I think I've got versatility fatigue. Give me a pure SF. Give me Ingram for offense and Poetl for defense. Even better, give me Skal Lab and then give me Jaylen Brown when he falls to 10 for some silly reason.
I feel the same way. I think Simmons is more of a PF than SF. Thankfully for him he has the height, length, and athleticism to play the 4 position. With Ingram it's clear that he is a perfect fit for the SF position in the NBA. Has the quickness, ball handling, and ability to create in isolation. Poetl has dominated in the beginning of the season and I would be ecstatic if we could land both in one draft.
I agree about Simmons. I keep reading that people think he's a 3 but he's got legit PF size so why wouldn't you want to have those skills at the 4, where his jump shot isn't going to be as much of a liability but his handle and touch around the rim make him even more dangerous?
Well whatever you want to call him, he's most dangerous going to the rim, not posting up or working from down low. He doesn't have a 3PT shot, but his short jumper isn't a disaster. His predominant scoring mode is still going to be outside-in, driving, cutting and leaping over people. When he elevates, if he's within 6-8 feet of the hoop, he's usually in range for his flip layup (Jeff Green style, except longer). He's so fast and quick with this dribble that he should be able to get to the line a lot.
His FT% was supposed to be a concern, but so far through three games he's shooting 80% on 3.3 FTA/g.
On the OP topic, I'll be thrilled if we get any of Simmons, Ingram or Brown. I would rate Simmons as significantly above the other two mainly because of his ridiculous athleticism and especially his handle & passing skills. But both Ingram and Brown each have pretty clear paths to success in the NBA. Of the latter two, I know Ingram is still pretty skinny, but I'm intrigued by his length (7' 3" wingspan!) and smooth shooting form and overall offensive game.
If we don't take an SF with the Nets pick (hypothetically, let's say we ended up with Labissiere or Bender), then there are still a few pretty interesting SF prospects a bit lower in the draft like Hayes, Luwawu, Pope and Jackson.
Nigel Hayes is less of a 'sexy pick' because he's a junior, but he's still pretty young (he'll turn 21 this December). His roots are as a PF, but he's been morphing his game and has become a pretty good 3PT shooter (39.6% last year and 40% so far this year in 5 games) and his assist numbers have gone up as he's playing more of a classic 'SF' role. His shooting stroke is not perfect, but it is quick. His ability to get to the line is a strong point and he's taking 7.4 FTA/gm so far this year. He's got a good handle with either hand. His size is almost textbook for playing 'big SF' in the NBA: 6' 8", 7' 3.5" wingspan, 238 lb. In Wisconsin's's system, he's not usually been going after rebounds so his rebound numbers aren't impressive. But he's a very solid defender.
Timothe Luwawu is all 'potential' from what I understand. I haven't yet watched a lot of vid on him. At 6' 7", 205lb, he looks to me more like a 'big SG/small SF' type, but he may still grow (he'll turn 21 next May). From what little I've watched, he's got a very nice shooting stroke. I don't know about his defense.
Most here know about Malik Pope who's slot on draft boards is as wild as any candidate. I think I've seen him slotted anywhere from just in the top-10 to all the way down in the 2nd round. Like Ingram, he's long (6' 9", 7'2"ws) and lanky (205 lb), with a nice shooting stroke. He's younger, as he won't turn 20 until next July, after the draft, if he comes out.
I don't hear a lot of talk about Justin Jackson, probably because his stats aren't all that flashy. He's a solid, polished player, though. Very good passing skills and a pretty versatile scorer on offense. He's a smart basketball player on both ends of the court. His defensive fundamentals need a lot of work, though (stance, form on contention, footwork, etc.). He's got good length at 6' 8" with a 6' 10" wingspan, but is another skinny young kid at just 201 lb. I don't know if his upside is at the same level as the other guys, but his floor is probably pretty decent.
It will be interesting to see where all these guys settle in on the draft boards by next June. So much can and will change by then. But no matter how it shakes out, it seems likely that if Danny does want an SF, he'll probably have at least one to consider no matter where he is picking.