When I heard people talking about P. Jones as a top-10 pick, I was beside myself. This kid doesn't have the tools to justify that kind of selection. But to get him where OKC did? Now that is a value. He'll be able to contribute with D, running the floor, picking him scrappy baskets, etc. And there's no pressure on him to develop his offensive game in the first 1 or 2 seasons. And he gets to learn behind Durant. Ideally, I think he adds some muscle and some post moves, and he plays the 4. That's crazy good value.
As far as Sullinger, I kind of feel like he belongs to the old NBA, where offenses threw the ball into the post, there was no 5 second rule, and a guy with a big enough ass could back his defender under the rim. I don't know that he has the athleticism to be a major contributor in today's NBA. But again, those are most criticism I would have had for him as a top-10 pick. As a guy who went in the early 20s, I think the value is very good, and maybe you do get a guy who can give you 17-21 and 8-11.
As far as Sullinger, I kind of feel like he belongs to the old NBA, where offenses threw the ball into the post, there was no 5 second rule, and a guy with a big enough ass could back his defender under the rim. I don't know that he has the athleticism to be a major contributor in today's NBA. But again, those are most criticism I would have had for him as a top-10 pick. As a guy who went in the early 20s, I think the value is very good, and maybe you do get a guy who can give you 17-21 and 8-11.
