Mitchell for sure. Fan of his dogged defense, intelligence, work ethic, and winning attitude. Can defend the perimeter, pass, hit an open shot. If he gets posted up , he will need help. But watch him talk about that with Mike Schmitz - he knows his role is to delay until help arrives.
I’m not convinced Mitchell’s shot is real, and choosing somebody Mitchell’s size primarily for defense seems like a stretch. Honestly, I’d be much happier with either of them at 14
Ugh. In this case, I'll go with Mitchell. I feel the same way as many here--fine at 14, not great at 7.
Can anyone explain what the big difference between Mitchell and Jared Butler is that, in most mocks, puts Mitchell in the top 10 and Butler in the late teens to twenties? The profiles I can find on them sound similar, and I think Butler's the more reliable shooter (not to mention younger and fractionally bigger). Even if a team thinks Mitchell's passing and defense are better, are they worth 10-15 draft spots?
It really intrigues me that this site is so down on Mitchell. There are lots of other Dubs places that seem to really like him, but I tend to agree more with this site than elsewhere. He's just got a lot of question marks. The shortness of both wingspan and height plus the shooting are scary.
If you love the shot, I could see the appeal, but I just don't trust it. I do like that he played for the national champs. Success does matter, but it's not enough. I'll still take him in this first round of this tourney, but I think he'll be quickly eliminated after this.
I'm not real high on either, to be honest. But if I have to pick, I'd go with Springer for his potential. Mitchell's size and FT pct. scare me - he might be a stopper on D, but there's a reason that GPII hasn't found a permanent NBA home. Of course, Springer won't be particularly playable for a couple of years, so that doesn't help the "win now" approach. Still, I'd prefer Springer over Mitchell.
If Giannis and Kawhi are out for the rest of the postseason (which is now a distinct possibility), none of the likely top 11 players in the league (Steph, LeBron, AD, KD, Harden, Giannis, Jokic, Luka, Embiid, Kawhi, Dame) are gonna remain in the playoffs.
Giannis 0-3 FT including 2 airballs. He’s gonna hear that clock chant for the rest of his career. And unless he can figure it out, home teams can Hack-a-Freak and put him on the line as much as possible from the start of the game. Once they’re in the bonus, than they can foul him off ball and put him back on the line and keep others from getting a shot off. A full bench has 60 fouls to give; just plan on using them all. Bucks would really have no choice but to sit him.
Hoping Mitch is still there at seven. If so W's will regret not taking him. Eventually will replace Curry.
Mitchell for sure. Fan of his dogged defense, intelligence, work ethic, and winning attitude. Can defend the perimeter, pass, hit an open shot. If he gets posted up , he will need help. But watch him talk about that with Mike Schmitz - he knows his role is to delay until help arrives.
I'll go with neither at 7. Whoever wins the 8/9 matchup gets a bye to the final four.
Mitchell
I’ll go with Springer.
I’m not convinced Mitchell’s shot is real, and choosing somebody Mitchell’s size primarily for defense seems like a stretch. Honestly, I’d be much happier with either of them at 14
I'll go with Springer's more reliable 3 and more versatile D.
Mitchell barely
Ugh. In this case, I'll go with Mitchell. I feel the same way as many here--fine at 14, not great at 7.
Can anyone explain what the big difference between Mitchell and Jared Butler is that, in most mocks, puts Mitchell in the top 10 and Butler in the late teens to twenties? The profiles I can find on them sound similar, and I think Butler's the more reliable shooter (not to mention younger and fractionally bigger). Even if a team thinks Mitchell's passing and defense are better, are they worth 10-15 draft spots?
What a horrible playoffs it has been.
It really intrigues me that this site is so down on Mitchell. There are lots of other Dubs places that seem to really like him, but I tend to agree more with this site than elsewhere. He's just got a lot of question marks. The shortness of both wingspan and height plus the shooting are scary.
If you love the shot, I could see the appeal, but I just don't trust it. I do like that he played for the national champs. Success does matter, but it's not enough. I'll still take him in this first round of this tourney, but I think he'll be quickly eliminated after this.
I'm not real high on either, to be honest. But if I have to pick, I'd go with Springer for his potential. Mitchell's size and FT pct. scare me - he might be a stopper on D, but there's a reason that GPII hasn't found a permanent NBA home. Of course, Springer won't be particularly playable for a couple of years, so that doesn't help the "win now" approach. Still, I'd prefer Springer over Mitchell.
Welp. I’m not a big believer in talk about championships not counting but this year the trophy should be a large gold asterisk. On crutches.
Never been happier that the Dubs lost the play-in. These playoffs are absolutely cursed, I don't want Steph within 100 miles of any of that noise.
Just have the mascots organize a pillow fight for the trophy, and shut the whole thing down.
If Giannis and Kawhi are out for the rest of the postseason (which is now a distinct possibility), none of the likely top 11 players in the league (Steph, LeBron, AD, KD, Harden, Giannis, Jokic, Luka, Embiid, Kawhi, Dame) are gonna remain in the playoffs.
Oh shit Giannis hurt knee bad
Giannis 0-3 FT including 2 airballs. He’s gonna hear that clock chant for the rest of his career. And unless he can figure it out, home teams can Hack-a-Freak and put him on the line as much as possible from the start of the game. Once they’re in the bonus, than they can foul him off ball and put him back on the line and keep others from getting a shot off. A full bench has 60 fouls to give; just plan on using them all. Bucks would really have no choice but to sit him.