2024 NBA Draft Thread

Since the #10 pick is the most likely outcome, I thought it would be helpful to look at the ten most recent #10 picks using Roland Beech's ranking categories (star, starter, rotation, bench, bust) to see where players were* by their third season:

Cason Wallace -- starter
Johnny Davis -- bench
Ziaire Williams -- rotation
Jalen Smith -- rotation
Cam Reddish -- bench
Mikal Bridges -- starter
Zach Collins -- rotation
Thon Maker -- bench
Justise Winslow -- rotation
Elfrid Payton -- starter

*Obviously I am projecting the first two guys

Not a terrible group of players, for sure. Considering the expectation of a weaker draft this year, I think we should be expecting a guy who maxes out at ~20 min/game. I think that's around what teams would expect of guys like Filipowski and Knecht. If you wanted high variance, I think you go for the G League guys.

Post #348 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:16 am

Philadelphia needs to inquire about Trae Young.

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Post #349 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:33 am

Feels like the consolation prize at #10 or #11.

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Post #350 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:35 am

I honestly can't tell if this kid is closer to Jarrett Culver or SGA.

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Post #351 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:54 pm

I know teams as bad as ours should never draft primarily 'for need'. You take the best player available and try to make it work.

But man, Tristan da Silva feels like a perfect need pick for us.

6'10" Combo forward
Elite Catch and shoot threat
Moves will without the ball
Strong team defender with the length to guard SGs/SFs/PFs

He isn't going to be anywhere as good, but he feels like a Klay Thompson type pick. An upperclassman with a modest ceiling but good tools and an elite skill to build around.

Most importantly, da Silva feels like a guy who can fit perfectly next to Trae or Jalen (or Dejounte) for years to come.

Think of him as a Cam Johnson/Kyle Kuzma caliber player. But with strong defensive principles.

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raleigh · Post #352 » by **raleigh** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:11 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Feels like the consolation prize at #10 or #11.

Yeah, both he and Holland look like they could play in a Quin Snyder up-tempo system.

Honestly, in this draft, the Hawks might end up just fine. It's the teams looking for on-ball guys who have to be depressed.

CP War Hawks · Post #353 » by **CP War Hawks** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:32 pm

raleigh wrote:Since the #10 pick is the most likely outcome, I thought it would be helpful to look at the ten most recent #10 picks using Roland Beech's ranking categories (star, starter, rotation, bench, bust) to see where players were* by their third season:

Cason Wallace -- starter
Johnny Davis -- bench
Ziaire Williams -- rotation
Jalen Smith -- rotation
Cam Reddish -- bench
Mikal Bridges -- starter
Zach Collins -- rotation
Thon Maker -- bench
Justise Winslow -- rotation
Elfrid Payton -- starter
*Obviously I am projecting the first two guys

Not a terrible group of players, for sure. Considering the expectation of a weaker draft this year, I think we should be expecting a guy who maxes out at ~20 min/game. I think that's around what teams would expect of guys like Filipowski and Knecht. If you wanted high variance, I think you go for the G League guys.

Even with Wallace and Bridges thats a bad group of prospects. W/o them it's horrific.

tbhawksfan1 · Post #354 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:19 pm

CP War Hawks wrote:
raleigh wrote:Since the #10 pick is the most likely outcome, I thought it would be helpful to look at the ten most recent #10 picks using Roland Beech's ranking categories (star, starter, rotation, bench, bust) to see where players were* by their third season:

Cason Wallace -- starter
Johnny Davis -- bench
Ziaire Williams -- rotation
Jalen Smith -- rotation
Cam Reddish -- bench
Mikal Bridges -- starter
Zach Collins -- rotation
Thon Maker -- bench
Justise Winslow -- rotation
Elfrid Payton -- starter
*Obviously I am projecting the first two guys

Not a terrible group of players, for sure. Considering the expectation of a weaker draft this year, I think we should be expecting a guy who maxes out at ~20 min/game. I think that's around what teams would expect of guys like Filipowski and Knecht. If you wanted high variance, I think you go for the G League guys.

Even with Wallace and Bridges thats a bad group of prospects. W/o them it's horrific.

At least one and maybe 2 or 3 of those guys would get a bust rating from me given the #10 pick

tbhawksfan1 · Post #355 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:21 pm

Knicks and Pels could be teams looking to trade a 20s FRP since they both have 2 FRP in this draft

Post #356 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:48 pm

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Post #357 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:23 pm

Voted most likely to outplay his eventual draft position.

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Post #358 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:34 pm

If you've been impressed by Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s rookie season, check out Tristan da Silva.

Same position. Same build. But Tristan is a knockdown shooter to boot.

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Post #359 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:43 pm

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Post #360 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:43 pm

Empty Gym Superstar

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