RJB was the consensus #3. Kiid likely had us trading up, down and sideways.
Obvious strengths: NBA body at a young age and a very good support network (father a big-time Canada basketball guy, hooked in with Nash, etc).
A bit suspect as a shooter. More of a driver/scorer, but he's developed his shot. RJB has also become a very good team defender, which usually is attributable to hard work and smarts. His man defense is still a work in progress, but RJB is really good within a defensive scheme.
I still like DeAndre Hunter. Coming along nicely as a classic 3&D wing.
Too bad he's had knee trouble this year. Had a minor knee op early Feb, came back after 6 weeks, and experienced soreness.
Hunter was 16 / 5 / 2 .... 50% / 36% / 87% ... Quite good for a lockdown defender.
(and those numbers pulled down a bit by 2 ineffectual games when he tried to comeback and the injury game). Hopefully nothing long term.
Culver was supposed to be another solid 3&D wing but he's struggled. A 29% 3-Pt shooter and a crummy 50% FT.
2019 draft was quite interesting. Lotta talent.
Hell, even the 2nd round had:
Nic Claxton, Cody Martian, Gafford, Paschall, Talen Horton-Hears-A-Who, Terence Freakin' Man, Bol "Bol" Bol and no doubt someone else with a funny name will pop.
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