2025 NBA Mock Draft — Discussion Thread

[Mavrelous]

Who gets to pick for Charlotte then?

It's all in the rules

If your time runs out, the next manager can pick. In case too much time passed without a pick, the commissioners might regretfully complete the pick for you.

You're up

[durantbird]

I'll take a few more minutes and then pick both for Charlotte (if Donkedave doesn't show up) and both for Washington

[durantbird]

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Pelicans are up. Please make sure to post your selection on the draft thread

[durantbird]

Thoughts on the the picks so far?

[Mavrelous]

Thoughts on the the picks so far?

Exactly as mocked, now it gets interesting, no consensus #7.

[brackdan70]

A bit surprised by Noa at 7…but makes sense as a high upside pick.

[Mavrelous]

.you're up..

[durantbird]

Make sure to notice that in case you wanna leave a pick or a list to someone, best to do it to someone else but me, possibly the guy drafting right after you, since I'm on a different timezone

[Netaman]

curious to see what vc4p does here, would imagine he goes fears but possibly maluach.

[Donkedave]

I'll take a few more minutes and then pick both for Charlotte (if Donkedave doesn't show up) and both for Washington

Yep was asleep, Aussie Timezone.

But yes VJ I would’ve picked for Charlotte. Slides into the SG role nicely between PG Ball and SF Miller.

[brackdan70]

.you're up..

Still no pick….we’re waiting ….

[babyjax13]

If people want to leave a list, feel free to PM me and the person after you. I can't guarantee I will be on in time, but I probably will.

[brackdan70]

…..is thing on….

[durantbird]

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[durantbird]

Good morning guys. Don't need to wait for me to skip a guy according to the rules, I was sleeping, I'm on UTC +3.

I hope Vince shows up soon, Brooklyn has a lot of picks.

[KGdaBom]

We are 7 picks in the first day. At this pace we will be done in 5 days. VC4P had pick 8 and didn't make the pick and the 4 hour rule wasn't followed.

[durantbird]

We are 7 picks in the first day. At this pace we will be done in 5 days. VC4P had pick 8 and didn't make the pick and the 4 hour rule wasn't followed.

I don't know why no one quoted the next guy. The rules clearly state there's a skip after 4 hours. I couldn't do it because I was sleeping. Seems like it takes time for people to realize we started even though the start time was clearly specified from the beginning.

Anyhow we'll see how it goes. I hope we are back on track soon, but we might shorten the clock later to 2 hours.

[durantbird]

Posting the last two picks here as I think we'll lock the other thread:

Charlotte pick
Donkedave seems unavailable, so on behalf of Charlotte I'm picking V. J. Edgecombe

Edgecombe fits Charlotte as an explosive athlete with elite defensive instincts and emerging shooting ability. His motor, upside, and willingness to play off-ball complement LaMelo Ball and the Hornets' young core perfectly.



Washington pick
Washington is still looking for its star. Sarr has shown potential mainly as a defensive cornerstone, Coulibaly has made strides this year on both sides of the court especially earlier in the season, Carrington had a promising rookie season on the offensive end. Poole is a talented scorer even though he may or may not be part of their future plans.

With Avdija and Kuzma out, Coulibaly is now their leading wing, and as a defensive minded wing with slashing ability, his perfect wing partner would be an elite shooter with some added playmaking and self creation. Who else fits the bill better than Kon Knueppel!

Big wing who can space the floor at the highest levels, great offensive versatility and creation, still limited defensive ability but has the right frame to fit a switchable defensive identity.

[durantbird]

I have Donkedave's options

[durantbird]

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