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2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:21 pm
by ReasonablySober
You can change your picks. If someone isn't getting votes and enough people want someone else added, I'll change them out.
Latest DX Mock:
1 - PHO - Ayton
2 - SAC - Bagley III (??)
3 - ATL - Jackson Jr.
4 - MEM - Doncic
5 - DAL - Bamba
6 - ORL - Young
7 - CHI - Carte Jr.
8 - CLE - Porter Jr.
9 - NYK - Sexton
10 - PHI - Mik Bridges
11 - CHA - Mil Bridges
12 - LAC - Gilgeous-Alexander
13 - LAC - Walker IV
14 - DEN - R. Williams
15 - WAS - Knox
16 - PHO - Z. Smith
17 - MIL - Holiday
UCLA
Age: 21.6
PG
Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 187
With Eric Bledsoe approaching the final year of his contract, the Bucks could look to find a point guard who complements their existing pieces and whom they can build around for the long term.
Holiday had an outstanding junior season, and he would bring a number of attractive traits with his microwave scoring ability, long wingspan and toughness. The fact that he can space the floor and play off the ball is important, considering the building blocks the Bucks have in place.
Starting salary: $2,460,000
18 - SAS - T. Brown
19 - ATL - Huerter
20 - MIN - Bates-Diop
21 - UTH - Okobo
22 - CHI - Musa
23 - IND - Hutchinson
24 - POR - K. Thomas
25 - LOL - Melton
26 - PHI - Evans
27 - BOS - Okogie
28 - GSW - DiVincenzo
29 - BRK - J. Robinson
30 - ATL - Allen
Second round
31. Suns
Jalen Brunson | PG | Age: 21.7 | Villanova
32. Grizzlies
Moritz Wagner | C | Age: 21.0 | Michigan
33. Mavericks
Mitchell Robinson | C | Age: 20.1 | Team: N/A
34. Hawks
Melvin Frazier | SF | Age: 21.7 | Tulane
35. Magic
Hamidou Diallo | SG | Age: 19.8 | Kentucky
36. Knicks (from Bulls)
Bruce Brown | SG | Age: 21.7 | Miami (Fla.)
37. Kings
Jevon Carter | PG | Age: 22.7 | West Virginia
38. 76ers (from Nets)
Anfernee Simons | SG | Age: 18.9 | Team Breakdown
39. 76ers (from Knicks)
Gary Trent Jr. | SG | Age: 19.3 | Duke
40. Nets (from Lakers)
Tyus Battle | SG/SF | Age: 20.6 | Syracuse
41. Magic (from Hornets)
Shake Milton | PG/SG | Age: 21.6 | SMU
42. Pistons
Kevin Hervey | SF | Age: 21.8 | Texas Arlington
43. Nuggets (from Clippers)
Justin Jackson | SF/PF | Age: 21.2 | Maryland
44. Wizards
Rodions Kurucs | SF/PF | Age: 20.3 | Barcelona 2
45. Nets (from Bucks)
Devonte' Graham | PG | Age: 21.2 | Kansas
46. Rockets (from Heat)
Malik Newman | PG/SG | Age: 23.2 | Kansas
47. Lakers (from Nuggets)
Rawle Alkins | SG | Age: 20.5 | Arizona
48. Wolves
Chimezie Metu | PF/C | Age: 21.1 | USC
49. Spurs
Ray Spalding | PF | Age: 21.2 | Louisville
50. Pacers
Landry Shamet | PG | Age: 21.2 | Wichita State
51. Pelicans
Isaac Bonga | SF | Age: 18.5 | Frankfurt
52. Jazz
Devon Hall | SG | Age: 22.8 | Virginia
53. Thunder
Tony Carr | PG | Age: 20.6 | Penn State
54. Mavericks (from Blazers)
Trevon Duval | PG | Age: 19.8 | Duke
55. Hornets (from Cavaliers)
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SG | Age: 20.9 | Kansas
56. 76ers
Kostas Antetokounmpo | SF | Age: 20.4 | Dayton
57. Thunder (from Celtics)
Brandon McCoy | C | Age: 19.9 | UNLV
58. Nuggets (from Warriors)
Kenrich Williams | PF | Age: 23.4 | TCU
59. Suns (from Raptors)
Issuf Sanon | PG/SG | Age: 18.5 | Olimpija Ljubljana
60. 76ers (from Rockets)
Amine Noua | PF | Age: 21.1 | Villeurbanne
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:24 pm
by ReasonablySober
I tried to get the ten players most talked about on here at #17 that were still likely(ish) to be there.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:28 pm
by emunney
I went Smith-Melton-Vanderbilt but don't mind anybody on this list.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:29 pm
by emunney
Also would put Spellman on par with my 3.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:38 pm
by Ron Swanson
There's probably like 4-5 guys going in the 2nd that I prefer over Holiday. Just not an exciting prospect to me at all. One of the few drafts in the last several years where I'd advocate trading down if a guy like him is considered BPA (unless of course you can trade up).
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:42 pm
by Matches Malone
Wish we could have conveyed this pick to Phoenix.
Went with Elie Okobo.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:44 pm
by ReasonablySober
I went Donte, Vanderbilt, Okobo. Will probably keep changing my mind up until the draft.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:44 pm
by ReasonablySober
I went Donte, Vanderbilt, Okobo. Will probably keep changing my mind up until the draft.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 4:46 pm
by M-C-G
Do people think Zhaire Smith can play the 1, similar to a Bazemore? That goes a long way in picking for me.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:00 pm
by Turk Nowitzki
Is it bad that I really want to buy a pick in the 2nd for Kostas Antetokounmpo? Just for the small chance that he turns out to be 75% as good as Giannis with a couple years of Suki Hobson strenth training and professional development.
I also really think some team ends up in love with the last name and drafts him way higher than expected.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:05 pm
by BuildingBucks
1. Khyri Thomas
2. Chandler Hutchison
3. Zhaire Smith
Some Khyri Thomas stats
Shooting Efficiency:
Career 40.6% 3 point shooter on 3.2 attempts
This season shot 41.1% from 3 on 4.6 attempts (Kevin Huerter 41.7% on 5.5 attempts)
2 point percentage increase by season is impressive
2015-16 49.6%
2016-17 56.8%
2017-18 63.9%
Shot 78.8% on free throws this year but he didn’t get to the line much just 2.6 attempts per game
53.8% from the field on 10.4 attempts per game
Some advanced shooting numbers
65% true shooting percentage (Kevin Huerter 64%, Donte DiVincenzo 60.8%)
62.9% effective field goal percentage (Kevin Huerter 61.6%, Donte DiVincenzo 59%)
Combine Measurements:
Khyri Thomas – Donovan Mitchell
Height w/ shoes
6’3.75” – 6’3”
Wingspan
6’10.5” – 6’10”
Standing Reach
8’5” – 8’1”
Not nearly as athletic as Mitchell so I’m not comparing them in any other way.
2x Big East defensive player of the year
Khyri is a very efficient scorer and shooter, and in my opinion the best on ball defender in the draft. Needs to work on creating his own shot and handling the ball but I think he can come in right away playing high level defense and making smart plays. He's most comfortable off the ball which is fine since we have Giannis, and he's going to knock down open shots. He's my pick at 17.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:05 pm
by machu46
I went with Zhaire Smith, Elie Okobo, and Kevin Huerter. Shoutout to Josh Okogie and Khyri but they're just outside my top 3 of this poll.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:08 pm
by har13
I voted Kevin Huerter because i wanted to see the results
. i know nothing about them.
(Doncic 4 now? lol)
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:12 pm
by emunney
M-C-G wrote:Do people think Zhaire Smith can play the 1, similar to a Bazemore? That goes a long way in picking for me.
I feel like he has a chance because when his footwork is right, his first step is very explosive, but would not bet on it. That's what gives him a super high ceiling, but he's got a lot of potential without it, too.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:21 pm
by Gam
Okobo
Vanderbilt
Melton
Omari Spellman would have gotten my 3rd vote if he was on here fwiw.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:24 pm
by emunney
I like Okobo. Reminds me a bit of Dragic, a bit of Cameron Payne.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:26 pm
by har13
BuildingBucks wrote:1. Khyri Thomas
Career 40.6% 3 point shooter on 3.2 attempts
This season shot 41.1% from 3 on 4.6 attempts (Kevin Huerter 41.7% on 5.5 attempts)
2 point percentage increase by season is impressive
2015-16 49.6%
2016-17 56.8%
2017-18 63.9%
Shot 78.8% on free throws this year but he didn’t get to the line much just 2.6 attempts per game
53.8% from the field on 10.4 attempts per game
2x Big East defensive player of the year
A good defender who can shoot, hmmm too good to be true.
What is his achilles?
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:33 pm
by BuildingBucks
har13 wrote:BuildingBucks wrote:1. Khyri Thomas
Career 40.6% 3 point shooter on 3.2 attempts
This season shot 41.1% from 3 on 4.6 attempts (Kevin Huerter 41.7% on 5.5 attempts)
2 point percentage increase by season is impressive
2015-16 49.6%
2016-17 56.8%
2017-18 63.9%
Shot 78.8% on free throws this year but he didn’t get to the line much just 2.6 attempts per game
53.8% from the field on 10.4 attempts per game
2x Big East defensive player of the year
A good defender who can shoot, hmmm too good to be true.
What is his achilles?
Creating his own shot and playmaking, he's the kind of player that shouldn't have the ball in his hands very long in an NBA offense. Not yet at least, he's smart moving off the ball which helps him get open shots which he can hit.
Size, he's just under 6'4" which isn't a big deal to me since he has a 6'10.5" wingspan but he's below average there.
Age, he just turned 22.
He's athletic but not elite when it comes to that, I think that covers his negatives.
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:39 pm
by har13
BuildingBucks wrote:har13 wrote:BuildingBucks wrote:1. Khyri Thomas
Career 40.6% 3 point shooter on 3.2 attempts
This season shot 41.1% from 3 on 4.6 attempts (Kevin Huerter 41.7% on 5.5 attempts)
2 point percentage increase by season is impressive
2015-16 49.6%
2016-17 56.8%
2017-18 63.9%
Shot 78.8% on free throws this year but he didn’t get to the line much just 2.6 attempts per game
53.8% from the field on 10.4 attempts per game
2x Big East defensive player of the year
A good defender who can shoot, hmmm too good to be true.
What is his achilles?
Creating his own shot and playmaking, he's the kind of player that shouldn't have the ball in his hands very long in an NBA offense. Not yet at least, he's smart moving off the ball which helps him get open shots which he can hit.
Size, he's just under 6'4" which isn't a big deal to me since he has a 6'10.5" wingspan but he's below average there.
Age, he just turned 22.
He's athletic but not elite when it comes to that, I think that covers his negatives.
When you say he shouldn't have the ball in his hands you mean like Snell bad?
I mean is he like Snell with better off the ball game?
Re: 2018 NBA Draft pt 2 - NOW WITH A POLL
Posted: Fri Jun 1, 2018 5:41 pm
by Treebeard
I went Zhaire Smith, but I could be talked into several of the more NBA ready guys in this block.
The Bucks need a talent upgrade for the bench, especially after whiffing the recent first round picks; so the "BPA" is the order of the day; but that is often spun to fit need. They need a better Center rotation, and Henson won't cut it. Bledsoe's future with the Bucks is also a big wildcard here, potentially impacting who gets picked - even if you're not picking Bledsoe's replacement at 17. Lots of blank space for Horst & Bud to cipher through in the next weeks.