2022 NBA Draft Open Thread

basketballwacko2 · Post #261 » by **basketballwacko2** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:02 am

Domejandro wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:

Read on Twitter

wow

Orlando saw this fit and knew that they had no other choice.

He looks like a Batman Villian!

AJ Griffin gets my best dressed award.

NYG · Post #262 » by **NYG** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:03 am

Snakebites wrote:Damp squib of a draft day so far. I was under the impression many trades were expected before the draft. Sure didn’t expect the biggest move to still be us trading Grant to Portland.

I'm not sure a bigger name gets traded between now and tomorrow veteran-wise but I bet we see a lot of on the clock trade ups and things like that with Thybulle, Russell, etc types being dealt in between.

NYG · Post #263 » by **NYG** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:04 am

basketballwacko2 wrote:
Domejandro wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:

Read on Twitter

wow

Orlando saw this fit and knew that they had no other choice.

He looks like a Batman Villian!

AJ Griffin gets my best dressed award.

Didn't Woj previously say Smith was a lock like a few hours ago?

Slacktard · Post #264 » by **Slacktard** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:04 am

Domejandro wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:

Read on Twitter

wow

Orlando saw this fit and knew that they had no other choice.

Too bad his Grandfather isn't able to attend the draft.

Post #265 » by **Dadouv47** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:05 am

Woj made the biggest mistake of his career or just won a lot of money.

Colbinii · Post #266 » by **Colbinii** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:07 am

Snakebites wrote:Damp squib of a draft day so far. I was under the impression many trades were expected before the draft. Sure didn’t expect the biggest move to still be us trading Grant to Portland.

That typically doesn't happen. In draft, trades happen when a player a team wants is available. Take Minnesota for example, they probably spoke with Cleveland and said we will give you #19 and X and Y for #14 depending who is available.

Minnesota did this a few years ago and messed up. They thought there was no way Cleveland takes Garland at #5 with Sexton on roster. They traded up from #11 to #6 in hopes of Garland and then Cleveland snags him.

Post #267 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:07 am

I feel like I actually have no idea who they are about to pick. It wasn’t even a question until 5 minutes ago.

Post #268 » by **loserX** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:10 am

Woj just tweeted who it is.

Reminder please: DO NOT POST SPOILERS BEFORE THE PICKS ARE SHOWN ON TV

No need to spoil for anyone else

Slacktard · Post #269 » by **Slacktard** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:10 am

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:I feel like I actually have no idea who they are about to pick. It wasn’t even a question until 5 minutes ago.

Those people starting topics during the day crying about the 'good old draft days' and how everything is 'spoiled' and the draft is ruined for them

Post #270 » by **loserX** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:11 am

And there goes everyone's mock!

MartinToVaught · Post #271 » by **MartinToVaught** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:11 am

IDK why people are so convinced Orlando was doing a smokescreen. They have the only pick in the draft that doesn't need one. I genuinely think they weren't sure.

Post #272 » by **zimpy27** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:11 am

Banchero is pick 1

Post #273 » by **Dadouv47** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:11 am

Why Orlando had to hide this like this?? Don't get it.

Think OKC still picking Chet...Jabari didn't work out with Houston but they should be happy to get him.

Godaddycurse · Post #274 » by **Godaddycurse** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:11 am

poor kchile

Post #275 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:13 am

Please don’t spoil I’m trying to just watch it and stay off Twitter

LightTheBeam · Post #276 » by **LightTheBeam** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:13 am

Oh god I'm praying Chet 2, Ivey 3, and Smith 4!!!! Come on baby!!!

Post #277 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:14 am

Does Houston trade the pick?

shrink · Post #278 » by **shrink** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:15 am

Woj must be pissed, saying it was Jabari for a while now.

aguiar95 · Post #279 » by **aguiar95** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:15 am

Is there any way you could watch the draft without spoilers but receive notification of trades?

Post #280 » by **BullyKing** » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:16 am

loserX wrote:Woj just tweeted who it is.

Reminder please: DO NOT POST SPOILERS BEFORE THE PICKS ARE SHOWN ON TV

No need to spoil for anyone else

I'm going to go further. No "whoa" or "surprise coming either". If we wanted advance warning on things, we'd be on Twitter. Just wait for the pick to be announced.