THT Going into the Draft
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Been a slow day. Needed trusty Travis to stir the pot with a little shoes vs no shoes debate. Good on him.
Man didn’t know THT was that short. Not even 6’3. His wingspan to height has to be biggest in the draft.
Shayok also has a great wingspan
Shayok also has a great wingspan
He's got me by a 1/2", and no way I could even think of doing what he does on my best day.
I think Shayok has a pretty decent shot at getting drafted in the second round. Good measurables, solid offensive skillset and the tools to be a good perimeter defender.
If he's 6'2, you'd have to think nearly everyone he guarded this year had 4-5 inches on him.
He was 6'-2 1/2" without shoes. 6'-4" with shoes, which I believe was his listed height. Most guys he guarded were probably 6'-6" to 6'-9" with shoes. So yeah, giving up 4-5 inches was pretty common for him. Although his standing reach is the equivalent of about a 6'-7" player with shoes. That's what really matters. Looks like his hand size also measured in at the top of the guard class, which is a pretty good attribute for NBA guards.
If someone drafts THT in the second round, would that be considered a steal? 
(too soon?)
(too soon?)
I think THT would benefit most from a team like the Raptors or Blazers. A team full of dudes who know the effort you need to put in to make it. No above and beyond star, and a good group that seems to be a cohesive unit and grows together. THT will need a vet to take him under his wing and teach him what it means to make it in the league, and one that will actually care enough to follow through on the mentorship. If I had to pick, those would be my landing spots I'd want for him.
It seems like he's mostly perceived as a developmental player with upside. If that's the case then you'd think teams with a reputation for developing talent would make the most sense. So like you said, Toronto and Portland, and I'd throw in the Nets, Spurs, Jazz, and Pacers. Basically the steady, well-run franchises. The worst thing that could happen to him is to go to a team with a flailing front office like the Lakers, Suns or Bulls. He'll just get lost in the shuffle there and not get any better.
Nets were another destination I was thinking I'd like to see him now, but still feels strange to type out haha. I'd be cool with the Pacers Jazz or Spurs, however I am worried about the Spurs' longevity. I'm sure they'll be fine but there are some questions with where they move from here.
No surprise here. He’s a late first round selection in every mock and a team at the combine probably promised they’d take him if he’s there when it’s their turn.
Why would someone projected as a first round pick come back? Shouldn’t be news, it should be expected.
Good for him and good luck to him.
Excited to see the likes of Haliburton and Co. next season in Ames.
Excited to see the likes of Haliburton and Co. next season in Ames.
Not going to happen, but I’d love for Cleveland to grab in with their second first rounder. Hunter or Reddish with their first.