2023 NBA Draft Thread

jonbob17 · Post #301 » by **jonbob17** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 12:19 am

NavalAviator94 wrote:
jonbob17 wrote:
NavalAviator94 wrote:
I doubt that would even get Doncic. You would have to add Franz(and I would) to that equation too.

Probably. I originally had him in there. It's a moon shot to be sure...but there have to be cracks forming in that Dallas foundation.

If he actually wanted out, we should have the assets to make that trade. A generational player like Doncic would command such an incredibly high price.

The closest thing in recent history is Anthony Davis. 2 recent 2nd overall picks and, #4 overall pick, and a couple future firsts and a swap. Davis was probably viewed pretty close to top 5 player at the time, but was a bit older with more leverage.

fendilim · Post #302 » by **fendilim** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 5:46 am

Trading for Luka would put us in the same hole the Mavs are in now.

You need to have a 2nd option like Franz also. Luka is mad all the time, and apparently, its so difficult to find someone who is willing to take the backseat. It was discussed in Hoop Collective pod a few months ago.

KillMonger · Post #303 » by **KillMonger** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 11:22 am

Watch on YouTube

first rounder to me....still has some rough edges to his game to smooth out but at the very least he's a shot creator

drsd · Post #304 » by **drsd** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 5:54 pm

jonbob17 wrote:
NavalAviator94 wrote:
jonbob17 wrote:
Probably. I originally had him in there. It's a moon shot to be sure...but there have to be cracks forming in that Dallas foundation.

If he actually wanted out, we should have the assets to make that trade. A generational player like Doncic would command such an incredibly high price.

The closest thing in recent history is Anthony Davis. 2 recent 2nd overall picks and, #4 overall pick, and a couple future firsts and a swap. Davis was probably viewed pretty close to top 5 player at the time, but was a bit older with more leverage.

And the Lakers got a -ship. So .....

..

RichCollab · Post #305 » by **RichCollab** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 9:53 pm

Do we really need to add more youth to this team?

Post #306 » by **eyriq** » Thu Dec 1, 2022 10:00 pm

RichCollab wrote:Do we really need to add more youth to this team?

Probably not, but we do need talent.

nicnac215 · Post #307 » by **nicnac215** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 1:37 am

Hypothetically we got the 1st pick and the 12th pick, what is the best player/immediate impact package you can get for Wemby basically? Shai? Haliburton? Ant? Cade+Bey? JSJ+Green? I have no idea what is realistic because I think those all might be.

Magic#1 · Post #308 » by **Magic#1** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:04 am

nicnac215 wrote:Hypothetically we got the 1st pick and the 12th pick, what is the best player/immediate impact package you can get for Wemby basically? Shai? Haliburton? Ant? Cade+Bey? JSJ+Green? I have no idea what is realistic because I think those all might be.

The best package you can get for Wemby is to take Wemby. Period. The only exception is if the team who has No. 2 offers you that pick and five future first rounders or something like that. If Wemby or Scoot are on the Magic in a year, we have enough talent to win a title eventually. Putting it together and developing the right chemistry is another thing, but this draft has two ridiculous talents at the top. Don't pass on them if we get lucky.

basketballRob · Post #309 » by **basketballRob** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:43 am

The pistons are winning, so that'll put us in last place.

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thelead · Post #310 » by **thelead** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:52 am

Pistons win!

thelead · Post #311 » by **thelead** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:55 am

nicnac215 wrote:Hypothetically we got the 1st pick and the 12th pick, what is the best player/immediate impact package you can get for Wemby basically? Shai? Haliburton? Ant? Cade+Bey? JSJ+Green? I have no idea what is realistic because I think those all might be.

This is like Cavs fans back in 2003 asking if they could trade their #1 pick (LeBron) for Steve Francis or Shareef Abdur-Rahim... stop it.

Post #312 » by **Knightro** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 2:55 am

RichCollab wrote:Do we really need to add more youth to this team?

They're gonna add veterans as well.

KillMonger · Post #313 » by **KillMonger** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 6:16 pm

Watch on YouTube

like this kid

JTG_92940618 · Post #314 » by **JTG_92940618** » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:01 pm

Jett Howard. I'm posting here partly because he plays for Michigan and partly because he's a 6'8 shooter. He's not in the first round on tankathon but he's #14 on ESPN with Givoney. Son of Juwan Howard, of course.

The videos are both about 3 weeks old

Watch on YouTube

KillMonger · Post #315 » by **KillMonger** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 12:08 am

RichCollab wrote:Do we really need to add more youth to this team?

i get what you're saying but it's the talent we really need....plus the only what impact player is out there for us? i guess we just have to wait for a disgruntled star to want out somewhere

basketballRob · Post #316 » by **basketballRob** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 4:18 am

Let's go Rockets !

Bulls might be 7th worst after today .

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ogmagicfan · Post #317 » by **ogmagicfan** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 4:25 am

Houston might pull this win out vs the Suns.

Will leave the Magic with the lowest win total in the league.

tooler · Post #318 » by **tooler** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 4:31 am

ogmagicfan wrote:Houston might pull this win out vs the Suns.

Will leave the Magic with the lowest win total in the league.

Looks like another pretty good game for Jabari Smith! Glad to see him playing well. I still sometimes wonder about the alternate universe where we draft him and this becomes Franz's team. Anyway, I prefer this reality! 8-)

ogmagicfan · Post #319 » by **ogmagicfan** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 4:35 am

tooler wrote:
ogmagicfan wrote:Houston might pull this win out vs the Suns.

Will leave the Magic with the lowest win total in the league.

Looks like another pretty good game for Jabari Smith! Glad to see him playing well. I still sometimes wonder about the alternate universe where we draft him and this becomes Franz's team. Anyway, I prefer this reality!

I'm happy to see Jabari Smith putting it together, and he will be a good player. I was on the Jabari bandwagon before the draft but I'd say I prefer the Paolo timeline as well.

Houston gave the Suns 4 shots on the last possession for the game including a wide open mid range jumper and somehow pull out the victory. Insane.

Rainwater · Post #320 » by **Rainwater** » Sat Dec 3, 2022 4:54 am

KillMonger wrote:

Watch on YouTube

first rounder to me....still has some rough edges to his game to smooth out but at the very least he's a shot creator

If you actually watch his games, he hasn't been that good. Horrible shot selection, settles way too, can't create. He really needs to stay in school another year or two.