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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#341 » by sco » Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:58 pm

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Guru wrote:I am curious for those who want to keep the pick......we are most likely to pick maybe 6-10? Who would you want there? I just don't see a player that excites me.

I have no problem trying to get a late first for a flyer though


At the tenth pick, I'd probably draft Thomas Sorber center from Georgetown. He seems like the best and safest combination of all of the top prospects at the center position.

That being said, the Bulls is going to lose out on a good prospect whether it's 2025 or 2026. Personally, I like the 2025 draft due to its quality big man depth around the range the Bulls should be drafting.

I'm a Danny Wolf from UofM fan. Dude has elite ball handling, passing skills for a 7' guy and starting to find his 3 ball.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#342 » by Guru » Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:10 pm

Rose2Boozer wrote:
Guru wrote:I am curious for those who want to keep the pick......we are most likely to pick maybe 6-10? Who would you want there? I just don't see a player that excites me.

I have no problem trying to get a late first for a flyer though


At the tenth pick, I'd probably draft Thomas Sorber center from Georgetown. He seems like the best and safest combination of all of the top prospects at the center position.

That being said, the Bulls is going to lose out on a good prospect whether it's 2025 or 2026. Personally, I like the 2025 draft due to its quality big man depth around the range the Bulls should be drafting.


FWIW I have been going through the athletic Mock and they have him going 17th and he sounds fine but not so great.

Sorber has been among the most productive freshmen in the country, and scouts are fascinated to see how he performs in Big East play. Sorber’s stats jump off the page — he’s averaging 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 blocks. However, the numbers do fall off a bit against better competition. Sorber was averaging 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 44 percent from the field in his first six games against high-majors; he put up 11 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks Tuesday against No. 7 Marquette. Listed at 6-10, Sorber will be undersized for the center position in the NBA, and scouts are a bit skeptical he’ll come in at that size without shoes once he gets a full measurement at the combine.

The name that comes up a bit with him is Xavier Tillman. Sorber is relatively below-the-rim and struggles to shoot from a distance, which has led scouts to wonder what exactly the role is on offense beyond being able to short-roll and pass. However, much like Tillman, Sorber is terrific positionally on defense and seems to have very high-level reaction time. Sorber might end up being a multi-year guy, or he might end up being a one-and-done. But he’s been superb for Georgetown.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#343 » by Guru » Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:18 pm

Anyone bump into Rasheer Fleming yet from St Josephs?

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#344 » by Rose2Boozer » Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:03 am

Here are my top prospects at the center position...no specific order. One of these center prospects reminds me of Noah.

Thomas Sorber
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Post#345 » by Donkedave » Sat Jan 11, 2025 10:52 am

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#346 » by Chi town » Sat Jan 11, 2025 4:01 pm

Guru wrote:I am curious for those who want to keep the pick......we are most likely to pick maybe 6-10? Who would you want there? I just don't see a player that excites me.

I have no problem trying to get a late first for a flyer though


This draft is loaded with potential lead handler offensive engine players. This is what the Bulls lack.

Harper JK Saraf Demin Traore

Shooters in Tre Kon McNeeley

Saraf would be my pick outside top 5. He’s PG version if Ginobili. Tough 2 way player. Off the charts IQ. Competitor. Winning player.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#347 » by Guru » Sat Jan 11, 2025 6:15 pm

Rose2Boozer wrote:Here are my top prospects at the center position...no specific order. One of these center prospects reminds me of Noah.

Thomas Sorber
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Derik Queen
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Khaman Maluach


Asa Newell


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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#348 » by Guru » Sat Jan 11, 2025 6:16 pm

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Guru wrote:I am curious for those who want to keep the pick......we are most likely to pick maybe 6-10? Who would you want there? I just don't see a player that excites me.

I have no problem trying to get a late first for a flyer though


This draft is loaded with potential lead handler offensive engine players. This is what the Bulls lack.

Harper JK Saraf Demin Traore

Shooters in Tre Kon McNeeley

Saraf would be my pick outside top 5. He’s PG version if Ginobili. Tough 2 way player. Off the charts IQ. Competitor. Winning player.


Isn't that what Giddey and Ball are? Can you explain more what you mean?

I will dig deeper into the group you shared. I think Harper is one of those obvious top 4s
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#349 » by Jcool0 » Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:14 pm

40 points for Cooper Flag
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#350 » by AshyLarrysDiaper » Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:59 pm

I was a doubter but the light’s turned on for Flagg offensively. Awesome stuff.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#351 » by Ice Man » Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:56 pm

AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:I was a doubter but the light’s turned on for Flagg offensively. Awesome stuff.


The youngest player ever to score 40+ points in an NCAA game. He makes it look so damn easy, it's like he's in a scrimmage out there.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#352 » by kodo » Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:59 pm

Not just 40 points, Flagg was fantastic all-around.

42 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
11/14 FG
4/6 3FG

I guess he'll look great in a Washington uniform.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#353 » by AshyLarrysDiaper » Sat Jan 11, 2025 10:47 pm

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AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:I was a doubter but the light’s turned on for Flagg offensively. Awesome stuff.


The youngest player ever to score 40+ points in an NCAA game. He makes it look so damn easy, it's like he's in a scrimmage out there.


I haven’t been able to watch him live since he started rolling downhill 6 or 7 games ago. Looking forward to that.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#354 » by Chi town » Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:42 am

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Chi town wrote:
Guru wrote:I am curious for those who want to keep the pick......we are most likely to pick maybe 6-10? Who would you want there? I just don't see a player that excites me.

I have no problem trying to get a late first for a flyer though


This draft is loaded with potential lead handler offensive engine players. This is what the Bulls lack.

Harper JK Saraf Demin Traore

Shooters in Tre Kon McNeeley

Saraf would be my pick outside top 5. He’s PG version if Ginobili. Tough 2 way player. Off the charts IQ. Competitor. Winning player.


Isn't that what Giddey and Ball are? Can you explain more what you mean?

I will dig deeper into the group you shared. I think Harper is one of those obvious top 4s


Giddey and Lonzo have no gravity. Giddey because he can’t shoot and Lonzo because he doesn’t drive.

Lead first options have gravity, can get their own shot and create shots for others. Luka Tatum Lillard Curry etc.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#355 » by 2weekswithpay » Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:42 am

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Post#356 » by Guru » Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:43 am

Chi town wrote:
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This draft is loaded with potential lead handler offensive engine players. This is what the Bulls lack.

Harper JK Saraf Demin Traore

Shooters in Tre Kon McNeeley

Saraf would be my pick outside top 5. He’s PG version if Ginobili. Tough 2 way player. Off the charts IQ. Competitor. Winning player.


Isn't that what Giddey and Ball are? Can you explain more what you mean?

I will dig deeper into the group you shared. I think Harper is one of those obvious top 4s


Giddey and Lonzo have no gravity. Giddey because he can’t shoot and Lonzo because he doesn’t drive.

Lead first options have gravity, can get their own shot and create shots for others. Luka Tatum Lillard Curry etc.


With all due respect I think that's a limited definition. Especially when we have Lavine and White. I don't think you need to have a lead first option necessarily.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#357 » by Chi town » Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:47 am

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Chi town wrote:
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Isn't that what Giddey and Ball are? Can you explain more what you mean?

I will dig deeper into the group you shared. I think Harper is one of those obvious top 4s


Giddey and Lonzo have no gravity. Giddey because he can’t shoot and Lonzo because he doesn’t drive.

Lead first options have gravity, can get their own shot and create shots for others. Luka Tatum Lillard Curry etc.


With all due respect I think that's a limited definition. Especially when we have Lavine and White. I don't think you need to have a lead first option necessarily.


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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#358 » by Guru » Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:55 am

kodo wrote:Not just 40 points, Flagg was fantastic all-around.

42 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
11/14 FG
4/6 3FG

I guess he'll look great in a Washington uniform.


Was that game on ESPN. I'd love to watch it. His offensive game seemed so poor before...just put backs and sloppiness... but 42....jeesh. Id love to watch it.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#359 » by Guru » Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:01 am

Chi town wrote:
Guru wrote:I am curious for those who want to keep the pick......we are most likely to pick maybe 6-10? Who would you want there? I just don't see a player that excites me.

I have no problem trying to get a late first for a flyer though


This draft is loaded with potential lead handler offensive engine players. This is what the Bulls lack.

Harper JK Saraf Demin Traore

Shooters in Tre Kon McNeeley

Saraf would be my pick outside top 5. He’s PG version if Ginobili. Tough 2 way player. Off the charts IQ. Competitor. Winning player.


What do you see JK having that Giddey doesn't? Just the shooting?
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#360 » by Muzbar » Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:10 am


I've been sceptical of Flagg from the begin, but he's really been coming on lately.

Even though it was against a pretty meh team, 42pts is still impressive, especially from someone who apparently had offensive limitations.
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