Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[OrangeDW]

Yup. Easy to see why.

Eh. Every kid was pretty much a dork when they were 13. Most NBA hoopers were probably skinny dorks, Jokic was a chubby dork.

Even early in his NBA career a lot of people thought Nurkic was better than Jokic.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Even early in his NBA career a lot of people thought Nurkic was better than Jokic.

I may have fuzzy memory, but that comment surprises me. Nuggets traded Nurkic the year after Jokic was drafted. They knew who was better.

 

[Orangezoo]

I wonder how much requiring full participation in next year's combine might impact thought process on the opportunity as well. A definite risk reward matter that if a good year bumps up your stock then a really good combine seals the deal... or gives a much better bump. Plus you know exactly what to expect vs those who haven't been yet and had hopes of sitting it out..

 

[AZOrange]

I said "like a Troy Weaver", not necessarily meaning Troy Weaver, but since you brought it up, maybe Troy has played closer attention to Judah's game and has watched him evolve from a young kid growing up in Maryland to Syracuse, areas where Weaver is extremely familiar with on a first hand basis.

Mintz is arguably our best pro prospect since Jerami, and Weaver did trade for Jerami and signed Buddy.

I mean not picking at the point but Troy Weaver has been in the NBA for 20 years now

 

[dollarbill44]

Huh? If it didn’t matter we wouldn’t be here waiting…

Not everyone is waiting around for his decision.

 

[Cuse99&01]

I may have fuzzy memory, but that comment surprises me. Nuggets traded Nurkic the year after Jokic was drafted. They knew who was better.

I also remember people in the NBA media suggesting Nurkic was the better of the two early in their careers and were surprised Denver traded Nurkic.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I also remember people in the NBA media suggesting Nurkic was the better of the two early in their careers and were surprised Denver traded Nurkic.

You know what's wild?

Denver also drafted Gobert!

 

[hoopsupstate]

I have a hard time believing Judah hasn’t made a decision. If he hasn’t, that says a lot about not being sure of going pro. If he’s all in, I would think he would have already announced it. The good thing is the waiting will be over in a few days.

 

[Cuse99&01]

You know what's wild?

Denver also drafted Gobert!

What’s even more wild is Minnesota gave up four first round picks to acquire Gobert.

 

[orangemass]

Professional pipe laying is much better with choices of multiple pipes simultaneously fitted in multiple cities, college town pipe fitting can be limited somewhat then you still have to make it to Sociology 101 at 7:45am after the first pipe.

Laying pipe

 

[BigNastyJon]

I’d imagine the pipe laying is better as point guard at Syracuse than point guard for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

 

[MikeSU02]

If the Spurs don’t try to trade up to get Amen, I think they would look at Judah at 44, at least in passing.

I personally think they either want an extraterrestrial athletic prospect like Amen or, if they can’t reach that, they won’t concede draft capital to get one of the later guys like Kobe Bufkin and maybe take a look at Judah.

Really wish Judah’s wingspan was just a little better.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

If the Spurs don’t try to trade up to get Amen, I think they would look at Judah at 44, at least in passing.

I personally think they either want an extraterrestrial athletic prospect like Amen or, if they can’t reach that, they won’t concede draft capital to get one of the later guys like Kobe Bufkin and maybe take a look at Judah.

Really wish Judah’s wingspan was just a little better.

Tony Parker light.

 

[PauliePeppas]

 

[PauliePeppas]

No idea who the other players are…

 

[Orangezoo]

Interesting. They have a number of picks. Some legit competition in this workout.. as it pertains to late picks or undrafted guys.

Few more days to go but wonder if this workout is a make or break... to flip things one way or the other. Not sure if I'm Judah I'm thrilled I'm paired with this group for a workout vs some higher end guys.

Hope he dominates and gets the promise he is looking for.

 

[Irt4su]

Break a leg Judah!

 

[Day2]

No idea who the other players are…

I remember Henderson Sr.

 

[Day2]

I’d imagine the pipe laying is better as point guard at Syracuse than point guard for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

True…except G League teams travel.

 

[tptcuse]

True…except G League teams travel.

Lots of babes at the Westchester Knicks’ games.

 

[JLine]

He should make a great impression with that group. Who knows, maybe he gets the feedback he’s looking for from Charlotte. Only takes one team.

 

[kcsu]

I think we are fine with or without him. If he returns i hope that he doesnt treat the season as a try out of the league. hope he plays team ball

 

[Orangezoo]

He should make a great impression with that group. Who knows, maybe he gets the feedback he’s looking for from Charlotte. Only takes one team.

Yep. If there is one thing with Charlotte it's that they are swimming in picks and he could end up amidst a few drafted guards and a logjam. That said hope he crushes is and gets picked as high as possible

 

[tptcuse]

I think we are fine with or without him. If he returns i hope that he doesnt treat the season as a try out of the league. hope he plays team ball

Judah will absolutely play team ball.

 

[rrlbees]

I think we are fine with or without him. If he returns i hope that he doesnt treat the season as a try out of the league. hope he plays team ball

One thing I heard someone say during a combine game when discussing players on the fence between the g league and college, not specific to Judah, was that in college you prepare for and are trying to win games. In the g league you are preparing for and trying to make the nba.