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2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1561 » by WuTang_CMB » Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:59 pm

SpezNc wrote:When we listen to Tolzman, stuff can be interpreted in all directions which is exactly what he wants. The more unpredictable the team is, the higher the value of the #9 pick is.

Also we cannot always take every word to the letter but because sometimes the goal is to lead everyone astray on purpose .

That is said the one element I found intriguing was how he say that players that can’t play defence aren’t going to play with Darko.

That one seem really specific.

Like you say out loud that we all knows that Darko doesn’t play player that can’t play D.

And then you draft a player that can’t play D?

Would seems a bit weird I think


They've never lied, they just withhold info and don't say much which I would probably do the same thing if I was in their position. People gotta understand this is a multi billion dollar organization competing with other multi billion dollar organizations so all this info that they gather is proprietary to them in the highest nature.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1562 » by WuTang_CMB » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:09 am

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1563 » by ill-Will03 » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:20 am

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LoveMyRaps wrote:Damn didn't even realize Summer League is a little over 2 weeks away...


Im heading there this year
its always a blast



I’ve always wanted to go to summer league. Would you recommend it? How easy is it to get tickets etc? Any dos and don’ts?
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1564 » by WuTang_CMB » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:22 am

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WuTang_OG wrote:
LoveMyRaps wrote:Damn didn't even realize Summer League is a little over 2 weeks away...


Im heading there this year
its always a blast



I’ve always wanted to go to summer league. Would you recommend it? How easy is it to get tickets etc? Any dos and don’ts?


easy access to players/coaches, atmosphere is fun, if you like ball it's cool to just sit and chill and watch. tickets r easy they got day passes
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1565 » by Tor_Raps » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:29 am

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Tor_Raps wrote:
WuTang_OG wrote:Tolzman -

"It's always good to have another centre that does the opposite (alluding to Poeltl) ... also could be good to have 48 minutes of the same type of player. We are looking at both scenarios of what is the best player to pair with him."

"Also looking at free agency too for this"


Please for the love of God, fill the backup Center spot one way or another. I've been crying about our Center spot since 2021 lol.

are you ok with precious coming back?


As the 3rd Center who can fill in for a developing backup that we draft and might need some time to learn the ropes, sure. Definitely not as a primary backup who we could need to spot start for Poeltl in case of injuries.

The drop off from Poeltl who is a good but an average starting Center cant be as massive as its been the past few years. Its been a clear roster construction issue.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1566 » by ill-Will03 » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:29 am

Ok boys let’s go with your predictions. Give me your top 3

1. Malauch
2. Jakucionis
3. Coward

Those are my predictions for our pick
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1567 » by TimeForChange » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:30 am

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Post#1568 » by TimeForChange » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:36 am

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1569 » by WuTang_CMB » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:38 am

If the Nets can swing a deal with the Hornets, as some around the league are suggesting, then Knueppel could be the obvious trade-down option for Charlotte in this spot. Even if the Nets keep the pick, Knueppel can fill some gaps alongside Cam Thomas as another versatile scoring threat with the ability to help run the offense.

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1570 » by djsunyc » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:40 am

so...question, if maluach ends up having a clint capela type career, are you ok with that?
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1571 » by BoyzNTheHood » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:43 am

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Teams are going to regret passing on CMB

With a jumper he’s top 2
deeps6x wrote:I guarantee you that (Jaylen) Brown and (Kris) Dunn are drafted OUT of the top 5.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1572 » by Clutch0z24 » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:47 am

ill-Will03 wrote:Ok boys let’s go with your predictions. Give me your top 3

1. Malauch
2. Jakucionis
3. Coward

Those are my predictions for our pick


What i think will happen vs what i want are 2 diff things....What i think happens...

-We are going with 1 of Maluach/Queen
-If both are off board and a good guard falls to us (Tre/Fears/Kon) we might just take BPA With W/E one falls
-If we don't like the guard that falls out of the 3 we trade back for more picks or assets and pick Newell or CMB

-We trade RJ

These are my draft day predictions so basically we end up with one of

Tre/Fears/Kon/Queen/Maluach/Newell/CMB
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1573 » by CazOnReal » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:48 am

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1574 » by CazOnReal » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:49 am

djsunyc wrote:so...question, if maluach ends up having a clint capela type career, are you ok with that?

Clint was in the running for DPoY at one point so...yes?
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1575 » by canada_dry » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:54 am

djsunyc wrote:so...question, if maluach ends up having a clint capela type career, are you ok with that?
Yes because that was om the lower end and he'd have potential to be more.

Reaching for the moon to land among the stars, as the saying goes type of thing

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1576 » by canada_dry » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:55 am

Still im on jaku.

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1577 » by ChillRelaxDude » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:57 am

Based on the range of players around our pick, I hope we draft CMB. I'm comfortable with our staff working towards improving his jumper. The dude can ball, and I don't foresee him being an out-of-position tweener.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1578 » by WuTang_CMB » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:57 am

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1579 » by DreamTeam09 » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:58 am

djsunyc wrote:so...question, if maluach ends up having a clint capela type career, are you ok with that?


7'2 Clint Capella is a 10+ year player, you take that and run everyday at #9
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9 

Post#1580 » by SpezNc » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:58 am

WuTang_OG wrote:
SpezNc wrote:When we listen to Tolzman, stuff can be interpreted in all directions which is exactly what he wants. The more unpredictable the team is, the higher the value of the #9 pick is.

Also we cannot always take every word to the letter but because sometimes the goal is to lead everyone astray on purpose .

That is said the one element I found intriguing was how he say that players that can’t play defence aren’t going to play with Darko.

That one seem really specific.

Like you say out loud that we all knows that Darko doesn’t play player that can’t play D.

And then you draft a player that can’t play D?

Would seems a bit weird I think


They've never lied, they just withhold info and don't say much which I would probably do the same thing if I was in their position. People gotta understand this is a multi billion dollar organization competing with other multi billion dollar organizations so all this info that they gather is proprietary to them in the highest nature.


They aren’t lying but still they may want to lead people astray.

He can say something factual but still can be interpreted in multiple directions

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