I thought Judah played well. But that wasn’t enjoyable to watch. No idea how nba scouts do it, I’d be sticking a fork in my neck about 5 minutes into these scrimmages.
7 assists will be huge for him...can prove he has the PG skills needed
They likely did. Those are second round to undrafted players.I thought Judah played well. But that wasn’t enjoyable to watch. No idea how nba scouts do it, I’d be sticking a fork in my neck about 5 minutes into these scrimmages.
But can he finish against guys that aren’t borderline NBA players. That’s the concern and why scouts want to see him shoot. He’s not making a living around the rim in the NBA.Lazy and haven’t read the comments, but that’s as good as Judah can play. He looked like he belonged. He gone… under control, passed GREAT, great first step and blow by ability, finished at rime. Only thing left is to take a few 3’s…
Lazy and haven’t read the comments, but that’s as good as Judah can play. He looked like he belonged. He gone… under control, passed GREAT, great first step and blow by ability, finished at rime. Only thing left is to take a few 3’s…
Oh I agree. Just really shocked he looked so good. Wasn’t expecting it.But can he finish against guys that aren’t borderline NBA players. That’s the concern and why scouts want to see him shoot. He’s not making a living around the rim in the NBA.
I just think in his mind he wants to go pro. Any positive performances are only going to lean him even more so towards the nba. Obviously he isn’t a first rd pick. He should come back and make guaranteed moneyHe was OK to good. A couple of assists won't translate as he dribbled into trouble. Had a really poor turnover trying to get fancy at half court. He moved the ball well and had some really nice passes. Defended pretty well too. The areas of concern were off the ball as he tended to sit and watch and then the lack of being any threat from outside limits his game for the time being.
It was a nice showing against the back half of the guys trying to get drafted. I would say a good 10-12 guys over the two scrimmages showed more than he did. Given his measurables and drill and shooting results it wasn't a lot to hang a hat on. Still probably has him where Givony placed him in the 50s. Hopefully there is a team who really likes him and his potential.
Also on defense he gotten taken to the paint a couple times. His shorter wingspan was noticeable for the first time. Positioning and on ball defense though was solid overall.
Edit - Jake's comment on finishing around the rim vs actual NBA guys too is a good point.
These scrimmages rarely move the needle unless someone is a superstar in it. It means even less now that the top 40 prospects don’t play.
Especially when he didn't do the one thing that the teams want to see, his outside shot.These scrimmages rarely move the needle unless someone is a superstar in it. It means even less now that the top 40 prospects don’t play.
I just think in his mind he wants to go pro. Any positive performances are only going to lean him even more so towards the nba. Obviously he isn’t a first rd pick. He should come back and make guaranteed money
Brandin P is getting some late first early 2nd buzz. I know some Wizards fans would be happy to trade down and take him with a late lottery pick.Sign me up for the Santa Clara kid (Brandin P) if Judah stays in - he’s a baller but probably not NBA player
It’s all about the lengthIf he comes back he can work on lengthening. Can’t do that in the G League.
IfCome back or get a 2 way contract and develop in the G League. G league can be a competitive lonely existence for a 20 yr old I'm sure vs having to go to class but getting another year to shine and win a bunch of games with your boys in Orange while cashing in via NIL.
Either way if he wants to go pro and is confident in it- then by all means just go for it and hope everything falls into place.
Ifwea collective set aside the $400,000 that was earmarked for Jesse, then it makes his decision a whole lot more interesting...
The issue with the assumption that he's getting a two-way deal (if undrafted) is shaky. Teams only get 2 of those deals per season and anyone with less than 4 years experience is eligible. So, he wouldn't just be competing against the other players in this draft, he's competing against, potentially, 20-30 players from the last 3 drafts as well. It's a really tough spot for him and a really difficult decision. Tough to be so close to your dream, but also balance if another year of patience is what will actually be the better choice. I just hope whatever he decides works out for him.Come back or get a 2 way contract and develop in the G League. G league can be a competitive lonely existence for a 20 yr old I'm sure vs having to go to class but getting another year to shine and win a bunch of games with your boys in Orange while cashing in via NIL.
Either way if he wants to go pro and is confident in it- then by all means just go for it and hope everything falls into place.