2025 NBA Draft Thread

[User 15002]

Don't really have an issue with the Oladipo comp. I think most are making the comparison based off of the player that Oladipo is NOW, which is fine. Strong 6'4"/6'5" scoring guards with good athleticism that can defend and create a bit for others. You're rarely going to have an exact comp. Just something that gets you close.

Bradley Beal?

 

[B Sox]

Bradley Beal?

Don't think he's that kind of shooter.

 

[User 15002]

Don't think he's that kind of shooter.

Jason Richardson? Kendall Gill? Desmond Mason?

 

[B Sox]

Jason Richardson? Kendall Gill? Desmond Mason?

I kinda like the Jason Richardson one, but with more lead scorer potential.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Kendall Gill and Desmond Mason were near non shooters as pros

Stylistically, he's a lot like how Mitchell currently operates, especially on ball. Inefficient 2's but can heat up in a hurry from all 3 levels. His ball skills/footwork/athleticism seem similar as well, but again Mitchell is 23 (and much shorter) and Edwards just turned 18 which is insane in itself

 

[B Sox]

I feel like Big Donovan Mitchell basically is Oladipo

 

[ballinsam23]

I was thinking more Michael Jordan

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I feel like Big Donovan Mitchell basically is Oladipo

I guess that's kinda true

He already has a little snake dribble and can go downhill in a hurry

Anyway, what to make of Cole Anthony thus far?

 

[ManOfFewWords]

Bradley Beal?

I can live with a Beal Comparison. I like Joe Johnson personally though

 

[ballinsam23]

I was thinking maybe Wade, but Wade had more wiggle. But at this point we’re just overthinking it. Mitchell and Oladipo seem like the best comparisons for current players.

 

[User 15002]

I can live with a Beal Comparison. I like Joe Johnson personally though

Iso Joe's size puts him in a whole different category IMO. He's Tracy McGrady's height.

 

[ManOfFewWords]

Iso Joe's size puts him in a whole different category IMO. He's Tracy McGrady's height.

style wise and skill set wise I see it. Joe 6’8ish not sure Edwards real height but he looks huge out there

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Joe was a pseudo point guard, if Edwards' ball skills can get to that level his ceiling would be the roof

Vic and Mitchell can also somewhat play lead guard but still have a lot to prove in that role. Both of them got lead guards this summer anyway but yeah

 

[B Sox]

Not sure what kind of scorer Nico is going to be, but he has elite vision.

 

[gaiiige]

really liking tyrese haliburton

 

[Coupé It]

Wrong thread

 

[MajinZuub]

 

[kickz4242]

Ball ERA

 

[ManOfFewWords]

Lavar told you

 

[ballinsam23]

ofcourse ESPN has Lamelo #1

 

[B Sox]

Give me Edwards.

 

[wavycrocket]

It’s funny how dudes went from thinking Lamelo wasn’t an NBA talent....that was just some “hype” from his brother...to now saying he shouldn’t go #1 .

Doesn’t matter. Lavar told y’all the kid was talented. And some of us told y’all he was a legit 1st round prospect, with the chance to improve his stock if he did some things. There was a decent number People really talked about Lamelo, like he was Gelo.

The talent was evident. The Lavar hate and unorthodox path Melo has taken has clouded judgement.

 

[groupb]

 

[ballinsam23]

Idk if Cole is a chuck or UNC just sucks and he really has no one to pass to.

 

[pmatic]