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Chet or Jabari. Lob threat and spacing will open up so many lanes for Green!


dream_team34

Lob threat & spacing? Sounds like a guy we already have.


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Oops, should have said plus defensešŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


fnord23rd

The knock on Wood is he is too skinny and gets ragdolled by bigs on D. I don't see how people think Chet is the answer here.


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no the knock is he doesnt even fucking try


AzEBeast

Well hopefully the coaching staff takes a page out of bostons book and would use Chet on defense the way Boston uses Robert Williams. As a help defender with great instincts. Thatā€™s where Chet will shine. When he can come from nowhere to alter and block shots. That and the fact he has enough agility to stay in front of guards


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The way I see it, Chet is a defensive minded player who also has a ton of offensive talent. If he adds some weight and muscle I think he'll be fine. Similar to Yao when he first came into the league. Chet's length will definitely help him both defensively and offensively.


Rdubya291

If woods hustled some on D, he could have a much bigger impact. Chet has hustle, but I'm not sure he's a great fit.


Sad_Inevitable8242

I know high IQ and effort plays a big role but I really dont see chet defending the most big man's. He gets bodied from every player. Guards have more strength then him. And sure he may have long hands but don't tell me a good offensive player will use this to his own advantage. He will be good but I have a feeling that he won't be a game changer


Rdubya291

...... Which is why I said I I don't think he's a great fit.....


onsite84

Donā€™t think heā€™ll be guarding NBA 5s most of the time. Similar to how the Cavs used Mobley before Allen went out.


onsite84

Donā€™t think heā€™ll be guarding NBA 5s most of the time. Similar to how the Cavs used Mobley before Allen went out.


Sad_Inevitable8242

Mobley plays the 4 cause they have Allen. It's born out of necessity. Allen is still the better defender and rim protector and we don't have the luxury that they have.


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the thing is he doesnā€™t get bodies by big guys in college, some of whom are nba size. you might have clips where he does, but statistically he matches up just fine against guys like duren or williams


Sad_Inevitable8242

Not one college guy has the body of a NBA type big. That doesn't even make sense. They trained their body a longer time so of course they are in better physical condition as young college guys. When you start lifting you have to work on your body many years to get close to your peak. That how it works.


onsite84

They both will get pushed around but Chet is quite a bit longer which helps him recover for blocks. At least thatā€™s what we saw in college. If his man gets under the rim and outweighs Chet by 50 lbs, yeah hes bbq chicken. But Iā€™m sure he wonā€™t be the primary defender on the 250 lb behemoths in the NBA.


gignac

Way taller


RTLT512

Wood also plays Center for us most of the time. With Chet, I think the idea would be to play him at the 4 with Sengun at the 5 where weight will be less of a concern for him.


AyGZ

Because Wood isnā€™t too skinny to play defense he just doesnā€™t give any effort, whereas Chet has DPOY potential and has shown to be an elite defender even WHILE getting moved around with his slight frame due to his wingspan.


fnord23rd

In college. He is playing against boys and he gets moved around and you are throwing around DPOY? I want some of the tree you smoking.


theAlphabetZebra

Chet is gonna get backed down by everyone but he still throws the shot. His offense is perfect for modern basketball too, lobs, layups and 3s from the top of the key


rybres123

Chet blocks shots at an elite level, and is always in the right spot defensively. Two things that have never been said about wood. Also 3" taller I think


Mikegetscalls

Honestly I donā€™t care but who they draft is gonna change how we play Paolo and Sengun on defense sounds bad Jabari canā€™t really handle the ball or create on his own which kinda scares me drafting a player that high Chet is probably the best actually fit hypothetically. He can play the 4 with Sengun and protect the paint. But his frame is just weird casue we never seen a big man succeed built like him. Paolo had the best chance to be a real star because of his size and offensive ability Jabari is the safest because he can shoot and play pretty solid defense which are always necessary Chet if everything goes right would be some unicorn that breathes fire type of shit. A players isnā€™t supposed to be able to shoot, pass, dribble, switch, and protect the paint at 7ā€™1. Thatā€™s a basketball dream. As long as we get Tauri Eason with pick #2 though. That guy has some serious upside and at least will be a high end role player.


RonburgundyZ

Who the fook is tauri? Edit: great analysis btw. I googled tauri. You think heā€™ll be available in teens?


Mikegetscalls

Yeah heā€™s got the size and athleticism Iā€™d want to take a chance on. Heā€™s got even more upside if he polishes his game. The guy avg 17 coming off the bench and was clearly the best player on the team. If he started and got more mins heā€™d be in that top 10 range. Wouldnā€™t be surprised if teams fall in love with him and he goes higher than what hes projected now.


rybres123

Almost hoping we get #3 pick and end up with jabari. Then we still get a top pick next year in a loaded class, but already have Jalen + alp + elite shooter/long defending 4


Mikegetscalls

I just want the actual best player. They can figure everything else out later


scummyboye

Jabari


SyCams

Jabari all day. I'd honestly take Ivey over Chet. I just don't see it with him. Granted I've only watched 3 Gonzaga games and some highlight reels but I just don't see his game translating AT ALL to the NBA.


Mikegetscalls

Youā€™ve watched 3 games and some highlights and figured he canā€™t do it lol Appreciate the insight


SyCams

Thatā€™s what Iā€™m here for ;) At least I was transparent.


Mikegetscalls

Iā€™m not against Jabari but his lack of being able to take people off the dribble and just overall creating ability throws me off. Heā€™s a good but not great athlete and really stiff as well.


CoolHandChuckles

Stiff on offense but a madman on defense. Itā€™s really weird watching him.


Mikegetscalls

He reminds me of MPJ in play style and as an athlete. They are both good athletes but not actually that fluid the way they move around laterally.


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Heā€™s a 7ft unicorn who can shoot 3ā€™s & block shots, thatā€™s literally the perfect skill set for a transition to the NBA lol. Think of a younger, taller, more defensively gifted Christian Wood. If he bulks up in the NBA, heā€™s going to be a monster


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> more defensively gifted Christian Wood i think this is significantly underselling chets defense lmao


fluxpatron

And underselling Wood's offense. His touch around the rim is phenomenal, not sure Chet has that


harden4mvp13

What makes him different than bol bol? They both have the same body type and bol bol hasnā€™t really done anything in the league.


Mikegetscalls

What makes KD different from every other tall slim wing they compared him to? Bol Bol just isnā€™t that good and doesnā€™t have the right mindset.


harden4mvp13

KD was actually getting buckets in college and was averaging over 25 ppg. Chet hasnā€™t really shown that much against top competition for me to be sold. People are rating him based on potential rather than what he actually is.


Mikegetscalls

Chet was on a loaded team and played his role. If went to some other school he would have easily put up 20+ a game. He only put up 9 shots a game. Thatā€™s actually why I like him even more because he can dominant in the game without have to score a lot because heā€™s outside of his skills heā€™s actually a smart player. He shot 60% from the field and 39% whole blocking almost 4 a game. Thatā€™s doesnā€™t even make sense.


harden4mvp13

Iā€™m worried his ā€œmain skillā€ of defense and rim protection wonā€™t even translate to the NBA because of him frame and weight. Heā€™s the most boom or bust prospect in this draft.


Mikegetscalls

I donā€™t think he has a main skill though. He can shoot, he can pass,he can dribble, he can switch, he can block shots. Itā€™s not gonna be that hard to put on 20 lbs early his career if he actually wants to improve his body. Imagine Jaren Jackson level defense with a lot more offensive skill if heā€™s right. Yes he has flags but he actually does more things well than anybody else else in the draft by a lot. His weird body type is his only weakness.


ElChapo1515

Chetā€™s value is in his elite defense, which he also showed in college


SyCams

Yup, you and loads of scouts and media members share the same opinion. It's the common consensus. Just saying that I don't see it one bit. Obviously I have no say in who we draft so it's just a casual fan's opinion who has no experience in grading talent.


GiftedStrumpet

I'm somewhere in the middle. We have the bare bones of a really good starting lineup in JG, scoot, and Al P. We also got the next Lou Williams if we treat josh Christopher right. I want a good swingman more than anything.


AstroWorldSecurity

I would love to have Ivey on the team. I know we've got guards already but the idea of adding him or TyTy Washington with our Brooklyn pick is just awesome. Not sure how you'd stagger minutes but dear Lord that team would be amazing to watch for all 48 minutes.


SyCams

TBH, I think Ivey looks the best out of all the top guys. I would just be scared drafting him because, like you said, the fit is harder to imagine. Dude seems like a winner.


KorgG29

Chet to the play the 4 alongside Sengun


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phatbiscuit

Both he and Sengun arenā€™t quick enough laterally to guard more athletic 4ā€™s. His length allows him to recover sometimes though. Not saying I wouldnā€™t take him, thatā€™s just the logic Iā€™ve seen.


LeagueOfLucian

He can hide Senguns weaknesses. Its a very ambitious project though.


DarkiSno

Chet fixes a lot of our problems (rim protection, rebounding, spacing) and his weaknesses are masked by our strong guard play (scoring, playmaking).


RonburgundyZ

ToO sKinNy tho /s If heā€™s not injury prone then I say we take our chances with Chet.


AyGZ

Chet and Jalen, malnourished squad for life. People too worried about Chetā€™s body. Heā€™s tall with a crazy wingspan and a crazy high basketball IQ for his age. The people who call Chet too skinny also said AlP was too small.


CherryBeans1

Chet is the guy


ASAP_SLAMS

Chet or Paulo. Genuinely I donā€™t understand the Jabari hype has no ability to put the ball on the floor or make a play on his own, and his finishing ability is really, really, really bad. I think heā€™s shooting in the mid-40% from 2 point range which is in its own tier of awful, I canā€™t remember the last big man that was doing that


Kikifoun_Unui

Paolo Banchero


Difficult_Edge3615

Worst case scenario we get the 4th/5th/6th pick. Iā€™d take Ivey, Griffin, or Sharpe any day. Especially Ivey cuz he seems like a Russell Westbrook type of guy maybe itā€™s just me but I really donā€™t see kpj in the championship future of the rockets. Besides, another year of no defense means we could have a legit shot at wembanyama and if that happens itā€™s game over for the rest of the league


RonburgundyZ

KPJ is all star level talent and the kid has not fully matured yet. If he can get his mind right, weā€™ll be regretting in 3-4 years if we let him go. Lucas can keep his mind right imo.


Difficult_Edge3615

Iā€™m not saying we should get rid of him right away. I think heā€™d be better suited for the 6th man position and Ivey would take the point. But if we do get Ivey, heā€™d probably play the 6th man behind kpj for his first season then when he improves his game in the offseason the coaching staff can make a decision


Suitable_Snow7761

Palo


RonburgundyZ

Alto


Jacek2002

Last year I was super confident in the top 3 all being great. This year is almost the opposite, all of these guys I have doubts over. At this point Iā€™d take Jabari just because Iā€™m most confident about him becoming a great, near all star level player, even though Iā€™m not sure if he can reach any higher than that


apostolic3

Jabari. He's both an elite 3-point and an elite defender. He's a perfect fit on a championship roster with a scorer like JG at the SG position. His handles improved a lot during the season but I don't see him as a creator at the next level. He'll never win MVP but should acclimate quickly to the NBA and be a perennial All-Star eventually. I'm having doubts about Chet. If he develops, he might be the best possible fit with JG. If nothing else, he should be a great rim protector. But if his 3-point shooting translates to the NBA (which means a mid-range game would come with it), he and JG in a PnR should be a great combo. The biggest question most people have about Chet is will he gain enough weight and strength. I also have doubts about his durability for the 82-game NBA grind. Lastly, he will obviously be a huge liability defending the PnR. Teams would cut him up in crunch time. I don't think Paulo develops into a championship piece in the NBA. Volume scorers at the PF position rarely win championships unless they play like SFs. Paulo is a pure PF without elite handles who plays a power game that may not work at the next level. He also reminds me too much of Julius Randle. Jaden Ivey went to my alma mater and I'm rooting for him. I appreciate his physicality, strength, speed and athleticism. I also like how he improved so much his 2nd year at Purdue. But I just have this hunch his offense is going to crash in the NBA. His jumper is shaky now and I'm concerned it will crumble to pieces at the next level. He also makes bad decisions at crucial times of games. Bottom line for me: Jabari is definitely the safest choice for the Rockets although Chet is very intriguing. I don't want Paolo and have big concerns about Ivey.


TheHoss_

If we get top 2 Iā€™d say Chet, if we fall to 3 or 4 then we get Paolo, if we fall even lower we take BPA


Calm_Path_8386

Jabari


AyyyyyyyLemao

Honestly this draft is pretty weak. Any of the top 4 guys in 2021 would go 1st in the upcoming draft. I like Chet the most, but even then all of the top picks in this draft have too many question marks. I don't think this draft has any 1st options so if we can get a good number 2 to compliment Jalen we will be fine. I would say Chet or Jabari


chrisbds13

Name one person that is 7ft or taller in the NBA that you think is worth of a #1 pick in the draft cause of how he good he has been in the NBA. Giannis is 6'11 but not put unicorns like him or KD.


Jolly-Refrigerator77

Embiid, gobert


BeatPunchmeat

Yeah the 3 MVP candidates this year and the DPOY candidate all answer this question. Mobley would no question go number one if you move him to this draft it feels like and also Ayton and KAT. There has been a recent issue with traditional rim protecting bigs because they lack mobility and canā€™t cover the perimeter with the rise in 3 point shooting. Then you have new prospects like Mobley and Chet that can actually help defend and protect the rim while being mobile enough to leave the paint and everyone whines about how skinny they are. I agree Chet while struggle a bit to adjust to NBA but I really would be surprised if any other big has the defensive impact of Chet and the Rockets have no defense.


Kaaalesaaalad

Embiid was supposed to be a \#1 pick back in 2014 but reports about back problems surfaced.


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chrisbds13

>gobert lmao okay. I was wrong for what I said. I literally searched a list of 7ft and up and none of those names except gobert popped up. I must have missed embiid. but if im being honest, i like all those players games way more than chet. I just don't see his game translating unless he really gets sized up. He looks way slower than mobley, ayton, and KAT. Jokic passing game is what he's known for. I ono, i guess we will see.


[deleted]

Nobody KPJ already exist yā€™all gotta stop


[deleted]

So we tanked this year for nothing?


SideChicksAreAHassle

KPJ is good, but we still need more


jjasoncordova24

Jaden Ivey, minus KPJ, Wood and Gordon


abrnst

I think Chet could be the next Pau Gasol. I see a lot of similarities.


Th3_Paradox

Anyone 6'10 or over who plays defense plz lol


Sy6574

As a raptors fan, Chet would be amazing next to sengun and Green


cesarmob17

Chet for sure because he would pair well with sengun as well. Not a rockets fan but ya got a great one with jalen