2018 NBA Draft Thread

TaterTots · Post #641 » by **TaterTots** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:50 pm

bucksfansince88 wrote:Thon lost coordination and skills

happens when you get old

TaterTots · Post #642 » by **TaterTots** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:51 pm

just give me a wing that can shoot and defend like zhaire smith

no project shooters like troy brown

SupremeHustle · Post #643 » by **SupremeHustle** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:57 pm

emunney wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Who is number 23 on Thon's team? I know this highlight reel isn't about him, but that kid has an NBA future. I can see it. Looks like he's going to be a really nice combo guard.

StickeeFingaz · Post #644 » by **StickeeFingaz** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 12:37 am

SupremeHustle wrote:
emunney wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Who is number 23 on Thon's team? I know this highlight reel isn't about him, but that kid has an NBA future. I can see it. Looks like he's going to be a really nice combo guard.

Not sure if you're making a joke? That's Jamal Murray.

mke_design · Post #645 » by **mke_design** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 12:40 am

StickeeFingaz wrote:
SupremeHustle wrote:
emunney wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Who is number 23 on Thon's team? I know this highlight reel isn't about him, but that kid has an NBA future. I can see it. Looks like he's going to be a really nice combo guard.

Not sure if you're making a joke? That's Jamal Murray.

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LuessiT · Post #646 » by **LuessiT** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:10 am

TaterTots wrote:just give me a wing that can shoot and defend like zhaire smith

no project shooters like troy brown

Smith only shot 1 3pA per game. That sample size is super low. Mechanicly certainly is not a shooter.

SupremeHustle · Post #647 » by **SupremeHustle** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:14 am

StickeeFingaz wrote:
SupremeHustle wrote:
emunney wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Who is number 23 on Thon's team? I know this highlight reel isn't about him, but that kid has an NBA future. I can see it. Looks like he's going to be a really nice combo guard.

Not sure if you're making a joke? That's Jamal Murray.

Oh. So I was right. Nice.

TaterTots · Post #648 » by **TaterTots** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 5:41 am

LuessiT wrote:Smith only shot 1 3pA per game. That sample size is super low. Mechanicly certainly is not a shooter.

i am very aware of what smith has done thanks. he is a vastly superior prospect to troy brown regardless.

Badgerlander · Post #649 » by **Badgerlander** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:49 pm

19-year old Brazilian Gabriel Galvanini has declared for the 2018 NBA Draft, a source told ESPN. The 6'9 combo forward is having a strong year for Bauru in the 1st division, averaging 7.5 points and 4.6 rebounds in 19 minutes per game. He's #12 in ESPN's 1998 int'l class ranking. — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) 21 april 2018

Post #650 » by **Ruzious** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:55 pm

LuessiT wrote:
emunney wrote:Jarred Vanderbilt testing the waters. He's not going to stay in, but I'd be very interested in him if he does.

At what range? I'm curious cause I doubt he can shoot. And if he can't shoot, I don't think he has much value. He might learn to shoot, but probably after his rookie contract.

i would not consider picking him because I think he's a player who needs the ball to be effective, and no way I'd be giving him the ball if I'm working with the Bucks roster. He'd never get off the bench, imo.

Bucks continually get beaten on the offensive boards. Bucks iso rebounder in the draft - unless a freak like Z. Smith slides - which is very unlikely. Williams, Porter, Spellman are all possible. Williams is the best rebounder of the 3 and most likely to not be there. I'd prefer Porter, but I'd be fine with Spellman. I saw in the NCAA tournament - Spellman's doesn't shy away from contact - I liked that.

Post #651 » by **Ruzious** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:57 pm

emunney wrote:

Watch on YouTube

It would not surprise me if they're teammates next season.

emunney · Post #652 » by **emunney** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:18 pm

Ruzious wrote:
LuessiT wrote:
emunney wrote:Jarred Vanderbilt testing the waters. He's not going to stay in, but I'd be very interested in him if he does.

At what range? I'm curious cause I doubt he can shoot. And if he can't shoot, I don't think he has much value. He might learn to shoot, but probably after his rookie contract.

i would not consider picking him because I think he's a player who needs the ball to be effective, and no way I'd be giving him the ball if I'm working with the Bucks roster. He'd never get off the bench, imo.

Bucks continually get beaten on the offensive boards. Bucks iso rebounder in the draft - unless a freak like Z. Smith slides - which is very unlikely. Williams, Porter, Spellman are all possible. Williams is the best rebounder of the 3 and most likely to not be there. I'd prefer Porter, but I'd be fine with Spellman. I saw in the NCAA tournament - Spellman's doesn't shy away from contact - I liked that.

I think his shot is projectable enough for a teenager. He'd likely start his career as Giannis' sub and a hustle guy for 12-14 mpg.

Crazy to me to think he needs the ball to be effective - I think he's the best go-get-it rebounder and one of the top defensive prospects in the draft if he stays in. You could potentially play him with Giannis and Thon, obviously better if he can shoot, but his rebounding would be huge, he can attack off the bounce and is just tough as hell. My biggest concern with him is he missed significant time with separate foot and ankle injuries. Would be on my short list if available at 17, but I don't think he stays in without a lotto promise. But maybe 17 and Giannis is enough.

Gianstoppable · Post #653 » by **Gianstoppable** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:56 am

Would love to get into the top of the 2nd if D'Anthony Melton is there still, I am a big fan of him and his game translating

jakecronus8 · Post #654 » by **jakecronus8** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:59 am

Unless Bonga withdraws, I'll stick to my story that he's the pick, unless Williams falls. They love their DNA and such.

VooDoo7 · Post #655 » by **VooDoo7** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:05 am

Spellman will eat his way out of the league by his 5th year.

Frank Nova · Post #656 » by **Frank Nova** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:47 am

This draft looks insanely deep on paper.. I'm starting to really like the idea of Dzanan Musa at 17. Kid looks like a real player, could be a potential replacement for the role Jabari is currently in.

bizarro · Post #657 » by **bizarro** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:54 am

Once again I look at that 17-20 range of this draft and think to myself: Why are the Aaron Holidays, De'Anthony Meltons, Jalen Brunsons, Keita Bates-Diops of the world consistently seen in that 30-45 range?

BallinBucks420 · Post #658 » by **BallinBucks420** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:10 am

https://nypost.com/2018/04/16/the-nba-drafts-most-intriguing-prospect-is-a-farmer-from-iceland/

we definitely need a big that can rebound after watching this series the offensive rebounds we have gave up have been our weak spot by far

emunney · Post #659 » by **emunney** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:32 am

Don't know that I want to go way into the weeds looking for the next Gortat.

BallinBucks420 · Post #660 » by **BallinBucks420** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:32 am

emunney wrote:Don't know that I want to go way into the weeds looking for the next Gortat.

Ya definitely not in the 1st but late 2nd i would take a flier on a guy with that size idk how well he moves but we need someone that has some brute to them obviously but knowing the bucks we won't be buying any 2nds

Who do you think will be the #1 overall pick?