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northernhoops wrote:What about Napier at one of our picks in the second?
Why is he so undervalued? Seems a lot like Kemba to me.

He's a first rounder. I see some Lillard in him. He's not a reliable finisher at this point, but he's a dangerous shooter with range and good off dribble. Really good handle too, and despite not being above average at finishing, he does have good moves getting to the rim.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/mock-draft/round/2
All these guys have him second half of 2nd round.

northernhoops wrote:http://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/mock-draft/round/2
All these guys have him second half of 2nd round.

I disagree with all three of them and you, I guess. Base a player's stock not on what a CBS "analyst" has in their mock, but by the talent you see on the court.

I'm saying I disagree with their ranking, and think if he's there at the Wolves pick it could be the steal of the draft and a great backup PG

Napier has two things going against him that typically lower the value of a draft prospect: Age and height. He'll be 23 by the time he's drafted and a lot of folks believe that by that age, what you see is what you get (although don't tell Gorgui Dieng that!). And he's barely over 6-feet tall with shoes on. His finishing in the paint isn't great now. Suddenly it gets even more difficult in the NBA at his size.

northernhoops wrote:I'm saying I disagree with their ranking, and think if he's there at the Wolves pick it could be the steal of the draft and a great backup PG

Well of course I agree with that, but I revert back to my point that he's a first rounder. He won't be there for our pick in the second round. Want a steal in the second round as a potential backup point guard? Scottie Wilbekin. He's only getting better too.

Q12543 wrote:Napier has two things going against him that typically lower the value of a draft prospect: Age and height. He'll be 23 by the time he's drafted and a lot of folks believe that by that age, what you see is what you get (although don't tell Gorgui Dieng that!). And he's barely over 6-feet tall with shoes on. His finishing in the paint isn't great now. Suddenly it gets even more difficult in the NBA at his size.

Lethal shooter from anywhere on the court, proven college scorer, loves big moments, still has potential to get better regardless of age. If you don't think a playoff team in the first round wouldn't spend a pick on him, I have to disagree. I never said he was a lottery pick, but that he won't be a second rounder.

I'm betting he won't get by the Heat. They'll be looking for a back up for Cole after Chalmers leaves

Camden wrote:

Q12543 wrote:Napier has two things going against him that typically lower the value of a draft prospect: Age and height. He'll be 23 by the time he's drafted and a lot of folks believe that by that age, what you see is what you get (although don't tell Gorgui Dieng that!). And he's barely over 6-feet tall with shoes on. His finishing in the paint isn't great now. Suddenly it gets even more difficult in the NBA at his size.

Lethal shooter from anywhere on the court, proven college scorer, loves big moments, still has potential to get better regardless of age. If you don't think a playoff team in the first round wouldn't spend a pick on him, I have to disagree. I never said he was a lottery pick, but that he won't be a second rounder.

I don't necessarily disagree with you, but I'm just trying to rationalize why the "experts" have him mocked consistently in the 2nd round. If he were a 6"3 freshman or sophomore, I can almost guarantee you he would be a top 10 pick.

Don't forget, Johnny Flynn was a big-time gamer that didn't back down to anyone in college ball. It's tough to project how these guys will pan out.

Camden0916 wrote:

Q12543 wrote:Napier has two things going against him that typically lower the value of a draft prospect: Age and height. He'll be 23 by the time he's drafted and a lot of folks believe that by that age, what you see is what you get (although don't tell Gorgui Dieng that!). And he's barely over 6-feet tall with shoes on. His finishing in the paint isn't great now. Suddenly it gets even more difficult in the NBA at his size.

Lethal shooter from anywhere on the court, proven college scorer, loves big moments, still has potential to get better regardless of age. If you don't think a playoff team in the first round wouldn't spend a pick on him, I have to disagree. I never said he was a lottery pick, but that he won't be a second rounder.

That does sound alot like Jimmer, of course it sounds alot like Curry too.:) Point being Its just soooo hard to know who will pan out. Unless ur a sg/pg from Michigan. Then ur a lock for stardem!! Lol I kid Camden.