RealGM Radio: Sam Vecenie On The NBA Draft

[Smartacus]

TP. Thanks for posting those podcast draft notes. They were fantastic.

Thanks Who means a lot!

Labor of love though, I've been a draft guy for almost as long as I've been a fan. 2017 is stacked!

[footey]

I do not want to use our draft pick to get a 3rd string point guard, I am a huge believer in Giles. I watched him play today vs Virginia Tech and this is what I took from it:

Statline- 4 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist 2-6 shooting in 13 minutes

His rebounding was very impressive. He had four offensive rebounds I believe and had a great nose for the ball. I saw one rebound where someone on Duke shot a 3 and Giles was about eight feet away from the ball and two guards from Virginia Tech were about 5 feet away from it and Giles was able to get the rebound before the guards due to his hustle and extremely long wingspan. He also had a put back layup and two missed tip ins. His defensive rebounding was spectacular. It seemed like everything in the general area of Giles was going to go to him. It is clear that rebounding is his best attribute at this point of his career.

He was 1-3 in the post on three hook shots. He has a simple post game right now, all he did was back down his defender and shot a hook shot on all three of his attempts. He is really raw on the offensive end right now but I feel like he will get better and better as the season goes on.
Here's the one that he made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya3CEDmDGVQ

His defense definitely need some work. He had three fouls in 13 minutes and did not do a great job protecting the rim. However this is partly due to the fact that Virginia went small and made Giles guard on the perimeter. He needs to learn how to play defense and contest shots without fouling, but I see great potential on this end for him.

If Giles can stay healthy I really think his draft stock is going to rise and he will be in the conversation for a top three pick come draft time.

I watched the game too and generally agree with you.  He is rusty but his athleticism is obvious. To me he is Noel if Noel had offensive talent.

[mahcus smaht]

A healthy Harry Giles is a match made in heaven for this team.

Elite upside/talent and perfect fit.

[knuckleballer]

Harry Giles is a match made in heaven for any team.  For him, it's all about how well he can heal and persevere.

[tarheelsxxiii]

DraftEspress has Giles at #13 right now.  I don't think you want to touch him in the top 3.  He tore his ACL in both knees and missed a year of play. Even if he holds up for a few years, wouldn't you expect him to age poorly?

[GreenShooter]

Saw some of Giles vs. VaTech. He was grabbing rebounds left and right. Was looking aggressive at times even on the defensive end where he collected a few fouls. He's still a little out of shape but he's coming along. He needs a few dunks over people to maybe stop thinking about his knees and just play his game.

[TrueFan]

Another guy they mentioned briefly is De'Aaron Fox. I'm really high on this kid. His size and speed changing ability make him a nightmare to try to contain.

They mention that a strength of his is his tendency to play up to his opponents when he matches up against top talen. I think that it-factor is pretty clearly on display in this video against Lonzo even though UCLA won the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szy5vqpKL4Q

De'Aaron Fox is my favorite PG prospect in the draft.

Fox is like a combo between Rondo and Derick Rose. He's a very dynamic player.

I would pick Fox or Ball with the 4th or 5th pick. Wouldn't be upset if we picked either with the 3rd pick and Ball could go number 2. So far he looks the part.