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2023 Draft Discussion Part 5

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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1201 » by HumbleRen » Sun May 28, 2023 9:22 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:question - how does Amen compare to Ben Simmons when he was drafted?


Not really that similar outside of having length and high IQ.

Simmons was a ridiculous prospect lol, just basically imagine Josh Giddey with a Lebron James type of body. That’s how he was looked at.
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Post#1202 » by REJECTEDBYCLARK » Sun May 28, 2023 9:31 pm

This is my idea of what the top 20 should look like right now, will probably make some modifications leading up to the draft. Everyone should post their top 20s instead of worrying about some trolls on here making fun of you if you're wrong there's no judgment except by insecure idiots. This board is in line with how I view these guys more than the conventional boards out there.

1. Victor Wembanyama
2. Scoot Henderson
3. Cameron Whitmore
4. Cason Wallace
5. Taylor Hendricks
6. Amen Thompson
7. Dereck Lively II
8. Ausar Thompson
9. Kobe Bufkin
10. Anthony Black
11. Marcus Sasser
12. Bilal Coulibaly
13. Brandon Miller
14. Jarace Walker
15. Brandin Podziemski
16. Amari Bailey
17. Gradey Dick
18. Leonard Miller
19. Olivier Maxence-Prosper
20. Trayce Jackson-Davis
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1203 » by REJECTEDBYCLARK » Sun May 28, 2023 9:36 pm

ArthurVandelay wrote:George is on my DND with GG. JHS, Howard, Sensabaugh, NSJ, Thompson twins.


Sensabaugh is a pain in the ass to predict but his defense alone makes me shy away even though his offense is so advanced. Reminds me too much of the kind of player valued in the 90's who is a neutral asset because his defense is as bad as is offense is good but casuals only look at PPG.
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1204 » by WuTang_CMB » Sun May 28, 2023 9:39 pm

Raps would be lucky if Black falls to them. Perfect talent/fit for us
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1205 » by Rapsfan07 » Sun May 28, 2023 9:40 pm

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BoyzNTheHood wrote:Zero chance he’d be available in the 2nd round. Just say you don’t know anything about his game, or move on without replying.


I do know about his game and he will be available in the second round if he stays in the draft at all


No, you don't. If he stays in he's a first rounder quite easily.


Okay so now you’re telling me what I know and what I don’t? Lol goofy but iight.

We will see if he stays in the draft and I’m willing to bet if he does, he won’t be taken in the first round.
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1206 » by Reeko » Sun May 28, 2023 9:49 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:Raps would be lucky if Black falls to them. Perfect talent/fit for us

He can't shoot and struggles to create in the half court. He checks a lot of boxes in terms of what our FO looks for in players, but how is he a perfect fit?
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1207 » by C_Money » Sun May 28, 2023 9:49 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:Raps would be lucky if Black falls to them. Perfect talent/fit for us


A perfect fit for us would be somebody who can hit a 3 and score in the half court. So basically the exact opposite of Anthony Black.

Edit: posted at the exact same time as Reeko lol.
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Post#1208 » by HumbleRen » Sun May 28, 2023 9:53 pm

Anthony Black is the ideal prospect that Masai would love.

Terrible fit for us though lol.
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1209 » by WuTang_CMB » Sun May 28, 2023 9:55 pm

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WuTang_OG wrote:Raps would be lucky if Black falls to them. Perfect talent/fit for us

He can't shoot and struggles to create in the half court. He checks a lot of boxes in terms of what our FO looks for in players, but how is he a perfect fit?

Thats fair. The shot needs to get there. Just really like his game
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Post#1210 » by UnbelievablyRAW » Sun May 28, 2023 10:08 pm

Man whoever gets Sasser off their bench is gonna be blessed
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Post#1211 » by BoyzNTheHood » Sun May 28, 2023 10:11 pm

Rapsfan07 wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:
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I do know about his game and he will be available in the second round if he stays in the draft at all


No, you don't. If he stays in he's a first rounder quite easily.


Okay so now you’re telling me what I know and what I don’t? Lol goofy but iight.

We will see if he stays in the draft and I’m willing to bet if he does, he won’t be taken in the first round.


I didn't tell you anything, you exposed yourself. And what's especially goofy is claiming Bufkin as a first round pick while Alexander isn't. Make it make sense.
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1212 » by Pooper » Sun May 28, 2023 10:17 pm

Trade back and draft these two. Half court offence, off-ball shooting, cutting, respectable defence, and around Scottie's age.


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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1213 » by Morse Code » Sun May 28, 2023 10:22 pm

Clutch0z24 wrote:My dream scenario atm watching few players highlights...

We Scoot at 3, And since we would have our PG slot filled for the future id grab Jordan Hawkins at 13....A backcourt of Scoot/Hawkins with Barnes as the Point Forward would be exciting .... Scoot is a Westbrook/Rose/Morant type and Hawkins reminds me of a Klay Thompson.

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Just watching this and imaging he is Klay...seems pretty sim...
That's my thought process as well. If we get Scoot, we should definitely take Hawkins at 13. If we get any of the top 4 picks tbh we should take Hawkins at 13

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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1214 » by Reeko » Sun May 28, 2023 10:24 pm

Pooper wrote:Trade back and draft these two. Half court offence, off-ball shooting, cutting, respectable defence, and around Scottie's age.



Right or wrong, I would be surprised if Johnson is drafted given what he went through medically. Given his age and medical history he would be lucky to go in the 2nd round.
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Post#1215 » by BoyzNTheHood » Sun May 28, 2023 10:26 pm

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Pooper wrote:Trade back and draft these two. Half court offence, off-ball shooting, cutting, respectable defence, and around Scottie's age.



Right or wrong, I would be surprised if Johnson is drafted given what he went through medically. Given his age and medical history he would be lucky to go in the 2nd round.


If he's willing to sign contracts with waivers in them he'll be fine. He's too good not to play in the NBA.
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1216 » by WuTang_CMB » Sun May 28, 2023 10:30 pm

If Bufkin got the same attention/usage from Juwan in first half of the season, he's likely going top 8. Had an insane second half. The measurements at combine will only help his stock

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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1217 » by Morse Code » Sun May 28, 2023 10:41 pm

OAKLEY_2 wrote:
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He who have long argument have weak argument. When rebuilding on the fly if Cason Wallace is there we'd crazy not to take him. Kid is 19 with virtually no flaws in his game. Hitting the we need that something extra button is pie in the sky crap. At this position if he is consensus BPA the war room will know what to do.


Yeah your opinion means nothing to me especially when you say something as ridiculous as he has "no flaws in his game" when clearly he's quite limited offensively aside from floaters and open 3s but keep recommending various horrible trades with a bunch of OKC's garbage on the bench, it fits with the usual bland crap you suggest.


Spare me your outrage drama Phil. Raps will make the right selection so if is Cason I'll be back here. You don't Bruno it in this draft. But go ahead and ignore opinions you want to sht on.
Nah no flaws is crazy lol

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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1218 » by Reeko » Sun May 28, 2023 10:43 pm

I saw some guys completely eviscerating Jett Howard, said his defense is atrocious and compared him to Duncan Robinson. Same guy or maybe someone else said that the GM who takes Howard over Bufkin should get fired lol.
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1219 » by WuTang_CMB » Sun May 28, 2023 10:51 pm

Reeko wrote:I saw some guys completely eviscerating Jett Howard, said his defense is atrocious and compared him to Duncan Robinson. Same guy or maybe someone else said that the GM who takes Howard over Bufkin should get fired lol.


He also measured at a pro day and it didnt go well for him. All year labeled 6'8 but really 6'5"
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Re: 2023 Draft Discussion Part 5 

Post#1220 » by ItsDanger » Sun May 28, 2023 11:06 pm

Jett Howard was one dimensional early in college season, got exposed as time went on. No idea why people were so high on him, just shows these media draft opinions aren't really very good. Just compare him to NBA guys who just shoot 3s, don't rebound or pass and come off the bench due to bad defense.

Maybe he improves but I just don't see it.
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