Originally Posted by
bradael
2019 was considered a 3 player draft. Moving from 4 to 8 wasn't seen as much of a drop off at all and getting other assets (#17, taking Solomon Hill's contract, 35th pick, 2020 top 10 protected pick) was certainly a plus.
Hayes was considered a high chance of an All Star but also a high chance of a bust. Funny how even before he was drafted, people said it would take 2 years to see him ready for the NBA. A year in people were calling him a bust. A year and a half in he's starting to look decent.
Other than that I think people were outspoken about several players to get at or around 17. Herro, who obviously went a few picks before 17. Clarke was another. I'm ok with NAW. Clarke might have had a harder time finding a role on this team at his position. Though I definitely see the point of taking the best player available, regardless of position. I think through this point, NAW has been solid and even recently found a good lineup with him where everyone knows their role perfectly it seems. Hopefully he continues to get better.