2024 NBA DRAFT THREAD 4

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Looking ahead to the 2025 draft there are some nice looking prospects who could be in the 8-15 range that I'd love to pair with the core.

But back to this draft I know that I like Devin Carter, Jaylon Tyson and DaRon Holmes. Will need to look at others and make a list of my top 5-6 prospects for either pick.

Devin Carter is a SG/PG that is turning 23 this coming season. I guess at best he's a mini Jalen Williams? He won't be there at 19 but still if the coin toss had us at #16, what makes him a better choice than Carrington?

Carrington is turning 19 this season. A/T over 2. Similar height and wingspan. He does get more deflections, but Carrington could develop that part of his defensive game over the next few years. Carrington is slightly taller but then makes it passable to play beside IQ, whereas Carter might just end up being a Lillard/McCollum pairing.

Still have to look at the film on Carrington but he's on my radar though.

His %'s aren't great because he's taking such difficult 3's on the move and from NBA and beyond range at times. He looks like he'll able to make an kind of shot. He at least looks balanced even on transition 3's.

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[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Masai will assess Maluach's performance and draft stock and coordinate the tank perfectly so that he won't end up too high where he'd be forced to take a Dylan Harper and be right where he wants to be for his new adopted child. He will risk his entire career for Maluach.

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[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Masai I'm sure views Maluach as some kind of ubermensch, the greatest most perfect African prospect to emerge during his time that he can conceivably acquire. Their destinies are already tied together. Masai will trade every asset not named Scottie Barnes for him. Just wait and see.

[PhilBlackson]

Masai I'm sure views Maluach as some kind of ubermensch, the greatest most perfect African prospect to emerge during his time that he can conceivably acquire. Their destinies are already tied together. Masai will trade every asset not named Scottie Barnes for him. Just wait and see.

Praying that’s true…if not Flagg or Bailey would a fantastic “fallback” lol personally I don’t believe MLSE will allow Masai to do so, they want their ticket sales hell or high water.

[Rapsfan07]

Looking ahead to the 2025 draft there are some nice looking prospects who could be in the 8-15 range that I'd love to pair with the core.

But back to this draft I know that I like Devin Carter, Jaylon Tyson and DaRon Holmes. Will need to look at others and make a list of my top 5-6 prospects for either pick.

Yup, these are pretty popular names around these parts. I'd be VERY surprised if Carter was still there but I'm fairly certain the others will be at #19.

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Masai I'm sure views Maluach as some kind of ubermensch, the greatest most perfect African prospect to emerge during his time that he can conceivably acquire. Their destinies are already tied together. Masai will trade every asset not named Scottie Barnes for him. Just wait and see.

He'll be just a C. He might be close to Shaq beasting but not the perfect African prospect. Maybe like a bigger Giannis though.

I think that Chomche eventually is what you are describing. Chomche can shoot the 3 and guard 3-5.

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Masai I'm sure views Maluach as some kind of ubermensch, the greatest most perfect African prospect to emerge during his time that he can conceivably acquire. Their destinies are already tied together. Masai will trade every asset not named Scottie Barnes for him. Just wait and see.

Praying that’s true…if not Flagg or Bailey would a fantastic “fallback” lol personally I don’t believe MLSE will allow Masai to do so, they want their ticket sales hell or high water.

Maluach is going to be a pain to rank next year because of how raw he still is. Hopefully his numbers at Duke paint a better picture of what's really there.

[Psubs]

Looking ahead to the 2025 draft there are some nice looking prospects who could be in the 8-15 range that I'd love to pair with the core.

But back to this draft I know that I like Devin Carter, Jaylon Tyson and DaRon Holmes. Will need to look at others and make a list of my top 5-6 prospects for either pick.

Yup, these are pretty popular names around these parts. I'd be VERY surprised if Carter was still there but I'm fairly certain the others will be at #19.

Agreed but they seem to be safe picks. Is adding like a Nikola Jovic or Jaime Jacquez going to get them out of treadmilling?

I would argue that we could just use the cap space and sign players that would be proven and just as effective as a safe pick at #19.

[Rapsfan07]

Reed Sheppard would benefit the most from playing with Wemby. Can still be super aggressive and gamble on defense with Wemby to protect rim. Also won't have to create as much on offense and can just focus on hitting the open looks he'll get from playing with Wemby.

I love Sheppard in Houston so I didn't even entertain that.

Offensively with Sengun as the creator would probably be an even better fit, but defensively might struggle.

I'm thinking if Topic doesn't get taken by the Spurs (HIGHLY doubt they pass on him), he could slide quite a bit. Charlotte could bite but Portland and Detroit won't take him. He could get scooped up at 8 by the Spurs instead of 4.

[Psubs]

Masai I'm sure views Maluach as some kind of ubermensch, the greatest most perfect African prospect to emerge during his time that he can conceivably acquire. Their destinies are already tied together. Masai will trade every asset not named Scottie Barnes for him. Just wait and see.

Praying that’s true…if not Flagg or Bailey would a fantastic “fallback” lol personally I don’t believe MLSE will allow Masai to do so, they want their ticket sales hell or high water.

Maluach is going to be a pain to rank next year because of how raw he still is. Hopefully his numbers at Duke paint a better picture of what's really there.

Likely higher ranked than Missi and I could see him as being on par with Clingan as a prospect that might go 10-14 because of the the high skilled players in the top 10.

[PhilBlackson]

Masai I'm sure views Maluach as some kind of ubermensch, the greatest most perfect African prospect to emerge during his time that he can conceivably acquire. Their destinies are already tied together. Masai will trade every asset not named Scottie Barnes for him. Just wait and see.

He'll be just a C. He might be close to Shaq beasting but not the perfect African prospect. Maybe like a bigger Giannis though.

I think that Chomche eventually is what you are describing. Chomche can shoot the 3 and guard 3-5.

Did you watch Malauch’s highlights?!

He’s closer to Embiid skill wise (not as skilled obv) than Giannis, as in he’s not reliant on athleticism like Giannis and is actually really talented & skilled for a player his height/size. But he’s not as heavy as Embiid so should have better health. I actually have no idea why most boards don’t mention him pushing Flagg for that 1st pick. If Malauch reaches his potential I actually like his upside more. He’s much better prospect than Clingan.

I’m praying we can somehow tank for him.

[Rapsfan07]

Masai will assess Maluach's performance and draft stock and coordinate the tank perfectly so that he won't end up too high where he'd be forced to take a Dylan Harper and be right where he wants to be for his new adopted child. He will risk his entire career for Maluach.

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I fully expect him or Chomche to be the pick at #19.

He might even move Barnes to get him if necessary.

[PhilBlackson]

I love Sheppard in Houston so I didn't even entertain that.

Offensively with Sengun as the creator would probably be an even better fit, but defensively might struggle.

I'm thinking if Topic doesn't get taken by the Spurs (HIGHLY doubt they pass on him), he could slide quite a bit. Charlotte could bite but Portland and Detroit won't take him. He could get scooped up at 8 by the Spurs instead of 4.

I think the Spurs will take one of Risacher or Buzelis with their first pick then wait for Topic to fall to them with our pick.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Looks like Wasserman just released a new mock and loves Reed in Houston too.

[PhilBlackson]

Masai will assess Maluach's performance and draft stock and coordinate the tank perfectly so that he won't end up too high where he'd be forced to take a Dylan Harper and be right where he wants to be for his new adopted child. He will risk his entire career for Maluach.

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I fully expect him or Chomche to be the pick at #19.

He might even move Barnes to get him if necessary.

LOL there’s no chance we trade Scottie, c’mon.

Malauch is next year but yeah I think we’re drafting Chomche this year. That’s just such an obvious Masai pick.

[grant101]

Masai I'm sure views Maluach as some kind of ubermensch, the greatest most perfect African prospect to emerge during his time that he can conceivably acquire. Their destinies are already tied together. Masai will trade every asset not named Scottie Barnes for him. Just wait and see.

He'll be just a C. He might be close to Shaq beasting but not the perfect African prospect. Maybe like a bigger Giannis though.

I think that Chomche eventually is what you are describing. Chomche can shoot the 3 and guard 3-5.

Not sure what video you watched that showed Chomche can guard 3-5. He gets lost all the time on that end and was frequently blown-by or just didn't challenge shots the couple games I saw. He's raw raw.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Do we swing for the fences at 19, or at 31?

[DreamTeam09]

Do we swing for the fences at 19, or at 31?

31

[BoyzNTheHood]

Do we swing for the fences at 19, or at 31?

31

Chomche?

[DG88]

Devin Carter is a SG/PG that is turning 23 this coming season. I guess at best he's a mini Jalen Williams? He won't be there at 19 but still if the coin toss had us at #16, what makes him a better choice than Carrington?

Carrington is turning 19 this season. A/T over 2. Similar height and wingspan. He does get more deflections, but Carrington could develop that part of his defensive game over the next few years. Carrington is slightly taller but then makes it passable to play beside IQ, whereas Carter might just end up being a Lillard/McCollum pairing.

Still have to look at the film on Carrington but he's on my radar though.

His %'s aren't great because he's taking such difficult 3's on the move and from NBA and beyond range at times. He looks like he'll able to make an kind of shot. He at least looks balanced even on transition 3's.

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Watched a couple vids and he looks impressive my main concern is he really relies on his jumpshot. Would like to see more rim pressure from him. May see more of it in a more open court in the NBA.