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

[SleepingHero]

Ok I’m locking in my top picks.
Tier 1: If he falls to us here, the Mavs better take him or I’m gonna flip my lid
1) Grady Dick

• Amazing shooter. His offensive efficiency is incredible. Shot 57% on transition threes. He was 18-33 in catch and shoot transition threes. He has an uncanny ability to take a 1 dribble side step and let it launch. His 3pt shooting ability has been understated imo. He’s that good of a shooter. He is more than just a 3pt shooter though. He showed he can find creative ways to get a shot off and was able to attack the basket. Biggest concern is if a team makes him a dribbler, can he hang with the big boys?  Can he feel comfortable shooting if the 2nd/3rd/4th shot are all taken away from him?
  
• He actually wasn’t a bad defender at KU. He moved his feet well and was able to contain many wings. His biggest issue is foot speed. I can see him getting absolutely torched in the PnR against the likes of Fox/Young/Curry etc. But then again, who don’t they torch?
  
• Best case scenario: Bigger Klay Thompson. Ray Allen. Peja Stojakovic.
  
• Realistic case Scenario: Buddy Hield, Kyle Korver, Cam Johnson
  
• Worst case scenario: Davis Bertans? Duncan Robinson Any 1 dimensional 3pt spot up shooter that can’t get on the floor cause of poor defense.
  

2) Cam Whitmore

• Athleticism off the charts. Incredibly smart movement on the court. Really explodes to the rim. Has no left hand when going up to score, but does it matter if you’re above everyone? He knows how to cut/drive. Reminds me a lot of Josh Green in that way. Which makes his fit next to Luka already promising. His 3pt shot isn’t anywhere the likes of Dick, but his mechanics are solid and his percentages were good enough. I can’t see why he couldn’t be a 40% 3pt shooter in the next level. His release is slow, but overall I think he will be fine
  
• His defense is actually tantalizing. Active hands and feet. Athletic enough to keep up with quick guards but big enough to stay with bigger wings.
  
• Best case scenario: Jaylen Brown. Smaller PG13. Desmond Bane
  
• Realistic case scenario: Jae Crowder. Dorian Finney Smith. Deandre Hunter, Saddiq Bey
  
• Worst case scenario: Justise Winslow
  

3) Taylor Hendricks

• His defense is incredible. Wow. His rim defense is game changing. I thought his ability to close space in such a short time span will make him invaluable in the big leagues. Really long arms and can keep up on the perimeter.,
  
• His shooting is solid. This alone will make him translate. A 6’9 F that can shoot like he does will last.
  
• Best case scenario: Pascal Siakam with a 3? Jerami Grant
  
• Realistic case scenario: Maxi Kleber. Aaron Gordon
  
• Worst case: Al Farouq Aminu