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tap2390 · 10-21-2020, 11:07 AM

I've been thinking about Bane a lot (and not just because I have a man crush on Tom Hardy).

This draft is really interesting because you just know some of the guys who go 11-20 are going to blossom and become stars and some are going to dud. Meanwhile there's another group of safer picks but with significantly less upside.

11) Patrick Williams --> huge upside but will he be quick enough to guard on the perimeter?

12) Precious Achiuwa --> huge upside but will he develop a consistent jumper?

13) Saddiq Bey --> low upside but almost guaranteed key role player

14) Desmond Bane --> low upside as he's already 22 but showcased an all-around game including potential as a secondary ballhandler... potentially elite shooter off-ball

15) Aaron Nesmith --> almost definitely an elite off-ball shooter but can't handle the rock as well as Bane and has durability concerns

16) Josh Green --> high upside as a 3-and-D player but will he ever be more?

17) Kira Lewis --> high upside as a speedy lead guard but will he develop a shot?

18) Tyrese Maxey --> high upside as an undersized 2 but will he shoot better in the league?

19) Cole Anthony --> high upside as a shot creator but will he just be a sixth man?

20) Tyrell Terry --> high upside as a shooting point but will he ever defend more than one position?

21) RJ Hampton --> high upside but is he all athleticism?

22) Jalen Smith --> high upside but will he be able to defend the pick and roll?

23) Tyler Bey --> low upside but almost definitely a high energy defender and rebounder

I think Bane might be the best of the 'low upside' group because of the potential he shows as a pick and roll facilitator and off-ball shooter. If we feel he can consistently guard 1s we should take a strong look at him. Ultimately if will depend on how well the Mavs feel they can project one of the high upside players still available at 18 (I think we may have our pick of Anthony, Terry, and Maxey).

If we take Bane at #18, with our #31 pick we can focus on getting the highest upside player (unless someone like Tyler Bey falls).

10-21-2020, 11:07 AM	#274
tap2390 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enemy territory (SA) Posts: 3,287	I've been thinking about Bane a lot (and not just because I have a man crush on Tom Hardy). This draft is really interesting because you just know some of the guys who go 11-20 are going to blossom and become stars and some are going to dud. Meanwhile there's another group of safer picks but with significantly less upside. 11) Patrick Williams --> huge upside but will he be quick enough to guard on the perimeter? 12) Precious Achiuwa --> huge upside but will he develop a consistent jumper? 13) Saddiq Bey --> low upside but almost guaranteed key role player 14) Desmond Bane --> low upside as he's already 22 but showcased an all-around game including potential as a secondary ballhandler... potentially elite shooter off-ball 15) Aaron Nesmith --> almost definitely an elite off-ball shooter but can't handle the rock as well as Bane and has durability concerns 16) Josh Green --> high upside as a 3-and-D player but will he ever be more? 17) Kira Lewis --> high upside as a speedy lead guard but will he develop a shot? 18) Tyrese Maxey --> high upside as an undersized 2 but will he shoot better in the league? 19) Cole Anthony --> high upside as a shot creator but will he just be a sixth man? 20) Tyrell Terry --> high upside as a shooting point but will he ever defend more than one position? 21) RJ Hampton --> high upside but is he all athleticism? 22) Jalen Smith --> high upside but will he be able to defend the pick and roll? 23) Tyler Bey --> low upside but almost definitely a high energy defender and rebounder I think Bane might be the best of the 'low upside' group because of the potential he shows as a pick and roll facilitator and off-ball shooter. If we feel he can consistently guard 1s we should take a strong look at him. Ultimately if will depend on how well the Mavs feel they can project one of the high upside players still available at 18 (I think we may have our pick of Anthony, Terry, and Maxey). If we take Bane at #18, with our #31 pick we can focus on getting the highest upside player (unless someone like Tyler Bey falls). __________________ Last edited by tap2390; 10-21-2020 at 11:09 AM.