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Suck for Simmons

hmmm, problem je taj sto u nba postoji lutrija za prvi pick... suck for "someone" je ipak za  NFL i MLB jer tamo ekipe sa najlosijim omjerom u prosloj sezoni, biraju prve na draftu...

al razumijem sto zelis reci... 

Bender couldn't have picked a better draft to be in with the success of Kristaps Porzingis and the lack of elite talent in the high lottery. While Bender lacks Porzingis' size, he may be an even better shooter. He built a big reputation in junior events in his age group. Unfortunately he hasn't been able to play much this season from his Israeli team. He played very well in an exhibition game before the season in Chicago, with a lot of scouts in attendance. His competitiveness and scoring ability give him a lot of potential, however his body needs to get a lot stronger. With excellent size, quickness, shooting and determination, Bender figures to be off the board quickly, despite not having a large sample size at the senior level in Europe.

Why Phoenix takes Dragan Bender: The Suns are a team in need of talent and currently have no power forward on their roster, after trading away Markieff Morris. While it's unlikely that Bender could assume a starting role next year, he could potentially become a starting four in the next couple seasons.It would seem to be beneficial to him, as is the case with other prospects, to go a few spots later in the draft and thus minimize the extreme expectations.

NBA Comparison: Nikola Mirotic

Zizic has had an excellent season and while if his countryman Ivica Zubac were to stay in the draft, he likely would be selected before him, he shows nice upside as well. With a big wingspan and an active motor, Zizic has been a consistent performer all season and most scouts consider him a likely top 40 pick with a shot to sneak into the first round.

Why San Antonio takes Ante Zizic: The Spurs are known for taking Europeans and stashing them until the time is right. Zizic is a high energy player that could develop into a Tiago Splitter type for a team. He's also among the most NBA ready Euros in this year's draft, despite being just 19.

NBA Comparison: Nikola Pekovic

Bender mi baca više na mix Antetokounmpa i Porzingisa

meni Bender naginje na Lovea.
nabije mase + kilo-dvije ledjne tehnike i evo ga !

Benderu dobro dođe taj Porzingis hype i uspoređivanje s njim, al.i realno on nema previše ogračkih sličnosti s njim. Niži je 4 cm (ako on bez tenisica ima 213, a Porzingis 217), ne tako eksplozivan, ima manje izražen raspon ruku (iako se tu nemože reći da je zakinut), uža ramena. Fizički plus u odnosu na latvijca su  mu lateralne kretnje zbog kojih, barem sa ovom kilažom, može braniti i igrače na perimetru.

Igrački, Bender je više point forward, koji je zbog NBA promocije zadnje vrijeme navodno bacio jači naglasak na šut za tri poena, koji mu u under natjecanjima nije bio jače oružje, nego baratanje loptom, dodavanja, tranzicija i to je ono gdje je "jači" od Porzingisa.

Tako da bi se Bender mogao donekle usporediti sa grčkim Antom, ali atletski i proporcijama ne toliko potentan. Ako se fokusira na rad na šutu, tu bi tamnoputog grka mogao prešišati, no, puno toga će ovisiti o viziji kluba u koji bude draftan i smjera u kojem će ga razvijati. Fama oko Porzingisa i small-ball revolucija koja se uvukla u pore NBA košarke definitivno mu ide na ruku.

Zubac Marc Gasol, ATŽ Gobert, a Bender teško reći..