(10-30-2020, 01:09 AM)Fuerza1 Wrote: A Desmond Bane selection would be a great outcome at #18. He has elite 3/D capability and checks all of Carlisle's boxes (high IQ, character, 3PT, PnR). Furthermore, if MBT are looking for a NBA ready player, he fills the part. I honestly think he could start for us on day 1.
Kevin O'Connor on The Ringer podcast says that Bane would be an ideal fit on the Mavs, or other contending teams (starts about 10 mins in): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XCqWOkHLUcJf1ni1agZgq
"...You know what list he belongs on? 'This guy will not fail' list because there may not be any smarter player in this draft class; he does not make many mistakes, he is like Brogdon in that sense, someone you can rely on. People talk about Lamelo as the best passer in this class, it might actually be Desmond Bane. He makes NBA passes: high PnR, driving the lane and kicking out to the 3 with either hand, reads the floor like a veteran..."
"Good role player who will impact winning on contending teams."
The small wingspan is the only "negative" but that can easily be compensated with high motor, technique, and instincts on defense, which he showed in droves at TCU. He is also built like a brickhouse to body up guys like Harden. He can make any 3PT shot in the book.
According to Fish, Mavs met up w/ him today and value him highly. I see him as a more skilled version of Danny Green.
One of the best, and if not most polished player in the draft. Probably one of the surest picks. Totally fits what Mavs want to do and how to play and what they want next to Luka.
Who cares about wingspan, when your players around Luka and KP are getting record many open shots? On defense it may matter sometimes, but his overall defensive play and understanding is great.
With Bane, we improve bbIQ, team play, 3 point shooting, defense, toughness. Essentially we become a better team, maybe even from day one, he is that polished in his game.
I do not see him becoming a star player, but instead a very good starter on championship team, this will be a great great pick IMO. And it may even improve us next season already.
Bane and adding another star in FA, would really turn things around.
This is a very safe way to improve the team. With Luka and KP we probably look at safe options, and not risk losing them eventually to other teams if we do not find the winning ways. This is probably not the time when you add high risk high reward players around Luka and KP hoping they will turn into something and that they improve their skillset once in the NBA.
Bane and Giannis for instance, you look at multiple championships. I would still prefer Sadiq Bey or Haliburton as I think these might become stars, but Bane is a hell of player.