2024-25 NBA Draft Talk

[Onus]

I'm trading up for Miles Byrd or drafting Tyrese Proctor in the 2nd round

Miles Byrd would be awesome in the 2nd round.

Watching SDST also made me laugh at a call their announcer uses... their center court logo literally extends to the 3 point line where the aztec arrow is. So there is like a narrow section of the logo basically at the 3 point line. And when someone shoots from it, he will go "from the logo" which always makes me laugh since their foot is basically on the 3 point line and not some insane Curry logo shot.

Yea i've heard that, which is hilarious. Feel like they did that purposefully just for the announcers making the logo so big.

Is it bad that I want him to shoot horrendously from 3 the rest of the year (even though that's what he appears to be doing)?

[TB]

I'm trading up for Miles Byrd or drafting Tyrese Proctor in the 2nd round

Miles Byrd would be awesome in the 2nd round.

Watching SDST also made me laugh at a call their announcer uses... their center court logo literally extends to the 3 point line where the aztec arrow is. So there is like a narrow section of the logo basically at the 3 point line. And when someone shoots from it, he will go "from the logo" which always makes me laugh since their foot is basically on the 3 point line and not some insane Curry logo shot.

Yea i've heard that, which is hilarious. Feel like they did that purposefully just for the announcers making the logo so big.

Is it bad that I want him to shoot horrendously from 3 the rest of the year (even though that's what he appears to be doing)?

Ya I think he needs to keep this slump going for him to be a 2nd round pick

Even with his bad percentages right now, I think his shooting will travel to the NBA without a problem. His shot, while a bit interesting looking, is actually pretty clean and doesn't seem to have an issue with NBA range. It's a bit of a low push and he does do some interesting things with his feet from deeper range, but those 2 traits sort of remind me of how Maxey shoots.

[Onus]

Miles Byrd would be awesome in the 2nd round.

Watching SDST also made me laugh at a call their announcer uses... their center court logo literally extends to the 3 point line where the aztec arrow is. So there is like a narrow section of the logo basically at the 3 point line. And when someone shoots from it, he will go "from the logo" which always makes me laugh since their foot is basically on the 3 point line and not some insane Curry logo shot.

Yea i've heard that, which is hilarious. Feel like they did that purposefully just for the announcers making the logo so big.

Is it bad that I want him to shoot horrendously from 3 the rest of the year (even though that's what he appears to be doing)?

Ya I think he needs to keep this slump going for him to be a 2nd round pick

Even with his bad percentages right now, I think his shooting will travel to the NBA without a problem. His shot, while a bit interesting looking, is actually pretty clean and doesn't seem to have an issue with NBA range. It's a bit of a low push and he does do some interesting things with his feet from deeper range, but those 2 traits sort of remind me of how Maxey shoots.

The low push is somewhat worrisome against close outs but whatever. I like the activity on the defensive end even if he gambles a bit too much.

Though I could be persuaded to take jojo Tugler instead and pick up proctor as an udfa. I think proctor as a Keon Ellis type player instead of a pg could work out for him.

[TB]

Yea i've heard that, which is hilarious. Feel like they did that purposefully just for the announcers making the logo so big.

Is it bad that I want him to shoot horrendously from 3 the rest of the year (even though that's what he appears to be doing)?

Ya I think he needs to keep this slump going for him to be a 2nd round pick

Even with his bad percentages right now, I think his shooting will travel to the NBA without a problem. His shot, while a bit interesting looking, is actually pretty clean and doesn't seem to have an issue with NBA range. It's a bit of a low push and he does do some interesting things with his feet from deeper range, but those 2 traits sort of remind me of how Maxey shoots.

The low push is somewhat worrisome against close outs but whatever. I like the activity on the defensive end even if he gambles a bit too much.

Though I could be persuaded to take jojo Tugler instead and pick up proctor as an udfa. I think proctor as a Keon Ellis type player instead of a pg could work out for him.

Bird and Tugler are definitely two of my favorites. I'll check out proctor because that play-style sounds like something we need. I somehow haven't watched Duke outside of highlights or maybe the game being on in the background... knowing Flagg will go 1 and having seen him a ton before Duke I guess I've ignored their other players unintentionally.

[Onus]

Ya I think he needs to keep this slump going for him to be a 2nd round pick

Even with his bad percentages right now, I think his shooting will travel to the NBA without a problem. His shot, while a bit interesting looking, is actually pretty clean and doesn't seem to have an issue with NBA range. It's a bit of a low push and he does do some interesting things with his feet from deeper range, but those 2 traits sort of remind me of how Maxey shoots.

The low push is somewhat worrisome against close outs but whatever. I like the activity on the defensive end even if he gambles a bit too much.

Though I could be persuaded to take jojo Tugler instead and pick up proctor as an udfa. I think proctor as a Keon Ellis type player instead of a pg could work out for him.

Bird and Tugler are definitely two of my favorites. I'll check out proctor because that play-style sounds like something we need. I somehow haven't watched Duke outside of highlights or maybe the game being on in the background... knowing Flagg will go 1 and having seen him a ton before Duke I guess I've ignored their other players unintentionally.

Proctors biggest issues are aggression and ability to get his own shot consistently. Move him to the 2 where he can just spot up he’s almost a 40% catch and shoot player. He has solid poa defense. Though he needs strength. Then he can run some side action stuff or pick and roll. At 6’5” he probably should be playing 2 anyways.

[whatisacenter]

I like Isaiah Evans from Duke.

He is kind of buried on the bench but I like the way he plays in their system. Moves off-ball well and is always ready to shoot. Nice looking stroke from 3.

He is skinny but wiry strong, defense might be an issue at the next level but the Blue Devils play a switching defense and he is active and holds his own.

Not sure where he will go in the draft, but if he is available in the 2nd round, he would be worth a look. He nails 6 threes in this game and had 5 more tonight against Virginia.

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[wco81]

Do the Warriors have many 2nd round picks left?

[Onus]

Do the Warriors have many 2nd round picks left?

We have 1 this year

[tal57]

Maybe not the right topic, but an interesting tidbit on KD's interview and his explanation why he didn't want to join the dubs in the trade. According to him, the only reason was he didn't want to relocate mid season and wanted to see Phoenix through this year. I don't see Phoenix with a great chance to make any noise this year. If KD's reason is the only one and on point true, and he is kin on coming back here in the offseason for a few years, that would be very interesting. Trading resigned JK with other assets (some combos of Podz, Moody, TJD, GP2, Gui, the pick). I know the future will be very bleak after 2 years, but what a show for the next two years, even with the retirement squad.
Curry
Butler
KD
Green
Plug in the C-Looney, Post, or I'd try to grab in rebounder / rim protector/ rugged screen setter.

[whatisacenter]

I like this guy but not sure if he is even coming out in the draft...

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[Onus]

I like this guy but not sure if he is even coming out in the draft...

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I would assume he’s staying in school. What’s the point of going in the 2nd round if you’re an underclassmen when you got nil money? If you’re not a lock to go in the 1st there’s really not an incentive to make the leap.

[EvanZ]

You just never know. Sometimes a guy just starts rising towards the end of the process like a Josh Primo. Evans isn't playing much but his stats adjusted for minutes are very good, aside from only having 2 steals in 300 minutes. That's very not good.

[watch1958]

You just never know. Sometimes a guy just starts rising towards the end of the process like a Josh Primo. Evans isn't playing much but his stats adjusted for minutes are very good, aside from only having 2 steals in 300 minutes. That's very not good.

I refuse to make a Josh Primo or Anthony Lamb joke, no matter how tempting.

[wco81]

Any word on whether Kuminga can play on Friday?

Oh ok, he returned to practice just this evening.

https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/warriors-make-new-jonathan-kuminga-injury-announcement-01jmgj2867gr

So will practice today and tomorrow be enough for him to play Friday?

Typically players returning from long absence due to injury practice like a week or two before getting back to action.


As for these end of bench roster moves, I get that the Warriors have paid punishing luxury taxes in the past 5-7 years.

But if there was a vet who might have been able to get minutes, potentially have a chance to contribute than these G-League guys ...

[watch1958]

Any word on whether Kuminga can play on Friday?

Oh ok, he returned to practice just this evening.

https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/warriors-make-new-jonathan-kuminga-injury-announcement-01jmgj2867gr

So will practice today and tomorrow be enough for him to play Friday?

Typically players returning from long absence due to injury practice like a week or two before getting back to action.


As for these end of bench roster moves, I get that the Warriors have paid punishing luxury taxes in the past 5-7 years.

But if there was a vet who might have been able to get minutes, potentially have a chance to contribute than these G-League guys ...

I hope he doesn’t play the first two games.

This new group had 4 games together, and now several days of practice to iron things out.

I want to see if they’ve gelled, before we add Kuminga to the mix.

[The-Power]

I like this guy but not sure if he is even coming out in the draft...

Pretty much all he does is shoot from deep, though (at which, however, he is very good). It's the Isaiah Joe archetype but even more extreme (even higher 3PAr, even lower FTr, even fewer assists, and horribly low stock numbers). Tough to gauge whether he'll ever add enough in other aspects of the game to play in the NBA.

[whatisacenter]

Any word on whether Kuminga can play on Friday?

Oh ok, he returned to practice just this evening.

https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/warriors-make-new-jonathan-kuminga-injury-announcement-01jmgj2867gr

So will practice today and tomorrow be enough for him to play Friday?

Typically players returning from long absence due to injury practice like a week or two before getting back to action.


As for these end of bench roster moves, I get that the Warriors have paid punishing luxury taxes in the past 5-7 years.

But if there was a vet who might have been able to get minutes, potentially have a chance to contribute than these G-League guys ...

I hope he doesn’t play the first two games.

This new group had 4 games together, and now several days of practice to iron things out.

I want to see if they’ve gelled, before we add Kuminga to the mix.

Jimmy Butler has been in Dubai.

[whatisacenter]

I like this guy but not sure if he is even coming out in the draft...

Pretty much all he does is shoot from deep, though (at which, however, he is very good). It's the Isaiah Joe archetype but even more extreme (even higher 3PAr, even lower FTr, even fewer assists, and horribly low stock numbers). Tough to gauge whether he'll ever add enough in other aspects of the game to play in the NBA.

He is taller and longer. If he is there in the second round, which I doubt, he would be worth a flyer IMO.

[The-Power]

I like this guy but not sure if he is even coming out in the draft...

Pretty much all he does is shoot from deep, though (at which, however, he is very good). It's the Isaiah Joe archetype but even more extreme (even higher 3PAr, even lower FTr, even fewer assists, and horribly low stock numbers). Tough to gauge whether he'll ever add enough in other aspects of the game to play in the NBA.

He is taller and longer. If he is there in the second round, which I doubt, he would be worth a flyer IMO.

We'll see how much longer and taller he ends up being but whatever the measurements, it's fair to say he doesn't do much with his height and length at this point. If it's not functional, it's not really relevant.

[whatisacenter]

Pretty much all he does is shoot from deep, though (at which, however, he is very good). It's the Isaiah Joe archetype but even more extreme (even higher 3PAr, even lower FTr, even fewer assists, and horribly low stock numbers). Tough to gauge whether he'll ever add enough in other aspects of the game to play in the NBA.

He is taller and longer. If he is there in the second round, which I doubt, he would be worth a flyer IMO.

We'll see how much longer and taller he ends up being but whatever the measurements, it's fair to say he doesn't do much with his height and length at this point. If it's not functional, it's not really relevant.

Good point.

Counter point: Joe had two years in college and Evans is still in his freshman season and comes off the bench on a deep team.