Indiana Pacers Draft Pick Watch Thread

[Portugal Bucks]

You're aiming really low.

Kofi Cockburn. Cockburn 69 jerseys.... would be juvenile and epic.

Ahaha true story. But I would buy a Queta's jersey because he would be the 1st portuguese NBA player

He's honestly a pretty interesting prospect, plays with a real edge and is a huge coordinated dude. I enjoyed watching him last year. Surprising passer. Kind of reminds of a poor man's Embiid. Haven't seen him yet this year but was looking for their game against BYU to see how he looked across from Yoeli Childs.

I think he had an injury and now is coming off the bench while not fully recovered.

[Diggr14]

Cockburn at 18 with the Indy pick. Get it done Horst. #1 Jersey in the NBA?

[soxperry]

With Oladipo coming back at the end of the month, it will be interesting if we try and move that pick fast in case he gets a fast start and vaults Indiana into contender status and a significantly worse pick. That team is already pretty good even without Brogdon playing.

[DingleJerry]

Kind of a sleeper team you probably don't want to play in the 2nd round, especially if Dipo is back to his star level he was before the injury. A lot of good players, deep team. Also with so many pieces they could be a team to pull off a trade

[Ruzious]

Kind of a sleeper team you probably don't want to play in the 2nd round, especially if Dipo is back to his star level he was before the injury. A lot of good players, deep team. Also with so many pieces they could be a team to pull off a trade

I don't see him pushing them down any lower than maybe 21. Dipo had one superstar season (2017-18). Before he was injured last season, his scoring efficiency numbers were way down. I just don't see him coming back and immediately becoming what he was in 17/18. He may never be that player again.

[tski1972]

this pick is trending in the right direction.

[LuessiT]

this pick is trending in the right direction.

It's still mighty close to being an awful pick. Wouldn't mind some more Pavers losses.

[TroyD92]

A selfish part of me hopes dipo is a shell of himself. Pacers forcing him back into the lineup could cause serious chemistry and scheme issues if that’s the case. Indiana trending closer to .500 and fighting for one of those last three seeds would be ideal

[Ruzious]

I'm leaning toward Aaron Nesmith. https://www.thestepien.com/2018/12/22/first-impressions-aaron-nesmith-just-guy/ You can't have too many shooters, and he adds versatility and solid defensive potential. Most importantly, he legit stretches defenses - and guys like that are becoming more and more valuable. A great fit for Milwaukee.

[RogerMurdock]

Cockburn at 18

I had Cockburn at 18. Fortunately, this was just before the internet really became a thing, so it could have been much worse.

[The Wet Whistle]

I'm leaning toward Aaron Nesmith.

Neshmith is pretty interesting to me. How worried (if at all) are you about him being out for the season with a foot injury?

I suppose it would make it more likely that he slips a bit come draft time

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[Ruzious]

I'm leaning toward Aaron Nesmith.

Neshmith is pretty interesting to me. How worried (if at all) are you about him being out for the season with a foot injury?

I suppose it would make it more likely that he slips a bit come draft time

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It's really sad for Vandy, but I don't think it effects his draft status - since they said it wasn't a ligament that was injured. Hey, Garland's injury didn't seem to hurt his draft status last year.

[emunney]

Nesmith went to Middleton's high school.

[LuessiT]

I'm leaning toward Aaron Nesmith.

Neshmith is pretty interesting to me. How worried (if at all) are you about him being out for the season with a foot injury?

I suppose it would make it more likely that he slips a bit come draft time

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It's really sad for Vandy, but I don't think it effects his draft status - since they said it wasn't a ligament that was injured. Hey, Garland's injury didn't seem to hurt his draft status last year.

Eh I think it's definately hurting his chances. Had he proven to keep up that shooting record for a full season he'd probably be a top 5 candidate. It's hard to buy the self-creation due to limited handles/athleticism and unless he's shooting lights out in workouts some could assume his numbers are a bit of a fluke.

[emunney]

He'll be long gone but really think Cassius Stanley's motor, blossoming shot, and explosive first step would be dynamite in Bud ball.

[DrWood]

Cockburn at 18

I had Cockburn at 18. Fortunately, this was just before the internet really became a thing, so it could have been much worse.

I don't know about the guy, but Cockburn Port Wine is pronounced co-burn.

[DrWood]

A selfish part of me hopes dipo is a shell of himself. Pacers forcing him back into the lineup could cause serious chemistry and scheme issues if that’s the case. Indiana trending closer to .500 and fighting for one of those last three seeds would be ideal

in a vacuum, but I'd rather have them 5th and Philly 6th.

[RogerMurdock]

Cockburn at 18

I had Cockburn at 18. Fortunately, this was just before the internet really became a thing, so it could have been much worse.

I don't know about the guy, but Cockburn Port Wine is pronounced co-burn.

I'll defer to you, as someone named "DrWood" should definitely know a thing or two about Cockburn.

[Diggr14]

Cockburn at 18

I had Cockburn at 18. Fortunately, this was just before the internet really became a thing, so it could have been much worse.

I don't know about the guy, but Cockburn Port Wine is pronounced co-burn.

Dr.Wood

You of all people should know a cock when you say a cock. Cockburn is Cockburn is itchy is scratchy and it burnnnnns us.

[ReasonablySober]

He'll be long gone but really think Cassius Stanley's motor, blossoming shot, and explosive first step would be dynamite in Bud ball.

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