The 2022 NBA Draft Thread

The1llness · Post #141 » by **The1llness** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:27 am

Right now from watching highlights my top 4 is Holmgren-Hardy-Ivey-Smith in that order.

I would steer clear of Banchero and Duren.

Hopefully this is the last time the Magic draft in the lottery for a decade.

KillMonger · Post #142 » by **KillMonger** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:21 am

keep this kid on your radar guys.....

Read on Twitter

drsd · Post #143 » by **drsd** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:15 am

A SG that has an eFG% above 55% and a 40% college three ball is all I want with this pick.

The Effect · Post #144 » by **The Effect** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 1:49 am

So..................
Am i the only one who doesnt get the hype around Chet?

He seems like a good prospect, but, the way people have been hyping him, youd think he was the next big superstar in the nba and i just dont see that from him?

For a center he has good handles and decent athleticism, but hes severely underweight\muscle and is likely going to have to play SF, and to me hes not athletic enough for that

He plays good defense, but whats he gonna do against grown men?

Not saying he isnt good, but just not "clear cut #1 overall pick" to me

The Effect · Post #145 » by **The Effect** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 1:58 am

drsd wrote:What is clear is that this is a very good and deep draft for SGs. Five of the top-10 players will probably be SGs.

If the Magic draft in the 6-7 range, Bennedict Mathurin might be the BPA SG at this slot. Should the Magic be looking to someone like him?

..

I really like him and if this team does somehow win a few games and drafts in the 6-10 range, he would be a nice player to slot in at the 2/3 spots and add good depth at both spots.

Right now im just really curious what the long term play for WC is....Is he going to stay at PF? does he move back to C once bamba walks as a FA? If hes staying at PF, we need to start looking for a new C to team with WC\franzchise. Not saying with our #1 pick, but in general.

Either way, i think we are in good shape (seriously) for the future, just need to get healthy and get the young guys more experience

tiderulz · Post #146 » by **tiderulz** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 3:02 am

KillMonger wrote:keep this kid on your radar guys.....

Read on Twitter

still another year away from the draft. He would normally be a senior. My son has been in school with him for awhile. He was a stud in HS too, hence why he left after his junior year.

thelead · Post #147 » by **thelead** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 5:23 am

tiderulz wrote:
KillMonger wrote:keep this kid on your radar guys.....

Read on Twitter

still another year away from the draft. He would normally be a senior. My son has been in school with him for awhile. He was a stud in HS too, hence why he left after his junior year.

He looks better than this year’s prospects already:

Watch on YouTube

drsd · Post #148 » by **drsd** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 7:42 am

The Effect wrote:Right now im just really curious what the long term play for WC is....Is he going to stay at PF? does he move back to C once bamba walks as a FA? If hes staying at PF, we need to start looking for a new C to team with WC\franzchise. Not saying with our #1 pick, but in general.

If the Magic draft Paolo Banchero or Jabari Smith, th eMagic will be a roster of PGs and PFs. Something's gotta give here.

..

JTG_92940618 · Post #149 » by **JTG_92940618** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 9:23 am

Read on Twitter

In case anyone wanted to know more about Banchero's cramps.

Post #150 » by **Bensational** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 9:37 am

tiderulz wrote:
KillMonger wrote:keep this kid on your radar guys.....

Read on Twitter

still another year away from the draft. He would normally be a senior. My son has been in school with him for awhile. He was a stud in HS too, hence why he left after his junior year.

Damn, I didn’t know that. This kid looks exciting. Him and Wembanyama are making 2023 already look fantastic. Bring on another tank year!

Post #151 » by **Knightro** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 4:28 pm

Read on Twitter

KillMonger · Post #152 » by **KillMonger** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 11:23 pm

Thoughts on Jaden ivey?

basketballRob · Post #153 » by **basketballRob** » Wed Dec 1, 2021 11:51 pm

KillMonger wrote:Thoughts on Jaden Ivey?

He's got that same Wade-like physicality. He and Suggs would beat the hell out of other backcourts.

Sent from my SM-G950U using RealGM mobile app

T-Cat · Post #154 » by **T-Cat** » Thu Dec 2, 2021 2:37 am

Watch on YouTube

JTG_92940618 · Post #155 » by **JTG_92940618** » Thu Dec 2, 2021 3:40 am

While Orlando was busy winning, Jabari Smith had 20/7/4 with 3 steals on 6/12 shooting and 3/6 from 3.

Maybe he can play the 3 in the NBA?

Watch on YouTube

Post #156 » by **SOUL** » Thu Dec 2, 2021 3:41 am

That form is crazy though lol

JTG_92940618 · Post #157 » by **JTG_92940618** » Thu Dec 2, 2021 3:48 am

SOUL wrote:That form is crazy though lol

I think his form is pretty good.

You might be getting confused as the first three shots in that video aren't Jabari. They're just showing his assists.

Apologies in advance if I'm wrong.

Post #158 » by **SOUL** » Thu Dec 2, 2021 4:00 am

JTG_92940618 wrote:
SOUL wrote:That form is crazy though lol

I think his form is pretty good.

You might be getting confused as the first three shots in that video aren't Jabari. They're just showing his assists.

Apologies in advance if I'm wrong.

Oh, no... you're right.. that's Cambridge. My bad I was like damn, that's like a Lonzo-hybrid sorta shot :lol:

MasterGMer · Post #159 » by **MasterGMer** » Thu Dec 2, 2021 4:18 am

I want Chet so bad. Dude can play all 5 positions on the floor and is a great shot blocker. Yes, he needs strength. But so did Kevin Durant

Post #160 » by **Bensational** » Thu Dec 2, 2021 4:43 am

KillMonger wrote:Thoughts on Jaden ivey?

Got a strong looking frame and long arms. Looks like he has the kind of profile you look for in a prospect. His range looks legit. Gets after it on defense. When he attacks the paint he has a grip on the ball like a running back. His passing looks pretty basic, but it works and gets the right people involved.

Who is your early favorite?