Wolf’s Mock 3.0

McDaniels is super tough, and fairly NBA ready. I see him as a guy who’s offensive foundation can built on, I mean, he averaged 17 a game in a major conference. Admittedly, #20 is at the high end of his range, but I think he’s a good fit in Toronto. I think he’s a guy who’ll D up for 10 years, and he has way more potential as a shooter. He hit 43 this season compared to Grant’s 0 ( 6-21 on his NCAA career).

A team could very well fall in love with Grant’s upside, but I think at worst he’s a guy who’s out of the league after his rookie contract, rather than a guy who rebounds and defends for 10 years. I just don’t like Syracuse guys as elite man defenders, the potential may be there, but he spent two years advancing his game in an area that is virtually obsolete in the NBA. Wes Johnson and Hakeem Warrick are solid on D, but that is the type of ceiling I think Grant will have on D, not a lock down wing/pick and roll guy.

Aside from athletic ability, I personally don’t feel like he he’s a ton of translatable skills. Defensive potential is there, and if he could get the mid-range going he could be a nice role player, but I he worries me as a guy who if he doesn’t pan out he’ll be like James Johnson or Julian Wright, who could both play some D, but their offense was inconsistant and riddled with poor decisions and now in 2014 they’re both kind of off the map.

He’s also only 1 year younger than McDaniels.

Grant is a tad polarizing, but I’m not really a believer. That being said, I acknowledge the intrigue around him, and I still think he’s a valid option in the 25-30 range and a no brainer pick in the early 2nd. I like McDaniels more, not necessarily more than guys I have behind him like Warren, Clarkson, and Hariston, but I think he’s a good fit in Toronto….honestly, K.J. could very well be on the board at 31 and Grant could be wearing a ball cap…I just prefer McDaniels personally.

McDaniels is super tough, and fairly NBA ready. I see him as a guy who’s offensive foundation can built on, I mean, he averaged 17 a game in a major conference. Admittedly, #20 is at the high end of his range, but I think he’s a good fit in Toronto. I think he’s a guy who’ll D up for 10 years, and he has way more potential as a shooter. He hit 43 this season compared to Grant’s 0 ( 6-21 on his NCAA career).

A team could very well fall in love with Grant’s upside, but I think at worst he’s a guy who’s out of the league after his rookie contract, rather than a guy who rebounds and defends for 10 years. I just don’t like Syracuse guys as elite man defenders, the potential may be there, but he spent two years advancing his game in an area that is virtually obsolete in the NBA. Wes Johnson and Hakeem Warrick are solid on D, but that is the type of ceiling I think Grant will have on D, not a lock down wing/pick and roll guy.

Aside from athletic ability, I personally don’t feel like he he’s a ton of translatable skills. Defensive potential is there, and if he could get the mid-range going he could be a nice role player, but I he worries me as a guy who if he doesn’t pan out he’ll be like James Johnson or Julian Wright, who could both play some D, but their offense was inconsistant and riddled with poor decisions and now in 2014 they’re both kind of off the map.

He’s also only 1 year younger than McDaniels.

Grant is a tad polarizing, but I’m not really a believer. That being said, I acknowledge the intrigue around him, and I still think he’s a valid option in the 25-30 range and a no brainer pick in the early 2nd. I like McDaniels more, not necessarily more than guys I have behind him like Warren, Clarkson, and Hariston, but I think he’s a good fit in Toronto….honestly, K.J. could very well be on the board at 31 and Grant could be wearing a ball cap…I just prefer McDaniels personally.

I’m actually a Bulls fan, and I love Payne in Chicago. Boozer is likely amnestied, and if they pursue a big free agent there’s a good chance they’ll have to part with Gibson or Mirotic. I think Payne makes all the sesnse in the world, but Ennis or Payton could be in play too, with the uncertain future of Rose, and D.J. Augustine being a free agent.

I think Rodney Hood and Tony Snell are a bit redundant in back to back years. They really have missed having a legit backup center since Omer left, and Nurkic could be an enforcer off the bench for the Bulls. He wouldn’t be the worst pick, but Butler, Snell and another wing in 4 years is just a lot of guys that are pretty similar IMO.

I do think Harris or Staus is their guy if they package to 11. I think they’d love to have either one.

I’m actually a Bulls fan, and I love Payne in Chicago. Boozer is likely amnestied, and if they pursue a big free agent there’s a good chance they’ll have to part with Gibson or Mirotic. I think Payne makes all the sesnse in the world, but Ennis or Payton could be in play too, with the uncertain future of Rose, and D.J. Augustine being a free agent.

I think Rodney Hood and Tony Snell are a bit redundant in back to back years. They really have missed having a legit backup center since Omer left, and Nurkic could be an enforcer off the bench for the Bulls. He wouldn’t be the worst pick, but Butler, Snell and another wing in 4 years is just a lot of guys that are pretty similar IMO.

I do think Harris or Staus is their guy if they package to 11. I think they’d love to have either one.

 Rubio has one year left on his deal, and without Love, I really doubt the Wolves ability to bring him back. Payton has a lot to offer, and he’s one of the best guys left on the board at 13.

You’re right, Payton isn’t a good shooter, but unlike Rubio, Payton can get to the rim and score in other ways. He shot over 50% from the feild, and has strength and athleticism Ricky does not.

Rubio shoots jumpers despite being bad at them, and his FG% suffers. He didn’t go to college, but his last 3 seasons in Europe he shot 31.8% from the field, 31% and 40.4 %. They are different leagues, but Payton shot 448%, 473% and 509%.

A whopping 58% of Rubios shots were jumpers, good for a whopping .301%

Elfrid’s shot selection was almost the complete opposite as he shot 57.4% of his shots at the rim where he shot 70.1%

Neither are great shooters, but Payton’s style of play is much different.  

They very well may go a different direction, but the two players aren’t very similar. 

 Rubio has one year left on his deal, and without Love, I really doubt the Wolves ability to bring him back. Payton has a lot to offer, and he’s one of the best guys left on the board at 13.

You’re right, Payton isn’t a good shooter, but unlike Rubio, Payton can get to the rim and score in other ways. He shot over 50% from the feild, and has strength and athleticism Ricky does not.

Rubio shoots jumpers despite being bad at them, and his FG% suffers. He didn’t go to college, but his last 3 seasons in Europe he shot 31.8% from the field, 31% and 40.4 %. They are different leagues, but Payton shot 448%, 473% and 509%.

A whopping 58% of Rubios shots were jumpers, good for a whopping .301%

Elfrid’s shot selection was almost the complete opposite as he shot 57.4% of his shots at the rim where he shot 70.1%

Neither are great shooters, but Payton’s style of play is much different.  

They very well may go a different direction, but the two players aren’t very similar.