. I'm reserving that selection for Jarace Walker. Bona might last to the Milwaukee pick.
     
    #3 sydmill, Oct 12, 2022
  4. OkayAyeReloaded

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    Ehh, I need to see more right now personally. Looks like a good lob finisher, can stretch with a three, is not super athletic but long, and can protect the rim. A good 3&D center and a very good role player, I don't know if I'd throw the unicorn label at him.

    He's young so he definitely has a chance to develop more over time, hopefully we'll see that next year.
     
    #4 OkayAyeReloaded, Oct 13, 2022
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