2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 4

[ArthurVandelay]

If Raptors are picking 7-8, right now Maluach is the pick for me

Sign Poeltl to a 2-3 year extension this summer after picking up his PO, and you have a solid C rotation (plus Chomche developing) for the next 3-4 seasons.

[RoteSchroder]

Queen is not going to be a good nba player. He moves so slow, can't defend or shoot.

I'm somewhere in the middle. He'll likely be a good offensive PF/C off the bench. He can probably tear up opposing benches and his driving ability is good for a big. I'd say it's likely he develops his C&S to the 3 point line. If he's starting, you probably want a mobile, shot blocking PF/C alongside him (e.g. Chet/Wemby). However, I don't see Sengun or star status.

[Landomar]

If Raptors are picking 7-8, right now Maluach is the pick for me

Sign Poeltl to a 2-3 year extension this summer after picking up his PO, and you have a solid C rotation (plus Chomche developing) for the next 3-4 seasons.

Maluach is a great fit for us, and he's likely to be available. Philly has Embiid, Brooklyn has Claxton, Portland just took Clingan, San Antonio has Wembanayama, etc. For various reasons, I think the teams drafting in our range aren't really going to be looking at a project development C like Maluach. I do think the Chicago Bulls would want him (assuming they don't win the lottery). As long as we're drafting ahead of Chicago, I expect Maluach to be on the board for us.

[Dalek]

If Raptors are picking 7-8, right now Maluach is the pick for me

Sign Poeltl to a 2-3 year extension this summer after picking up his PO, and you have a solid C rotation (plus Chomche developing) for the next 3-4 seasons.

Maluach is a great fit for us, and he's likely to be available. Philly has Embiid, Brooklyn has Claxton, Portland just took Clingan, San Antonio has Wembanayama, etc. For various reasons, I think the teams drafting in our range aren't really going to be looking at a project development C like Maluach. I do think the Chicago Bulls would want him (assuming they don't win the lottery). As long as we're drafting ahead of Chicago, I expect Maluach to be on the board for us.

I think Philly is facing reality with Embiid and their hard fall has changed them from being a contender to now uncertain.

Either a. They need a viable backup for when he is not available or, b. they should adapt to life without him and think of a transition plan.

Maluach is really ideal in both cases and he could tutor under Embiid. To me the fit is perfect. Andre Drummond is not a help other than him seeing his own rebounding records.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Queen is not going to be a good nba player. He moves so slow, can't defend or shoot.

I'm somewhere in the middle. He'll likely be a good offensive PF/C off the bench. He can probably tear up opposing benches and his driving ability is good for a big. I'd say it's likely he develops his C&S to the 3 point line. If he's starting, you probably want a mobile, shot blocking PF/C alongside him (e.g. Chet/Wemby). However, I don't see Sengun or star status.

Queen did his work against Goldin, Danny Wolf scored his 21 on Queen.

21/14/4 with no stocks for Wolf
31/3/0 for with 3 stock for Queen

[Dalek]

Finally have longer Joan Beringer film and I can see the intrigue.

Looks 6'11 with long arms and great mobility. Really is a Jarrett Allen clone.

Elite shotblocker
Elite runner
Switchable defender
High motor all the time

Watch on YouTube

He might be a better fit in Toronto than Maluach given the pace we play at.

[MEDIC]

Finally have longer Joan Beringer film and I can see the intrigue.

Looks 6'11 with long arms and great mobility. Really is a Jarrett Allen clone.

Elite shotblocker
Elite runner
Switchable defender
High motor all the time

Watch on YouTube

He might be a better fit in Toronto than Maluach given the pace we play at.

Biggest question for me is "how tall is he really"? If he is 6'11", then he is a super intriguing prospect. I have read on many sites that he is 6'9" though.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Finally have longer Joan Beringer film and I can see the intrigue.

Looks 6'11 with long arms and great mobility. Really is a Jarrett Allen clone.

Elite shotblocker
Elite runner
Switchable defender
High motor all the time

Watch on YouTube

He might be a better fit in Toronto than Maluach given the pace we play at.

Biggest question for me is "how tall is he really"? If he is 6'11", then he is a super intriguing prospect. I have read on many sites that he is 6'9" though.

He looks pretty all out there, even when he hangs off the rim from a dunk you can see the length.

[Dalek]

Finally have longer Joan Beringer film and I can see the intrigue.

Looks 6'11 with long arms and great mobility. Really is a Jarrett Allen clone.

Elite shotblocker
Elite runner
Switchable defender
High motor all the time

Watch on YouTube

He might be a better fit in Toronto than Maluach given the pace we play at.

Biggest question for me is "how tall is he really"? If he is 6'11", then he is a super intriguing prospect. I have read on many sites that he is 6'9" though.

He looks pretty all out there, even when he hangs off the rim from a dunk you can see the length.

I mean he plays big. I think he is one of the best shotblockers not in the NBA.

I use the Jarrett Allen comp because he was 6'9 without shoes and he is elite now anchoring one of the best teams in the league.

Height doesn't make a difference if you have long arms and hops. Joan is pretty much a Masai type of pick. Super athletic, high motor and tons of defensive potential. I do think people would riot if we ended up with him after a long tanking season.

[ArthurVandelay]

Chucky Hepburn at Louisville is a classic Raptor PG signing imo. Wouldn’t be surprised if he goes undrafted.

He’s a senior. 3 prior seasons at Wisconsin. ACC DPOY. 2.5stl per game. .523 Ftr. 16pts & 5.8ast. Nearly 2:1 ast:to. 44/33/84 splits, 54% 2pt fg%.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Biggest question for me is "how tall is he really"? If he is 6'11", then he is a super intriguing prospect. I have read on many sites that he is 6'9" though.

He looks pretty all out there, even when he hangs off the rim from a dunk you can see the length.

I mean he plays big. I think he is one of the best shotblockers not in the NBA.

I use the Jarrett Allen comp because he was 6'9 without shoes and he is elite now anchoring one of the best teams in the league.

Height doesn't make a difference if you have long arms and hops. Joan is pretty much a Masai type of pick. Super athletic, high motor and tons of defensive potential. I do think people would riot if we ended up with him after a long tanking season.

Oh yeah, I’m not taking him in the first. Especially not top 10.

Allen is a bit of an anomaly, he had a 7’5” wingspan with massive hands. If Beringer measures similarly that would be amazing.

[Syd-TK3]

I've personally never been a fan of the Queen archetype of player so he wouldn't be my pick at all. But I'd love to be wrong

[T-d0t]

Any chance we take Newell or you think its only between Maluach and Queen?

[Brinbe]

wouldn't be surprised if Condon rises if/when florida makes a deep tourney run and then will probably test well at the combine with his speed/measurements

[BoyzNTheHood]

wouldn't be surprised if Condon rises if/when florida makes a deep tourney run and then will probably test well at the combine with his speed/measurements

They should make the final 4, and have a good shot at winning the whole thing. Condon will have a chance to prove himself, and I expect that Haugh’s stock will skyrocket as well.

[BoyzNTheHood]

I don’t know what’s going on in Indiana, but it seems like Mathurin and Walker have fallen out of favour a bit.

If Indy comes to us and offers both guys for our pick plus a filler do you bite?

[Naysorn]

If Raptors are picking 7-8, right now Maluach is the pick for me

Sign Poeltl to a 2-3 year extension this summer after picking up his PO, and you have a solid C rotation (plus Chomche developing) for the next 3-4 seasons.

so thats it?

a solid starting 5?

wheres the superstar?

steph curry was drafted 7th.

no excuses. get it done.

[bballsparkin]

If Raptors are picking 7-8, right now Maluach is the pick for me

Sign Poeltl to a 2-3 year extension this summer after picking up his PO, and you have a solid C rotation (plus Chomche developing) for the next 3-4 seasons.

so thats it?

a solid starting 5?

wheres the superstar?

steph curry was drafted 7th.

no excuses. get it done.

Well who stands out at draft position 7-9 that looks like a star? I'm not sure I see one.

[Naysorn]

If Raptors are picking 7-8, right now Maluach is the pick for me

Sign Poeltl to a 2-3 year extension this summer after picking up his PO, and you have a solid C rotation (plus Chomche developing) for the next 3-4 seasons.

so thats it?

a solid starting 5?

wheres the superstar?

steph curry was drafted 7th.

no excuses. get it done.

Well who stands out at draft position 7-9 that looks like a star? I'm not sure I see one.

a lot of ppl didnt think steph curry would be either

we need to find one at all costs

this time as constructed has a limited ceiling because we dont have even a donovan mitchell type player

[GoRapstheoriginal]

Finally Selection Sunday! Can't wait until the tourney starts & we see some real stuff happening!