{"id":827720,"date":"2017-04-29T18:22:44","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T01:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cowbellkingdom.com\/?p=45156"},"modified":"2017-04-29T18:22:44","modified_gmt":"2017-04-30T01:22:44","slug":"analysis-jonathan-isaac-and-jayson-tatum-should-be-on-sacramentos-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/analysis-jonathan-isaac-and-jayson-tatum-should-be-on-sacramentos-radar\/","title":{"rendered":"Analysis: Jonathan Isaac and Jayson Tatum should be on Sacramento’s radar"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sacramento Kings will have to fill the void at two positions come June, and they will have an opportunity to do so with two picks in the later top ten of the draft. The only way that doesn\u2019t happen is if the lottery balls bounce in a very strange way. Let\u2019s just leave it at that.<\/p>\n

With a combination of Buddy Hield, Willie Cauley-Stein and Skal Labissiere, the Kings will have to surround the young trio with a skilled point guard and small forward.<\/p>\n

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Currently, the Kings are projected to receive the eighth and tenth overall picks in the 2017 draft, which gives them the chance to take two skilled players to round out a youthful starting lineup.<\/p>\n

Already addressed in a previous article, the two point guards the Kings should heavily consider are Dennis Smith Jr. and the French sensation, Frank Ntilikina.<\/p>\n

With both Smith Jr. and Ntilikina projected to still be on the board come the 10th pick, let\u2019s take a closer look at two small forwards that the Kings should focus on as they might be more of a priority: Jayson Tatum of Duke, and Jonathan Isaac of Florida State.<\/p>\n

After Rudy Gay\u2019s season ending torn Achilles injury this past season, a greater focus has been made surrounding the small forward position for the Kings. The question whether Gay will comeback stronger than before is still unknown but a speedy recovery time has allowed most to think things are heading in the right direction.<\/p>\n

But with the unknown still glooming, Sacramento will have to draft a \u201creplacement\u201d if you will, in this years draft.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Isaac 6-10, 210 lbs, SF, Fr. FLORIDA STATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no question that Isaac has one of the highest upsides of any small forward in this year’s draft. In a pro style offense at Florida State, Isaac led the Seminoles in rebounds and was second in scoring averaging 12 points and 7.8 rebounds, while shooting over 50 percent from the field. With a long 6-foot-10 frame, Isaac has a body similar to Kevin Durant and a set of skills similar to Paul George.<\/p>\n

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At 6-foot-10, Isaac is well ahead of most big men, as he is a threat from deep. Isaac’s strongest ability is to create his own shot off the dribble, which is uncommon for players his size.<\/p>\n

He is very fluid with the basketball and is a very coordinated big. Isaac is not timid with the ball in his hands and is a versatile threat at the free throw line extended. Ball handling is not a problem for Isaac as he can push the ball up the floor and start the offense in the half-court.<\/p>\n

Isaac also moves well without the ball. Posted mostly around the free throw line extended, Isaac has the ability to float around the 3-point line and slash to the rim when necessary.<\/p>\n

{Here is a video breakdown Leo Beas did a few days ago}<\/strong><\/p>\n