An interesting group. Poku has a beautiful shot. Precious is Faried-like. Williams looks like a plus-defender. I don't know how any of these guys will be picked by the Warriors unless they acquire some late round picks. I can't see trading down to get anyone unless that trade comes with a very decent player attached to it plus the pick.
I do like Precious, though. What a motor! Relentless. We don't have anyone like that except DLee but he is not a paint player. With a lower round pick, I would take him if available. Too much potential to pass up.
I like all these guys at least a little, here's my ranking.
1) Maxey - wish he shot it better this year. But I love the profile of a shot-making, defensive combo guard who can play with either Steph, Klay or with both.
2) Williams - Great physical profile. Great potential as a versatile 3-4 who can guard multiple positions and do a little bit of everything. I wish the rebound rate was better. That's something that usually matters.
3) Poku - He's the ultimate boom/bust. Rare size with skill and he moves really well. That's the part that makes him very intriguing. He's obviously insanely skinny. I can buy he'll fill out, but he's also just not that productive at the level he's at.
4) Achiuwa - I like the physical profile and he seems like a potentially a really good versatile, defender. However he's so raw offensively I don't think he can help much now. He's also almost 21. So he's more like an old sophomore vs a freshman. If we're talking smallish, offensively limited, versatile defensive bigs give me Xavier Tillman or Paul Reed.
If the Warriors swing a trade and end up with another first round pick, I might consider Achiuwa or Maxey. I would avoid Pokusevski at all costs. Way too skinny and hasn't played against any sort of competition. Williams is a decent athlete, but there's not much to get excited about.
I honestly think that there is a realistic chance the Warriors draft Achiuwa. Fantastic defender, capable of guarding (i think?) four positions. Of course, the downside is obviously his shooting, but I think that the Warriors wouldn't draft him with out the intention of fixing it. Achiuwa's game personally reminds me a little of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, as crazy as it sounds. Sign me up for Precious.
The Warriors are not going to waste a top 5 pick on any of these guys though I could see them buying a lottery ticket on Pokeusevski with the 51st pick if he is still around. If they did pick one with a first round pick, it would be Achiuwa because they think they have the secret of making him into a shooter.Still, not happening.
An interesting group. Poku has a beautiful shot. Precious is Faried-like. Williams looks like a plus-defender. I don't know how any of these guys will be picked by the Warriors unless they acquire some late round picks. I can't see trading down to get anyone unless that trade comes with a very decent player attached to it plus the pick.
I do like Precious, though. What a motor! Relentless. We don't have anyone like that except DLee but he is not a paint player. With a lower round pick, I would take him if available. Too much potential to pass up.
Eh I don't really care about any of these guys, so I have my own write in: Tyler Bey
I like all these guys at least a little, here's my ranking.
1) Maxey - wish he shot it better this year. But I love the profile of a shot-making, defensive combo guard who can play with either Steph, Klay or with both.
2) Williams - Great physical profile. Great potential as a versatile 3-4 who can guard multiple positions and do a little bit of everything. I wish the rebound rate was better. That's something that usually matters.
3) Poku - He's the ultimate boom/bust. Rare size with skill and he moves really well. That's the part that makes him very intriguing. He's obviously insanely skinny. I can buy he'll fill out, but he's also just not that productive at the level he's at.
4) Achiuwa - I like the physical profile and he seems like a potentially a really good versatile, defender. However he's so raw offensively I don't think he can help much now. He's also almost 21. So he's more like an old sophomore vs a freshman. If we're talking smallish, offensively limited, versatile defensive bigs give me Xavier Tillman or Paul Reed.
I vote other Jalen Smith If it’s a traded down in the late teens early 20’s
If the Warriors swing a trade and end up with another first round pick, I might consider Achiuwa or Maxey. I would avoid Pokusevski at all costs. Way too skinny and hasn't played against any sort of competition. Williams is a decent athlete, but there's not much to get excited about.
Not too impressed with any of the one-and doners on this list except Achiuwa, so either him, or the Skinny Unicorn project.
I honestly think that there is a realistic chance the Warriors draft Achiuwa. Fantastic defender, capable of guarding (i think?) four positions. Of course, the downside is obviously his shooting, but I think that the Warriors wouldn't draft him with out the intention of fixing it. Achiuwa's game personally reminds me a little of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, as crazy as it sounds. Sign me up for Precious.
The Warriors are not going to waste a top 5 pick on any of these guys though I could see them buying a lottery ticket on Pokeusevski with the 51st pick if he is still around. If they did pick one with a first round pick, it would be Achiuwa because they think they have the secret of making him into a shooter.Still, not happening.