Ball and Jackson seem to be the 2nd and 3rd best prospects to me, but the question here is fit.
That also rules out Fox, Monk, and Smith Jr. Tatum is too one-dimensional.
Isaac fits best.
I think Jackson and Ball are the two guys Id want to pick. If I had to make that call today. Im going Ball, if Jackson can prove his recent 3 point shooting is for real, I think I might go Jackson.
Wait why is Tatum one dimensional?
Cant shoot threes or pass. Its also my understanding that he doesnt project as a good rebounder or defender and hes not particularly athletic.
I wouldnt classify him as a playmaker but he can pass. He is more scorer than anything. iM not sure about his abilty to not hit them. I wouldnt look at any shooting numbers this year and make definitive statements. He will be an above average rebounder and defender.
Im not saying he is Pierce but would you not take Pierce today based on some of these same qualities?
I stand by saying he is 1-dimensional. He scores from inside the 3 point line. I like him a lot.
However, if you arent a good passer, you cant shoot threes, and you dont project good defender, I dont think you fit too well.
So you wouldnt take DeRozen on this team? He doesnt take many 3 at all. Is just an average passer and defender.
And im not sure what games entail your scouting report of him but if you are just looking at Duke games your missing a great deal of the picture.
Look, I answered the question. the question of best fit. I think Tatums shortcomings as a 3 point shooter and a passer make him a poor fit compared to Isaac who is a better rebounder and shooter.
Isaac also sucks at passing, but thats OK because he can shoot and helps address rebounding and size issues.
Id also posit that Derozan is 1-dimensional and wouldnt be a great fit here. Would I take him? would he help us? absolutely, but would he fit with what we want to do better than a 6'11 player who can rebound, block shots and hit 3s? nope.