How Happy with De'Anthony Melton @ #25 ?

KeepItRealOrElse · Retired Number Joined: 11 Oct 2012 Posts: 32767

Melton is a 6'3.5 combo G with good length. He's regarded as an amazing defensive prospect. Combo guard more of a SG. Many drakniks believe he had the best combine scrimmage of all the prospects. He's a pretty darn good athlete, with an improving shot. 20 years old only played as a Fresh, sat out last year due to eligibility violation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Db8q4jE7I&t=8s combine highlights

https://youtu.be/O8cbSDkMNUo NCAA defense highlights

https://youtu.be/ywK0_XyJfVw NCAA offense

https://twitter.com/Mike_Schmitz/status/978381784118382592 jumper form looking very solid, still honing

Jsthornton7 · Starting Rotation Joined: 05 May 2018 Posts: 231

I think if he had played this season he would be considered in the lottery.

Word is that defense is the number one attribute our team will be focusing on with our draft picks and if he happens to be there I can’t imagine we would pass on him.

We were also his first interview at the combine.

ChickenStu · Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:55 pm Post subject:

If he looks good shooting in workouts, I'd love the pick. But he has that hurdle to get over, so if he ends up an iffy shooter, he might be Marcus Smart. And that's still plenty useful at 25 overall. So I voted for "decent pick."

44TheLogo · Star Player Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 6364

Melton impact on day 1 is already a positive player thanks to his defense. Anything on offense is a bonus, and he's on his way there. I think getting him at 25 would be amazing. A backcourt of lonzo and melton would be one of the best defensive backcourts in the NBA day one. Our team is looking like a defensive monster in the making if we add melton.
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unleasHell · Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 9:32 pm Post subject:

Impossible to predict how he will perform in front of Magic, but if he does well, I'm ok with him, but would still rather have Holiday to back-up Ball... (if he was available)...
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KeepItRealOrElse · Retired Number Joined: 11 Oct 2012 Posts: 32767

Looking at his shooting video, I think any reputable shooting coach will make him a decent shooter year 1, guaranteed year 2. Looks like he's already working with a solid shooting coach w that form

I think he's the next Boston Avery Bradley(maybe not 40% but better off dribble) I would like this pick a lot.

lakersfan32 · Star Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 2375

Don't we already have Gary Payton?

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pjiddy · Retired Number Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 28173

Voted "Very happy," but at this point, i'm drunk on the Jesse Buss Kool-Aid. IF he drafts the bartender that used to advise Jim Buss I'll be like "hmmmm must be good!"

Mike@LG · Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 5:41 am Post subject:

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