Pick 27. Paul Reed F DePaul player resembles Paskal Sikam

I’ve focused on pg pg pg but have been looking big the last week realizing that we it’s not likely we go that way u top

Watch the video on Reed here and compare contrast to to Sikam in college. Many many same attributes

This guy could be the major sleeper of the draft

TheGame wrote:He looks like a good prospect. I saw one block and some steals. In junior year: 31.7 minutes per game, 15.1 points per game on 51.6% percent shooting (30.8% from three, 73.8% from the free throw line) 10.7 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 1.9 steal, 1.6 assist. That is solid production. He will have to improve the 3s, but overall, he would be a good pick at 27.

He’s got that special combination of size athleticsm and body control that differentiates players at times. Good handle for 6-9. Two way player with triple threat offense — also avg almost 2 assists.

fitzfarm wrote:I think the two things Paul reed has that Jalen smith doesn’t have is being able to handle the rock in transition and supernatural athleticism. I like both but Jalen seems slow on his feet and uses his wingspan to block vs athletic ability... I think the biggest thing to look at with transition from college to pros for bigs is quickness and pure athleticism. Jalen looks like a good back up 5 where Paul looks like a sleeper starter/possible star with work .

Its close...Thats why both will possibly be available at the back end of the draft as opposed to the front end. Reeds best attribute is his motor and the way he attacks the glass. Very good athlete. I think he will need to fix his shooting form in order to be a more consistent shooter.

What I like about Smith is the crazy improvement he showed from last year to this year. He was a different player this year, especially the second half of the season. My assessment of Smith is from actually seeing him play some games, not just from youtube highlights. He's trending up and there is still plenty of room for improvement. I do not see a player with slow feet, though. I see a fluid athlete thats quick off his feet.

With that said, I wouldn't complain if we ended up with Reed with our second pick...I think Reed has a chance to be a good player too...

Uptown wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:I think the two things Paul reed has that Jalen smith doesn’t have is being able to handle the rock in transition and supernatural athleticism. I like both but Jalen seems slow on his feet and uses his wingspan to block vs athletic ability... I think the biggest thing to look at with transition from college to pros for bigs is quickness and pure athleticism. Jalen looks like a good back up 5 where Paul looks like a sleeper starter/possible star with work .

Its close...Thats why both will possibly be available at the back end of the draft as opposed to the front end. Reeds best attribute is his motor and the way he attacks the glass. Very good athlete. I think he will need to fix his shooting form in order to be a more consistent shooter.

What I like about Smith is the crazy improvement he showed from last year to this year. He was a different player this year, especially the second half of the season. My assessment of Smith is from actually seeing him play some games, not just from youtube highlights. He's trending up and there is still plenty of room for improvement. I do not see a player with slow feet, though. I see a fluid athlete thats quick off his feet.

With that said, I wouldn't complain if we ended up with Reed with our second pick...I think Reed has a chance to be a good player too...

Statistically, the two of them are very similar though Reed can defend the perimeter better and Smith is a much better 3 pt shooter. Game tape though, I got to give it to Reed, he just seems more aggressive on both sides of the floor. Depaul seems to have a fast offense as well we're when Reed gets the ball he is free to drive.

wargames wrote:

Uptown wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:I think the two things Paul reed has that Jalen smith doesn’t have is being able to handle the rock in transition and supernatural athleticism. I like both but Jalen seems slow on his feet and uses his wingspan to block vs athletic ability... I think the biggest thing to look at with transition from college to pros for bigs is quickness and pure athleticism. Jalen looks like a good back up 5 where Paul looks like a sleeper starter/possible star with work .

Its close...Thats why both will possibly be available at the back end of the draft as opposed to the front end. Reeds best attribute is his motor and the way he attacks the glass. Very good athlete. I think he will need to fix his shooting form in order to be a more consistent shooter.

What I like about Smith is the crazy improvement he showed from last year to this year. He was a different player this year, especially the second half of the season. My assessment of Smith is from actually seeing him play some games, not just from youtube highlights. He's trending up and there is still plenty of room for improvement. I do not see a player with slow feet, though. I see a fluid athlete thats quick off his feet.

With that said, I wouldn't complain if we ended up with Reed with our second pick...I think Reed has a chance to be a good player too...

Statistically, the two of them are very similar though Reed can defend the perimeter better and Smith is a much better 3 pt shooter. Game tape though, I got to give it to Reed, he just seems more aggressive on both sides of the floor. Depaul seems to have a fast offense as well we're when Reed gets the ball he is free to drive.

Its close...I would be fine with either one....But the fact that Smith can play the 4 & 5, defend the rim and shoot 3s make him a bit more valuable. It's a good chance Smith will be off the board for our 2nd 1st rd pick while Reed might be there for our 2nd rd pick.

I love Reeds motor and athleticism, though. He can fit next to Mitch. He just needs to completely break down his shot and build it back up...

wargames wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

Pick 27. Paul Reed F DePaul player resembles Paskal Sikam

I’ve focused on pg pg pg but have been looking big the last week realizing that we it’s not likely we go that way u top

Watch the video on Reed here and compare contrast to to Sikam in college. Many many same attributes

This guy could be the major sleeper of the draft

Nice looks to good for 27. Plus rebounder too

Maybe not. A lot of mocks have him in the second round. You see guys like smith move up and down the draft. I think it is because he's a junior and that shot is legit funky, plus the trend is for PF to shoot 3's more. He just reminds me of Josh Smith who was a good player in spite his inability to shoot the 3.

Josh Smith went 17 that is where his value is to me. Looks like a guy that would go after the lottery but before 20. Good player would be thrilled if we got him at 27

KP4Life wrote:We need a stretch 4 imo next to mitch

I do t think u can ever draft someone in the late 20 s with a pencil in to start them.we may have the least talent in the league. Right now we need good players. We’re not 1-2-3 players away unless LeBron is coming

Plus reed has triple threat two way skills. I like him

BigDaddyG wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

KP4Life wrote:We need a stretch 4 imo next to mitch

I do t think u can ever draft someone in the late 20 s with a pencil in to start them.we may have the least talent in the league. Right now we need good players. We’re not 1-2-3 players away unless LeBron is coming

Plus reed has triple threat two way skills. I like him

I wouldn't hate this pick unless we drafted Toppin in the lottery.

Agreed. I do think we are getting a PG but this would definitely help. I could also see Knox being ahead of him and him subbing at a 4/5 where we do honestly need depth.