Tier 1:
1.) Fultz- I see everything that the pundits see in the kid. He has a lightning quick first step, incredible size for his position (second only to ball, but with a great wingspan), amazing pull up game (best I have seen since Kyrie coming out), and can make crazy finishes around the basket that no one should be making at that level. On top of all that, every few games he will have an uber athletic dunk in traffic or a chase down block. Oh and the fact that he has gifted vision. Comp- An interesting mix of Harden/Russell/Kyrie, but mostly Harden.
2.) Giles- IF he stays healthy (and that's a big IF,) then he is definitely in the convo for the first overall pick. He has great size and athleticism, and a huge motor for rebounds. His athleticism reminds me a bit of Noel, but he is a very good rebounder, and flashed an outside shot in HS. He also flashed a handle, but as he is basically just starting he hasn't flashed that yet. Comp- Webber without the passing.
Tier 2:
1.) Tatum- I have mildly soured on him, but I still expect him to be a good pro. He has all the makings of a go to iso scorer, and he has elite level size for his position. Good handle, good mid range game, quick release, and is a midrange deadeye. Kills the boards, should be able to play the 3 or 4. Comp- A weird mix between Pierce and Jabari Parker.
2.) Jackson - Kid has got game, and has blossomed into a wonderful passer for his position. He has very good size, and has crazy hops. Something about him doesn't seem very strong to me. I am probably just nit picking, but he seems more vertical than explosive. Needs to really work on his shot, and his defense is kind of like browns (one minute you are like OMG hall of fame caliber defensive play, and the next its like "shaking my head.") Comp- Kawhi without the defense or 3pt shooting, but a good passer
3.) Ball- This is the one people on here will kill me for. I just don't see the Kidd comparison, except for the inability to be a dominant scorer aspect. Most of Ball's highlights are in the transition, or an utterly absurd contested 26 footer that he shoots from the hip. Granted he is gifted at passing the ball in a fast break, but you can't sustain that as your offense at the next level. Also his FT% is kind of awful for a guard, let alone one who in a half court set can basically only shoot 3s. I worry about his 3pt shot transferring because of that FT%. Comp- Very poor mans Kidd.
4.) Monk- Kid can flat out light it up. If he was 2 inches taller or didn't have t rex arms, he would be in tier 1 for me. Outside of Fultz, this kid is the best scorer in the draft right now. If he can kind of transition into a combo guard instead of a 2 (might be able to, they rarely use him as such due to Fox) he might be very successful in the league. Comp- Jamal Crawford in terms of offense.
Tier 3:
1.) Frank Ntilikina - Kid is very athletic, good defender, great size, and has big hands. Also looks to become a very deliberate, talented passer. Comp- Something between a Rondo and a Conley at Franks prime.
2.)Dennis Smith- He is crazy explosive and has a good handle. Literally doesn't care about playing defense, is actually kind of small (when you factor in his wingspan), and he has been rather disappointing shooting the ball from what I have seen. Comp- Poor mans Bledsoe
3.) Fox- I will put him here. I actually haven't spent much time admiring the kid. I hear that he seems to be a very good pure point. Very useful, yet I know how to admit my short comings.
4.) Isaac - Kid is enormous for a 3. Rail thin, but has a very good handle for his size. He also has been doing well shooting the ball. Tons of upside and risk here, but some team will jump. I view him as a similar level prospect to Ingram.
5.) Lauri M. - Looks to have a fairly advanced offensive game for his size. Is a very good shooter, and is another one of these Bigs who looks like he could play the 3 on offense, and the 5 on defense in the modern NBA. Needs to add a lot of weight. Comp- dragan Bender in a physical sense, but the exact opposite stengths coming in. Namely, skilled offensively, needs weight and defensive work.
6.) Bam Bam - Love his energy, hustle and athleticism. Great size and frame. Should be a 9-11 rb/g player, and seems to love dunking and blocking shots. If he can continue to flash a mid range open shot, he could be very good.
