The Forgotten Prospect

 I agree. He is one of the best pf prospects we have seen in years and fits today’s game perfectly. He is certainly being overlooked. Solid and improving 3pt shot, athleticism to switch into guards, plays hard. I expect him to be one of the top pf’s over the next generation.

 I think theres a reason hes the one you dont hear about – no one has fluctuated on him because they dont need to. Everyone knows he’s solid and is in the top 4. He could even go 1. Hes the safest pick in the draft for mine. 

 will likely be the best player in this draft! 

 I hope the Kings & Hawks Continue to view him as a 4 gotten man. And he ends up being selected by my Grizzlies. Perfect compliment to Gasol.

 There r some legit concerns about Bagley’s interior defense. His ability to block shots, he averaged less than a block a game. And only 1 made 3 all season. But there have been several bigs like Sabonis, Randle who didn’t shot 3s in college, but have improved in that area since being a pro. Whoever Draft s him might play play him at the 5 until his perimeter shooting improves. It would help him tremendously if played next to and learned under the tutelage of a high iq Big like Gasol.

 Doubt he falls past 3. The Hawks are in love with him. 

 Reminds me James worthy so much…

 He is def a safe pick.  I can see him being at least a 16-8 guy.  When you think of prev T-Robb, Anthony Bennett, Derrick Williams he should be a pretty safe bet @ 3 or 4

Bagley with Marc Gasol will be scary on offense. Hope Bagley falls that far cause if so, I think that alone will make them at least a fringe playoff team with Mike Conley also being back.

He doesn’t really have a very refined skill set at this point. At duke he dominated almost strictly off being bigger and more athletic than the guys guarding him, advantages that won’t be nearly as pronounced at the next level. His post moves and face up game still need refinement, as does his shooting/passing/defensive awareness. But of course, you are talking about someone who really should be a freshman in college this year, so there is plenty of time for him to improve. 

I think part of the hesitation with bagley is that with the way the nba is trending right now, he definitely projects as a 5 right now, even though he clearly probably would’ve primarily played 4 in past generations. While he has the athletic tools and mobility to develop into a competent defender in time, his short arms will probably limit his effectiveness as a shot-blocker and rim protector, particularly compared to guys like ayton, bamba and Jackson. Can you really build your team around a 5 that doesn’t protect the rim in this day and age and does he bring enough to the table to outweigh the potential defensive liability issues? These are questions I’m sure gms are weighing with bagley.