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Sports Illustrated has a cool column where they anonymously quote 5 NBA scouts under one psuedonym, Finch.

http://www.campusrush.com/2016-nba-draf ... 57167.html

It goes through a heap of prospects, but not international ones (so no Bender). Here's a few highlights, but it's worth reading the whole thing.
Jaylen Brown, 6'7" freshman forward, California: "Biggest mystery in the draft. What does he do? He's an average ballhandler. He's a below average shooter. In AAU and college he played bully ball, but that doesn't translate to the NBA. Makes me really nervous."
Marquese Chriss, 6'10" freshman forward, Washington: "You're talking about an above-the-rim athlete, prototypical of the NBA. He's a multidimensional guy. They don't make a lot of 6'10" kids with 40–inch verticals. He didn't always play hard, but he's just a baby. He reminds me of [former LSU forward] Tyrus Thomas. He disappears for long stretches. That's his personality. I don't think he knows he should be a star."
Buddy Hield, 6'5" senior guard, Oklahoma: "I'm a huge Buddy Hield fan because of the importance of the three in today's NBA. The question is whether he can create a shot for himself. He's not a terrific ballhandler in more than two dribbles. The other question is, does he make everyone else around him better? Special person, worker, will represent your team well. I think he's J.J. Redick. Limited athlete and size, limited as a ballhandler and passer. "
Brice Johnson, 6'11" senior forward, North Carolina: "Best rebounder in the draft. Quick off his feet. Best paint finisher in college this year, so I don't see how that guy fails.
Skal Labissiere, 7-foot freshman forward, Kentucky: "I'm not a fan. I might take him in the late teens because that's where you can take a gamble. I don't think he's tough or physical, and I don't know if he knows how to play. If you watch him work out one-on-nothing, he can blow you away. The problem is when the game starts. If there's a team that wants to take a chance on him in the top 10, more power to you."
Domantas Sabonis, 6'10" sophomore forward, Gonzaga: "Highly skilled, fundamentally sound, high basketball IQ. He's going to be really good in screen and rolls. Not the most athletic guy, probably not really an above-the-rim player in an above-the-rim league. He can really pass. Put him on the floor with four other good players and those guys will love him. He'll be a solid backup. His weakness is his inability to finish inside because of his lack of bounce and length."
Denzel Valentine, 6'6" senior guard, Michigan State: "Stone cold winner. Great leader, high IQ. How good of an athlete is he, and how much better will he get? And then how are his knees? He's an elite passer—not good, elite."

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I look forward to that SI article every year. Thanks for posting it, Gladiator.

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INFORMER wrote:I look forward to that SI article every year. Thanks for posting it, Gladiator.
No worries. I also find it fascinating to read what scouts will say when they know they won't be identified as having made the comments.

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any brandon ingram fans here?

how different is ingram from chriss? one guy shoots 41% on threes, 68% on FT and 44% on FG, while the other player is 35% on threes, 68% on FTs and 53% on FG.

both move like guards and are not known for defense. ingram is a good 3pt shooter while chriss is one of the best athletes in the draft.

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So, I guess it's known now that Philly is for sure taking Simmons with the first pick. 3 is where the mystery starts. Sounds like Boston really wants to trade out of it. Might go hard for Butler.
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SDC wrote:any brandon ingram fans here?

how different is ingram from chriss? one guy shoots 41% on threes, 68% on FT and 44% on FG, while the other player is 35% on threes, 68% on FTs and 53% on FG.

both move like guards and are not known for defense. ingram is a good 3pt shooter while chriss is one of the best athletes in the draft.
Not known for defense? Ingram is actually a really silid defender. I like him alot better then chriss.
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More Brice Johnson love, sign me up for that kid at 13.
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TheOriginalOriginal wrote:More Brice Johnson love, sign me up for that kid at 13.
Word. This draft is tougher than most, I feel. So much parity. While I've been high on Sabonis, Brice's athleticism is sorely needed on this squad. If our scouts have signed off on Bender, I'd love to see Dragan at 4 and Brice at 13. I think Brice could start right away.

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I have a question. Is there a way to watch the draft online for free from outside of the states, maybe by using a US VPN? I have NBA international league pass and NBA TV but i think on NBA TV they don't show it live.

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gosuns: I don't know how legal it technically is, but the site atdhe24.net has various sports streams on it. It is full of icky popups, though, so don't visit that site without AdBlock and maybe a Flash blocker too.

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gosuns wrote:I have a question. Is there a way to watch the draft online for free from outside of the states, maybe by using a US VPN? I have NBA international league pass and NBA TV but i think on NBA TV they don't show it live.
Probably not but you can watch Woj's draft show on Yahoo I believe.
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carey wrote:
gosuns wrote:I have a question. Is there a way to watch the draft online for free from outside of the states, maybe by using a US VPN? I have NBA international league pass and NBA TV but i think on NBA TV they don't show it live.
Probably not but you can watch Woj's draft show on Yahoo I believe.
Ok. Thanks for the suggestion.

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carey wrote:
gosuns wrote:I have a question. Is there a way to watch the draft online for free from outside of the states, maybe by using a US VPN? I have NBA international league pass and NBA TV but i think on NBA TV they don't show it live.
Probably not but you can watch Woj's draft show on Yahoo I believe.
Yeah, NBA TV is not televising the draft. ESPN is. NBA TV will have a draft show after the draft.
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Superbone wrote:
carey wrote:
gosuns wrote:I have a question. Is there a way to watch the draft online for free from outside of the states, maybe by using a US VPN? I have NBA international league pass and NBA TV but i think on NBA TV they don't show it live.
Probably not but you can watch Woj's draft show on Yahoo I believe.
Yeah, NBA TV is not televising the draft. ESPN is. NBA TV will have a draft show after the draft.
Thanks. Any Info is very precious for me. Have you ever watched the NBATV show after the draft. Would you recomend it? Is that show on nba tv like an after the draft show with Analysis of the picks or is it a rerun of the draft with different commentators than ESPN?

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Marty [Mori Chu] wrote:gosuns: I don't know how legal it technically is, but the site atdhe24.net has various sports streams on it. It is full of icky popups, though, so don't visit that site without AdBlock and maybe a Flash blocker too.
Thank you! I will check it out. Maybe its legal in countrys where no Channel has the rights of the Event.

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gosuns wrote:
Superbone wrote:
carey wrote:
gosuns wrote:I have a question. Is there a way to watch the draft online for free from outside of the states, maybe by using a US VPN? I have NBA international league pass and NBA TV but i think on NBA TV they don't show it live.
Probably not but you can watch Woj's draft show on Yahoo I believe.
Yeah, NBA TV is not televising the draft. ESPN is. NBA TV will have a draft show after the draft.
Thanks. Any Info is very precious for me. Have you ever watched the NBATV show after the draft. Would you recomend it? Is that show on nba tv like an after the draft show with Analysis of the picks or is it a rerun of the draft with different commentators than ESPN?
Yeah, definitely check it out if you have access. It's an "after the draft show with analysis of the picks." I've got my DVR set up to record it.
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Superbone wrote:
gosuns wrote:
Superbone wrote:
carey wrote:
gosuns wrote:I have a question. Is there a way to watch the draft online for free from outside of the states, maybe by using a US VPN? I have NBA international league pass and NBA TV but i think on NBA TV they don't show it live.
Probably not but you can watch Woj's draft show on Yahoo I believe.
Yeah, NBA TV is not televising the draft. ESPN is. NBA TV will have a draft show after the draft.
Thanks. Any Info is very precious for me. Have you ever watched the NBATV show after the draft. Would you recomend it? Is that show on nba tv like an after the draft show with Analysis of the picks or is it a rerun of the draft with different commentators than ESPN?
Yeah, definitely check it out if you have access. It's an "after the draft show with analysis of the picks." I've got my DVR set up to record it.
Great i will check it out.

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https://twitter.com/SunsNation_NBA/status/745638346727243776
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