(05-12-2026, 05:57 PM)mvossman Wrote: I feel like taking Johnson at 9 is an overreaction to the combine. He was a very good college player as a sophomore, but nothing to suggest top 10 in this draft. Measurables play a part, but I am more interested in what they actually do on the court than how they measure in drills.
I disagree. Several podcasts have recently put him in the lottery. Even the Locked on Mavs podcast that was just posted tonight went into this. He's probably the best defensive forward in the top 20. He's agile enough to switch on guards and big enough to play the 5 if needed.
Today got peoples attention I think because of his strong shooting - which wasn't asked of him much this last year. It's hard to know if that sticks. #10-12 may be too high, but I think it's a lot closer to those picks than #20.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tAH1wUrCNc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ZqHqVHUlc
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