Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

[Orangezoo]

If I'm an NBA GM, all bias aside, there's a 0% chance I'm taking an undersized guard that hasn't proven he can consistently shoot the 3 anywhere in the draft. And I say that as someone who loves Judah as a player, and has some faith that he can develop his shot more.

That said if he stayed in draft I would be one of several that would be quickly trying to get a two way contract with him given the potential.

 

[Cusefan0307]

If he declares I expect him to not be drafted and likely sign a two way like Cole and Buddy.

 

[Cuse181]

when does he need to decide one way or the other? Is it right before the draft?

 

[Melancer46]

when does he need to decide one way or the other? Is it right before the draft?

End of this month

 

[rrlbees]

Now this is whack. By a Pistons blogger.

 

[Cuse'91]

Wow. You go Troy Weaver.

 

[Melancer46]

Would anyone on this board take Judah in the first 50 picks

I’m already on the record that I’d be comfortable taking him late first round this year. Might not work out but I like to bet on guys that show the touch he has eventually stretching it out.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Now this is whack. By a Pistons blogger.

99% this blogger is related to Judah lol. Been hyping him up on twitter all month

 

[Melancer46]

Now this is whack. By a Pistons blogger.

I love seeing guys that deviate from the herd mentality you usually get with drafts. That is pretty insane though lol.

 

[Melancer46]

99% this blogger is related to Judah lol. Been hyping him up on twitter all month

He’s been hyping up a lot of guys. Seems like Mintz is just one of many that he’s identified as a sleeper.

 

[Cuse181]

Now this is whack. By a Pistons blogger.

Yeah, I don’t think I’ve seen anything from scouts (even anonymously) saying Judah is a lottery guy, let alone top 5. I would say crazier things have happened but I don’t think they have

 

[althea]

Meet the Most Underrated player in the 2023 NBA Draft: Judah Mintz

Judah Mintz is a 6´4 PG from Syracuse who recently just finished his Freshman season.

kjdraftblog.substack.com

 

[Orangezoo]

I love seeing guys that deviate from the herd mentality you usually get with drafts. That is pretty insane though lol.

That would be fun though... something like that is just as net good for program...

 

[atlanticuse]

he was paid to write this. Paywall to read.
his substack is 6 months old.
if he watched the games live, yes, Judah had some great highlights - see: my live video from the GT game in ATL - but also he couldn't hit free throws when it counted, disappeared in some games, and - IMHO - he did not make others around him better.
Sorry, #3 big board is not anywhere near reality.

 

[kcsu]

If I'm an NBA GM, all bias aside, there's a 0% chance I'm taking an undersized guard that hasn't proven he can consistently shoot the 3 anywhere in the draft. And I say that as someone who loves Judah as a player, and has some faith that he can develop his shot more.

100% . Im not betting a pick he will develop a shot. If he comes back and proves up he might not go 1st round but he will get drafted and most likely land a 2way.

 

[MikeSU02]

Has anyone watched the rest of the players in college ball? They are all flawed.

Also, shooting will get better at the nba level.

Spurs take Judah at 44, people would be ecstatic.

 

[Trueblue25]

Hes an NBA talent. Think he’d have a more known ability to shoot already if he was able to open up his game a bit more last year. Our lineup was very limited an our forwards left Judah on an island fairly often.

I

 

[Orangezoo]

Has anyone watched the rest of the players in college ball? They are all flawed.

Also, shooting will get better at the nba level.

Spurs take Judah at 44, people would be ecstatic.

Yeah it's a matter of which path he wants to take as opposed to whether or not he makes it.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Just what I’ve heard. Maybe my statement was too strong, but I’d be very surprised if he pulls his name out and comes back.

We all would

 

[atlanticuse]

Has anyone watched the rest of the players in college ball? They are all flawed.

Also, shooting will get better at the nba level.

Spurs take Judah at 44, people would be ecstatic.

Spurs would be a good fit. UPDATE - Spurs need 3-point shooting. Mintz ain’t it.
Tony Parker 2.0? Not sure that's Judah.

 

[AZOrange]

Hes an NBA talent. Think he’d have a more known ability to shoot already if he was able to open up his game a bit more last year. Our lineup was very limited an our forwards left Judah on an island fairly often.

I

The other issue with Judah is that this is a good guard class. Next year not so much

 

[Cuse_NYC]

The other issue with Judah is that this is a good guard class. Next year not so much

We need you in his family’s ears lol

 

[Scotch]

We all would

Did you see AZOrange’s smiley face?

 

[cali315phan]

Has anyone watched the rest of the players in college ball? They are all flawed.

Also, shooting will get better at the nba level.

Spurs take Judah at 44, people would be ecstatic.

Yes and if I'm an NBA GM in today's world, I'm much more likely to take a late 2nd round flyer on a player like Cole Swider than I am a player like Judah, and even Cole didn't get drafted. Which is ultimately what I believe will happen to Judah if he sticks in this year, unfortunately.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Did you see AZOrange’s smiley face?

Yes, but have to be pessimistic until it happens. We’ve been on the wrong side of too many of these. I’ll be as happy as all of you if he’s back!