2020 Draft Thread, Part 2

[Coxy]

No team is interested to trade for Wiseman at #1 or #2.

How do you know this? Do you speak with the GM's of the league do you?

I haven't heard any team interview him unless he was the one who answered,

"One longtime Eastern Conference executive asked a prospect if he did drugs. When the player surprisingly said he did, the executive asked what his favorite drug was.

“He said he did ecstasy,” the executive recalled. “We asked him where he got the money for the drugs. He said, ‘They paid me to come to this school, so that’s where I got the money.’ Needless to say, he was red-flagged from our list.”

Wiseman isn't one with the high b-ball IQ since he quit on Coach Penny Hardaway and his team. Surely, he could've got a job to repay the money and would've had a nice sample to go by. More team would've been interested.

Oh yeah. The Spurs interviewed Killian Hayes and the Celtics Paul Reed.

Lol, what a bunch of nonsense you just spewed out here. Random quotes and facts that mean nothing about anything. Reading your posts are like listening to Trump answer a reporters question with just word spaghetti about nothing. You state something like its a fact, then when you get called out to back it up, you spew out randomness that just makes you look foolish because you're desperate for your opinion to matter.

Calm your farm dude, your just a fan that knows F all about what GMs and teams are thinking.

[GQ Hot Dog]

I'm starting to see the rationale for Ball. He's not my favorite pick but people keep saying we need the next Iggy/Livingston and he could be that and more. He comes in as a poor defender but our organization has proven it can teach defense. He also wouldn't be the biggest star on the team and wouldn't start or be expected to lead the team right away.

Ball is a high risk prospect but its hard to think up a scenario where he has better odds.

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I would be more confident that a good defender could be taught how to pass adequately than a good passer taught to defend like Iquodala/Livingston.

[jason bourne]

How do you know this? Do you speak with the GM's of the league do you?

I haven't heard any team interview him unless he was the one who answered,

"One longtime Eastern Conference executive asked a prospect if he did drugs. When the player surprisingly said he did, the executive asked what his favorite drug was.

“He said he did ecstasy,” the executive recalled. “We asked him where he got the money for the drugs. He said, ‘They paid me to come to this school, so that’s where I got the money.’ Needless to say, he was red-flagged from our list.”

Wiseman isn't one with the high b-ball IQ since he quit on Coach Penny Hardaway and his team. Surely, he could've got a job to repay the money and would've had a nice sample to go by. More team would've been interested.

Oh yeah. The Spurs interviewed Killian Hayes and the Celtics Paul Reed.

Lol, what a bunch of nonsense you just spewed out here. Random quotes and facts that mean nothing about anything. Reading your posts are like listening to Trump answer a reporters question with just word spaghetti about nothing. You state something like its a fact, then when you get called out to back it up, you spew out randomness that just makes you look foolish because you're desperate for your opinion to matter.

Calm your farm dude, your just a fan that knows F all about what GMs and teams are thinking.

Are u worried the Warriors have ignored him? It could mean Wiseman is one of those who gave "idiot" answers.

I don't think any team has interviewed Wiseman so far and are just going by his Woj interview. No interview with the Hornets even.

Or else you would've had something by now haha.

[SpreeS]

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[Little Digger]

I’m coming back around on Ball..

Highest ceiling

1. Edwards
2. Ball
3. Okoro
4. Wiseman

Safest pick

1. Okoro
2. Wiseman
3. Vassell
4. Advija



Best risk/reward ratio (BIG BOARD)

1. Okoro
2. Ball
3. Wiseman
4. Advija

[Mylie10]

I haven't heard any team interview him unless he was the one who answered,

"One longtime Eastern Conference executive asked a prospect if he did drugs. When the player surprisingly said he did, the executive asked what his favorite drug was.

“He said he did ecstasy,” the executive recalled. “We asked him where he got the money for the drugs. He said, ‘They paid me to come to this school, so that’s where I got the money.’ Needless to say, he was red-flagged from our list.”

Wiseman isn't one with the high b-ball IQ since he quit on Coach Penny Hardaway and his team. Surely, he could've got a job to repay the money and would've had a nice sample to go by. More team would've been interested.

Oh yeah. The Spurs interviewed Killian Hayes and the Celtics Paul Reed.

Lol, what a bunch of nonsense you just spewed out here. Random quotes and facts that mean nothing about anything. Reading your posts are like listening to Trump answer a reporters question with just word spaghetti about nothing. You state something like its a fact, then when you get called out to back it up, you spew out randomness that just makes you look foolish because you're desperate for your opinion to matter.

Calm your farm dude, your just a fan that knows F all about what GMs and teams are thinking.

Are u worried the Warriors have ignored him? It could mean Wiseman is one of those who gave "idiot" answers.

I don't think any team has interviewed Wiseman so far and are just going by his Woj interview. No interview with the Hornets even.

Or else you would've had something by now haha.

I read the Warriors have interviewed Ball and Wiseman, amongst other lower level guys.

I’m convinced you do something, who knows, and your posting gets incoherent.

[whatisacenter]

only a month to go until the draft and I am right back to the boing conclusion that the Warriors will take whoever is still on the board between Edwards and Wiseman if they keep the pick. The real question then becomes what if Ball is taken no. 1?

[Coxy]

I don't think any team has interviewed Wiseman so far and are just going by his Woj interview.

How do you know this? Which GM's told you they haven't interviewed him?

[DevinVassell]

I’m coming back around on Ball..

Highest ceiling

1. Edwards
2. Ball
3. Okoro
4. Wiseman

Safest pick

1. Okoro
2. Wiseman
3. Vassell
4. Advija



Best risk/reward ratio (BIG BOARD)

1. Okoro
2. Ball
3. Wiseman
4. Advija

Geez Digger, your big boards are more fluid than a gender identity list. I can't keep up. Looking forward to next weeks appraisal though.

[Mylie10]

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I think this is a compilation of older and maybe some new stuff.

[tarantism]

I'm starting to see the rationale for Ball. He's not my favorite pick but people keep saying we need the next Iggy/Livingston and he could be that and more. He comes in as a poor defender but our organization has proven it can teach defense. He also wouldn't be the biggest star on the team and wouldn't start or be expected to lead the team right away.

Ball is a high risk prospect but its hard to think up a scenario where he has better odds.

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I would be more confident that a good defender could be taught how to pass adequately than a good passer taught to defend like Iquodala/Livingston.

Like I said, he's not MY guy but I could buy into it if the Warriors think he's the best guy.

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[B-King]

only a month to go until the draft and I am right back to the boing conclusion that the Warriors will take whoever is still on the board between Edwards and Wiseman if they keep the pick. The real question then becomes what if Ball is taken no. 1?

I have no love for Ball, but he seems to be player other teams might be enamored with to trade up for. Wiseman is putting the work in and I think he is the best fit for the Warriors. Edwards seems to be the most ready out the gate to contribute and is the most athletic player available.

Warriors window to win it is now and I go with Wiseman.

[GQ Hot Dog]

Here's an extremely detailed scouting report of Wiseman.

https://www.nbadraftscouting.com/post/james-wiseman

[jason bourne]

Lol, what a bunch of nonsense you just spewed out here. Random quotes and facts that mean nothing about anything. Reading your posts are like listening to Trump answer a reporters question with just word spaghetti about nothing. You state something like its a fact, then when you get called out to back it up, you spew out randomness that just makes you look foolish because you're desperate for your opinion to matter.

Calm your farm dude, your just a fan that knows F all about what GMs and teams are thinking.

Are u worried the Warriors have ignored him? It could mean Wiseman is one of those who gave "idiot" answers.

I don't think any team has interviewed Wiseman so far and are just going by his Woj interview. No interview with the Hornets even.

Or else you would've had something by now haha.

I read the Warriors have interviewed Ball and Wiseman, amongst other lower level guys.

I’m convinced you do something, who knows, and your posting gets incoherent.

Well, give us your link. All I have is Sam Vecenie's paywall and Warriors blowing a lot of smoke in order to up trade value.

ETA: What I've read is Ws interviewed Tyrese Haliburton, Kilian Hayes, and Lamar Stevens.

The smoke and mirrors of who the Warriors are picking at #2 are: Ball, Edwards, Okongwu, Wiseman, and Toppin in no particular order. Haven't heard anything about them interviewing Edwards, Wiseman, Okongwu, or Toppin.

[Mylie10]

“While it’s unknown exactly where the Warriors will be picking in the draft, their NBA-worst 15-50 record guarantees them a top-five pick. That means that they should have the opportunity to select one of the draft’s top prospects.

As one would expect, the team is doing their due diligence when it comes to scouting the best prospects in this year’s class. Two players who have been connected to the Warriors in recent mock drafts are Memphis center James Wiseman and point guard LaMelo Ball.

And it appears as though the Warriors have already held virtual meetings with both draft prospects.

Per The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, the Warriors have already met with both Wiseman and Ball over Zoom and should be given the opportunity to meet with them and other prospects in person at some point..“

They did virtual interviews. That was a while ago, and I would assume they start interviewing more heavily if they aren’t already. But the team itself isn’t being specific to the media. They’re basically leaving every door open.

The only directional statements that have been have come from beat writers mostly. Not one actual staff member has said an exact name. As well they shouldn’t.

[Little Digger]

Wiseman’s not quick or all that athletic from what I saw in that video

[ILOVEIT]

Wiseman’s not quick or all that athletic from what I saw in that video

Agree. If a 6'10" power forward played at that pace we would all say he's slow.

For some reason many are giving him a pass...but from the footage I see he slow and sort of a plodder.

[Little Digger]

Wiseman’s not quick or all that athletic from what I saw in that video

Agree. If a 6'10" power forward played at that pace we would all say he's slow.

For some reason many are giving him a pass...but from the footage I see he slow and sort of a plodder.

I’m dropping him down

[ILOVEIT]

John Collins and Atlanta look like a great trade partner IF Warriors want to trade down to 6th pick.

So IF Myers doesn't love Edwards, Lamelo or Wiseman...then trading down, getting Collins (40% from three at 6'9"!) plus Toppin, Deni or another player they like makes sense.

[wco81]

Maybe but Collins is due for a big payday.

And he put up big numbers but obviously doesn't help Atlanta win. I'm guessing he wasn't a big shot blocker rotating in from the weak side.