The consensus among those who compare the NBA draft is that there is no good faith superstar or even a linked thing in the most sensible draft, which makes it a confusing year for the Wolves to claim pick No. 1, even if it is has a limit value.
But that hasn’t stopped those who compare the draft from forming an almost consensus on who will win the wolves in the top position if they do it rather than swap it.
Looking at seven fake drafts that have been updated since the Wolves won the lottery last week, a transparent theme emerges: Georgia’s 6-5 extreme, Anthony Edwards, is the first overall pick in six of them.
Edwards turns out to be the most productive selection among the most productive possible selections imaginable: LaMelo Ball is a shipowner and James Wiseman is a wonderful man, already strong positions for the Wolves with D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns. But President Gersson Rosas obviously believes in opting for the most productive player and being concerned about position adjustment later on.
Let’s take a look at the six who love Edwards for wolves, then at outlier:
Sporting News notes that “Edwards was not surprised by scouts like the typical No. 1 pick when betting on the Bulldogs, but possibly would have the greatest potential of any player in this draft. It’s an explosive offensive force that can descend quickly. »
NBADraft.net gives many congratulations, but also this warning about Edwards: “For those who can succeed on the edge and challenge the defender’s help, he is happy with many deep and contested shots.”
In fact, the variety of plans is a trait that helps keep appearing in Edwards’ assessments. But it also turns out to be anything that can be learned more fluently than, say, athletics.
Similarly, Tankathon classifies Edwards as the first choice, but also lists more drawbacks than benefits throughout his abilities. The biggest advantage? His age. This month he’s just turned 19 and has plenty of room to grow.
Forbes also relies on Edwards’ merit by calling it a play for the Wolves, while noting that with 19.1 points consistent with the game, he led all of Division I’s freshman academics to score last season.
It’s conceivable that you have sweats without blood thinking of a young, useless athletic wing with a top top. That sounds a lot like Andrew Wiggins, doesn’t it? That’s enough. But each and every player deserves the chance to be tried alone.
Sports Illustrated has a pretty complete breakdown and writes this about Edwards: “His flashes of offensive dominance, less and farther from what you’d like, can be attractive, and if it comes to its roof as a two-way perimeter risk defending the wings and Can play on and off the ball, Edwards has a potential for the All-Star Game.
Bleacher Report likes Edwards to address the Wolves, the site name mentions which team Ball will land, and obviously appears which prospect has at least the biggest name. About Edwards, he says: “Between the age of Anthony Edwards (19), the physical profile, the explosiveness, the creation of complex plans and the realization of three-tier plans, possesses the maximum favorable combination of talent, prospective and skill. And the groups don’t seem to have enough creators and wings.”
The outlier? It’s a big problem. ESPN.com (inside information required) likes the Wolves to take Ball instead, arguing that he has the greatest advantage. “To boost their rebuilding, the Timberwolves will have to continue to buy the strength of the stars. No one in this draft has more elegance than Ball. Its length makes it easy to match with some other base, and your teammates will love your super creativity and the way it reinforces others.
We’ll find out what wolves do … possibly? The draft was provisionally moved in mid-October some time ago, however, it is conceivable that I can go back if the 2020-21 season is delayed from a December 1 calendar that, recently, Adam Silver said, ”feel a little early for me. “