2024 NBA Draft Thread

clyde21 · Post #281 » by **clyde21** » Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:54 pm

top 5 for Proctor seems way too rich at this point but I can't make a top 5 case for anyone right now outside Buz

EvanZ · Post #282 » by **EvanZ** » Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:38 pm

Flip could be top 5 if this class is as bad as people say.

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Chuck Everett · Post #283 » by **Chuck Everett** » Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:53 pm

clyde21 wrote:top 5 for Proctor seems way too rich at this point but I can't make a top 5 case for anyone right now outside Buz

That's fair, I'm just staking my claim early. I think he's going to be the first PG off the board. Hearing positive things out of Durham about him this summer. I like his mental makeup and approach to the game (even though I could live without the flopping).

clyde21 · Post #284 » by **clyde21** » Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:46 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:
clyde21 wrote:top 5 for Proctor seems way too rich at this point but I can't make a top 5 case for anyone right now outside Buz

That's fair, I'm just staking my claim early. I think he's going to be the first PG off the board. Hearing positive things out of Durham about him this summer. I like his mental makeup and approach to the game (even though I could live without the flopping).

we'll see, not gonna count him out, i was a big fan before last year when he was in Australia, just not as big as I thought he'd be or as athletic when he got to Duke...but that won't matter if his skills continue developing.

lambchop · Post #285 » by **lambchop** » Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:50 pm

sisibilio wrote:
big-shot-ROB wrote:
clyde21 wrote:

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Is this a move to get him drafter higher? I'm not sure he's going to get the exposure he thinks he'll get, might've been better to stay in Madrid but maybe he was too far away from the first team tbh.

He left Madrid 2 years ago to join OTE.
Returning there was never in consideration, it was either Ignite or Australia.

He wouldn't get any playing time on Madrid's first team anyway. Not because he sucks, but cause Spanish teams aren't in the business of developing young talented dudes. Unless you're like young Luka, Gasol, Rubio, Porzingis you're not seeing minutes at that age.

Post #286 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:41 am

Chuck Everett wrote:I am all in on Tyrese Proctor to be a top 5 pick to San Antonio if they are bad enough record wise/lottery. He's exactly what they need to unlock their roster's full potential (if it can't be found via trade).

Don't say that!

He's my early favorite for the Timberwolves to find their PG of the future in the 20s....though I haven't done my due diligence yet to find the skilled bigs they're going to drool over

Chuck Everett · Post #287 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:51 am

Klomp wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:I am all in on Tyrese Proctor to be a top 5 pick to San Antonio if they are bad enough record wise/lottery. He's exactly what they need to unlock their roster's full potential (if it can't be found via trade).

Don't say that!

He's my early favorite for the Timberwolves to find their PG of the future in the 20s....though I haven't done my due diligence yet to find the skilled bigs they're going to drool over

Wolves are going to be a playoff team in 2024. I highly doubt Proctor will be available outside of the lottery. You'll have to settle for Dajuan Wagner, Jr. :wink:

Post #288 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:27 am

OK, I think I found my early draft crush. Some playoff team is going to draft Oso Ighodaro and have an immediate Noah/Clarke/Sochan/SloMo style high IQ forward.

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Post #289 » by **DOT** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:51 pm

Donovan Clingan is gonna take a Walker Kessler jump next year.

Colbinii · Post #290 » by **Colbinii** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:00 pm

Klomp wrote:OK, I think I found my early draft crush. Some playoff team is going to draft Oso Ighodaro and have an immediate Noah/Clarke/Sochan/SloMo style high IQ forward.

Watch on YouTube

He needs to show something as a shooter or more defensively but yeah--his passing will get him into the Summer League next year.

clyde21 · Post #291 » by **clyde21** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:49 pm

Oso should've declared this year, not sure why he came back, he didn't even test waters so its weird

Norm2953 · Post #292 » by **Norm2953** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:07 pm

Looking forward to the 2024 draft for Portland.

Portland's rebuild built around the 2024 big, Scoot/Sharpe would bring Portland back
to playoff contention

babyjax13 · Post #293 » by **babyjax13** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:15 pm

EvanZ wrote:Flip could be top 5 if this class is as bad as people say.

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His defense looks pretty horrible, so I don't see top 5. I do see top 20, perhaps late lottery.

EvanZ · Post #294 » by **EvanZ** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:39 pm

babyjax13 wrote:
EvanZ wrote:Flip could be top 5 if this class is as bad as people say.

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His defense looks pretty horrible, so I don't see top 5. I do see top 20, perhaps late lottery.

Depends if you think he's a 4 or 5 in the NBA. He was playing out of position all year imo.

babyjax13 · Post #295 » by **babyjax13** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:43 pm

EvanZ wrote:
babyjax13 wrote:
EvanZ wrote:Flip could be top 5 if this class is as bad as people say.

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His defense looks pretty horrible, so I don't see top 5. I do see top 20, perhaps late lottery.

Depends if you think he's a 4 or 5 in the NBA. He was playing out of position all year imo.

He got murdered on switches, but hopefully in drop coverage he looks better. If he does I think he gets a lot more interesting. Still don't see top 5, though, even if his defense is acceptable (could totally be wrong in this draft class, but I think some people will emerge).

BostonCouchGM · Post #296 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:01 am

Kentucky looks pretty impressive at the Global Jam despite missing Bradshaw. Wagner is a natural PG with a really good feel for the game, nice ability to run the offense, good passer, high BBIQ and relentless motor. Dillingham is a tiny 6'1" chucker but is cat quick off the dribble allowing him to get his shot off at will and force defenses to collapse leaving guys wide open. Reeves has really developed. Sheppard is too small for a SG at just about 6'2.5" but I like his skill level. He's a sieve on defense, a true liability, but he is at least opportunistic and a good athlete with high BBIQ. Edwards just floats through the game, making the right read and play, hitting open threes, finding open guys, and hustling. He's active on defense and can score both on and off-ball. He's not his listed height of 6'7" (listed at 6'8" on Kentucky's site) though he's about 6'5". This is like Jett Howard 2.0 with the embellishment lol. He's likely a lottery lock but imho should not be in the #1 or even top 5 discussion due to his lack of elite size/length. He's the same level of prospect as say a Mathurin or Sharpe. With so many mouths to feed it's unlikely any of these guys have too impressive stats but this is a really talented group and if Bradshaw returns has to be considered one of the favorites to win it all though we all know how they seemingly collapse most tournaments and disappoint.

BostonCouchGM · Post #297 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:53 am

Duke freshmen vs returning players

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Caleb Foster is legit. He looks to have put on some muscle and has the smoothest jumper I've seen in awhile. What a stud. Proctor looks bigger and more confident. McCain is the real deal though he's undersized for a 2 guard. Power looks promising. I'm getting fired up

Chuck Everett · Post #298 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:23 pm

EvanZ wrote:
babyjax13 wrote:
EvanZ wrote:Flip could be top 5 if this class is as bad as people say.

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His defense looks pretty horrible, so I don't see top 5. I do see top 20, perhaps late lottery.

Depends if you think he's a 4 or 5 in the NBA. He was playing out of position all year imo.

You think he's a 5 in the NBA? He offers zero rim protection.

EvanZ · Post #299 » by **EvanZ** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:02 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:
EvanZ wrote:
babyjax13 wrote:
His defense looks pretty horrible, so I don't see top 5. I do see top 20, perhaps late lottery.

Depends if you think he's a 4 or 5 in the NBA. He was playing out of position all year imo.

You think he's a 5 in the NBA? He offers zero rim protection.

I’d like to see him actually get a chance to play the 5 before deciding he offers no rim protection. Hard to be a rim protector when you spend 90% of the time on the perimeter.

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babyjax13 · Post #300 » by **babyjax13** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:33 pm

Klomp wrote:OK, I think I found my early draft crush. Some playoff team is going to draft Oso Ighodaro and have an immediate Noah/Clarke/Sochan/SloMo style high IQ forward.

Watch on YouTube

He plays like a less athletic Kirilenko on offense.