**NBA Draft Discussion 2024 2.0**

twix2500 · Post #961 » by **twix2500** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:47 am

Ware vs Edey

Seabass777 · Post #962 » by **Seabass777** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:48 am

I’d be shocked if it happened, but I hope if he’s still on the board when it’s time for us to pick we go with Bronny James. I think he would be great in our developmental system. Forget his name. 3&D athletic guard who has a great 3point shot and plays hounding defense.

If we can maximize Gabe freaking Vincent imagine what we could do with Bronny

twix2500 · Post #963 » by **twix2500** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:59 am

If Flip is still available I would draft him

contract · Post #964 » by **contract** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:30 pm

twix2500 wrote:PG: Rozier - Richardson
SG: Butler - Herro
SF: D. Robinson - Jaquez Jr
PF: Jovic
Ce: Adebayo - Love - Ware - Bryant - O. Robinson

Good chance Bryant will be traded.
I am expecting the Heat to target Newton, I prefer Boogie Ellis.
Klintman is still there and he should be ready to contribute his rookie year.

If there's any demand for Bryant he'd opt out of his $2,845,342 player option.

Beenie · Post #965 » by **Beenie** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:33 pm

How long before Ware gets meaningful minutes at the end of games?

Have a hunch that De Silva is gonna be blocking Jacquez’ dunks for years to come

contract · Post #966 » by **contract** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:52 pm

greg4012 wrote:
lastb1ckman wrote:Got a C at 15, now we can get a PG at 43. Tyler Kolek? Boogie Ellis? Tristan Newton?

Ajay Mitchell
KJ Simpson

How do we feel about Dadiet now that the Knicks got him?

contract · Post #967 » by **contract** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:53 pm

Beenie wrote:How long before Ware gets meaningful minutes at the end of games?

Have a hunch that De Silva is gonna be blocking Jacquez’ dunks for years to come

2025/2026 if he earns Spo's trust.

contract · Post #968 » by **contract** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:55 pm

twix2500 wrote:
Spoiler:

Watch on YouTube

Ware vs Edey

Hopefully it'll be a different story in the NBA.

Pokuokic · Post #969 » by **Pokuokic** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:04 pm

He kind of reminds me of Willie Cauley Stein (physical/personality point of view, WCS had effort concerns as well) who turned out to be a bust but I hope he does develop and move Bam to the 4 and Jovic to the 3.

contract · Post #970 » by **contract** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:06 pm

MorbidHEAT wrote:I know that UD said it on ESPN, and don’t know if I’m trippin about this but I’m pretty sure that I saw Bam make a comment about wanting to go to the 4 or say something about him naturally being a 4. Maybe somebody else said it, I’m not sure.

Bam might have requested the change himself.

If I remember correctly Al Horford never wanted to play C back in Atlanta either. These guys don't always know what is best for them.

greg4012 · Post #971 » by **greg4012** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:12 pm

MettaWorldPanda wrote:
SerialChiller wrote:
Beenie wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=46

This is the fakest of news

lastb1ckman · Post #972 » by **lastb1ckman** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:13 pm

DayofMourning wrote:Reading that a lot of teams drafted guys without working them out.

Damn that's stupid. This draft already has limited upside, now the picks are likely shakey

contract · Post #973 » by **contract** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:13 pm

batterybro42 wrote:
Johnny Fontane wrote:Is this an indicator from the Heat front office of a philosophy shift? Perhaps they’re finally putting their foot down on the small ball lineups

The Heat play small because Spo wants to switch everything on defense. Ware projects to have the ability to switch onto 1-5. He also may have the ability to shoot and space the floor as well.

If his knock is his motor I would think with guys like Bam, UD, and Zo around the organization that might be an area where the Heat can help.

His high level comp for me is Chris Bosh, I like how he shoots it, and I’d imagine he’s going to be a fantastic PnR piece eventually.

Really like the pick

It's not that easy. Some guys respond to being challenged and pushed, and others don't. Some guys you can't convince that they aren't already playing with a high motor. The good news is that an inconsistent motor beats the hell out of a low motor because we know that he can and will turn it up. It's just a matter of getting him to keep it turned up.

lastb1ckman · Post #974 » by **lastb1ckman** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:15 pm

contract wrote:
greg4012 wrote:
lastb1ckman wrote:Got a C at 15, now we can get a PG at 43. Tyler Kolek? Boogie Ellis? Tristan Newton?

Ajay Mitchell
KJ Simpson

How do we feel about Dadiet now that the Knicks got him?

We ain't seeing a speck of him for a few seasons. That's the thibs way.

greg4012 · Post #975 » by **greg4012** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:17 pm

contract wrote:
greg4012 wrote:
lastb1ckman wrote:Got a C at 15, now we can get a PG at 43. Tyler Kolek? Boogie Ellis? Tristan Newton?

Ajay Mitchell
KJ Simpson

How do we feel about Dadiet now that the Knicks got him?

I don't think Thibs is good for most rookies. I wouldn't be surprised if the Knicks try to stash him given the depth on their team, his young age, and the payroll bind they're facing. I hate it for him and personally as someone who cannot support anything knicks

lastb1ckman · Post #976 » by **lastb1ckman** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:25 pm

Seabass777 wrote:I’d be shocked if it happened, but I hope if he’s still on the board when it’s time for us to pick we go with Bronny James. I think he would be great in our developmental system. Forget his name. 3&D athletic guard who has a great 3point shot and plays hounding defense.

If we can maximize Gabe freaking Vincent imagine what we could do with Bronny

Looking at them coming out of college, Miami Gabe Vincent would probably be high level outcome for him lol

dolphinatik · Post #977 » by **dolphinatik** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:28 pm

If we get keshad Johnson or mogbo in the 2nd and pullin undrafted that's an A+ draft all things considering.

greg4012 · Post #978 » by **greg4012** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:41 pm

MettaWorldPanda wrote:
RexBoyWonder wrote:Alright gentelman,

We shall meet in the same place for the second round.

When I'm sure we'll hear we made a move and got a steal of a scoring guard.

Be on the look out for Pelle Larsson. We worked him out late in the process

Read on Twitter

I think this is an interesting name among guys the Heat have worked out. I haven't spent much time looking into 2nd round prospects, and those that I have dug into some are mostly PGs and Cs. But, Pelle Larsson's statistical profile would often pop off the screen when I was digging into other prospects:

Very healthy 3-level scoring numbers:
- 44% of his FGA at the rim (getting to the rim at high rate) converting at 64%
- Shot 42% on 2-pt jumpers
- Shot 42% from 3 (40% for his career)

Very solid assist numbers for a largely off-ball player. Doesn't appear to be a plus on defense. Older prospect at 23. He has some athleticism to his game. I think I read somewhere that he may have attitude issues--maybe it was passivity? Would be wild if Miami went 2 for 2 drafting guys with attitude concerns.

Worthwhile article if interested:

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/the-understated-funk-of-pelle-larsson

Great role player archetype IMO

Beenie · Post #979 » by **Beenie** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:46 pm

contract wrote:
Beenie wrote:How long before Ware gets meaningful minutes at the end of games?

Have a hunch that De Silva is gonna be blocking Jacquez’ dunks for years to come

2025/2026 if he earns Spo's trust.

Niko still on the team?

heatwillbeback · Post #980 » by **heatwillbeback** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:55 pm

We thought we had a gem in Precious, and he is god awful. Heat usually draft well, but in the end it’s a crapshoot.

I knew nothing of Ware going in. He seems to be a talented big who can defend well and run the court. I doubt he contributes much early, but is a good piece to have going forward.