2024 NBA Draft Thread

[babyjax13]

If the Spurs trade 4+8 for 1 (Atlanta probably sends something back to balance)

1. who does San Antonio pick (they worked out Risacher, so I assume him)
2. who does Atlanta pick (we have some rumors about Clingan, but anyone else? Does he even make sense?)

i dunno but that seems kinda dumb if they do that, in a class like this i'd much prefer 4/8 than #1

Idk, I have a lot more confidence that Risacher is a rotation player than anyone else in this draft. I'm not enamored with his potential, but a guy that big who can shoot at an average to above average efficiency on high volume is an amazing fit for every team in the league...every team. San Antonio doesn't need another homerun, they need to hit a few doubles in the draft and have a team that fits around Wemby.

[One_and_Done]

If the Spurs trade 4+8 for 1 (Atlanta probably sends something back to balance)

1. who does San Antonio pick (they worked out Risacher, so I assume him)
2. who does Atlanta pick (we have some rumors about Clingan, but anyone else? Does he even make sense?)

Spurs are never doing that. There's arguably little difference between picking #1 and #4 this year.

[babyjax13]

If the Spurs trade 4+8 for 1 (Atlanta probably sends something back to balance)

1. who does San Antonio pick (they worked out Risacher, so I assume him)
2. who does Atlanta pick (we have some rumors about Clingan, but anyone else? Does he even make sense?)

Spurs are never doing that. There's arguably little difference between picking #1 and #4 this year.

1. See bold
2. There absolutely is value to having your choice of prospects
3. I do think teams will see a difference between the top 2-3 guys on their board and the rest

[One_and_Done]

If the Spurs trade 4+8 for 1 (Atlanta probably sends something back to balance)

1. who does San Antonio pick (they worked out Risacher, so I assume him)
2. who does Atlanta pick (we have some rumors about Clingan, but anyone else? Does he even make sense?)

Spurs are never doing that. There's arguably little difference between picking #1 and #4 this year.

1. See bold
2. There absolutely is value to having your choice of prospects
3. I do think teams will see a difference between the top 2-3 guys on their board and the rest

I disagree. I also don't see anything Atlanta would agree to send to balance that the Spurs should or would want. If the Hawks want the #8 pick just trade Dejounte for it.

[babyjax13]

Spurs are never doing that. There's arguably little difference between picking #1 and #4 this year.

1. See bold
2. There absolutely is value to having your choice of prospects
3. I do think teams will see a difference between the top 2-3 guys on their board and the rest

I disagree. I also don't see anything Atlanta would agree to send to balance that the Spurs should or would want. If the Hawks want the #8 pick just trade Dejounte for it.

I think Dejounte is worth more than the 8th pick.

[One_and_Done]

1. See bold
2. There absolutely is value to having your choice of prospects
3. I do think teams will see a difference between the top 2-3 guys on their board and the rest

I disagree. I also don't see anything Atlanta would agree to send to balance that the Spurs should or would want. If the Hawks want the #8 pick just trade Dejounte for it.

I think Dejounte is worth more than the 8th pick.

They'd get Keldon too. Murray is worth more than the #8 pick to some teams, but the Spurs aren't one of them. You certainly wouldn't get the #4 pick for Murray, so really That's just a marginal disagreement.

[babyjax13]

I disagree. I also don't see anything Atlanta would agree to send to balance that the Spurs should or would want. If the Hawks want the #8 pick just trade Dejounte for it.

I think Dejounte is worth more than the 8th pick.

They'd get Keldon too. Murray is worth more than the #8 pick to some teams, but the Spurs aren't one of them. You certainly wouldn't get the #4 pick for Murray, so really That's just a marginal disagreement.

Why would Atlanta want Keldon? They already have several mediocre scoring wings who don't play defense.

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Malevy Leons - he should be a second round pick.

Jalen Bridges will be better than 10 guys taken in the first round.

[165bows]

Malevy Leons - he should be a second round pick.

Jalen Bridges will be better than 10 guys taken in the first round.

Celtics just had him in for a workout - what’s good about him?

Edit: based on their workouts it looks like they plan on cornering the market on the Dutch national team.

[SNPA]

Malevy Leons - he should be a second round pick.

Jalen Bridges will be better than 10 guys taken in the first round.

Celtics just had him in for a workout - what’s good about him?

Edit: based on their workouts it looks like they plan on cornering the market on the Dutch national team.

Athletic big who shoots threes and blocks shots.

[G R E Y]

Wow Almansa withdrew. Surprising, but you can't fault the reason:

Read on Twitter

[_jin]

Wow Almansa withdrew. Surprising, but you can't fault the reason:

Read on Twitter

Yea he seemed like one of the most NBA ready players in the class, but being a 2nd round pick obviously doesnt give any guarantee and it's probably safer to come back next year as a 1st round pick. I figured he'd be a TJD type of steal but I understand why he doesnt want to take that risk. Curious to see where he lands.

[SNPA]

Malevy Leons - he should be a second round pick.

Jalen Bridges will be better than 10 guys taken in the first round.

Celtics just had him in for a workout - what’s good about him?

Edit: based on their workouts it looks like they plan on cornering the market on the Dutch national team.

Athletic big who shoots threes and blocks shots.

Here’s who his worked out for so far…

NY KnIcks (May 29)
Orlando Magic (June 2)
Utah Jazz (June 3)
Memphis Grizzlies (June 6)
Cleveland Cavaliers (June 12)
Charlotte Hornets (June 12)
7th team (June 15)-

Last one was Celtics. Not sure why the Kings aren’t listed, he is a great archetype for Sabonis.

[FarBeyondDriven]

Three guys I'm WAY off on from the consensus are Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan and Tyler Kolek. I'm shocked Sheppard and Clingan are being discussed in the lottery let alone as top 3 picks. It just makes no sense to me. And I don't even have Tyler Kolek on my Big Board and he's being mocked in the teens or twenties? How? The guy is tiny and if you watch his games so much of his production is based on him being older, making high degree of difficulty shots that he won't be able to duplicate in the pros and you have to ignore how unplayable he'll be because of his defense. I honestly don't see how he could make an NBA roster. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills this draft. Maybe I'm going to be spectacularly wrong.

[Pattycakes]

Three guys I'm WAY off on from the consensus are Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan and Tyler Kolek. I'm shocked Sheppard and Clingan are being discussed in the lottery let alone as top 3 picks. It just makes no sense to me. And I don't even have Tyler Kolek on my Big Board and he's being mocked in the teens or twenties? How? The guy is tiny and if you watch his games so much of his production is based on him being older, making high degree of difficulty shots that he won't be able to duplicate in the pros and you have to ignore how unplayable he'll be because of his defense. I honestly don't see how he could make an NBA roster. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills this draft. Maybe I'm going to be spectacularly wrong.

What is your expectation for the lottery order?

[165bows]

Celtics just had him in for a workout - what’s good about him?

Edit: based on their workouts it looks like they plan on cornering the market on the Dutch national team.

Athletic big who shoots threes and blocks shots.

Here’s who his worked out for so far…

NY KnIcks (May 29)
Orlando Magic (June 2)
Utah Jazz (June 3)
Memphis Grizzlies (June 6)
Cleveland Cavaliers (June 12)
Charlotte Hornets (June 12)
7th team (June 15)-

Last one was Celtics. Not sure why the Kings aren’t listed, he is a great archetype for Sabonis.

Actually really like this guy. 6'10" guy who guards wings but can block shots, is kind of bland but in a broad way on offense. Seems like a shot at being a role guy if he can play, great archetype right now.

[SeattleJazzFan]

Leons isn't really good at anything. He's 24, averaged 13 ppg, shot 34% from three, poor rebounder for his size, i guess he's a decent shot blocker for a 3/4 as he averaged just over one block per game. incredibly underwhelming for a 24 year old "prospect"

[FarBeyondDriven]

Three guys I'm WAY off on from the consensus are Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan and Tyler Kolek. I'm shocked Sheppard and Clingan are being discussed in the lottery let alone as top 3 picks. It just makes no sense to me. And I don't even have Tyler Kolek on my Big Board and he's being mocked in the teens or twenties? How? The guy is tiny and if you watch his games so much of his production is based on him being older, making high degree of difficulty shots that he won't be able to duplicate in the pros and you have to ignore how unplayable he'll be because of his defense. I honestly don't see how he could make an NBA roster. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills this draft. Maybe I'm going to be spectacularly wrong.

What is your expectation for the lottery order?

I expect a few trades in the lottery so I have no idea what order teams will even be picking in. Just going by the buzz it sounds like the following are lottery locks, in no particular order:

Sarr
Risacher
Holland
Sheppard
Clingan
Buzelis
Castle
Salaun
Williams
Topic
Dillingham
Knecht
McCain
Carter

I'd personally replace Clingan, Sheppard, Williams and Topic with George, Smith, Carrington and Dadiet

[babyjax13]

When George never becomes athletic enough to be a rotation player please console me.

[bucknut]

can de silva play defense ? everything else is making me think doug christie matt barnes..........no idea why kj simpson is not projected higher

This bobi klintman guy moves his feet on defense for his size like james posey