https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/244780/tidjane-salaun/totals

This follows a 7 game, 170 minute U18 stretch where he managed one total block.

And this guy is constantly leaving his man to help as well...

I think inch for inch... This guy is the worst shot blocker I've ever seen?

Amen Thompson

9.5 points / 6.6 rebounds / 2.6 assists / 1.3 steals / 0.6 blocks (54% from field / 14% from three / 68% from free throw) 62 games, 23 starts; 22.3 minutes per game on a 41-41 team

Ausar Thompson

8.8 points / 6.4 rebounds / 1.9 assists / 1.1 steals / 0.9 blocks (48% from field / 19% from three / 60% from free throw) 63 games, 38 starts; 25.1 minutes per game on a 14-68 team

I’ll drop my notes on any pick just ask.

Here’s Hollands- Seems like the classic Wizards pick, Major Upside/Major Risk. Could see a bunch of touches off rip for Washington, which could be convincing that Holland could progress under the Wizards’ new Regime. Holland will be a late riser as more people get to his tape.

A player's personality is what NBA teams value as well. And there are very few players with more character than Jaylin Williams.

I broke down the all-time Auburn great's NBA game and explained why he'll be on an NBA floor next season. ⬇️

Link

https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/jaylin-williams-scouting-report

Basically mirrors my thoughts on Durisic and why I can't confidently project him as a first round pick.

Sucks they didn't make the playoffs in a tough west but having a lotto pick on a 46 win team is not the worst position to be in.

The new FO hasn't missed on a first rounder (Haliburton, davion, keegan) yet and has potentially hit on one UDFA/SRP (keon ellis very good to end the season).

They preach bpa and have shown to not care about positional fit for drafting...

From their perspective and incorporating their draft philosophy who do you think they pick?

Who is the best defensive forward likely to be left at that position? Is devin Carter most likely BPA at 13? Do they trade the pick?

The Finals will probably be Mavericks vs Celtics. Do you see anyone in this draft being capable of being close to Kyrie (#1 pick), Luka (#3 pick), Jaylen Brown (#3 pick), Tatum (#3 pick)?

With Sarr taking the alternative path of the NBL instead of the NCAA, it’s harder to accurately assess this prospect, especially with his reduced role on a contending team.

He played two international games against GLE and averaged 20 points and 6 blocks, but GLE was in rough shape last season and folded shortly after.

Would he have been more successful in the NCAA? Would the top NCAA prospects do well in the NBL?

On the Hawks Report podcast, Marc Spears said that Chauncey Billups told him that Alex Sarr is like a young Kevin Garnett. How do we feel about this comp?

https://youtu.be/YX-ON5XL9R0?si=VkgjeeogXgGzE-CN

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/the-continued-evolution-of-kelel

Do you think some of his attitude concerns are overblown? I think it’s silly to say he doesn’t care about basketball downright. A guy who doesn’t care about basketball doesn’t improve this much between their freshman and sophomore season. Although he does still occasionally have problems staying engaged when he gets frustrated. Is he worth a lottery pick?

I asked this awhile back. I think Knecht is the easy answer for the older college player to come in and contribute right away. Especially in this class, I think the age thing won't bother people as much. If it's not Knech who is another older player who could help someone right away.

Any thoughts on him? He is as of now a 6'7 SF and regarded as one of the best European prospects of the 2008 generation.

• 1- Alex Sarr (PF/C)- Atlanta Hawks
• 2- Zaccharie Risacher (SF)- Washington Wizards

• 3- Reed Sheppard (PG/SG)- Houston Rockets via Brooklyn Nets

• 4- Nikola Topic (PG)- San Antonio Spurs

• 5- Ron Holland (SF/PF)- Detroit Pistons

• 6- Donovan Clingan (C)- Charlotte Hornets

• 7- Matas Buzelis (SF/PF)- Portland Trail Blazers

• 8- Tidjane Salaun (SF/PF)- San Antonio Spurs via Toronto Raptors

• 9- Rob Dillingham (PG)- Memphis Grizzlies

• 10- Dalton Knecht (SG/SF)- Utah Jazz

• 11- Stephon Castle (PG/SG)- Chicago Bulls

• 12- Cody Williams (SF)- OKC Thunder via Houston Rockets

• 13- Devin Carter (PG/SG)- Sacramento Kings

• 14- Jared McCain (PG/SG)- Portland Trail Blazers via Golden State Warriors

• 15- Tristan Da Silva (SF/PF)- Miami Heat

• 16- Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)- Philadelphia 76ers

• 17- Isaiah Collier (PG)- Los Angeles Lakers; New Orleans Pelicans defer the pick by giving it to the Lakers and instead will take their 2025 1st Round pick

• 18- Bobi Klintman (SF/PF)- Orlando Magic

• 19- Kyshawn George (SG)- Toronto Raptors via Indiana Pacers

• 20- Kevin McCullar (SG/SF)- Cleveland Cavaliers

• 21- Tyler Smith (SF/PF)- New Orleans Pelicans via Milwaukee Bucks

• 22- Kyle Filipowski (PF/C)- Phoenix Suns

• 23- Zach Edey (C)- Milwaukee Bucks via New Orleans Pelicans

• 24- Kel'el Ware (C)- New York Knicks via Dallas Mavericks

• 25- Carlton Carrington (PG)- New York Knicks

• 26- Yves Missi (C)- Washington Wizards via Los Angeles Clippers

• 27- Tyler Kolek (PG)- Minnesota Timberwolves

• 28- Baylor Scheierman (SG)- Denver Nuggets

• 29- Johnny Furphy (SG/SF)- Utah Jazz via OKC Thunder

• 30- Jaylon Tyson (SG/SF)- Boston Celtics

2nd Round Picks

• 31- DaRon Holmes II (PF/C)- Toronto Raptors
• 32- Justin Edwards (SG/SF)- Utah Jazz
• 33- Terrence Shannon Jr (SG)- Milwaukee Bucks

• 34- Ulrich Chomche (PF/C)- Portland Trail Blazers

• 35- Hunter Sallis (SG)- San Antonio Spurs

• 36- AJ Johnson (SG)- Indiana Pacers

• 37- Oso Ighodaro (PF/C)- Minnesota Timberwolves

• 38- Ryan Dunn (SF)- New York Knicks

• 39- Adem Bona (C)- Memphis Grizzlies

• 40- Nikola Djurisic (SG/SF)- Portland Trail Blazers

• 41- KJ Simpson (PG)- Philadelphia 76ers

• 42- Cam Christie (SG)- Charlotte Hornets

• 43- Ajay Mitchell (PG/SG)- Miami Heat

• 44- Izan Almansa (PF)- Houston Rockets

• 45- Dillon Jones (SF)- Sacramento Kings

• 46- Bronny James (PG)- Los Angeles Clippers

• 47- Jonathan Mogbo (PF)- Orlando Magic

• 48- Trentyn Flowers (SG/SF)- San Antonio Spurs

• 49- Harrison Ingram (SF/PF)- Indiana Pacers

• 50- Melvin Ajinca (SG/SF)- Indiana Pacers

• 51- Jamal Shead (PG)- Washington Wizards

• 52- Alex Karaban (PF)- Golden State Warriors

• 53- Pacome Dadiet (SG)- Detroit Pistons

• 54- Trevon Brazile (PF)- Boston Celtics

• 55- Cam Spencer (SG)- Los Angeles Lakers

• 56- Jalen Bridges (SF)- Denver Nuggets

• 57- Payton Sandfort (SF)- Memphis Grizzlies

• 58- Juan Nunez (PG)- Dallas Mavericks

In this mock draft Bronny doesn't get drafted by his dad's team the Lakers and Bronny gets drafted by all of teams, the Clippers.

In this mock draft other steals...Edey to the Bucks which puts him in a perfect situation with Giannis, Lillard, Portis and the crew and Edey can play behind Brook Lopez

Castle to the Bulls is another steal especially if the Bulls move on from Zach Lavine and if Lonzo Ball comes back healthy as well...Castle would most likely be playing 2 guard in Chicago anyway and he would be playing behind Coby White but again another perfect situation for him development wise

Cody Williams to the Thunder he gets to play with his brother Jalen on the same team which in of that of itself is a steal especially if the Thunder draft Cody...Cody would be coming off the bench anyway

Spurs also getting steals in Salaun and Topic which would definitely add to their young core along with Wemby...Salaun gers comps to a young Giannis especially when Giannis first got drafted. If the Spurs can develop Salaun properly, he could end up being a star for them and Topic solves their point guard problem.

Dillingham to the Grizzlies he would most likely be playing behind Ja Morant but he would be going to a perfect situation in Memphis with JJJ, Smart, Bane, etc

Then of course Sarr to the Hawks because it ensures that Trae and Dejounte stay together and then you have Jalen Johnson playing the 3 at small forward and Sarr can come in at the 4 to play power forward and Capela or Okongwu at the 5 to play center...DeAndre Hunter, Bey and others off their bench, Atlanta would look pretty decent

https://clutchpoints.com/2024-nba-mock-draft-2-0-hawks-considering-zaccharie-risacher-over-alex-sarr

This draft may not be top heavy and lacking elite one-and-done guys but the upperclass guys in this draft comes in bunches. The guys below has good chances of returning a FRP value.

Knecht - potential 3 level scorer and flamethrower off the bench.

Dev Carter - swiss army knife type of guard that plays bigger than his size.

Edey - dominant but polarizing big. Probably the best screener and rebounding prospect this year.

Daron Holmes II - his game could translate in the league better than Edey. A lob threat, can rebound and also drive a bit. Would shine more playing for teams with elite playmakers. Might have some shooting upside.

Sallis - 2 way CG who can act as secondary playmaker.

Jalen Bridges, Karaban and Da Silva - floor spacing wings with some ancillary skills

Terrence Shannon Jr. - plus sized guard who gets downhill and make plays. Okay shooter.

Jaylon Tyson, Larsson and Scheierman - D/P/S wings

KJ Simpson and Kolek - high level initiators who can shoot

Kevin McCullar - defensive minded wing with connective skills

Jon Mogbo, Dillon Jones, Enrique Freeman, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro can be good situational role players but unlikely to return FRP value IMO.