Way too early NBA draft thread 2021

Post #1621 » by **HomoSapien** » Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:18 pm

NBAdraft.net has Thor going 40 and most mocks don't have him in the first round. I really think he's got first-round upside.

LateNight · Post #1622 » by **LateNight** » Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:24 pm

StunnerKO wrote:

Read on Twitter
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This reel would be a lot more impressive if any of the people he was playing against looked older than 12

CobyWhite0 · Post #1623 » by **CobyWhite0** » Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:57 pm

I looked at 10 random mock drafts.

6 of them only showed the 1st round, and only one has Thor going #30.

The four that had both rounds have him going 35, 36, 37 and 40. So he should be right on the edge of us at 38.

Repeat 3-peat · Post #1624 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:20 am

JT Thor is my dream trade up target, it's just I just don't seem him falling far enough. He preformed well at the combine and he's what every team is looking for in a front court player.

sco · Post #1625 » by **sco** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:42 pm

Repeat 3-peat wrote:JT Thor is my dream trade up target, it's just I just don't seem him falling far enough. He preformed well at the combine and he's what every team is looking for in a front court player.

He is this year's PWill type pick for the late 1st/early 2nd.

BahamaBull · Post #1626 » by **BahamaBull** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:35 pm

why are you guys so high on Thor?

sco · Post #1627 » by **sco** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:20 pm

https://pippenainteasy.com/2021/07/26/chicago-bulls-dont-sleep-on-the-potent-michigan-sf-isaiah-livers/

Glad someone reads my posts!!!

LateNight · Post #1628 » by **LateNight** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:58 pm

BahamaBull wrote:why are you guys so high on Thor?

Thor had an OK season (athletic, good close to the basket), but really stood out at the combine:

-“second-largest wingspan (87 1/4 inches), had the fifth-tallest standing reach (110 inches) and tied for the third-largest hand length (9.25 inches)”

-“Thor shot 15-of-25 during individual 3-point drills”

[https://247sports.com/college/auburn/Article/jt-thor-nba-draft-combine-auburn-tigers-basketball-sharife-cooper-wingspan-measurables-3-point-shooting-bruce-pearl-mock-draft-166950265/]

He improved during the season and looks to have improved even more since then. That’s a good sign for a really young rookie with solid measurements

CobyWhite0 · Post #1629 » by **CobyWhite0** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:15 pm

NBA.com: What’s the most common mistake you see teams making in the draft?

Jerry West: Drafting athletes because they have superior athletic ability and not seeing the skill level and, maybe, the desire.

sco · Post #1630 » by **sco** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:24 pm

CobyWhite0 wrote:NBA.com: What’s the most common mistake you see teams making in the draft?

Jerry West: Drafting athletes because they have superior athletic ability and not seeing the skill level and, maybe, the desire.

So true.

d boy gentleman · Post #1631 » by **d boy gentleman** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:02 pm

What's the scouting report on Jason Preston? I seen at least one mock having the Bulls selecting him...

Rose2Boozer · Post #1632 » by **Rose2Boozer** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:40 pm

If OKC is offering SGA and #6 for Cunningham, Det. gotta take that deal.

othawhitemeat · Post #1633 » by **othawhitemeat** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:59 pm

d boy gentleman wrote:What's the scouting report on Jason Preston? I seen at least one mock having the Bulls selecting him...

Honestly, Ayo like as a prospect but maybe slightly more PG while Ayo has more scorer abilities and Preston did well the last 2 years prior to this year on FT's, but struggled this year for some reason. Would be a good risk in 2nd round - better than Livers, sco

d boy gentleman · Post #1634 » by **d boy gentleman** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:27 pm

othawhitemeat wrote:
d boy gentleman wrote:What's the scouting report on Jason Preston? I seen at least one mock having the Bulls selecting him...

Honestly, Ayo like as a prospect but maybe slightly more PG while Ayo has more scorer abilities and Preston did well the last 2 years prior to this year on FT's, but struggled this year for some reason. Would be a good risk in 2nd round - better than Livers, sco

Ok, Ok

othawhitemeat · Post #1635 » by **othawhitemeat** » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:36 pm

sco wrote:
CobyWhite0 wrote:NBA.com: What’s the most common mistake you see teams making in the draft?

Jerry West: Drafting athletes because they have superior athletic ability and not seeing the skill level and, maybe, the desire.

So true.

I do loke Livers bit we need to hit on some 2nd rounder to be a rotation player and there is talent there. I think Livers could be solid but he is so injury prone is my concern.

Would love to take a risk on Thor ir Preston, A. Henry, Weiscamp type, forwaed from Texas or Alabama type player

JohnnyTapwater · Post #1636 » by **JohnnyTapwater** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:36 am

d boy gentleman wrote:What's the scouting report on Jason Preston? I seen at least one mock having the Bulls selecting him...

He's Tyrese Haliburton to me.

I love him.

Bulls Fan 23 · Post #1637 » by **Bulls Fan 23** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:24 am

JohnnyTapwater wrote:
d boy gentleman wrote:What's the scouting report on Jason Preston? I seen at least one mock having the Bulls selecting him...

He's Tyrese Haliburton to me.

I love him.

He's my guy this year, I want to acquire a late first to take him. He will move up draft boards. A true distributor, exactly what we need.

I remember he hung 30 on Illinois with like 8 assists and zero turnovers.

StunnerKO · Post #1638 » by **StunnerKO** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:50 am

He’s the 4th Ball brother

PaKii94 · Post #1639 » by **PaKii94** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:57 am

Any good scouting videos for second round prospects?

LateNight · Post #1640 » by **LateNight** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:12 am

StunnerKO wrote:He’s the 4th Ball brother

I isn’t just the hair tho! Some of his highlights have a distinct Lamelo vibe. He even does that same type of putback dunk in a game

If we manage to get 3rd pick who do you draft?