***2022 NBA Draft Thread*** | Page 4

Jun 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM

jrg
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Originally posted by JustinMT:

Originally posted by jrg:
I don't watch college basketball much outside of just highlight videos around this time of the year. I just don't get how Chet doesn't get pushed around? College definitely isn't the NBA, but I'd imagine they still have some pretty big ass dudes. How is he just not being bullied out there with basically ZERO muscle mass? Just curious for those who have watched/know more on him.

I just can't picture him working in the paint in the NBA. Dude must be a damn unicorn or something.

Because he played in the WCC all year where you're not really gonna get a lot of top prospects to compete against. I've been wanting them to move up for a long time but they seem reluctant to do it since they're a powerhouse every year now anyways.

So is the WCC just lower level competition then? He played at Gonzaga...isn't that a bigger school?

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Jun 1, 2022 at 9:39 PM

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Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

Originally posted by jrg:
I don't watch college basketball much outside of just highlight videos around this time of the year. I just don't get how Chet doesn't get pushed around? College definitely isn't the NBA, but I'd imagine they still have some pretty big ass dudes. How is he just not being bullied out there with basically ZERO muscle mass? Just curious for those who have watched/know more on him.

I just can't picture him working in the paint in the NBA. Dude must be a damn unicorn or something.

Because he played in the WCC all year where you're not really gonna get a lot of top prospects to compete against. I've been wanting them to move up for a long time but they seem reluctant to do it since they're a powerhouse every year now anyways.

So is the WCC just lower level competition then? He played at Gonzaga...isn't that a bigger school?

The WCC is well below the Pac 12 in terms of teams but Gonzaga does usually play some more difficult teams before conference play though. Gonzaga is a very small Catholic school in Spokane, Washington. I don't even think 8,000 kids go there. The fact that they've become as good as they are is quite impressive.

Jun 2, 2022 at 3:02 PM

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Not sure how you pass on this guy..

Jun 2, 2022 at 3:05 PM

#49

GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Not sure how you pass on this guy..

I like him, I can see him becoming a player Tobias Harris, maybe even better.

Jun 2, 2022 at 3:06 PM

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6'10 220 lbs, can dribble drive to the hoop and splashed 3s at a 42% clip as an 18 year old freshman.. like KD but with better D..

Jun 2, 2022 at 3:10 PM

#51

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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
6'10 220 lbs, can dribble drive to the hoop and splashed 3s at a 42% clip as an 18 year old freshman.. like KD but with better D..

Hes not even close to KD lol. KD was an amazing scorer in his one year at Texas, could score from everywhere on the floor.

[ Edited by TheGore49er on Jun 2, 2022 at 3:11 PM ]

Jun 2, 2022 at 3:38 PM

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Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
6'10 220 lbs, can dribble drive to the hoop and splashed 3s at a 42% clip as an 18 year old freshman.. like KD but with better D..

Hes not even close to KD lol. KD was an amazing scorer in his one year at Texas, could score from everywhere on the floor.

Did you not read the part where he hits 3s at a 42% clip at 18? That he can drive to the hoop as well? Where else do you want him to score from sir?

Jun 2, 2022 at 3:43 PM

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Who you taking Gore? I see it between Banchero or Smith... Banchero is higher floor lower ceiling imo.. if that makes sense..

Jun 2, 2022 at 3:46 PM

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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
6'10 220 lbs, can dribble drive to the hoop and splashed 3s at a 42% clip as an 18 year old freshman.. like KD but with better D..

Hes not even close to KD lol. KD was an amazing scorer in his one year at Texas, could score from everywhere on the floor.

Did you not read the part where he hits 3s at a 42% clip at 18? That he can drive to the hoop as well? Where else do you want him to score from sir?

You serious right now lol? You just looking at stats...That's not how this works. If he had the same scoring ability as KD, he would no doubt be #1 pick, especially since he's bigger too.

When I say KD can score from everywhere, I mean like he can do it all as a scorer. He can make very tough contested shots, from all sort of angles, off balance, etc. While also being 7 feet tall and having PG handles, that's not Jabari.

Jun 2, 2022 at 3:58 PM

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Originally posted by TheGore49er:
You serious right now lol? You just looking at stats...That's not how this works. If he had the same scoring ability as KD, he would no doubt be #1 pick, especially since he's bigger too.

When I say KD can score from everywhere, I mean like he can do it all as a scorer. He can make very tough contested shots, from all sort of angles, off balance, etc. While also being 7 feet tall and having PG handles, that's not Jabari.

Durant's list height is 6'10 240.. Jabari 6'10 220.. that's very similar right there.. when KD was a freshman they are about identical height/weight.. you bump KD up to 7 but he's not..

he's got the handles you don't see him iso taking the ball to the hole and finishing at the rim?

if you google.. Rick Barnes.. the guy who coached KD at Texas even makes the comparison..

Jun 2, 2022 at 9:11 PM

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49erfaithful6: he has done this and provides reason and numbers

thegore49er: lol no! with 0 reason or stats

[ Edited by jrg on Jun 2, 2022 at 9:12 PM ]

Jun 2, 2022 at 9:14 PM

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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Not sure how you pass on this guy..

Agreed. Best player in the draft imo with good potential. Not sure about KD comparison tho.

Jun 2, 2022 at 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by jrg:
49erfaithful6: he has done this and provides reason and numbers

thegore49er: lol no! with 0 reason or stats

Woah! Any more of a hot take and you'da had to use your rackofribs handle.

Jun 3, 2022 at 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by TheSixthRing:

Originally posted by jrg:
49erfaithful6: he has done this and provides reason and numbers

thegore49er: lol no! with 0 reason or stats

Woah! Any more of a hot take and you'da had to use your rackofribs handle.

Nice try beer gut! You keep that attitude up and I'll make you cry more about plastic cups!

Jun 3, 2022 at 3:15 AM

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Originally posted by jrg:
49erfaithful6: he has done this and provides reason and numbers

thegore49er: lol no! with 0 reason or stats

Jrg: f**k my liver and my cholesterol