My worry with him is unlike a Klay Thompson, Luke will struggle at the next level on defense.
Great shooter.
JJ Redick type of player, with more athleticism.
With our team being built with Willy, KP. I think we need athletic, defensively talented wings and guards around them.
If we have a second pick, I take Luke for his ability to come in off the bench as a sniper, scorer.
At 8, I don't take him. At 8, I'm looking for an all-star or a longterm starting point guard that can help KP/Willy get easy baskets, and also help them on defense (by not being a poor defender, think of how Ron helps them by being physical and fighting through screens, not needing as much help).
nyknickzingis wrote:My worry with him is unlike a Klay Thompson, Luke will struggle at the next level on defense.
Great shooter.
JJ Redick type of player, with more athleticism. With our team being built with Willy, KP. I think we need athletic, defensively talented wings and guards around them.
If we have a second pick, I take Luke for his ability to come in off the bench as a sniper, scorer.
At 8, I don't take him. At 8, I'm looking for an all-star or a longterm starting point guard that can help KP/Willy get easy baskets, and also help them on defense (by not being a poor defender, think of how Ron helps them by being physical and fighting through screens, not needing as much help).
I dont think JJ can handle the ball pass or rebound nearly as well. I think if you look back at his hS tapes--he played PG and you can kind of see what he can do. Ill tell you one thing he can do---shoot! Quick perfect release. Im wondering if this is the new age Chris Mullin right here--especially now where the game is controlled from 30 feet.
Briggs, good enough for #8?
Future role player. I just don't see it he can shoot that's about it. Besides Duke players make for good role players.
reub wrote:Briggs, good enough for #8?
I think he's going to go 10-13
I'm pretty set with Frank N at 8 unless we trade down. I have a feeling however the way the nba is going like K will be a nice nice piece for the right team.
Luke may have better point skills than Redick, but his defense is still going to be a major concern.
With KP/Willy, you don't want to have slow weak defenders at the perimeter
You want active, aggressive, physical defenders who will fight through screens.
I haven't seen Luke's games at Duke, only his highlights. I tend to think he will struggle at the NBA starting level as a defender. Am I wrong on that perception? I'd like to get him if we trade Lee for a second pick. As a primary lottery pick, I'd want to take a chance on Nti, DSJ or Monk.
nyknickzingis wrote:Luke may have better point skills than Redick, but his defense is still going to be a major concern.
With KP/Willy, you don't want to have slow weak defenders at the perimeter
You want active, aggressive, physical defenders who will fight through screens.I haven't seen Luke's games at Duke, only his highlights. I tend to think he will struggle at the NBA starting level as a defender. Am I wrong on that perception? I'd like to get him if we trade Lee for a second pick. As a primary lottery pick, I'd want to take a chance on Nti, DSJ or Monk.
I think it's possible Luke can be the new age chris Mullin the way the nba is played now. I don't think he will be a knick although I'd rather have him than some other players mentioned
I'm all in with Frank. N. He's a very reasonable prospect at 8
BRIGGS wrote:nyknickzingis wrote:Luke may have better point skills than Redick, but his defense is still going to be a major concern.
With KP/Willy, you don't want to have slow weak defenders at the perimeter
You want active, aggressive, physical defenders who will fight through screens.I haven't seen Luke's games at Duke, only his highlights. I tend to think he will struggle at the NBA starting level as a defender. Am I wrong on that perception? I'd like to get him if we trade Lee for a second pick. As a primary lottery pick, I'd want to take a chance on Nti, DSJ or Monk.
I think it's possible Luke can be the new age chris Mullin the way the nba is played now. I don't think he will be a knick although I'd rather have him than some other players mentioned
I'm all in with Frank. N. He's a very reasonable prospect at 8
I'm happy at the thought of Ntlikina. I looked at Kennard's game and he is going to be a decent contributor. Fits today's NBA.
Ntlikina reminds me of a young John Wall.
