Hornets Are Interested In McDermott At #9?

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

Wally Szczerbiak had a 10-year NBA career, was All-Rookie First Team, and was an All-Star. If you told me we'd get 8 straight years of double digit scoring, 50% shooting from the field, and an All-Star appearance from McDermott after drafting him, I'd jump all over that. And so would anyone with a brain.

Never said either Harpring or Wally Z were bad but were PF type players in College(Harpring esp) Wally was more a 3...but had tweener size issues but were good scorers. Both Harpring and Wally Z are 6'7 guys with outside games.

One stat I think MC D will have issues with: Wally Z had 273 fg attempts blocked in his first 6 seasons.

Id just like to draft a guy with elite size at his position.. Or if undersized has elite athletic ability.

McD is a 5'9 power forward. ; )

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

Pretty soon McDermott is going to be the same size as Muggsy Bogues as people keep trimming inches away from him :D

Id take Mugsey.

[Dorian Gray]

Honestly, I'd rather trade the pick for a veteran that can help immediately.  But if we're going to keep it, I'd like to see us draft an NBA ready player (I prefer Stauskas, but to each his own) instead of a project player like LaVine that will take a few years to find his footing.

 

McD is a 5'9 power forward. ; )

 

In shoes.  I'm hearing he's closer to 5'6" without them.  He wears those XXL soles.  Just can't trust the guy.

[Matthias]

Why do people keep saying this??  His game is nothing like Morrison's.

 

Morrison was known as a big time shooter, but he had no ball handling skills and he sucked at driving to the hole.  I see McDermott as that kind of player.  He may be able to get to the hole a little better than Morrison, but it's not his strength.  I'm interested in drafting a starter at #9, not a role player.

[kman72]

Morrison was known as a big time shooter, but he had no ball handling skills and he sucked at driving to the hole.  I see McDermott as that kind of player.  He may be able to get to the hole a little better than Morrison, but it's not his strength.  I'm interested in drafting a starter at #9, not a role player.

 

 

Morrison avg over 20 ppg only 1 season. He was known as a scorer/slasher not a shooter. Morrison shot over 40% only once from 3. Career 34.9% shooter from 3. 

 

McDermott avg over 20 ppg 3 season in a row. McDermott shot over 40% from 3 all four years in college. Career 45.8% 3 point shooter in college. 

[Matthias]

Morrison avg over 20 ppg only 1 season. He was known as a scorer/slasher not a shooter. Morrison shot over 40% only once from 3. Career 34.9% shooter from 3. 

 

McDermott avg over 20 ppg 3 season in a row. McDermott shot over 40% from 3 all four years in college. Career 45.8% 3 point shooter in college. 

 

Perhaps then it was Morrison's final year where he had his best season, for us to draft him so high.  I only faintly remember the buzz around him when we drafted him, and one of the things was his ability to score.  So I probably assumed he was a shooter coming out.  McDermott is definitely a pure shooter.  I wonder if he's physical enough to be a great starter in this league.

[kman72]

Yeah Morrison had a great SR yr leading a mid major Gonzaga to a great season until they got upset in tourney that year. 

 

I'm not sure if McDermott can ever be a starter or not. I know he can shoot and is willing to play hard on defense. I know he has a role on any team and will play for a long time in the league.

 

I don't know how many players at our pick I can confidently say that about. With that said I feel you either take a huge risk in LeVine and hope he develops. Look at a player who can fit a role in McDermott, Stauskas, or Payne. 

 

Right now I'm leaning towards Stauskas. I like his combo guard skills, size, and ability to shoot. 

[carolina-chuck]

Honestly, I'd rather trade the pick for a veteran that can help immediately. But if we're going to keep it, I'd like to see us draft an NBA ready player (I prefer Stauskas, but to each his own) instead of a project player like LaVine that will take a few years to find.

Why when we have close to $20 mil in cap space?

The pick is valuable. Keep it and take BPA.

We could use the money to sign: Stephenson, Hayward, Melo?, etc.

[Matthias]

I think Stauskas could be a good starter year one, and future star.

[teeray]

Morrison was known as a big time shooter, but he had no ball handling skills and he sucked at driving to the hole.  I see McDermott as that kind of player.  He may be able to get to the hole a little better than Morrison, but it's not his strength.  I'm interested in drafting a starter at #9, not a role player.

 

The guy who shot 30% from three as a freshman and 31% from three as a sophomore was a "big time shooter"??

 

 

He had only one decent year from 3 point range and even that was just a meh 42%.

 

He was not a big time shooter.  Morrison was actually better driving to the hole which is why he shot almost 9.5 FTs per game his last year in college.

 

Him and McDermott do not have similar games. 

[teeray]

I see someone had already made all those points.... welp... my bad

[WOW!!]

Wally Szczerbiak had a 10-year NBA career, was All-Rookie First Team, and was an All-Star. If you told me we'd get 8 straight years of double digit scoring, 50% shooting from the field, and an All-Star appearance from McDermott after drafting him, I'd jump all over that. And so would anyone with a brain.

Yeah i'd rather get a player with more upside then Wally.

[Matthias]

I see someone had already made all those points.... welp... my bad

 

Mickey D's just scares me as a prospect.  Perhaps it's the fanfare that is similar to Adam Morrison's.  Now he's definitely a more proven player as yall pointed out, but I can't see it just yet.  I wonder if he will be effective in the pros.  I'm much more comfortable with Stauskas.  I'm not confident McDermott can power his way into the hole when he needs to.

[Woodie]

To be honest, I think there is a good chance that both Stauskas and McDermott will be bench players at the next level...especially on a contender.  But that doesn't necessarily mean that either would be a bad pick.  Ideally you want a starter and hopefully someone that can develop into an all-start type player when picking in the top ten; however, I don't think there is anyone that is expected to be available #9 who clearly fits that mold.  Everyone has significant questions and there is as good of a chance they will be role players as legitimate starters. 

 

The guys I'm looking at are:

 

McDermott - the best shooter in the draft.  He has a quick release and can be a real nightmare for anyone that has to try and contain him.  I don't like his defense, and he's an inch or two shorter than I would prefer.  But I do think he can be deadly coming off the bench, and while he would struggle defensively at PF, I don't think there's a PF in the league that could stop his shot...particularly from deep.  His basketball IQ is also immense, so that should not be underestimated.  I also think he would complement MKG beautifully.  He could rotate between PF and SF depending on the matchups, and allow MKG to focus on his defense and getting to the rim when it's available.   

 

Stauskas - The SG version of McDermott.  Very good shooter, but also has good handles and is better at getting his own shot.  However, he is not overly strong, and is slow to react on defense.  Like McDermott, he also doesn't have the kind of lateral quickness that lends itself to great defense.  He would also complement MKG quite well, but I don't think he would demand quite as much defensive attention as McDermott, so he probably wouldn't free MKG as much.   

 

Harris - I like Harris at SG except for his height.  He has the toughness, scoring ability, and defensive grittiness to be very good.  With that said, I do think his lack of height will limit him on both sides of the ball.  I think he will struggle getting his shot off when challenged by some of the bigger SG's, and will also occasionally have problems contesting shots against bigger guys.  How well he can use his toughness and overcome his size will determine whether or not he is a quality starter or just a solid bench guy.

 

Young - Of all the guys, I think he has the most potential.  However, I just get a sense of role player about him.  There's nothing I can put my finger on, but I'm not confident that he will ever fulfill his potential.  Maybe I just haven't seen enough of him, but I just don't see that passion to be great that you see in the great ones.

 

Overall, I think there is a good chance both McDermott and Stauskas will end up as quality depth on a good team, and come off the bench as instant offense...kind of the role Dell Curry use to play for the old Hornets.  And depending on which day you ask, I could go with any of them as my choice at 9.  I think McDermott is a better and more consistent shooter than Stauskas, but Stauskas is better at getting his own shot.  So for me, they are a toss-up.  Harris would be perfect if he were a couple of inches taller, but I worry about it limiting his effectiveness.  And if Young does develop, I think he could be the steal of the draft.  Unfortunately though, there are no sure things where we pick, so I just want someone that best improves the team and can provide an element that we are currently missing.