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I'd assume it's more the latter since it'll be at ESPN's studios there.
Now that the case is behind him. Where does he stand in the draft. I don’t think until today any of the mock drafts could account for the unknown. Now that he was acquitted teams should have no problems drafting him
Also his mental toughness is off the charts
Also his mental toughness is off the charts
No idea if he vaults up draftboards (he should) but I predict he is the steal of the draft. Talk about a chip on your shoulder.
Saw an updated mock that had him going 12 to the Bulls..how wild would that be with him and Ayo playing together in the backcourt.
This year's draft class, in general, is expected to be bad but TSJ at 12 is WAAAAAY too high. Besides, the Bulls biggest needs are in the front court and with 3 point shooting.
His mental toughness should appeal to a lot of teams. Pretty incredible.
I saw him in late lottery range before the accusation . Great attacking player that can defend and shoot the 3, with NBA+ athleticism. He's mature enough to contribute quickly. Given the resolution was so emphatic (quick not-guilty and many questions surrounding the investigation) it's hard to imagine GMs passing. How many teams wouldn't want a guard/wing as good as he is?
Where was this mock draft at? Link???
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
I think it's fair to have him anywhere in the 12-25 range or so. I'm not an expert on NBA rosters by any stretch, but I'd imagine any team in that range in need of a good two-way wing player would have interest in him. And as we've all seen, mental toughness and respect of his college teammates has to be a major plus for anyone looking for cultural fit in a team.
I've also said this before, but any NBA team interested in him will review the case and see that he is innocent as opposed to "just not guilty". I can't imagine this case will be a red flag of any major importance.
I am looking forward to seeing which teams invite him for workouts
Ryllini
- Lombard
I agree. To my eye, the NBA is all about space and a choice the defense has to make with the ungodly talent in that league. Do you crowd or sag and do you blitz the pick and roll or just switch it?
Pretty much all 5 on any team can stroke it and they also can handle, which can make fast breaks nearly impossible to guard. The league should fit TJ well, he can shoot and he go right around you. He will make a lot of do-re-mi on the defensive side. His quickness can help cover up and he is a great on ball defender.
I'm guessing that after yesterday's verdict some teams are revising their picks even as I type this.
Agree- I can see him in the Jimmy Butler mold- really good defensive player and transition player to start then develops his 3 point shot and becomes really tough to stop
ptgrd23
- orange county CA
I think TSJ game is optimized for NBA
He can hit open 3, can finish in open floor, great speed, has the euro step down pat, good free throw shooter, good ssize Your protypical NBA 2G. Maybe a little small to guard NBA'3s.
His defense really improved this year and he often guarded the other teams best scorer like Max Christie or Tony Perkins. He is willing to chase somebody for 40 minutes.
TSJ also developed nice mid range game pulling up at free throw line for jumper.
He is mature strong and ready to contribute season 1.
There are 14 lottery picks. Most of the Europeans who dominate the mock draft lottery picks are unproven and being drafted on potential. A team who needs immediate help like Chicago or OKC might be perfect for TSJ.
He can hit open 3, can finish in open floor, great speed, has the euro step down pat, good free throw shooter, good ssize Your protypical NBA 2G. Maybe a little small to guard NBA'3s.
His defense really improved this year and he often guarded the other teams best scorer like Max Christie or Tony Perkins. He is willing to chase somebody for 40 minutes.
TSJ also developed nice mid range game pulling up at free throw line for jumper.
He is mature strong and ready to contribute season 1.
There are 14 lottery picks. Most of the Europeans who dominate the mock draft lottery picks are unproven and being drafted on potential. A team who needs immediate help like Chicago or OKC might be perfect for TSJ.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
If Ayo and Terrance get to play together in Chicago, I may actually watch NBA games.
I'd watch NBA games anyway if I were you, even if TSJ doesn't end up in Chicago. And yes, that's even with having to watch a team like the Bulls that seems to be in perpetual NBA purgatory.
agree, had been awesome to watch Ayo continue to grow even if the team has been frustrating
Him next to SGA in OKC to replace Giddey would be crazy man. Have a chance to play in WC finals+ for next 5 years.
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