Point Made: Scouting & Film Room

Point Made IRL Context Big Board - Finalised - Liam’s Personal Board First Round Grades Open to thoughts on the format and criticism or questions regarding placements

And, just like that, Darius Acuff Jr. has silenced everyone who’s doubted him Because how can you continue disrespecting someone who dropped 49 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in 50 minutes on 16-27 shooting with just ONE turnover???

At 7’3 with a long wingspan and historic block numbers he’s getting harder to overlook in lottery conversations, especially as the NBA trends taller and taller. This class is STACKED though and sorting through lottery and not is hell on earth.

Aday has been addressing some of my concerns with him in this year’s cycle; his form on the jumper is looking fluid; great energy transfer all the way up and finish with a high release. Always a savant at cutter reads, he’s starting to find shooters too.

Mikel had a slump and a lot of people’s opinions on him solidified but at 6’5 with prototypical NBA height, and craft over athleticism he fits the direction of the modern NBA and is a great offensive hub.

Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr last 3 games… — 28.7 PTS — 4.7 REB — 5.3 AST — 3.0 STL — 51.1 FG% — 53.6 3P% — 92.0 FT%

Man what type of witchcraft is this, @McclungMac

Oh my goodness Mikel Brown Jr. You didn’t have to do them like that; there’s like 3 levels of defence manipulation here, this kid isn’t getting the love he deserves as a creator.

@Officialwilleno @Jubbitie @iTweetSportss I REALLY do this btw, I have been for years; show me your draft boards, tell me your process, I get it you really like this one player who honestly I’m showing love to. To be this stuck on whether he goes late first or second is borderline insanity.

@Jubbitie @PointMadeLiam @iTweetSportss Exactly like I’m not arguing with these boys man lol. Brad Stevens literally came to watch him play the other day he gone after this season.

Ebuka Okorie is worth a shot in the 2nd round, scores effortlessly and while I think it’s unlikely that he can translate that to a much bigger, stronger and quicker league somebody HAS to take the shot; likely he returns for next season tho realistically.

@Jubbitie @Officialwilleno @iTweetSportss He has great pace does not equal he will be the kind of athletic outlier you have to be in order to warp the NBA game like the college game; If you think he’s legit as fast as maxey “but doesn’t go balls to the wall EVER” that’s a VERY interesting take.

@PointMadeLiam @Officialwilleno @iTweetSportss He has great pace he's just not balls to the wall like Maxey

You just agreeing coz he’s backing you up but sadly as his argument is massively flawed it’s really not helping your case that you did. Coaches go and watch a lot of players play, and I didn’t say he’s not gone after the season I said it’s likely in the second round. Arguing with nothing atp

@Jubbitie @Officialwilleno @iTweetSportss That’s simply not how stats work: ever heard of the concept “best player on a bad team” It’s pretty common; like Cam Thomas last year who just got WAIVED.

@PointMadeLiam @Officialwilleno @iTweetSportss Him being the only NBA prospect on his team and still putting up insane numbers should show you how good he is

Shooting has always been the swing skill for Nolan Traore, whose elite trait has been his speed and quickness But if Traore can prove that he’s a reliable threat from 3? Man, his ceiling is so high and he’d have a De’Aaron Fox-esque game

Keaton may not have ups, but his patience, tempo and decision making will see him be an effective NBA player all the same; I wouldn’t be surprised if within a year of working with NBA strength and conditioning personal he’s throwing these down ease either.

I swear people are trying to fade AJ every time he has a bad game; but there are few players in the WORLD that can match his freak athleticism, and I’m not just talking about ups; it’s his fluidity and ability to contort while in control I value most.

How fragile does your masculinity have to be to have an issue with a teammate doing a silly little dance; About half as fragile as it’d have to be to not even be in that locker room, not be able keep it to yourself and say it on a pod 🤡

Nolan Traore and his control of the game is really blowing me away We know he has the speed to collapse defenses by getting into the paint, but his feel for playmaking has really popped He’s not just playing quick but also controlling the game’s pace

Probably worth noting that Ament has been figuring it out on the fly with less than ideal spacing; he’s gonna feel like he’s driving on easy mode when he finds some NBA spacing.

I don’t want anything; you’re just grasping at straws and your arguments again follow ZERO legical track, so maybe there’s some projecting going on with that yammering. I’ve responded to each of your most recent word vomit and now I’m never thinking about you and your 3 brain cells again.

@PointMadeLiam There's nothing abstract about it. You want Alijah to stay and go to worse situation for no demonstrative benefit. You're just yammering.

Alijah Arenas is a legit talent, but with the concerns that are bound to arise as he works his way back from an extended absence, I wonder if he should hold back for a weaker 27’ class & use that extra runway to take-off into the lottery pick he can be.

@PeacefulBurner No that’s just how good teams work and I’m done trying to explain this to you.

@PointMadeLiam This is an asinine question because the premise is false. Depends on the coaching. You are married to idea that his "role" would be rigid and restrictive outside his skill set and this is nonsense. His role could be off the bench 3 level scorer just fine.

@PeacefulBurner This is like trying to speak about thermo-dynamics to a ferret who also puts words in your mount just to argue with their own words, it’s mind numbingly pathetic.

@PointMadeLiam Your assumption that just because he's a rookie, his talent and potential won't matter and he'll just be asked to be some 3&D guy getting 20 min a game is a YOU problem, not the league's. 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️