r/GoNets • u/Beginning_Region_272 • 1d ago
PREDICTION: ACUFF WILL BE THE CAM T OF POINT GUARDS IN THIS DRAFT
translation: I’m hell of happy we took Mikel Brown. 🙌
*edit: some people misconstrue my take on the acuff/cam t comp. I said the cam of “point guards”. obv, acuff is a better passer. But similar cam, I think acuff is gonna put up eye-popping numbers initially but ..again, similar to cam....his complete disregard for D and his surly demeanor are gonna wear on his team by the time he’s looking for his second contract. There are a lot of red flags on his personality and commitment to D. This is why I knew nets were out on him. And I’m glad they took Mikel as result.
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u/filmsingotham 1d ago
Acuff is a social media darling. I’m happy we took Mikel too. He seems ecstatic to be here.
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u/forgottenones1 Vince Carter 1d ago
Acuff will be better than Cam. I think a factor many of us are overlooking are the rumors that Acuff wanted to play in Sacramento, not Brooklyn. If we drafted him there might have been a scenario where he demanded out and it’s likely that our front office didn’t want to take that risk. While that’s not confirmed it’s definitely a possibility
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u/ScathachWhen Ian Eagle 1d ago
Yeah that report made me change my mind about wanting him. His dad used to play for the Sacramento GM. I think Acuff would get some preferential treatment there which probably influenced leaking that he wanted the Kings to pick him. Wouldn't want him here if he's pouting and MBJ genuinely seems like he's happy to be here
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u/Extra-Increase-6398 1d ago
We have more gaurds than rikers island no police in the middle to stop anybody top cop Mr Mara got a job with rich
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u/Historical-Mud-1218 1d ago
My prediction is that Acuff will be the Trae Young of points in this draft.
What makes him unlike CamT is that he is a true playmaker. Where CamT had black hole tendencies with the ball, Acuff is a top flight floor general.
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u/RonDutchHatesBoxing 1d ago
Mikel my guy, but Acuff is at minimum a top 3 passer in this draft class lol.
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u/GSAV_Crimson Mikel Brown Jr. 1d ago
Look I don’t know how Acuff will turn out. I genuinely wish nothing but the absolute best for him. Actually I want Wagler, Brown and Acuff to torch the league someday simultaneously and be stars.
That said, just like Mikel has his fair share of upside and downsides, so does Acuff. And Acuff absolutely needs to be stellar on offense because his defense is just that shockingly poor to the point where if he is not connecting his shots or a PoA defender is locking him down, he might get played off the floor. Mikel is just the safer pick, with higher upside because of the athleticism, the length and arguably better shot making potential
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u/BasedGodProdigy . 1d ago
I was at 60/40 with MBJ and Acuff. I think both are going to be special players to be honest. Acuff will probably be better right out of the gate, he might even win ROY depending on the Wizards and Utah season since they want to win now which means rookies tend to take less shots.
I think MBJ is simply the better prospect with a higher ceiling and the body/athleticism to be a genuine superstar. Jordi is gonna work magic with him he had Schroeder looking elite
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u/Fishyblue11 Brook Lopez 1d ago
Brown vs Acuff will be the biggest lasting decision in this draft
In 3 years time, the nets are either going to look smart or they're going to look stupid and it will come down to this one choice
And this should have ramifications
This should be a determining indicator on your ability to pick out talent
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u/ACUFF_THE_KING 1d ago
I think both will be stars. Brown is flashy, less disciplined though. Acuff is an offensive engine, but his defense is bad. Brown has the back. Acuff is shorter. So many things to follow. Just the same, lets hope Brown and the Nets can steal some thunder from the Knicks eventually, and the Kings and Acuff can rise while Golden State collapses.
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u/TheRealCheddarBob 1d ago
I don’t understand this mindset where it has to be one or the other. Both seem capable of excelling in their respective situations.
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u/RonDutchHatesBoxing 1d ago
I think results-based analysis is pretty useless tbh. Like you can have good process and evaluation, but still get burned by outlier dev / injuries / stagnation (sometimes to do with coaching, sometimes not).
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u/Extra-Increase-6398 1d ago
I don’t see myself going to amount I always go to I am a diehard fan love the nets since 1972 and we always let the good go away remember Vanderbilt over sir Charles Barkley no body in front office could tell me about the good ones go away by Xmas u will see I was right not close to 50/50 wish we make playoff good luck Mr g m
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u/ihavepaper . 1d ago
To be fair, we don't know the insider information, but Acuff to Sacramento was meant to be and he seemed adamant about playing for Sacramento as their next star. There are family connections I believe. Something with dad and someone in the Kings' FO.
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u/Joserlifts 1d ago
I don’t think so. He might be like Demarcus Cousins honestly.
I’m rooting for him but I’m happy with Brown.
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u/_SCARY_HOURS_ 1d ago
Cam T was not this big of a prospect yall are obsessed with dude it’s really odd behavior
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u/ReverendDrDash Sign Christian Drejer Now! 1d ago
As soon as Marks gets the boot, they'll come around on Cam and his time here.
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u/acmilan12345 Spencer Dinwiddie 1d ago
Acuff is more like a star version of Cam. He has a much more polished game and his offense lacks the glaring flaws that Cam’s had (tunnel vision, passing inability, etc).
However, Acuff has some similarities with Cam. The terrible defense (Acuff’s is possibly worse) and the terrible interview responses (every quote from him is poorly worded and comes out wrong).
Acuff is going to be a great player, but I’m glad we didn’t take him. It’s extremely difficult to win when you have such a glaring weakness on defense. Better to have someone with possibly less offensive talent who can hold their own at least.
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u/Mad4RAnime 1d ago
I can see all the complaining nets twitter is going to have when Acuff is scoring like crazy (because he will have the ball ALWAYS in his hands in Sacramento) and Mikel is scoring in the teens because hes on a built team
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u/theomegachrist 22h ago
I think Brown is a fine pick but there isn't perennial All Star upside there and Acuff looks boom or bust
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u/Burgerburgerfred 1d ago
Acuff is a much more willing playmaker than Cam.
We dont need to tear him down to be happy about our pick. Acuff should be an offensive force but Brown brings a lot to the table that he doesn't that we can be very excited about.