03-18-2026, 08:32 PM
(03-18-2026, 06:34 PM)Winter Wrote: Walker is having a heck of a year this year. If we drafted anyone close to that, it's a great pickup.
The problem with comping guys like that with our 2026 draft players is that Walker is now with his fourth team! Which I guess means everyone will be slightly disappointed with our new draft player his rookie year (and he won't be a starter until he's traded to someone else!)
I think the comp is with the developed NBA version of the player. Most of those guys on the list (including Walker) were later (non lottery) draft picks. It generally takes them longer (and are less likely) to develop. The top two on the list were picked in top 5 and they were quality NBA players (or more) by their second season. Hopefully whoever we get follows closer to that path.