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Wolves select Josh Okogie in first round
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Wolves select Josh Okogie in first round
No official thread yet? the pick happened almost an hour ago.
I like the pick. I feel they were targeting him with a trade down, but oh well, he's fine at 20.
I like the pick. I feel they were targeting him with a trade down, but oh well, he's fine at 20.
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Re: Wolves select Josh Okogie in first round
I think we are surprised because we were looking (as Wolves fans) to draft a shooter, not D.
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I havent been following the "official draft thread", so I'm unaware of Wolves chat opinion right now. He seems like an alright player though. Total Thibs guy. Not saying he's going to be as good as Donovan Mitchell, its likely he won't be, but his scouting report is very similar.
Who was Wolves chat wanting? Shamet?
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No idea who this kid is. His Espn.com write makes him sound like he has no idea how to play basketball. Neat.
Guess Thibs is hoping for an a very Bradley type out of him or something? Defender who learns how to play o?
Write up basically says he can’t dribble shoot or pass.
some sort of Brewer Wes Wiggins Rodney Carney style dribbler? lol.
Guess Thibs is hoping for an a very Bradley type out of him or something? Defender who learns how to play o?
Write up basically says he can’t dribble shoot or pass.
some sort of Brewer Wes Wiggins Rodney Carney style dribbler? lol.
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Also, why were people thinking we were specifically looking for a shooter? Our defense sucked too.
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While both are important, we need anyone that can play D. Butler and Teague are good enough to take a few more between the both of them, KAT could shoot maybe 1 more, Bjelica (if he comes back) can knock them down. Dieng is getting fairly good at corner threes. One of the biggest problems is we simply don't shoot enough 3's. We were 19th in 3 point percentage which isn't great, yet we were 30th in attempts.
UnFadeable21 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:55 pm Edwards Negatives:
Low IQ
Low Motor
Bad Shot Selection
Bad defense
Who does this remind you of?
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He played a lot of point at GT, so sure, for a point, I guess he can't handle. He's not a point in the NBA though.boxter432 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:06 pm No idea who this kid is. His Espn.com write makes him sound like he has no idea how to play basketball. Neat.
Guess Thibs is hoping for an a very Bradley type out of him or something? Defender who learns how to play o?
Write up basically says he can’t dribble shoot or pass.
some sort of Brewer Wes Wiggins Rodney Carney style dribbler? lol.
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Re: Wolves select Josh Okogie in first round
Ndubi Ebi ,,again
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Glad I stayed out of the official draft thread, sounds like there was a meltdown.
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Re: Wolves select Josh Okogie in first round
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/278 ... olves-pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Josh Okogie in the 2018 NBA draft with the No. 20 overall pick.
His 18.2 points per game were overlooked during the season as Georgia Tech struggled through conference play. But then Okogie showed up to the NBA combine and emerged as one of the top players during five-on-fives. He became one of the biggest risers during the predraft process and now enters the sleeper conversation in this year's rookie class.
Quick hitters
Size: 6'4½"
Weight: 210.8 pounds
Wingspan: 7'0"
Reach: 8'6"
Pro player comparison: Will Barton
Offensive strengths
Okogie has a tremendous mix of strength, length and athleticism that's built for attacking downhill. He got to the free-throw line 6.8 times per game, but he also ranked in the 93rd percentile in catch-and-shoot jumpers. When given a ball screen, he was an effective scorer with the pull-up, making 8-of-19 attempts coming off the pick. Okogie only saw 16 possessions out of isolation, but he scored 24 points on those possessions, converting 9-of-15 opportunities.
Offensive weaknesses
He only shot 43.2 percent inside the arc and struggled at the rim, where he shot 44.6 percent. Okogie missed all 10 of his floater attempts, and he shot 32.5 percent on dribble jumpers. He graded in the 13th percentile in pick-and-roll passing while totaling just one assist out of isolation. Overall, he averaged 2.5 assists to 2.5 turnovers. He'll need to improve his handles and awareness off the dribble.
Defensive outlook
Okogie's defensive potential is a major selling point, given his tools and playmaking ability. He's not the tallest, but his strength and wingspan are A+ for a guard. He can easily cover both backcourt positions plus the occasional wing. He also finished with the fastest sprint time and tied for highest max vertical at the combine. Okogie averaged 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game playing tough, active defense, though he occasionally shows fatigue.
Rookie outlook
Okogie could surprise next year moving from a weak college team to the pros, where he won't be asked to carry such a heavy workload. He's a sleeper pick to emerge as an impact rookie who'll benefit from a better supporting cast and more space to drive. He'll also make his fair share of mistakes that highlight occasional poor shot selection and a drop-off in effort.
Projected role: Scoring role player
With NBA tools and athleticism, confident scoring ability and production to back it up, Okogie is a steal candidate. He was slept on throughout the year playing for a lousy team, and he'll have the chance to be a two-way player who can apply pressure at both ends in the NBA. The fact that he's made gradual improvement since high school suggests he can continue to trend upward.
UnFadeable21 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:55 pm Edwards Negatives:
Low IQ
Low Motor
Bad Shot Selection
Bad defense
Who does this remind you of?
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Re: Wolves select Josh Okogie in first round
? You posted multiple times in the thread and there are like 4 posts reacting to the pick. Did a bunch of posts get deleted or am I missing somethingbubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:10 pm Glad I stayed out of the official draft thread, sounds like there was a meltdown.
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Don’t know anything about this kid.
I hope he’s good.
I hope he’s good.
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I didnt post a single time in the "official" thread prior to tonight.boxter432 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:16 pm? You posted multiple times in the thread and there are like 4 posts reacting to the pick. Did a bunch of posts get deleted or am I missing somethingbubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:10 pm Glad I stayed out of the official draft thread, sounds like there was a meltdown.
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I see what you did, you confused some threads, here is the official thread...boxter432 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:16 pm? You posted multiple times in the thread and there are like 4 posts reacting to the pick. Did a bunch of posts get deleted or am I missing somethingbubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:10 pm Glad I stayed out of the official draft thread, sounds like there was a meltdown.
http://forum.mnrubecentral.com/viewtopi ... =8&t=10075
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No it wasn't a meltdown, it was feeling of confusion; the guy didn't get much of a mention pre-draft by any of us.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:10 pm Glad I stayed out of the official draft thread, sounds like there was a meltdown.
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went back to check the posts, looks like a meltdown. Backtracking to where the pick happened, the first post I saw on the pick was "fuck this."LordNu wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:20 pmNo it wasn't a meltdown, it was feeling of confusion; the guy didn't get much of a mention pre-draft by any of us.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:10 pm Glad I stayed out of the official draft thread, sounds like there was a meltdown.
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Dude, last year was a meltdown with that trade. This is mild.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:25 pmwent back to check the posts, looks like a meltdown. Backtracking to where the pick happened, the first post I saw on the pick was "fuck this."LordNu wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:20 pmNo it wasn't a meltdown, it was feeling of confusion; the guy didn't get much of a mention pre-draft by any of us.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:10 pm Glad I stayed out of the official draft thread, sounds like there was a meltdown.
I think Mayo for Love was the breakdown.
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Re: Wolves select Josh Okogie in first round
I can't post the board-friendly YouTube embed links form my phone, but maybe someone can grab the right links for me:
Why scouts like Josh:
https://youtu.be/RfTf1WOvHgk
Why Thibs likes Josh:
https://youtu.be/X1r3ve5dXKE
38% from three and 82% from the line at nearly 2 SPG. Plays best off the ball where he converted 1.4 points per catch and shoot attempt (93rd percentile). Tough dude, who apparently can guard three positions with 7' wingspan.
Why scouts like Josh:
https://youtu.be/RfTf1WOvHgk
Why Thibs likes Josh:
https://youtu.be/X1r3ve5dXKE
38% from three and 82% from the line at nearly 2 SPG. Plays best off the ball where he converted 1.4 points per catch and shoot attempt (93rd percentile). Tough dude, who apparently can guard three positions with 7' wingspan.
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Keep reading. That’s our overlord posting that like 5x lol.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:25 pmwent back to check the posts, looks like a meltdown. Backtracking to where the pick happened, the first post I saw on the pick was "fuck this."LordNu wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:20 pmNo it wasn't a meltdown, it was feeling of confusion; the guy didn't get much of a mention pre-draft by any of us.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:10 pm Glad I stayed out of the official draft thread, sounds like there was a meltdown.
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Few rules why Youtube won't work: if posted from a mobile sometimes, or if the video is a series of videos, or the video starts from somewhere other than the start.memyworld wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:29 pm I can't post the board-friendly YouTube embed links form my phone, but maybe someone can grab the right links for me:
Why scouts like Josh:
http://youtu.be/RfTf1WOvHgk
Why Thibs likes Josh:
http://youtu.be/X1r3ve5dXKE
38% from three and 82% from the line at nearly 2 SPG. Plays best off the ball where he converted 1.4 points per catch and shoot attempt (93rd percentile). Tough dude, who apparently can guard three positions with 7' wingspan.
Otherwise, take the s out of https.
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Keita Bates-Diop tho.
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I run into this on desktop, too, but I can just snag the address URL there. It's their shortened "youtu.be" link that trips up the code. Not sure why the developer hasn't updated this yet. It's the new default for YouTube share link.LordNu wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:38 pmFew rules why Youtube won't work: if posted from a mobile sometimes, or if the video is a series of videos, or the video starts from somewhere other than the start.memyworld wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:29 pm I can't post the board-friendly YouTube embed links form my phone, but maybe someone can grab the right links for me:
Why scouts like Josh:
http://youtu.be/RfTf1WOvHgk
Why Thibs likes Josh:
http://youtu.be/X1r3ve5dXKE
38% from three and 82% from the line at nearly 2 SPG. Plays best off the ball where he converted 1.4 points per catch and shoot attempt (93rd percentile). Tough dude, who apparently can guard three positions with 7' wingspan.
Otherwise, take the s out of https.
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Re: Wolves select Josh Okogie in first round
We won't know if this was the right pick for like 3-4 years. Didn't know anything about him.
After armchair gm'ing his YouTube stuff and reading you can easily see why Thibs would like him
And yeah. A poor man's Donovan Mitchell/Will Barton comp kinda looks accurate to me
After armchair gm'ing his YouTube stuff and reading you can easily see why Thibs would like him
And yeah. A poor man's Donovan Mitchell/Will Barton comp kinda looks accurate to me
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You don't copy and paste from the address bar?memyworld wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:46 pmI run into this on desktop, too, but I can just snag the address URL there. It's their shortened "youtu.be" link that trips up the code. Not sure why the developer hasn't updated this yet. It's the new default for YouTube share link.LordNu wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:38 pmFew rules why Youtube won't work: if posted from a mobile sometimes, or if the video is a series of videos, or the video starts from somewhere other than the start.memyworld wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:29 pm I can't post the board-friendly YouTube embed links form my phone, but maybe someone can grab the right links for me:
Why scouts like Josh:
http://youtu.be/RfTf1WOvHgk
Why Thibs likes Josh:
http://youtu.be/X1r3ve5dXKE
38% from three and 82% from the line at nearly 2 SPG. Plays best off the ball where he converted 1.4 points per catch and shoot attempt (93rd percentile). Tough dude, who apparently can guard three positions with 7' wingspan.
Otherwise, take the s out of https.
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edit: post was meant for the draft thread.
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Digging some more into this guy, he tested similar or better athletically than Zhaire Smith at the combine, who I, and many others thought may have been the best athlete in the draft.
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He may very well end up a stud. We just haven't got much info on him. But those kinds of stats are intriguing.bubu dubu. wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:26 pm Digging some more into this guy, he tested similar or better athletically than Zhaire Smith at the combine, who I, and many others thought may have been the best athlete in the draft.
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Total Thibs pick. I think he'll get burn year 1.
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I'm hype. ROY and MVP next year.
Bit of an unknown, but loving what I'm reading and seeing.
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