2025 NBA Draft Thread: Detroit Pick Edition

[Klomp]

Demin had terrible percentages in college but his shooting supposedly looks great in an empty gym.
He has the most boom or bust potential in the entire draft IMHO.
He could be anything from Luka Donic-lite to out of the league and playing in Europe in 2 years.
He played most of his freshman year at 18 years old, just like Ant did.

I think this is one of the biggest points in his favor for me - how young he is. Honestly, he's a lot like Ant in that he took a road less traveled to the NBA by going to BYU. In some ways, I think it did him a disservice because he largely had to carry that team. There was a lot on his shoulders. Early in the NBA, his role will be pared down to what he does great - facilitate.

His positional size is very good. That gives him a baseline that many other prospects just don't have. I wish his wingspan was a little better, but it at least shouldn't be a hindrance for his career.

I'm not overly concerned about his shooting. I'd rather have someone with confidence who is missing shots than someone who is scared to shoot.

[Klomp]

Connelly seems to always like finding value when guys start falling. Wonder if Sorber's injury could end up being that value play this year.

[Klomp]

Here's a unique trade concept I just thought about....

People like to say early 2nds can be more valuable than late 1sts. So if there's someone Connelly likes, could we trade 31 and someone like Minott or Miller to move up into the mid or late 20s if a team doesn't want the late 1st cap hold? Boston and Phoenix, for example, have their share of luxury tax concerns.

[KGdaBom]

Connelly seems to always like finding value when guys start falling. Wonder if Sorber's injury could end up being that value play this year.

I doubt he falls to 31.

[Norseman79]

I have seen some places list Sorber as a PF/C. Could he follow a Naz path and trim up, improve quickness and become a 4?

Fun idea of Sorber at the 4 (17) with Kalkbrenner at the 5 (31) as backups. That should shut down paint and boards when Naz and Rudy rest. Also, both have 3pt range. In fact, if Sorber could do this, I would be stoked to get him at 17.

[Klomp]

Connelly seems to always like finding value when guys start falling. Wonder if Sorber's injury could end up being that value play this year.

I doubt he falls to 31.

I was referring to him falling to 17 actually. I just wonder if he's a guy who, if he were healthy and doing workouts, would climb up the boards during the process and end up a Top 10 pick.

Honestly, I've probably done him a disservice with my Gorgui Dieng comparisons I've thrown around. I reminded myself this morning that he put together the season he did as a young freshman, not an old junior like Dieng was. That in itself gives him more upside than I was giving him credit for. And at this point in the draft, I think he would provide pretty good value.

[Klomp]

I have seen some places list Sorber as a PF/C. Could he follow a Naz path and trim up, improve quickness and become a 4?

Fun idea of Sorber at the 4 (17) with Kalkbrenner at the 5 (31) as backups. That should shut down paint and boards when Naz and Rudy rest. Also, both have 3pt range. In fact, if Sorber could do this, I would be stoked to get him at 17.

I think his PF mobility/quickness would be more like KAT than Naz.

[Norseman79]

I have seen some places list Sorber as a PF/C. Could he follow a Naz path and trim up, improve quickness and become a 4?

Fun idea of Sorber at the 4 (17) with Kalkbrenner at the 5 (31) as backups. That should shut down paint and boards when Naz and Rudy rest. Also, both have 3pt range. In fact, if Sorber could do this, I would be stoked to get him at 17.

I think his PF mobility/quickness would be more like KAT than Naz.

To be fair, when Kat slimmed down and gave a damn, he could move his feet pretty well

[Klomp]

I have seen some places list Sorber as a PF/C. Could he follow a Naz path and trim up, improve quickness and become a 4?

Fun idea of Sorber at the 4 (17) with Kalkbrenner at the 5 (31) as backups. That should shut down paint and boards when Naz and Rudy rest. Also, both have 3pt range. In fact, if Sorber could do this, I would be stoked to get him at 17.

I think his PF mobility/quickness would be more like KAT than Naz.

To be fair, when Kat slimmed down and gave a damn, he could move his feet pretty well

Sure, but still at a different level than Naz imo

[Norseman79]

I think his PF mobility/quickness would be more like KAT than Naz.

To be fair, when Kat slimmed down and gave a damn, he could move his feet pretty well

Sure, but still at a different level than Naz imo

That's fair, but rookie Naz (255lbs) moved much differently than current Naz (235-240).

[BlacJacMac]

Connelly seems to always like finding value when guys start falling. Wonder if Sorber's injury could end up being that value play this year.

I doubt he falls to 31.

I was referring to him falling to 17 actually. I just wonder if he's a guy who, if he were healthy and doing workouts, would climb up the boards during the process and end up a Top 10 pick.

Honestly, I've probably done him a disservice with my Gorgui Dieng comparisons I've thrown around. I reminded myself this morning that he put together the season he did as a young freshman, not an old junior like Dieng was. That in itself gives him more upside than I was giving him credit for. And at this point in the draft, I think he would provide pretty good value.

I feel like he doesn't make it past OKC.

Seems like a Presti pick. Super smart, really understands the game, plays well beyond his measureables. Would be a good physical match next to Chet - and allow them to move off of Hartenstein's contract in another year.

[Klomp]

I feel like he doesn't make it past OKC.

Seems like a Presti pick. Super smart, really understands the game, plays well beyond his measureables. Would be a good physical match next to Chet - and allow them to move off of Hartenstein's contract in another year.

That would be unfortunate.

[thinktank]

Coward is my target.

Michael Finley.

[Norseman79]

Coward is my target.

Michael Finley.

Where do you play him?

SG? Edwards, DD, Clark
SF? McDaniels, TSJ, Minott

[Slim Tubby]

We take Kalkbrenner at 31. Old as hell, big as hell, blocks shots and scores.

I would like your resignation on my desk by the end of the day.

(J/K...we all have our favorites.)

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[TwolvesFanRome]

Hi guys!

You would bet on Queen if he falls at #17?

According to you move up for Jakucionis (PG?) could be a good move?

[Klomp]

No Ceilings ran a mock today, and had Jeremiah Fears dropping all the way to 18. If he is there when we pick, I believe Connelly would take a long look at him....

[KGdaBom]

We take Kalkbrenner at 31. Old as hell, big as hell, blocks shots and scores.

I would like your resignation on my desk by the end of the day.

(J/K...we all have our favorites.)

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Early returns on my mock were favorable.

[KGdaBom]

Connelly seems to always like finding value when guys start falling. Wonder if Sorber's injury could end up being that value play this year.

I doubt he falls to 31.

I was referring to him falling to 17 actually. I just wonder if he's a guy who, if he were healthy and doing workouts, would climb up the boards during the process and end up a Top 10 pick.

Honestly, I've probably done him a disservice with my Gorgui Dieng comparisons I've thrown around. I reminded myself this morning that he put together the season he did as a young freshman, not an old junior like Dieng was. That in itself gives him more upside than I was giving him credit for. And at this point in the draft, I think he would provide pretty good value.

Sure he could get picked before 17, but 17 wouldn't be a likely value play for him.

[Klomp]

Sure he could get picked before 17, but 17 wouldn't be a likely value play for him.

Based on how high he could have potentially gone if healthy, I think it could be viewed that way.