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Vassell. Shades of Middleton/Covington/Thybulle? yes please.

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Vassell. The ability to hit a 3 makes him much more valuable.

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OK OK. I change my vote. I vote Vassell. Read more about him and watched more videos. Agree he's a better fit right now for W's (3 and D).

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If you get a chance watch him against Virginia tech , I like to put the video playback 2X a tip I was told to better pick up on people’s habits and speeds up the time of course https://youtu.be/FiEd0Pdarp8

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Vassell juuuuuust might pull off the upset. The LGW comment votes are offsetting the Twitter poll vote and Vassell currently has a narrow lead of 54%-46%. One more day of voting.

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WE WANT VASSELL WE WANT VASSELL

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I do like Vassel, but I like Okoro more (contrary to most other comments). Elite defender potential, and defense is what W's need for a title. I was at that damn game when Dray was suspended and Kyrie and LBJ each got 41. Defense. Defense. Defense.

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If the warriors decide to draft Devin Vassell, they will be adding a versatile defender who wreaks havoc for opponents with his off-ball defense.

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Vassel seems to be clearly the better player here. Okoro seems to be slightly more explosive but Vassel has a longer wingspan and is FAR more skilled. Not to mention, he made a big leap from Freshman to Sophmore year which is something to consider. Players who work hard and have demonstrated the capacity for self-improvement are pretty valuable.

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I like Vassell more too, but just to be fair to Okoro...he's very skilled. He's got a much better handle, and better moves to the hoop. He's probably a better passer and finisher too, though Vassell is also good. But Okoro has a really nice, versatile skillset. Good with both hands on the dribble and at the rim. He's slick. He's gotten some Iguodala comps, but he's not that long, not quite as athletic, less of a PG facilitator, but maybe more upside as a scorer. I think his better upside comp is smaller Ron Artest without the crazy.

Vassell is just a much better shooter. He might turn into a special shooter, and he might get better with his handle and getting to the rim.

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Vassell. I've heard Iguodola comparisons for Okoro, and his athleticism is off the charts. However, much like everyone else, I'm also concerned his shooting will be to the Dubs detriment. Judging by what options the warriors have in free agency and trade exemption they got, think it would do us well to get some solid, proven shooting.

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It would be problematic for me too, to have Draymond and Okoro on the floor together

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Vassell. Guys who can't shoot, like Okoro, scare me away. Okoro's bust potential is high, especially since his player comp is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Vassell seems like he could fit into the Warriors system pretty easily.

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Vassell could literally fit on any team I’m today’s NBA, that’s why subpar 3-D players get 10 million a year thrown at them .Wouldn’t be surprised if a veteran team moved up to grab him .

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Too bad these two are matched up in round 1. Both are great prospects for the Warriors. I think Okoro has a tad bit higher upside because there's a world where you see how good he is off the dribble, getting to the rim, and then if he develops the outside shot you have a legit scoring threat wing.

But there's no guarantee on that shot coming, Vassell's is already good, and they're both great defenders. I think Vassell's upside as a shot creator is underrated as well. He's got a nice mid range, herky jerky game.

Both really good prospects, Vassell makes more sense.

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Seems Vassell is a writer favorite. Seems like a fine choice.

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