2023 DRAFT: Mavs take Lively, OMP, sign Mike Miles to 2-way, sign Jordan Walker

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My second round guys (eventhough I think some go in the first).

Andre Jackson- Love him.  More athletic, better dribbling, not as good of a shooter Josh Green
Jaime Jacquez-  Just watch, some team is going to draft him late first, early second and he is going to have a long career and be able to play important big game minutes. 
Trayce Jackson Davis-  Some limitations, but think he will be able to be a role player on the right team.
James Nnaji- There is at least one of these guys every draft.  A really athletic, raw big man overseas who looks awesome in highlights.  I typically bite hook, line and sinker.  Most don't pan out. 

Most of the guys in the 20's and 30's that I like are older.    There are some youngsters I like, but they are really a role of the dice

Mid second round guys:
Jordan Walsh-  Can't really shoot and looks to be uncomfortable dribbling.  But he can defend and I think this gets him on the floor and will allow him time to develop shooting and dribbling


Undrafted guys that I like...some will get drafted.  There are a ton of them and I hope the mavs move fast and target one
Adam Sonogo- Uconn
Drew Timme- He is going to have a hard time playing in the NBA.  But I would like to throw a flier at him.    Really good college player, but has an uphill battle in the pros
Jaylen Clark-  one of the top defenders in the draft
Chris Livinstone-  a classic role of the dice. Highly ranked entering college but needs a ton more time.

Really like Sanogo but in most mocks he is a mid 2nd round pick.

Going back to the Mavs workout list. My favorites among the guys that could go undrafted are Drew Peterson and Craig Porter Jr.
Peterson reminds me of Kyle Anderson. Lanky guy with handles and passing vision. Not the best athlet but knows how to position himself. Can basically play any position from 2-4. No weakness. Just not sure if all the things he did on an above average level in college translate to the NBA. Single standout ability is missing and usually that´s how a player earns minutes in the NBA.
Porter Jr is one of a kind. Cannot remember a 6´2 main ballhandler that is also among the conference leaders in rebounds and blocks. Wichita also has a good track record when it comes to multi year college guards (in the last couple of years...Shamet, VanVleet, Reaves).

Would love to see both on the Mavs summer league roster.