Finding a Sleeper with the 56th Pick

[MichaelMcNamara]

I know it has been heavy coaching lately, but the draft is later this month, and while we only have the 56th pick, we still have a chance to find a rotation player. I looked at the picks 50 or later the last 9 years and tried to find some common denominators. Then, I took that and tried to find similar prospects in this years draft that are projected to go late 2nd round or undrafted.

http://www.pelicansreport.com/blog/f...the-56th-pick/

Who do you like?

[Blattman]

I won't be suprised if Nedim Buza was our rookie next year. Play a position of need , good size, can shoot and his agent is Arn Tellem.

[AD23nEG10]

i've seen him rising on most boards but i have my fingers crossed that Joseph Young will be available there, or maybe throw some cash at someone to move up 10 picks to get him

[UNO Gracias]

Just going off of the 56th pick give me Dawson. Those Michigan St kids that hit usually can stick around in the NBA past their first contract. I like what you said about him being a Green clone because that's what he is, and Gentry can use Swiss Army knife type guys here.

I would ultimately like to see us by a first round pick. This draft is deeper than recent drafts, and I think some quality players can be had for the price of a late teen early 20 pick. I think the staff we gather will ultimately prove if that's a good idea or not (wether they bring in a guy to develop a big man could determine if we draft a big man), but I would like to see us go up and grab a pick higher than our own.

[MichaelMcNamara]

I won't be suprised if Nedim Buza was our rookie next year. Play a position of need , good size, can shoot and his agent is Arn Tellem.

Wouldn't be a shock. But he doesn't fit the profile of what has succeeded this late in the draft. It's why he isn't in this piece, but yes, he is an interesting prospect.

[MichaelMcNamara]

i've seen him rising on most boards but i have my fingers crossed that Joseph Young will be available there, or maybe throw some cash at someone to move up 10 picks to get him

That's the guy I have had my eye on for a while as well.

[Mythrol]

This article feels short by MM's standards. Personally I haven't spent time looking this year like I did last, yet.

If I had to guess I'd say we spend some cash plus the 56 pick to move up in the draft. Young sounds interesting until I do more research and see who is out there.

[The Emperor]

Rakeem Christmas could be interesting too

[jsl05]

I like pretty much everyone and just commented on there. Norman Powell is another guy to watch who fits the bill of a 4-year player with athleticism.

[luigi modelo]

Rakeem Christmas will be a great second round pick, if we can get him. I'm a Cuse fan, and I have been blown away with his progress over the past 4 years. The dude is very coachable and he seems to understand the game well. He is proof that some guys need 4 years in college.

[Eman5805]

What's the story with JP Tokoto? Could his best basketball be ahead of him?

[Tinman]

I know it has been heavy coaching lately, but the draft is later this month, and while we only have the 56th pick, we still have a chance to find a rotation player. I looked at the picks 50 or later the last 9 years and tried to find some common denominators. Then, I took that and tried to find similar prospects in this years draft that are projected to go late 2nd round or undrafted.

http://www.pelicansreport.com/blog/f...the-56th-pick/

Who do you like?

White from IOWA would be awesome! Stretch 4 great range, can take a 4 off the dribble, really thin, hope he gains some wait! Young from Oregon is AWESOME! He is a combo guard as needed! 40% career from 3,GREAT FT shooter. HE beat Colorado & Utah in conference tourney. ONE CAN ONLY HOPE HE IS STILL THERE! Big 10 & PAC 12 networks are great!!

& as MM said,--Young is a volume shooter! Well, guess what ? He will have all the volume he wants w/ Pels! But did avg 40% 3pt shooting in 4yr career !

[geauxbama]

It'll be some overseas guy none of us have heard of. Likely will never play a minute for the Pels.

[thefuture]

What's the story with JP Tokoto? Could his best basketball be ahead of him?

Really Danny Green-ish

[Mythrol]

Does anyone else see Jonathan Holmes as a Draymond Green/Tobias Harris type?

[saintsinNO]

What's the story with JP Tokoto? Could his best basketball be ahead of him?

I'm a big Carolina fan, he can play, but he is wildly frustrating and struggles even though he is very, very talented (and pretty big). I think he will creep up much higher than our pick once teams see how talented he is. I'd love him at 56 because if he can put it all together I truly believe he is a first round talent. Very concerning when guys can't put it together after multiple years in college though.

[DirtySouf]

From that list I'll go with A A Ron. Your description makes him sound like be ideal in Gentry's system.

[billfromfinance]

This article feels short by MM's standards. Personally I haven't spent time looking this year like I did last, yet.

If I had to guess I'd say we spend some cash plus the 56 pick to move up in the draft. Young sounds interesting until I do more research and see who is out there.

I agree. If there is someone that Dell and co really want, I don't see them waiting for the 56th pick to get him when they can throw a bit of cash to move up. I know fullcourtpress will have some good answers for this, he has been looking hard for a while now while everyone else was busy with coaching candidates.

Alan Williams sounds like another Patric Young on paper. Michael Qualls could be ok - looks to have worked hard on his shooting to improve it (though it sounds like definitely more work needed). Brings a good level of intensity. Negatives around shooting off the dribble, and even handles. I really like the growth signs every year, clearly knows work needs to be done.