Post by delap on Jun 16, 2022 13:25:41 GMT -5
PreSeason
How many Raptors can fit on a single ladder?
Despite some claims earlier than as many as 4 might appear... it turns out that only 1 does... and at the end. So keep reading to find out which one it is!
(note: some 'Nole bias appears at the top, which is a surprise to me because I didn't think I would like Patrick Williams)
(looks like the stats are all synced to the regular season... so no images for this update... but I'll have some bonus ladder spots to make up for it.)
(also, this class looks DEEP... many strong outlooks on the horizon)
1. Devin Vassell - New York Knicks
The 1st overall pick starts off the year here, at the top of the ladder. Solid P/TSA, volume, defense (almost a block/36!), and super low TOs... Vassell has all the room to grow and a lot of POT.
2. Patrick Williams - Carolina Cougars
If he were putting up this stat-line as a SF he'd be #1 overall... but alas. No weaknesses anywhere in his game, but also no hyper-elite skills either. #2 in P/TSA, but that feels like a mirage.
3. Isaiah Stewart - Seattle SuperSonics
Big Ike leads the class in raw scoring and rebounding, isn't terribly inefficient, and TOs are manageable (but not great). Defense is not great. Is he Al 2.0? Quite possibly!
4. Malachi Flynn - Charlotte Hornets
The only PG to make the list at this time, Malachi is #1 in P/TSA and hyper-low on TOs (and strangely low in assists, too). He doesn't have high POT and he may never receive upgrades on his rookie deal, but he has a great look in a small sample.
5. Anthony Edwards - Seattle SuperSonics
TOs may doom him and the rebounding is a real concern, but the rest of the package looks very nice. He wants to shoot, so any increases in his scoring grades/attributes will show big dividends.
6a. Onyeka Okongwu - Indiana Pacers
6b. James Wiseman - Los Angeles Lakers
Almost identical outputs through the PreSeason... down to an identical 1.501 P/TSA, these young bigs are high POT players who look to contribute scoring, rebounding, and shot blocking. Both could have some TO issues, but otherwise look really nice.
8a. Mason Jones - Cleveland Cavaliers
8b. Desmond Bane - Milwaukee Bucks
8c. Isaac Okoro - Portland Trail Blazers
8d. Cassius Stanley - Pittsburgh Pipers
8e. Elijah Hughes - Toronto Raptors
This group is largely similar... mid-to-low POT wings who can score moderately efficiently, play a little D, and take care of the rock. Hughes is the weakest on the TO front, but the strongest (easily) rebounding the ball. Okoro and Bane could both become real ball-hawks, steals-wise. Mason Jones doesn't play much D, but is likely going to be the best scorer in the short-term.
Honorable Mentions:
Points:
Theo Maledon - New York Knicks
Immanuel Quickley - Toronto Raptors
Tyrese Maxey - Seattle SuperSonics
Wings:
Jaden McDaniels - Seattle SuperSonics
R.J. Hampton - New York Knicks
Lamar Stevens - Orlando Magic
Jordan Nwora - Milwaukee Bucks
Justinian Jessup - Pittsburgh Pipers
Precious Achiuwa - Los Angeles Lakers
Aaron Nesmith - Portland Trail Blazers
Josh Green - Washington Bullets
Bigs:
Reggie Perry - Philadelphia 76ers
Zeke Nnaji - Seattle SuperSonics
Udoka Azubuike - Denver Nuggets
Vernon Carey Jr. - Toronto Raptors
Killian Tillie - Cleveland Cavaliers
Jalen Smith - Atlanta Hawks