SF/PF Keita Bates-Diop (Official Thread)

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[Jake]

48th overall pick to Minnesota.

 

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[OHSportsFan]

Well, that ended up quite a bit off than expected. Man. Margin of error the league has gets slinmer and slimmer with each pick down. I don’t trust his foot speed at the next level, but he should be a fine rebounder for his position. Needs to knock down jumpers at every chance.

Really hope he makes the best of it.

 

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[Jagdaddy]

Hopefully, the drop makes him a a bit salty. Maturity, which he has in spades, is great, but intensity and a little raginess can go a long way too.

 

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[Jake]

 

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[mendensa]

They must think very highly of KBD to give him 2 years guarenteed. Rare to see a 2nd rounder get that type of deal.

 

[DZ83CK]

They must think very highly of KBD to give him 2 years guarenteed. Rare to see a 2nd rounder get that type of deal.

Late second around where he was picked, I agree with you. There are often solid players early 2nd that earn their way into rosters, though.

 

[mendensa]

All the experts projected Minn to snag him with their 1st rd pick so they probably feel they got a 1st rd talent in the 2nd rd when he was still there when their pick came around again and paid him accordingly. I hope he does well and makes franchises regret passing on him.

 

[DZ83CK]

All the experts projected Minn to snag him with their 1st rd pick so they probably feel they got a 1st rd talent in the 2nd rd when he was still there when their pick came around again and paid him accordingly. I hope he does well and makes franchises regret passing on him.

Dan Dakich wanted the Pacers to pick him late first. He has good height, great length and shooting ability. He plays off the ball well, can help them spread the floor, and has high character. All around a good choice to help fill the bench of an NBA team.