The NBA Draft Thread

[rook]

DSJr is a better passer (how he had multiple 10+ assist games on that trash NC state roster is impressive) and rebounder.

Dangelo is a bit flashier and a better shooter.

I'd take either.

He's not a better passer lmao

 

[ballinsam23]

He is though.

Triple doubles, four games with 10+ assists (couple with 15+), more assists on the season in fewer games played on a ****tier NC state roster.

This whole notion that Russell is an elite passer is way overblown. I'm 10000% sure DSJ will average more than 4.8 assists a game in the league. Numbers aside, he sets his teammates up much better, Russell is just flashier.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I been trying to figure out who's gon be the surprise rise/fall in this draft (Its always 1 or 2)...right now I'm leaning towards Smith Jr being the next PG off the board after the top 2 picks if hes good in workouts, he has all the tools and I wouldn't be surprised at him going in the 3-5 range after a team being wowed at a workout

Or maybe the French PG, its always a dude like that most fans dont know about going to a random team

Same. Can't wait to see Orlando take lauri or kings do somethin kings-ish

 

[frshstunna]

I been trying to figure out who's gon be the surprise rise/fall in this draft (Its always 1 or 2)...right now I'm leaning towards Smith Jr being the next PG off the board after the top 2 picks if hes good in workouts, he has all the tools and I wouldn't be surprised at him going in the 3-5 range after a team being wowed at a workout

Or maybe the French PG, its always a dude like that most fans dont know about going to a random team

Same. Can't wait to see Orlando take lauri or kings do somethin kings-ish

Dont wish on the Magic plz

 

[ballinsam23]

Magic will take Isaac. Did you not see that board that leaked? Nothing but tweener forwards. Clearly its one of their main priorities.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Dont wish on the Magic plz

Lmaoooo

 

[frshstunna]

Magic will take Isaac. Did you not see that board that leaked? Nothing but tweener forwards. Clearly its one of their main priorities.

Henigan not around anymore, that nightmare is over wit...should be a new board and all that(hopefully) but then again they still dont have a GM yet so who knows with all the dumb stuff they been up to since Dwight left

I remember the leak of the offseason plans had players they had n traded away like Harris and Ibaka on it, didnt know whether to laugh or cry

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Is there a substantial difference between Lauri and leaf?

 

[kevlar]

seeing Tobias on that board summed up everything regarding the Magic's direction

 

[ValarMorghulis]

My master plan for the Magic:

Blow it up.

No but seriously...

Give up some combo Henzonja, Payton, Gordon, Vuc

Get some combo of:

One of the Suns guards
One of the Bucks/Sixers bigs
One of the Nuggets Wings

 

[carver]

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Hoping Isaac or lauri ends up in minny

Would they dare take a pg?

 

[jesse pinkman]

Issac and KAT would be filthy

 

[nick.]

Isaac in Minnesota is a lock

 

[osh kosh bosh]

How many guys in this draft have best player on a championship team potential?


I would argue only 2, Fultz and Fox




don't see a lot of ceiling with the rest of these guys.

 

[carver]

Probably only Fultz

And @Vincent Van Ho  I'd be shocked if Thibs took another PG 

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I would say fultz and to a lesser extent Jackson

Deep draft for rotational players

How many all stars/all NBA players are in this draft would be my question

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Probably only Fultz

And @Vincent Van Ho
 I'd be shocked if Thibs took another PG 

How you feel if you end up with lauri?

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Big Baller has best player on contender potential

 

[stillin729]

Fultz, Fox and Jackson

 

[carver]

 

Probably only Fultz

And @Vincent Van Ho
 I'd be shocked if Thibs took another PG 

How you feel if you end up with lauri?

Worried 

I like Lauri but I'd prefer Isaac over him every time for the versatility he brings.

Wouldn't be mad either way.. in Thibs we trust 

 

[nick.]

I don't see anyone but Fultz ever being the best player on a championship team.

There's a ton of good 2nd-3rd options, though.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Worried 

I like Lauri but I'd prefer Isaac over him every time for the versatility he brings.

I feel ya

What your board look like for minny? Feel like they gotta be targeting issac and lauri .. they don't need to mess around and take any other big imo

 

[osh kosh bosh]

I would say fultz and to a lesser extent Jackson

Deep draft for rotational players

How many all stars/all NBA players are in this draft would be my question

I'm not talking about likely superstars, I'm just talking guys where it could be a semi realistic outcome.



Josh Jackson, has a broken jumper shoot, has average length, isn't a good but not freak athlete, a good not incredible finisher.

There are just way too many things he would have to improve to be an elite player, and if he can't shoot, he probably can't play.



I don't see it.

 

[ballinsam23]

I don't see anyone but Fultz ever being the best player on a championship team.

There's a ton of good 2nd-3rd options, though.

This. I love Fox, but I dont even think John Wall (if we're comparing Fox's ceiling) can be the best player on a championship team.

Same with Josh Jackson. He can have a Draymond Green like impact. I 100% believe Green is the Warriors most valuable player, but def not the best.