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**NBA Draft Discussion 2025**

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Who's the guard pick if all available at 20?

Poll ended at Yesterday 1:35 pm

Jase Richardson
2
9%
Nolan Traore
4
17%
Walter Clayton Jr
14
61%
Ben Saraf
3
13%
 
Total votes: 23

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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1441 » by CrossOver » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:20 am

Greg also says HEAT are intrigued by Cedric Coward but expect him to land in San Antonio
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1442 » by MettaWorldPanda » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:20 am

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MettaWorldPanda wrote:Very wise for us to work him out. WCJ, Jase Rich, and Traore one of these guys will be a Heat tomorrow. We always take the guy we work out and impresses us the most.


I want all the above to be available at 20 when we pick. Then I will be super happy knowing that we chose the best option for us.

I feel the same exact way. That's my final board and if we get any of those guys i'll be pleased.
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Post#1443 » by MettaWorldPanda » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:26 am

CrossOver wrote:Greg also says HEAT are intrigued by Cedric Coward but expect him to land in San Antonio

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Post#1444 » by Wiltside » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:27 am

CrossOver wrote:Greg also says HEAT are intrigued by Cedric Coward but expect him to land in San Antonio


I reckon he's going to be nice. Seems popular though. Grizzlies would be a good spot for him.
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1445 » by lastb1ckman » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:05 am

CrossOver wrote:Greg also says HEAT are intrigued by Cedric Coward but expect him to land in San Antonio


Did they work him out?
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1446 » by SoFlaKingReal » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:05 am

Imagine the Heat drafting a Coward
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Post#1447 » by DayofMourning » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:08 am

SoFlaKingReal wrote:Imagine the Heat drafting a Coward


Keeping adding to our elite name pool.

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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1448 » by MettaWorldPanda » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:43 am

lastb1ckman wrote:
CrossOver wrote:Greg also says HEAT are intrigued by Cedric Coward but expect him to land in San Antonio


Did they work him out?

None reported. Just attended proday
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Post#1449 » by marson » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:53 am

Hope we snag WCJ he's got that charisma, champion mindset, and straight-up baller energy.
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Post#1450 » by dolphinatik » Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:33 am

WCJ seems like the perfect fit for the Wolves. He is more athletic than ppl think, he will give you blocks and he will dunk in traffic. Nothing like Shabazz. I wouldnt trust Spo to utilize WCJ.
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Post#1451 » by marson » Wed Jun 25, 2025 3:08 am

dolphinatik wrote:WCJ seems like the perfect fit for the Wolves. He is more athletic than ppl think, he will give you blocks and he will dunk in traffic. Nothing like Shabazz. I wouldnt trust Spo to utilize WCJ.


Man, you're gonna break WCJ's heart with this, the kid wants to be a Heatle and even wants to have dinner with Spo.
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1452 » by MettaWorldPanda » Wed Jun 25, 2025 3:18 am

dolphinatik wrote:WCJ seems like the perfect fit for the Wolves. He is more athletic than ppl think, he will give you blocks and he will dunk in traffic. Nothing like Shabazz. I wouldnt trust Spo to utilize WCJ.

They have Rob Dillingham ready to take over at PG and still value Mike Conley as their vet. Wolves are in dire need of front court help with Naz going into free agency and Randle option final year.
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1453 » by Wiltside » Wed Jun 25, 2025 6:31 am

MettaWorldPanda wrote:
dolphinatik wrote:WCJ seems like the perfect fit for the Wolves. He is more athletic than ppl think, he will give you blocks and he will dunk in traffic. Nothing like Shabazz. I wouldnt trust Spo to utilize WCJ.

They have Rob Dillingham ready to take over at PG and still value Mike Conley as their vet. Wolves are in dire need of front court help with Naz going into free agency and Randle option final year.


Sorber or Wolf would seem to be safe bets for that Minny pick IMO
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1454 » by Wiltside » Wed Jun 25, 2025 6:39 am

Updated Mock Draft picks for us:

- Tankathon: Nolan Traore, PG, France
- CBSSports: Walter Clayton Jr, PG/SG, Florida
- ESPN: Liam McNeeley, SG/SF, UConn
- YahooSports: Jase Richardson, SG/PG, Michigan State
- NBADraft.net: Walter Clayton Jr, PG/SG, Florida
- NBADraftRoom: Rasheer Fleming, PF, St Josephs
- The Ringer: Walter Clayton Jr, PG/SG, Florida
- BleacherReport: Walter Clayton Jr, PG/SG, Florida
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1455 » by greg4012 » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:12 pm

MettaWorldPanda wrote:
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It’s not hidden if you find out before the draft


Finding out the day before the draft makes one think there's logic to the idea that others may have worked out and the general public won't find out until after the draft. Or ever.

Based on the logic that has been espoused on here, as of 2 days ago, there was a 0% chance that Nolan Traore would be a prospect under consideration for Miami bc "he hasn't been reported to have worked out for Miami". Well, the reality is that he had worked out, but no one bothered to inform RealGM or the fans.

We get clues that help form a picture. We don't get the full picture.
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1456 » by MettaWorldPanda » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:18 pm

greg4012 wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:
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It’s not hidden if you find out before the draft


Finding out the day before the draft makes one think there's logic to the idea that others may have worked out and the general public won't find out until after the draft. Or ever.

Based on the logic that has been espoused on here, as of 2 days ago, there was a 0% chance that Nolan Traore would be a prospect under consideration for Miami bc "he hasn't been reported to have worked out for Miami". Well, the reality is that he had worked out, but no one bothered to inform RealGM or the fans.

We get clues that help form a picture. We don't get the full picture.

But now if he gets picked it’s common knowledge that we found out before the draft that lifts the level of mystery. Regardless it has been reported. Bub Carrington also was a last minute reported workout for us last year. I have yet to be surprised by a pick from the Heat come draft day the past many years aside from Jovic who was hurt and only interviewed. 9 times out of 10 the player reported prior to the draft that has worked out for us has been selected.
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1457 » by batterybro42 » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:20 pm

Traore plays like Lamelo Ball if he wasn’t trying to be so nonchalant all the time
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1458 » by greg4012 » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:25 pm

MettaWorldPanda wrote:
greg4012 wrote:
MettaWorldPanda wrote:
Read on Twitter


It’s not hidden if you find out before the draft


Finding out the day before the draft makes one think there's logic to the idea that others may have worked out and the general public won't find out until after the draft. Or ever.

Based on the logic that has been espoused on here, as of 2 days ago, there was a 0% chance that Nolan Traore would be a prospect under consideration for Miami bc "he hasn't been reported to have worked out for Miami". Well, the reality is that he had worked out, but no one bothered to inform RealGM or the fans.

We get clues that help form a picture. We don't get the full picture.

But now if he gets picked it’s common knowledge that we found out before the draft that lifts the level of mystery. Regardless it has been reported. Bub Carrington also was a last minute reported workout for us last year. I have yet to be surprised by a pick from the Heat come draft day the past many years aside from Jovic who was hurt and only interviewed. 9 times out of 10 the player reported prior to the draft that has worked out for us has been selected.


Trust me I get that. Like I said, we get clues that help form a picture. We don't get the full picture.
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1459 » by RexBoyWonder » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:28 pm

So it turns out that both Traore, Richardson and WCJ worked out for us. It's also been reported we've looked into Ben Saraf.

Looks like we're finally getting a PG, which is good news.

I'm happy to hear we at least did the required homework, they kept things secret till the last minute this year for some reason. Kinda strange..does any other team does that?
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Re: **NBA Draft Discussion 2025** 

Post#1460 » by DayofMourning » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:36 pm

I added a poll!

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