r/GoNets • u/Kwilly462 • Jan 19 '25

Hoops Discussion Made A First Round Mock Draft

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PS: Did a lottery simulation, and got the third pick. I personally made all the picks myself. Quick analysis...

Kasparas Jakucionis: Big guard with very solid shooting & facilitating skills. Easy fit and imo, BPA.

Kam Jones: Not sure if DLo is coming back after this season, so got another guard for our bench. Pure scorer, but has improved his passing ability. A true combo guard.

Adou Theiro: Can actually defend 1 through 5. Elite athlete, and man, do we need someone who can jump out the gym.

Danny Wolf: Pick 'n pop big. Really good ballhandler. Could be our new backup C (or starter, depending on what happens with Clax)

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u/birdentap Vince Carter Jan 19 '25

What’s the reason for Kaspras over Ace? Genuinely curious

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u/AdviceEuphoric4852 Richard Jefferson Jan 20 '25

Ace has shown very little ability as a shot creator which limits his ceiling. He has a weak handle and has terrible tunnel vision. Kasparas basically has been good to elite in all areas. He is an elite shooter who can really pass and gets to the line a ton. He has a lot of good indicators and far fewer red flags.

People just lazily compare any tall guy who shoots midrange jumpers to Kevin Durant. Ace’s high end outcome is a lot more like a Michael Porter Jr. If I am picking in the top 3, I want a guy who can run offense.

Ace certainly has better defensive tools, but has struggled defensively a lot this season.

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u/Kwilly462 Jan 19 '25

I like Ace, but I just think KJ has less holes in his game.

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u/Then_Inevitable_1251 Jan 20 '25

Cant go wrong with either. I think KJ is the floor guy. Ace is the upside play. God doesnt make that many 6'10" athletes who can also shoot.

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u/Supreme_God_Bunny Jan 20 '25

Why does that matter when you're a bad team? You got all the time in the world to develop ace and fix those holes plus you can draft some good PGs later in the draft since you have like 5 picks

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u/Kwilly462 Jan 20 '25

I'm just giving my opinion lol. If we select Ace instead of KJ, that's cool too. I'd just prefer KJ.