Rafael Barlowe
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I’m big on speaking things into existence and having ridiculous goals.
I’m talking about the enormous goals that will make people will look at you crazy if you told them your vision.
One of my goals was to be featured in Forbes.
Today it happened
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So why didn’t he play for Memphis again?
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People may think I’m crazy... But I this is the type of basketball fan experience I prefer...
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The best scouting advice I’ve received came from Bam Adebayo. He said teams passed on him in the draft because they didn’t watch his high school film. He mentioned the ball handling and passing instincts were all in his high school/ grassroots film.
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“I’m not snitching on no Nike school coaches but I can give you some cats from Adidas doing their thing”
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Daniel Gafford was the biggest winner at the trade deadline…
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@Blues22Chels
Why didn’t he “grow up and make it work”? Most players don’t ask to be traded but get moved.
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@KDTrey5
I agree. Can’t show taunting on NBA highlights and not expect the kids to follow. Plus it actually looks like the kids are having fun. I don’t think enough kids are have fun playing basketball. So much pressure from parents on the kids nowadays
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Sources: There are ongoing discussions of a friendly matchup to take place in early October in Las Vegas between Metropolitans 92 and the G League Ignite, featuring the top two projected picks in the 2023 NBA draft - Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson.
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Source on Cam Whitmore's potential draft night slide:
"Teams have a tendency to overthink things. They knew coming into this process that Cam was a really quiet kid, that he doesn't smile a lot and isn't going to wow you with his interviews.
continued..
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I offered her a max contract to join team Barlowe. She agreed.
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Scout C on Shaedon Sharpe:
"He barely practiced at Kentucky. Didn't want to play in games and he didn't want to play at combine. Who's advising him? He can't hide forever. Does he want to play in summer league?"
Note: Frustration was more at Sharpe's advisors not Shaedon
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Ekpe is the best big in Europe at switching on guards and taking their cookies.. How does he not win DPOY?
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When I scouted her I noticed she had all the right measurables and intangibles,she was unselfish and was the perfect complimentary piece I needed to win in this game called life…
So I offered her a lifetime max contract.
She said yes 💍
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Tari Eason is a problem.
He doesn’t need to be spoon fed or plays called for him to be effective.
Just put him on the floor and he’s going to make an impact.
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Jaden Hardy shot 54.5% on unguarded Catch & Shoot opportunities this season. I believe he's going to thrive in a reduced role in Dallas.
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Last year I convinced my wife to go see Wembanyama play on our wedding day in Paris.
I told her he was a generational talent we needed to see in real time.
Now she thinks I’m a genius.
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Lively to Dallas is perfect. He fills so many needs for a Mavs team that struggled on defense, rebounding and protecting the rim.
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All Star lottery picks since 2013
2013: Oladipo
2014: Embiid, Randle, LaVine
2015: KAT, Russell, Porzingis, Booker
2016: Simmons, Ingram, Brown, Sabonis
2017: Tatum, Mitchell, Adebayo, Fox, Lauri
2018: Luka, Trae, SGA, JJJ
2019: Zion, Ja, Garland
2020: Ant, Melo, Haliburton
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I’m stunned Leonard Miller did not receive an invite to the NBA draft green room.
Miller was the G League’s best prospect at the end of the season, averaging 22 points 13 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game in March……on 64/58/90 shooting splits!
Miller avg 17 and 10 in 2022-23
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Grizz got the No. 1 pick a year early on a cheap deal.
If GG Jackson never reclassified … top-5 pick in this 2024 draft, probably. Grizzlies were a perfect landing spot, super fun to watch GG ball out after everything he went through at South Carolina last year.
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Kendrick Perkins said the Lakers have old cooked wings that have been sitting on the stove while OKC has young raw wings with a little seasoning on them
😂😂😂
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Luka played in EuroLeague which is much tougher than French Pro A.
He was also the MVP of the EuroLeague and ACB and won titles in both leagues.
We will never see another teenager do what Luka did in 2018. Ever.
@Barlowe500
It would be nice to see Luka
#s
coming over here as well. I think that’s the best reference point we get in this generation.
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I’m really thankful I’m here in Chicago at the NBA Combine.
Back in 2004 I used to call the Mavs basketball operations department 2-3 times a week hoping for any opportunity.
It’s been a looooong journey to get here but 12 year old Rafael would say I’m living the dream
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The NBA is all about fit and opportunity. Doesn’t matter how high you go in the draft if it’s not the right fit.
Dereck Lively II tonight
20 PTS
16 REB
9/9 FG
1 STL
6 BLK❗️
— Tough loss but BIG numbers from DLive 🔥
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He said high school/grassroots shows you what a player CAN do, while college - especially at blue blood schools - shows you how a player can fit in a system.
Brandon Miller, Jarace Walker and Dereck Lively have more to their game than what they were allowed to show in college
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For some reason I think he ends up in San Antonio.
🚨 WEMBY WATCH 🚨
The season is already 2/3 over. Who's got the best odds for the No. 1 pick so far?
🔘 Rockets — 14%
🔘 Spurs — 14%
🔘 Hornets — 13.3%
🔘 Pistons — 13.2%
🔘 Magic — 10.5%
Wemby heading to Texas? 👀
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A lot of teams are going to regret passing on GG Jackson
You just don’t see guys with his talent handle and offensive creativity at his size and age.
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I sounded real crazy at this time last year when I said I’d take GG with a top 5 pick…
GG Jackson tonight:
35 PTS (career-high)
5 REB
7 3P
The youngest player in NBA history with 7 threes in a game.
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Here’s why I love the Lively fit in Dallas
🏀Mavericks were last in the NBA in Total Rebound Percentage
🏀Dallas grabbed 141 fewer rebounds than the 29th-ranked team
🏀Mavs were in the bottom 20th percentile on points per shot defensive efficiency at the rim
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Knicks got one in Rokas Jokubaitis… He’s carving up his former club tonight… Barcelona hasn’t missed a beat with Calathes out. Really impressive for a kid that just turned 21 to be quarterbacking arguably the best team in Europe…
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🚨Breaking News🚨
Dallas - Rafael DePaul Barlowe II AKA Young Raf made his world debut at 9:57am on July 13, 2022.
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I was there…one of the best FIBA performances I’ve seen
17 year old RJ Barrett single handedly beat Team USA with a 38 piece in the u19 World Cup
Was playing against people in his draft class as well as older players
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There’s another Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pascal Siakiam or Hakeem Olajuwon walking around the continent of Africa.
I’m going to find him….
#nairobi
#kenya
🇰🇪
#nurturingpotentialcamp
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Someone the crowd at the Kings game is wearing a Georgios Papagiannis Greek national team jersey..
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The Dallas Mavs get a lot of flack for their draft history but not enough credit for Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber…
Is there another team that has 3 top 6 rotation guys that were not 1st round picks?
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Matas Buzelis challenges Zaccharie Risacher to a 1-on-1 showdown in the NBA pre-draft process.
I can’t even lie, I like this energy from Matas.
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I had to explain to my dad why Kenny Lofton wasn’t a first round pick.
After Lofton’s summer league performance vs Chet Holmgren my dad was even more convinced Lofton should’ve been a lottery pick.
When he sees these numbers he’s going to ask me why Lofton wasn’t top 5 🤦🏾♂️
Kenny Lofton Jr. Today:
42 points
14 rebounds
68% FG
WALKING BUCKET! 🔥
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Rumblings from the NBA combine in Chicago
“Don’t be surprised if Jalen Williams ends up as a lottery pick”
#NBACombine
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Mistakes were made by passing on Jaden Hardy in the 2022 NBA draft.
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According to
@SynergySST
Bilal Coulibaly is shooting:
54.8% from the field
43.5% from 3
43.5% on catch & shoot jumpers
46.7% on unguarded jumpers off the catch
67.3% around the rim
65.4% in transition
71.4% on cuts to rim
76.9% on offensive rebound putbacks
Only 18 years old
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Scout B on Shaedon Sharpe:
“I wouldn’t take him in the top 10. It’s too small of a sample size. Someone’s gonna get burned.”
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I got robbed yesterday. I went to a pizza spot late at night and asked for a meat lovers type pizza. They told me it’s extra for the meat and I didn’t think to ask how much extra. This pizza cost me the equivalent of $35!!
Pizza in America > Pizza in Italy
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If the draft was today, I'm using a top 5 pick on GG Jackson. He just turned 18, and at 6'9'' he can handle the ball and create his own shot off the dribble. He's also shooting 37% from deep on 5 attempts per game.
When he gets stronger he's going to be a matchup problem.
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It’s after midnight here in Chicago and I’m still in the gym editing a podcast I just recorded.
Derek Lively II is on the court draining corner 3s with ease.
3rd straight day I’ve seen him consistently making shots from deep.
Draft stock 📈
#NBACombine
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Scouts take on Andrew Nembhard:
"Looks like he has sincere interest from playoff teams drafting after
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More on
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Thank God my wife is cool with me going to scout hoops a few hours after our wedding…
She’s coming with me to watch Victor Wembanyama play tonight.
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I did 50+ podcast/radio/TV appearances over the last 2.5 weeks.
Thank you to every platform big or small that reached out to hear my draft takes.
I appreciate every opportunity.
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I’m really out here living out my childhood dreams…. And it’s an amazing feeling.
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#Fenerbache
fans. Subscribe to
@EkpeUdoh
blog Euro Angle on YouTube and you can win tickets to Tuesday's playoff game vs Panathinaikos.
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I’m glad basketball season is finally here. To all the content creators, podcasters, aspiring journalists, scouts and overlooked players, this could be the season that changes your life. Stay encouraged and don’t compare where you are at to others….. Keep going.
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Malika is acting like the woman involved in Ime’s consensual relationship was some sort of victim
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Big wings that can handle, shoot it from deep and make stop & pop jumpers is the wave.
It’s a big reason why I was so high on Brandon Miller & GG Jackson last year and Banchero in 2022
3 different players, but have some similarities.
Matas Buzelis could be the guy in 2024
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Chad,
Out of all the people in the world covering the NBA draft, I am honored you have chosen me to be your successor.
You’re a true pioneer in covering the NBA draft and have opened doors for draft junkies like myself and others.
Your expertise and insight will be missed!
Some news:
@Barlowe500
is taking over the NBA Big Board newsletter and podcast!
Next month, I'm retiring from NBA draft coverage. It’s been an amazing ride for 20+ years of covering the draft. But it’s time for me to say goodbye.
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If I were building a young team I’d have a married vet in his mid 30s who’s made his $ and wants to lead by example. Then I’d have a guy who had a tough path to a 8-10 year NBA career. Someone who grinded through Europe and G League. Those dudes are at practice 1 hour early 😂
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Not surprised at all. Lively was consistently knocking down 3s when I saw him workout last week in Chicago.
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I’m not surprised by Dereck Lively’s strong debut.
Just wait until he starts showing he can make soft touch finishes/floaters around the rim and knock down open jumpers.
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There’s a good chance Portland will move the No. 3 pick for an established veteran, with Toronto's Pascal Siakam the name often mentioned as the Blazers' primary target.
But is Portland willing to give up Shaedon Sharpe to make the deal work?
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Crazy that Jabari Parker and Jahlil Okafor are out of the league right now.
They’re only 26 and 25!
Sources: The Boston Celtics have waived forward Jabari Parker.
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Welcome to European basketball. Low scoring and physical.
Which is why Wembanyama went nuts scoring 30+ vs the Ignite. Faster pace, NBA rules, longer game, more possessions etc..
@Barlowe500
These games have been really low scoring. Feisty defense and the refs don’t call much.
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Keyonte got his burst and quickness back.
He played his freshman season around 215 lbs which is 25 lbs heavier than his high school weight.
He’s also fully recovered from the ankle injury
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Tyler Dorsey was a sneaky good pickup by the Dallas Mavericks this summer.
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I’m going to enjoy watching Cooper as a high schooler and focus on him as an NBA prospect when the time comes..
Cooper Flagg with an all-time performance at Peach Jam😳
38 PTS | 16 REB | 12 BLK | 6 AST
@Cooper_Flagg
@NikeEYB
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Lance stole 27M from MJ which is worse
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I’ve seen enough. Brandon Miller is moving up to
#3
on my Big Board. The size, shooting versatility and production on a winning team can’t be overlooked anymore. I believe we’ll see more of him as a pull up shot maker off the dribble in the NBA.
Brandon Miller is such a menace out of screens, he could be used out of staggers, spain p&r, pindown or in every screening action that comes to your mind
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Someone in the French media could really make a name for themselves by posting Wembanyama clips on twitter in HD..
The clips posted from the game feeds are awful. Looks like grainy footage from 1987.
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His IQ and feel for the game is so advanced for his age
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Am I missing something when it comes to Cam Reddish?
35/33/77 shooting splits with 1.6 assists and 2.7 turnovers per game at Duke.
In 127 career NBA games:
38/32/84 shooting splits with 164 assists and 180 turnovers.
Jarrett Culver get the same benefit of the doubt..
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Rhode Island transfer Ish Leggett has committed to Pitt.
Leggett is coming off a breakout season where he averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
At 6’3” Leggett is one of the better rebounding guards in the nation.
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Check out this scouting report on Jayson Tatum in 2017. If I didn't tell you it was Tatum you'd think this report was written on Paolo Banchero.
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His first scouting trip with dad. We’re here to check out future first round pick Taylor Hendricks.
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It’s hard not to like Collin Sexton. Great kid, gives maximum effort and you can tell he REALLY loves basketball.
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As long as the players schedule is PACKED for 3 days straight, going from trading card signings, to sneaker endorsement appearances, Jr NBA, speaking to kids at YMCA’s, international media obligations, plus mixers with all the big NBA sponsors, players will be playing on cruise
New ESPN story: Adam Silver spent months stressing how Sunday’s All-Star Game needed to be better than last year. Saturday, he declared it would be.
But it turned out Silver was wrong — and his frustration was plain to see postgame.
So, what now?
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Transparency about load management. The NBA allows it’s players to get blasted for load management without explaining the data behind it.
Players are entering the NBA physically broken down and there are more orthopedic issues among young players that teams need to manage.
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Johnny Juzang just unofficially drained 26 corner 3’s in a row
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The Boston Celtics have met with unrestricted free agent Dalano Banton this evening
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GG Jackson is the youngest player to score 20 points and grab 5 rebounds in a game since Andrew Bynum in 2006…
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*No. 23
The Blazers and Wizards have a discussed a trade centered around the No. 3 pick and Kristaps Porzingis, per
@massey_evan
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We’ve never seen anything like this..
Victor Wembanyama tonight:
23 points
10/15 shots
4 assists
4 rebounds
3 blocks
23 minutes
Wemby looks great right away for the Spurs. A defensive deterrent and a versatile offensive weapon.
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Houston got Amen Thompson AND Cam Whitmore without making a trade.
I was under the impression Houston would move No. 20 for veteran help, but now it makes sense to keep the pick.
Big win for the Rockets
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Belgian NBA prospect Vrenz Bleijenbergh will be working out for the New York Knicks this weekend
@Vrenzzz
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Has anyone here on this app been a caregiver for a wife diagnosed with cancer? 😢
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My first NBA combine was a memorable experience.
I’m beyond grateful for the opportunities that have come my way recently.
On one hand I feel I’ve put in my 10,000 hours, but on the other hand I’m amazed at the people who recognized me and told me they follow my work.
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Was dope to see the Oklahoma Sooners version of Austin Reaves last night. Last year I was turned down multiple times for podcast interviews by prospects because my platform wasn’t big enough. The only guy to give me an opportunity was Austin Reaves. Thanks again Austin!
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Shout out to all the young aspiring draft analysts out there who feel like their work is going unnoticed.
You got this.
Keep going.
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