2023 NBA Draft Thread 3

[YosemiteSam]

Draft Hendricks + Billal
Sign Trent to a front-loaded friendly contract (trent gives Billal time to develop)

in 3 yrs this team will be soooo good

Fultz/suggs
Billal/Trent Jr
Franz/Billal
Paolo/Hendricks
WCJ/JI

With all due respect..... (why did they get rid of the vomiting smilie?)

[Petre1978]

Are we really sure this LNB Pro A league is all that? G-League looks comparable after a quick look at Tremont Waters, a Wemby teammate that was drafted by the Celtics in the 2nd round. In fact, I'm not really sure the LNB Pro A league is all that compared to the NCAA either.

Man, I really hope these Thompson twins hit so that the OTE gets some legitimacy, my gut says it isn't that bad of a pipeline.

Are you serious?
The LNB Pro A league is a professional grown men league!!!
The NCAA not

[Ralof]

The players we are building up in this projected 5-8 range are just meh. Is anyone here a huge fan of any of them?

really i am.

Whitmore would be a jackpot,Ausar is intriguing,both Hndricks and Walker could be perfect to alternate with Banchero-wcj and with enough potential to justify the pick.

to me is really harder to find someone useful of those ones projected at #11,just keyonte george deserves a swing,trying to make a steal in the long run.

[Nyce_1]

They usually get a pick and cash considerations. Eventually, when we're close to the tax threshold, those 2nd round picks might come in handy to field a team. We have 12 second round picks between now and 2028.

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Especially with a 3rd 2-way spot to be available next season.

[fateis007]

Take Dick at 6, and just pick a high upside project at 11.

We need shooting help that can come right in now and create space.

I just dont see the Mavs passing on him and I feel like were past the point of drafting for upside (PROJECTS), as we are likely trying to make the playoffs next year,

Not that Dick's upside is low, is shot is unreal (release/timing/accuracy) and his height and underrated athleticism make him worth the pick.

I am not a fan of hoping some of these other picks turn into a sharp shooter, that is all we need is more clogging up the paint .

[basketballRob]

Take Dick at 6, and just pick a high upside project at 11.

We need shooting help that can come right in now and create space.

I just dont see the Mavs passing on him and I feel like were past the point of drafting for upside (PROJECTS), as we are likely trying to make the playoffs next year,

Not that Dick's upside is low, is shot is unreal (release/timing/accuracy) and his height and underrated athleticism make him worth the pick.

I am not a fan of hoping some of these other picks turn into a sharp shooter, that is all we need is more clogging up the paint .

Dick just worked out for OKC #12 and Dallas #10. I'm not sure if he's worked out for a team that hight.

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[Knightro]

Gradey Dick reminds me of Kevin Huerter. Their measurements are nearly identical.

Huerter: 6' 6 1/4'' barefoot, 8' 5 1/2'' standing reach, 194 lbs, 6' 7 1/2'' wingspan
Dick: 6' 6 1/4'' barefoot, 8' 5'' standing reach, 204 lbs, 6' 8 3/4'' wingspan

Good prospect, but not a guy I'd pick at 6 with the other options that will be available. I'd consider him at 11 though.

[fateis007]

Take Dick at 6, and just pick a high upside project at 11.

We need shooting help that can come right in now and create space.

I just dont see the Mavs passing on him and I feel like were past the point of drafting for upside (PROJECTS), as we are likely trying to make the playoffs next year,

Not that Dick's upside is low, is shot is unreal (release/timing/accuracy) and his height and underrated athleticism make him worth the pick.

I am not a fan of hoping some of these other picks turn into a sharp shooter, that is all we need is more clogging up the paint .

Dick just worked out for OKC #12 and Dallas #10. I'm not sure if he's worked out for a team that hight.

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Someone is going to fall to 11 that was projected in the 5-9 range, happens every year, id probably scoop them up then pass on the best shooter in this class, hoping he falls past other teams that need spacing.

[drsd]

Take Dick at 6, and just pick a high upside project at 11.

We need shooting help that can come right in now and create space.

I just dont see the Mavs passing on him and I feel like were past the point of drafting for upside (PROJECTS), as we are likely trying to make the playoffs next year,

Not that Dick's upside is low, is shot is unreal (release/timing/accuracy) and his height and underrated athleticism make him worth the pick.

I am not a fan of hoping some of these other picks turn into a sharp shooter, that is all we need is more clogging up the paint .

And-1

Only if the Magic take Hendricks with the view to take Jordan Hawkins at 11 would I not take Dick at 6.

Heck: I would be ok with Dick at 6 AND Hendricks at 11.

It is my strong opinion that Orlando needs more shooters more than it needs any other thing.


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[Petre1978]

Take Dick at 6, and just pick a high upside project at 11.

We need shooting help that can come right in now and create space.

I just dont see the Mavs passing on him and I feel like were past the point of drafting for upside (PROJECTS), as we are likely trying to make the playoffs next year,

Not that Dick's upside is low, is shot is unreal (release/timing/accuracy) and his height and underrated athleticism make him worth the pick.

I am not a fan of hoping some of these other picks turn into a sharp shooter, that is all we need is more clogging up the paint .

Dick just worked out for OKC #12 and Dallas #10. I'm not sure if he's worked out for a team that hight.

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Someone is going to fall to 11 that was projected in the 5-9 range, happens every year, id probably scoop them up then pass on the best shooter in this class, hoping he falls past other teams that need spacing.

Good possible the Magic go with Black at 6 and Dick at 11.

[fateis007]

Gradey Dick reminds me of Kevin Huerter. Their measurements are nearly identical.

Huerter: 6' 6 1/4'' barefoot, 8' 5 1/2'' standing reach, 194 lbs, 6' 7 1/2'' wingspan
Dick: 6' 6 1/4'' barefoot, 8' 5'' standing reach, 204 lbs, 6' 8 3/4'' wingspan

Good prospect, but not a guy I'd pick at 6 with the other options that will be available. I'd consider him at 11 though.

Would love Huerter on this team, exactly what we need.

[Knightro]

Latest Mock from Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports

2. Charlotte Hornets: G Scoot Henderson
Ht./Wt.: 6-2, 196 pounds | G League Ignite

3. Portland Trail Blazers: G/F Brandon Miller
Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 205 pounds | Class: Freshman | Alabama

4. Houston Rockets: G Amen Thompson
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 202 pounds | Overtime Elite

5. Detroit Pistons: G Cam Whitmore
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 235 pounds | Class: Freshman | Villanova

6. Orlando Magic: G Anthony Black
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 196 pounds | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

7. Indiana Pacers: F Jarace Walker
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 248 pounds | Class: Freshman | Houston

8. Washington Wizards: G Ausar Thompson
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 209 pounds | Overtime Elite

9. Utah Jazz: G Nick Smith Jr.
Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 185 pounds | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

10. Dallas Mavericks: G/F Taylor Hendricks
Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 210 pounds | Class: Freshman | UCF

11. Orlando Magic: G Gradey Dick
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 205 pounds | Class: Freshman | Kansas

12. Oklahoma City Thunder: G/F Bilal Coulibaly
Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 220 pounds | Metropolitans 92 (France)

13. Toronto Raptors: G Jordan Hawkins
Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 195 pounds | Class: Sophomore | Connecticut

14. New Orleans Pelicans: G Keyonte George
Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 185 pounds | Class: Freshman | Baylor

https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-mock-draft-9-latest-projections-after-ncaa-withdrawal-deadline-and-first-round-risers-201711142.html

[fateis007]

Latest Mock from Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports

2. Charlotte Hornets: G Scoot Henderson
Ht./Wt.: 6-2, 196 pounds | G League Ignite

3. Portland Trail Blazers: G/F Brandon Miller
Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 205 pounds | Class: Freshman | Alabama

4. Houston Rockets: G Amen Thompson
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 202 pounds | Overtime Elite

5. Detroit Pistons: G Cam Whitmore
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 235 pounds | Class: Freshman | Villanova

6. Orlando Magic: G Anthony Black
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 196 pounds | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

7. Indiana Pacers: F Jarace Walker
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 248 pounds | Class: Freshman | Houston

8. Washington Wizards: G Ausar Thompson
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 209 pounds | Overtime Elite

9. Utah Jazz: G Nick Smith Jr.
Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 185 pounds | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

10. Dallas Mavericks: G/F Taylor Hendricks
Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 210 pounds | Class: Freshman | UCF

11. Orlando Magic: G Gradey Dick
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 205 pounds | Class: Freshman | Kansas

12. Oklahoma City Thunder: G/F Bilal Coulibaly
Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 220 pounds | Metropolitans 92 (France)

13. Toronto Raptors: G Jordan Hawkins
Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 195 pounds | Class: Sophomore | Connecticut

14. New Orleans Pelicans: G Keyonte George
Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 185 pounds | Class: Freshman | Baylor

https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-mock-draft-9-latest-projections-after-ncaa-withdrawal-deadline-and-first-round-risers-201711142.html

If this was any other draft, id go for black. But we have 3 point guards already and cornerstones, which means he would be playing off the ball a lot. So once again were hoping a 30% floor spacer pans out and becomes a solid shooter. Seems super risky, I know they say you dont draft based on needs, but when you're the worst shooting team in the NBA, it's time to think about that a little differently.

[Knightro]

If this was any other draft, id go for black. But we have 3 point guards already and cornerstones, which means he would be playing off the ball a lot. So once again were hoping a 30% floor spacer pans out and becomes a solid shooter. Seems super risky, I know they say you dont draft based on needs, but when you're the worst shooting team in the NBA, it's time to think about that a little differently.

They could also trade one of the existing point guards to better balance the roster...

I'm talking about Fultz or Anthony in this case. Suggs is not a point guard as it presently stands.

[Petre1978]

Latest Mock from Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports

2. Charlotte Hornets: G Scoot Henderson
Ht./Wt.: 6-2, 196 pounds | G League Ignite

3. Portland Trail Blazers: G/F Brandon Miller
Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 205 pounds | Class: Freshman | Alabama

4. Houston Rockets: G Amen Thompson
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 202 pounds | Overtime Elite

5. Detroit Pistons: G Cam Whitmore
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 235 pounds | Class: Freshman | Villanova

6. Orlando Magic: G Anthony Black
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 196 pounds | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

7. Indiana Pacers: F Jarace Walker
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 248 pounds | Class: Freshman | Houston

8. Washington Wizards: G Ausar Thompson
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 209 pounds | Overtime Elite

9. Utah Jazz: G Nick Smith Jr.
Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 185 pounds | Class: Freshman | Arkansas

10. Dallas Mavericks: G/F Taylor Hendricks
Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 210 pounds | Class: Freshman | UCF

11. Orlando Magic: G Gradey Dick
Ht./Wt.: 6-8, 205 pounds | Class: Freshman | Kansas

12. Oklahoma City Thunder: G/F Bilal Coulibaly
Ht./Wt.: 6-6, 220 pounds | Metropolitans 92 (France)

13. Toronto Raptors: G Jordan Hawkins
Ht./Wt.: 6-5, 195 pounds | Class: Sophomore | Connecticut

14. New Orleans Pelicans: G Keyonte George
Ht./Wt.: 6-4, 185 pounds | Class: Freshman | Baylor

https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-mock-draft-9-latest-projections-after-ncaa-withdrawal-deadline-and-first-round-risers-201711142.html

I would be very ok with this outcome

[Knightro]

I would be very ok with this outcome

I would too... IF the Magic trade Fultz or Anthony.