Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread- Announcement on page 87

[bishnykfan]

With the #33 pick in the 2024 BAF draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select:

Spoiler:

Jonathan Mogbo F 22 San Francisco 6-6 Junior USA

The Memphis Grizzlies are now on the clock.

[bishnykfan]

With the #34 pick in the 2024 BAF draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select:

Spoiler:

Ulrich Chomche F 18 NBA Academy Africa 6-10 International Cameroon

The Atlanta Hawks are now on the clock.

[j4remi]

Memphis just grabbed two of my favorites for the second round. Mogbo has a really interesting combination of tools. It just made me nervous that I couldn't peg a position for him, but he's pretty unique. I would have happily spent a second-round pick on him.

I had Chomche earmarked for my draft and stash options. He's gonna take a while, but he's got a really fun combination of length and mobility...plus I like how well he times his block attempts.

Nice pair of picks.

[Im Coming Home]

Damn all my targets going right before my pick

[bishnykfan]

With the #35 pick in the 2024 BAF draft, the Atlanta hawks select:

Spoiler:

Baylor Scheierman G 23 Creighton 6-6 Senior USA

The Houston Rockets are now on the clock.

[mpharris36]

Memphis just grabbed two of my favorites for the second round. Mogbo has a really interesting combination of tools. It just made me nervous that I couldn't peg a position for him, but he's pretty unique. I would have happily spent a second-round pick on him.

I had Chomche earmarked for my draft and stash options. He's gonna take a while, but he's got a really fun combination of length and mobility...plus I like how well he times his block attempts.

Nice pair of picks.

Mogbo is someone I like as well...my concern with guys with that type of skillset is what team does he go to and will they value his skill set and let him play with the ball in his hands (and does he warrant that at the next level). He has some decent ball handling and passing but he isn't really a weapon without the ball. So the concern is always if teams aren't going to let him have usage like in college does he have any off ball skills?

Will really have to make his name on defense first to reward playing time and then showcase some of skills. Fit will matter because if you can pair him with another big that can shoot in a second unit I think he can carve out a nice role.

[TerrenceClarke]

Memphis is Finally done drafting.

I drafted and insane amount of athleticism to the team.

Hopefully a good portion of this draft can give me a core.

As we prepare for ACE

[mpharris36]

Memphis is Finally done drafting.

I drafted and insane amount of athleticism to the team.

Hopefully a good portion of this draft can give me a core.

As we prepare for ACE

Spoiler:

Hey, you see Memphis has to clear 4 roster spots....

[ezmoney707]

Picks available 40/51/53/57/59

[bishnykfan]

With the #36 pick in the 2024 BAF draft, the Houston Rockets select:

Spoiler:

Jaylen Wells F 20 Washington State 6-7 Junior USA

The Philadelphia 76ers are now on the clock.

[Strick]

TC swooping both 2nd round targets I had circled

High upside picks but a very solid draft IMO

[j4remi]

Memphis just grabbed two of my favorites for the second round. Mogbo has a really interesting combination of tools. It just made me nervous that I couldn't peg a position for him, but he's pretty unique. I would have happily spent a second-round pick on him.

I had Chomche earmarked for my draft and stash options. He's gonna take a while, but he's got a really fun combination of length and mobility...plus I like how well he times his block attempts.

Nice pair of picks.

Mogbo is someone I like as well...my concern with guys with that type of skillset is what team does he go to and will they value his skill set and let him play with the ball in his hands (and does he warrant that at the next level). He has some decent ball handling and passing but he isn't really a weapon without the ball. So the concern is always if teams aren't going to let him have usage like in college does he have any off ball skills?

Will really have to make his name on defense first to reward playing time and then showcase some of skills. Fit will matter because if you can pair him with another big that can shoot in a second unit I think he can carve out a nice role.

Yeah, his defensive upside is pretty exciting. He should be really switchable with that crazy wingspan, and I think he projects to be a good help defender in the right system. The offense will be a project early, but if a team can add any kind of jumper to his game, his ability to orchestrate will pop imo.

[Context]

TC swooping both 2nd round targets I had circled

High upside picks but a very solid draft IMO

could you imagine if this draft is the draft that has the highest pick percentage that
lands? Just seems like something is in the air

[ribs]

The list I sent to Bish for pick 35 was Baylor Scheierman, [redeacted], and Jaylen Wells.

Was hoping Wells might fall a bit more to 41.

[ribs]

41/42 available. Looking for a 2025 2nd or a very cheap 3rd stringer.

[bishnykfan]

With the #37 pick in the 2024 BAF draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select:

Spoiler:

Adem Bona C 21 UCLA 6-8 Sophomore Nigeria

The Philadelphia 76ers are now on the clock.

[TerrenceClarke]

Memphis is Finally done drafting.

I drafted and insane amount of athleticism to the team.

Hopefully a good portion of this draft can give me a core.

As we prepare for ACE

Spoiler:

Hey, you see Memphis has to clear 4 roster spots....

I talked to him, but he saw how you was praising Terry last night and didnt feel wanted.

[TerrenceClarke]

TC swooping both 2nd round targets I had circled

High upside picks but a very solid draft IMO

I had two offers come in last night for my seconds, but I knew it I fell back i would miss them. I had a sense you was eyeing them when you hit me up lol

[TerrenceClarke]

Just in case anyone new didnt know in regards to drafting over the 15 man roster.

Yes, you can draft over the 15 man max roster. Players 16-whatever go onto a "Holdout" list. You would then have until the trade deadline to make a roster move to either activate them, EL them, trade, waive, buyout, etc.

Just to finish…anyone still on a teams “holdout” list at the trade deadline will become an unrestricted free agent.

[bishnykfan]

With the #38 pick in the 2024 BAF draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select:

Spoiler:

Jaylon Tyson F 21 Cal 6-6 Junior USA

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now on the clock.