Hot Rookie of 2021
Mobly is 2.13 meters tall, has excellent arm span and running and jumping ability, and although he has not yet developed his signature skills on the offensive end, he also has multiple skill packs such as singles, blocking and dismantling, and long-range shooting. In addition, combined with the Blazers' insistence on choosing Greg Auden no matter what in the 2007 draft, we can conclude that "good big players belong to the scarce resources of the NBA" and "big players are easier to cash in on their talents". This means that Mobley's draft prospects are very good, especially if he is still the center with spatial attributes that the league prefers at the moment, but why is Mobley's position awkward?
Evan Mobley
Mobley's mainstream template is Garnett and Davis, but from a technical point of view, Mobley is not as good as Garnett, and in terms of physical talent, it is not as good as Davis. Therefore, his strength does not make him the focus of the top three teams. The worse problem than that is that the Pistons, Rockets, and Cavaliers don't seem to need Mobly.
Grant
The Core Grant of the Pistons is somewhat similar to Mobley, and although only 2.03 meters tall, he is also fully capable of playing the center position in the small-ball lineup. In addition, the Pistons also have two centers with different styles, Plumley and Hayes, Hayes is still in the rookie dividend period, and it is unlikely that the Pistons will choose another center. Of course, the most important reason is that the Pistons are basically sure to choose Cunningham as the team's master of control, so it is difficult for Mobli to get the pistons' favor in terms of strength and demand.
Wood
The rocket's situation is similar to that of the Pistons, and Mobley's technical characteristics are very similar to Wood's, and Wood is also in the rocket's long-term plan. As a result, it is unlikely that the Rockets will choose to replace Wood with Mobley. In addition, the Rockets' other interior player, Martin Jr., is very aggressive and has excellent blocking ability on the defensive end, and the Rockets are not likely to consider Mobley when Wood and Martin Jr. are sitting.
Kevin Lofford
The Cavaliers have the highest number of interior players on three teams, and they also have All-Star players like Kevin Love. The Cavaliers don't lack defenders and interior players, they lack forward players. Therefore, the Cavaliers' target should be the forward swinger or the forward player. Of course, if the Cavaliers want to send some guards away, they may also choose a defender player directly in the third pick.
Cunningham
Cunningham is the best player of the year and any team that has the chance to get Cunningham will not hesitate. Why did Cunningham win the recognition of the outside world? That brings to terms with doncic's outstanding performance, and the mainstream view today is that Cunningham's template is Doncic, and Cunningham is as competent as Doncic to be able to play the No. 3 position, so that players with a vague sense of position are also very in line with the trend of the league.
The Rockets won the picks, and while the Rockets showed no interest in Cunningham, cunningham was actually the player the Rockets wanted to take. The Rockets have three first-round picks for the 2021 No. 2, No. 23 and No. 24. Other teams with at least two first-round picks include the Magic (No. 5 and No. 8), the Thunder (No. 6, No. 16, No. 18), the Warriors (No. 7, No. 14), and the Knicks (No. 19, No. 21). Among them, the Magic and the Warriors both have two lotto draws, and although the Rockets have the top picks, it is difficult for the other two first-round signings to be matched with the trade winners.
In addition, if the Rockets make such a trade request, which undoubtedly exposes the team's great need for Cunningham, then the Pistons will also open their mouths. Conversely, if the Rockets showed interest in Cunningham, or even said they would not choose Cunningham, then they might choose Cunningham in this game, of course, the chances of which were also very small.
Jalen Green
The Rockets are currently only on the top spot, and both Green and Sargas will be selected at least in the lotto zone, so the Rockets are basically only likely to get one of them. Without Cunningham, then, the Rockets would have to consider the priority of one of Green and Saggers.
Green and Sagas are both point guards and both have good shooting skills, but the two have different advantages. Green has a stronger offensive ability to hold the ball, while Sargas's playing style is more team. In addition to this, Green has played in the NBA Development League and has performed well, and he has been able to adapt to NBA games better than Sagues.
So, Green's cap is for All-Star players, while Sargas's cap is for puzzle players. As a result, Green's priority is higher than Sargas's, and even if Green is at odds with the Rockets' system, the final deal will be worth more.
porter
The Rockets lineup has a lot of players with outstanding technical characteristics, but it lacks a good single-player breakup. Compared to the more team-oriented Sargas, Green, who has more scoring ability, should be the most suitable player for the Rockets. The Rockets' Potter proved his breakthrough and organizational skills last season, while inside player Martin Jr. showed violent play on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, and Wood also showed outstanding athleticism and projection ability. Therefore, the Rockets lineup really lacks a player with excellent outside singles ability, and green is not a perfect fit for this vacancy?