04-26-2023, 05:17 PM
(04-26-2023, 04:59 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I really want to go back and look at Lively more later. The lack of scoring and scoring nothing in the tournament are really concerning. But I really think he could have a big jump like Kessler if he went back for his second year in college. Kessler played very little minutes for UNC his freshman year. lively is a former top recruit. Sometimes it takes those guys time to figure things out. You just need to evaluate if he is one or just a dinosaur big man.
When we played Kessler this year, it was so impressive how you felt his presence anytime someone drove. Is that Lively in 2 years? If so, it can be argued he is one of the missing pieces we need.
Same. Have no idea how he would look in the NBA. Not sure about the Kessler comparisation. Lively is a way better athlet. Question is if he has the feel/IQ/fundamentals. Kessler on the other hand was always praised for his positioning/timing. Main concern was mediocre athleticism and mobility.
Lively joins a long list of players with top notch athleticism + measurements. Next Clint Capela? Another Moses Brown? Would love to gamble on a player like this but the Mavs don´t have the assets to risk a first round pick for a "maybe" prospect like this.