Dragan Bender fans?

I think it's apples and oranges. Phoenix is an ideal landing spot for Bender cos they can feed him playing time. He can be scary good with his size, mobility and multiple skill set. If he realizes his potential, he can be better than Jaylen in 3 to 5 years. But it's a big IF. Plus the Celtswould not be able to give him his minutes that Phoenix can.

Jaylen is just another kind of beast. I read some draft experts say his kind of bully ball will not work in the NBA. I think that's bull. It's rare for rookies to be aggressive and his elite athleticism will allow him to get on the court with the Celts. Most rookies that become very good to great players are usually quite impressive in their first year. I think Jaylen has a potential to do that with the way he plays. 10 points and 6 rebounds plus 1 steal in his rookie year is a realistic projection. He is the safer pick IMO. If he develops his jump shot, he can be a more athletic version of Paul Pierce. PP just is so crafty with the ways he can score. Jaylen gets by more with athleticism at this point.

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