03-06-2026, 10:22 AM
(03-06-2026, 10:00 AM)vfromlmf Wrote: Ament is a tough one for me. I've seen him play twice and he looked a step slow in the first game, both in-game processing and flat out speed. But he's a long strider, so he's probably not as slow as he looks. The second game he got hurt. He was a consensus preseason top-5 pick and most of the draftniks still have him in the top-9. He's raw but fits the archetype everyone wants. Big wing, can defend, handle and shoot.
Good write up from the No Ceilings guys for those interested https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/nate-ame...pectations
What the Mavs really need with this pick is elite creation. Its the most valuable, hardest to find, sought after trait in an NBA player, and this is their best chance to get it. Ament has a much less chance of being an elite creator than the 8 guys in front of him. I prefer two way players but that creation is so hard to find I am willing to sacrifice some defense to improve my chances of getting it, which is why I am getting more and more intrigued with Acuff.
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