2024 NBA DRAFT THREAD 5

[WuTang_CMB]

We're not trading up. We're just going to select our picks at 19 and 31. This happens every year lol. I'm sure there has been talks about pick availability amongst all the teams.

I know its low odds but I actually think this year might be different as they have to be aggressive to move off Brown who at least still has value as a playoff rotation guy. If the Raps are looking to just swap picks with teams like Kings or Chicago, might make sense for both sides cuz they still get 19. In a perfect world we move Brown for a 25' pick but if it doesn't happen they may just take it on the chin and do it to move up 10 spots. But again, low odds considering our history on draft night

[OAKLEY_2]

Spurs taking Salaun at 8. He's out of the question.

[BoyzNTheHood]

If true, it’s probably for Salaun. Masai’s pursuit of Giannis like talent will never cease. Even if it means drafting someone like Bruno

I don’t think we can blame him for the Bruno pick. The kid had drool worthy measurements and was picked at 20. Sure, there were talented guys picked after him, but missing on a guy last 20 isn’t so bad.

Since then he picked Scottie, so in my mind his pursuit of Giannis types has been a success.

[Mark_83]

If true, it’s probably for Salaun. Masai’s pursuit of Giannis like talent will never cease. Even if it means drafting someone like Bruno

I don’t think we can blame him for the Bruno pick. The kid had drool worthy measurements and was picked at 20. Sure, there were talented guys picked after him, but missing on a guy last 20 isn’t so bad.

Since then he picked Scottie, so in my mind his pursuit of Giannis types has been a success.

Agreed. He was an intriguing and rare talent that just didn't have it upstairs. It was worth the gamble.

Even with the Bruno pick we still had a chance to win the draft but instead chose to pick DeAndre Daniel's 4 spots ahead of a future 3x NBA MVP. That was the big miss, not anyone we missed out on because of Bruno.

[BoyzNTheHood]

If true, it’s probably for Salaun. Masai’s pursuit of Giannis like talent will never cease. Even if it means drafting someone like Bruno

I don’t think we can blame him for the Bruno pick. The kid had drool worthy measurements and was picked at 20. Sure, there were talented guys picked after him, but missing on a guy last 20 isn’t so bad.

Since then he picked Scottie, so in my mind his pursuit of Giannis types has been a success.

Agreed. He was an intriguing and rare talent that just didn't have it upstairs. It was worth the gamble.

Even with the Bruno pick we still had a chance to win the draft but instead chose to pick DeAndre Daniel's 4 spots ahead of a future 3x NBA MVP. That was the big miss, not anyone we missed out on because of Bruno.

Yep! If we just took a flyer on Jokic the rest would be history and no one would remember Bruno.

[Syd-TK3]

I hardly doubt we actually trade up I dont deny the interest just unlikely to happen.
And for Edey of all people is just a waste

[HumbleRen]

Even if it is true, we were not moving up to get Edey lol.

What am I reading man

[tdotrep2]

Even if it is true, we were not moving up to get Edey lol.

What am I reading man

I laugh and feel like I need a shot every time someone types "It's Edey"

[grant101]

Spurs taking Salaun at 8. He's out of the question.

If he's the target, this would be a blessing in disguise IMO. Saving Masai from himself

[C_Money]

I wouldn’t even want Salaun at 19.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Salaun is probably making FO execs salivate because he talks a big talk and it's honestly pretty undeniable he has a ton of enthusiasm about basketball and tries insanely hard, it's just that he's really not good at the game.

But his basketball character is very high and even if there's a 0.5% chance he actually gets good at basketball his outstanding physical package combined with his motor will make him a gem of a player. I just have extreme doubts about how good of a basketball player he can become. He will need to play with discipline (biggest challenge), improve his defensive IQ, improve his shooting, his touch, etc... and only then will he still be more of an off-ball player.

There's just not enough of a display of basketball fundamentals for me with him but he's an exciting project to have because he has the desire and motor to be great. My point is just that when that desire isn't paired with at least a solid amount of skill at 18 it's a very uphill battle to reach stardom.

[WuTang_CMB]

Going to be a nice pick for Minny or Denver

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[WuTang_CMB]

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[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

A lot of Edey's success will depend on the whistle at the NBA level. Raps haven't had a free throw merchant the likes of Edey since Demar and putting other bigs and wings in foul trouble is a very useful tactic if you have perimeter players who can put the ball on the floor and drive while the driving threat opens the distance shooting.

This is a 2x NPOTY, Purdue went 34-5 and his teammates weren't great, he's surrounded by legendary big men in the record books, has improved every year both in skill and conditioning, only started playing at 15, would be .25 inches short of the tallest/longest player in the entire league in Wemby, no injury history.

I don't care about what people think his defense will be like when his offensive production is insane. You win by scoring more points than you give up and that's exactly what Edey does. It's just a question of will he be able to bully NBA bigs and if he can, he might even be the answer to Wemby who is a paperweight.

Nothing is guaranteed but it's a bet worth making.

[SpezNc]

I don’t mind drafting Edey at 19 . It’s definitely a play I could get behind. But trading up to draft him, I am not sure I like that.

To trade up, I hope it’s for Salaun, Williams, Topic, Holland , Carter etc.

But like DG88 said, it’s not happening

Every year, same song and no movement

[Psubs]

Going to be a nice pick for Minny or Denver

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Sam Hauser 2.0? I just hope someone drafts him before Boston at #30.

Pritchard, Scheierman and Hauser as snipers off the bench.

[BoyzNTheHood]

A lot of Edey's success will depend on the whistle at the NBA level. Raps haven't had a free throw merchant the likes of Edey since Demar and putting other bigs and wings in foul trouble is a very useful tactic if you have perimeter players who can put the ball on the floor and drive while the driving threat opens the distance shooting.

This is a 2x NPOTY, Purdue went 34-5 and his teammates weren't great, he's surrounded by legendary big men in the record books, has improved every year both in skill and conditioning, only started playing at 15, would be .25 inches short of the tallest/longest player in the entire league in Wemby, no injury history.

I don't care about what people think his defense will be like when his offensive production is insane. You win by scoring more points than you give up and that's exactly what Edey does. It's just a question of will he be able to bully NBA bigs and if he can, he might even be the answer to Wemby who is a paperweight.

Nothing is guaranteed but it's a bet worth making.

If he can be Boban with longevity on offense, and Jak on defense he’d be one of the best Centres in the league. Above Gobert, below the obvious guys like Joker, and the free throw merchant.

If he turns out like Zubac for example, that’s one hell of a pick at 19.

[Smalltown]

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Gross.

[elmer_yuck]

I don’t care what the draft experts say, I would take Edey #1.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

A lot of Edey's success will depend on the whistle at the NBA level. Raps haven't had a free throw merchant the likes of Edey since Demar and putting other bigs and wings in foul trouble is a very useful tactic if you have perimeter players who can put the ball on the floor and drive while the driving threat opens the distance shooting.

This is a 2x NPOTY, Purdue went 34-5 and his teammates weren't great, he's surrounded by legendary big men in the record books, has improved every year both in skill and conditioning, only started playing at 15, would be .25 inches short of the tallest/longest player in the entire league in Wemby, no injury history.

I don't care about what people think his defense will be like when his offensive production is insane. You win by scoring more points than you give up and that's exactly what Edey does. It's just a question of will he be able to bully NBA bigs and if he can, he might even be the answer to Wemby who is a paperweight.

Nothing is guaranteed but it's a bet worth making.

If he can be Boban with longevity on offense, and Jak on defense he’d be one of the best Centres in the league. Above Gobert, below the obvious guys like Joker, and the free throw merchant.

If he turns out like Zubac for example, that’s one hell of a pick at 19.

The way I see it, why would you take Edey who is an elite interior scorer and limit him in that regard to Zubac type of volume. I'm pretty confident Edey is a way better offensive rebounder and way more of a load inside with his +60 lb weight advantage which could have him at a career FTr +.100 greater than Zubac for sure. If you have weak defending wings or centers on your team forget it, he will destroy switches or destroy 1v1s vs the bigs in those scenarios and many players will need to hack him - think Pascal Siakam hand checking him in the low post - we know who is winning that matchup 7.5 times out 10. Edey is not going to fail in these matchups with his insane size and touch.

Also seems like he might have a better BLK rate than Zubac. Once you start adding it all up, better ORB%, BLK%, FTr., TS%, volume you start wondering why there are so many Zubac comps in the first place. I don't wanna place any limitations on what Edey can possibly achieve in the NBA.