Guys, the only reason he wasn't on mocks is cause no one bothered going out to see him haha.
I'm really happy that we got him, but I wish he would've been available at 37. That obviously wasn't a possibility though. Apparently there were at least a few other teams in on him. So if he really is Ujiri's guy, then I admire the guts necessary to make that pick. That's a huge quality to have in a GM. Making the best move regardless of public perception. I love his length. He's a tremendous defensive presence, he's gonna f*** s*** up. Interfering with shots, denying his man the ball, insane length, good athleticism. I love his jump shot form and he can really shoot the damn ball. He has a very fluid offensive game for someone so raw and young. I don't buy the two years away from being two years away ********. Apparently, he's coming over next year. They had a hush hush deal to pay for his buyout. He'll be at summer camp and he'll be training with Demar next week (that's from Ujiri's mouth). E: He's a hockey fan too lol: http://www.tsn.ca/bardown/Story.aspx?Is%2bBruno%2bCaboclo%2ba%2bhockey%2bfan%253f&id=455833
Don't like Daniels as much as some of the talent taken after him, but in general, ignoring the other guys, he's a solid talent on his own. Hopefully Casey will provide him the right environment to become more consistent (#FJMthings). He's a huge shot altering presence, which I love, but he's gonna have to fill out while not losing much speed, which could be difficult. I don't like his first step. And he's pretty horrendous defensively, can't keep his man in front of him. But Casey can help with that. He's weird in that he's an old prospect (22) but he's still pretty projectable, as opposed to a guy like Early.
Thames, I didn't know much about. My friend really likes him, so I guess I'm disappointed cause of that, but I admittedly don't know much about him. Although from the few highlights I've seen I feel like he could have replaced Buycks adequately, and I think that would have saved a touch of cap room but I'm not sure.
I feel like Ennis being taken by the Suns f***ed the entire night. Had he not been, maybe we go Bruno at 20, OKC takes McGary or someone, and then we grab Ennis at 22, trading 37 in the process. That would have been nice. But I think Ujiri made the most of the situation with 20, and while I'm not sunshines and rainbows happy with Daniels considering who else was available, in isolation, I think it was a good pick and that Daniels is a good fit with the team.
Also, Thames was traded for cash considerations I think lol