2024 NBA DRAFT THREAD 5

[deeps6x]

Normally for a prospect like Edey, who's hard to project at the next level, I'd say 'let another team figure out how to make it work'. But in this draft, at 19, I'd have no problem taking him. I think the most likely outcome is that he's mostly an impact player in the regular season but could get played off the floor in the postseason depending on the matchup. But if he helps you win regular season games then that's decent value at 19.

I think wikipedia already wrote edey’s nba career bio:


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boban_Marjanovi%C4%87

I think Edey is more skilled and slightly more athletic than Boban... So lets call him Boban+

Boban Career per 36 numbers:
22.9 pts 14.9 reb 1.9 assist 1.2 blocks

Boban Career Advanced Stats:
Ortg 122 Drtg 109
BPM 2.3
VORP 3.2
PER 25.3

The simularities between Boban and Edey are definitely there. It is the differences between Edey and Boban that will make or break Edey in the NBA.

1) I believe Edey is more mobile. Will be able to recover better when little guys blow by him on screens and at least offer some level of rim protection.
2) Edey is a better free throw shooter, and projects to be a better shooter.
3) Edey projects as a slightly better shot blocker

Overall I just think Edey projects to be better than Boban. And if you had Boban level of production for 15-20 mins a game that is a very valuable player. If you get that level of production for 20+ mins that is a huge win with a 19th pick.


Perhaps the Raptors fall in love with someone else and we don't draft him, there certainly lots of intriguing players in that range, but if they did I'd be very happy. It means they agree with the idea that Edey is not just Boban.

Will be able to recover better when little guys blow by him on screens and at least offer some level of rim protection.

Yup. Watch some game footage of him (not just highlights) and you'll see he DOES get blown by frequently by smaller players (well, hell, everyone is smaller compared to him). But two huge steps later and he is often blocking shots from behind. Maybe not often enough for some people, but then again, if he was a fantastic defender he would be going first overall, Wemby style.

#17 to #22 seems to be his projected range. And in a crap draft. There's a saying, You get what you pay for. But in this case, you get what you draft at. We're #19, not #1. Take yer shot and hope for the best.

[PhilBlackson]

As noted above, some NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype believe Tidjane Salaun could go as high as No. 8 overall to the Spurs, and others believe his floor is the Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 12 overall.

It's Bilal happening all over again...

[MEDIC]

Don't know anything about this kid but that block like 2 seconds in is INSANE!

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Sign him. Put him on the 905 & I'll buy seasons tickets.

[WuTang_CMB]

Still think Missi is one of the targets at 19

still a long ways a way from contributing but i feel TOR will love the high motor and upside

In this aggregate mock draft scenario, New York lands Baylor center Yves Missi, who could be a needed frontcourt addition with Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa eligible for restricted free agency.

“I think I’ll bring energy and do whatever it takes to win, in general,” Missi told HoopsHype at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. “I’ll run the floor, set screens, block shots, and get rebounds.”

Missi also believes some misconceptions about his game aren’t true.

“Maybe putting the ball on the floor,” Missi told HoopsHype. “That’s something I think I did a decent job at in the second part of the year. I’ve also been working on my shot.”

[Syd-TK3]

I really hope Edey turns out to be a good player so the obsessive Edey lovefest raptor fans have can be justified

[PhilBlackson]

Still think Missi is one of the targets at 19

still a long ways a way from contributing but i feel TOR will love the high motor and upside

In this aggregate mock draft scenario, New York lands Baylor center Yves Missi, who could be a needed frontcourt addition with Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa eligible for restricted free agency.

“I think I’ll bring energy and do whatever it takes to win, in general,” Missi told HoopsHype at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. “I’ll run the floor, set screens, block shots, and get rebounds.”

Missi also believes some misconceptions about his game aren’t true.

“Maybe putting the ball on the floor,” Missi told HoopsHype. “That’s something I think I did a decent job at in the second part of the year. I’ve also been working on my shot.”

I hope not...I'm not interested in Capela 2.0 at all.

[WuTang_CMB]

Still think Missi is one of the targets at 19

still a long ways a way from contributing but i feel TOR will love the high motor and upside

In this aggregate mock draft scenario, New York lands Baylor center Yves Missi, who could be a needed frontcourt addition with Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa eligible for restricted free agency.

“I think I’ll bring energy and do whatever it takes to win, in general,” Missi told HoopsHype at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. “I’ll run the floor, set screens, block shots, and get rebounds.”

Missi also believes some misconceptions about his game aren’t true.

“Maybe putting the ball on the floor,” Missi told HoopsHype. “That’s something I think I did a decent job at in the second part of the year. I’ve also been working on my shot.”

I hope not...I'm not interested in Capela 2.0 at all.

at 19 that's still decent value

[LBJKB24MJ23]

Still think Missi is one of the targets at 19

still a long ways a way from contributing but i feel TOR will love the high motor and upside

In this aggregate mock draft scenario, New York lands Baylor center Yves Missi, who could be a needed frontcourt addition with Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa eligible for restricted free agency.

“I think I’ll bring energy and do whatever it takes to win, in general,” Missi told HoopsHype at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. “I’ll run the floor, set screens, block shots, and get rebounds.”

Missi also believes some misconceptions about his game aren’t true.

“Maybe putting the ball on the floor,” Missi told HoopsHype. “That’s something I think I did a decent job at in the second part of the year. I’ve also been working on my shot.”

I hope not...I'm not interested in Capela 2.0 at all.

Capella at 19 would be a steal.

[C_Money]

Still think Missi is one of the targets at 19

still a long ways a way from contributing but i feel TOR will love the high motor and upside

In this aggregate mock draft scenario, New York lands Baylor center Yves Missi, who could be a needed frontcourt addition with Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa eligible for restricted free agency.

“I think I’ll bring energy and do whatever it takes to win, in general,” Missi told HoopsHype at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. “I’ll run the floor, set screens, block shots, and get rebounds.”

Missi also believes some misconceptions about his game aren’t true.

“Maybe putting the ball on the floor,” Missi told HoopsHype. “That’s something I think I did a decent job at in the second part of the year. I’ve also been working on my shot.”

I hope not...I'm not interested in Capela 2.0 at all.

At pick 19 in a weak draft Capela 2.0 would be a great pickup.

[C_Money]

Lol all of us saying the same thing to the guy.

[ForeverTFC]

Lol all of us saying the same thing to the guy.

Had the same post ready but decided to scroll lol

[PhilBlackson]

Still think Missi is one of the targets at 19

still a long ways a way from contributing but i feel TOR will love the high motor and upside

I hope not...I'm not interested in Capela 2.0 at all.

at 19 that's still decent value

Sure but there's plenty of names that should provide decent value, aside from an occasional lob Missi doesn't really do anything to raise the ceiling of the team.

He'd just serve as a long term replacement to Yak & I know you would agree that if we're going to do that then you might as well take a player who at least has the upside to be better than him (ie/ Ware or Edey). It's a bad use of assets & *opportunity* to simply find a way to tread water especially when you have far more pressing needs at other positions and there should be players that can actually UPGRADE that position ie/ SF or backup PG....3rd string C is not a need but a want/luxury, that's bad use of a scarce resource.

[WuTang_CMB]

I hope not...I'm not interested in Capela 2.0 at all.

at 19 that's still decent value

Sure but there's plenty of names that should provide decent value, aside from an occasional lob Missi doesn't really do anything to raise the ceiling of the team.

He'd just serve as a long term replacement to Yak & I know you would agree that if we're going to do that then you might as well take a player who at least has the upside to be better than him (ie/ Ware or Edey). It's a bad use of assets & *opportunity* to simply find a way to tread water especially when you have far more pressing needs at other positions and there should be players that can actually UPGRADE that position ie/ SF or backup PG....3rd string C is not a need but a want/luxury, that's bad use of a scarce resource.

I have Edey ahead of him but if Edey is gone by 19, which seems 50/50 at this point, I don't see why TOR wouldn't be excited with a prospect like Missi and what he brings to this team in terms of high motor, energy, rim running big - something this team is severely lacking. I don't see us coming out of the draft without a young 5. He has a long way to go as he's still raw but he's also a late bloomer with tools we can mold

[Mark_83]

Probably my top UDFA candidate for the Raptors if he makes it that far and Crawford is picked. Perfect backup/3rd string center for a Darko run team.

He's 7 feet 240lbs with a 7'3 wingspan. Blocks shots, good passer, and shoots 3s from NBA distance. He reminds me of early career Kleber.

31.9mins 17pts 8.1reb 2.1ast 1.7blk
51.5%fg
43.1%fg3pt
82.1%ft

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[deeps6x]

at 19 that's still decent value

Sure but there's plenty of names that should provide decent value, aside from an occasional lob Missi doesn't really do anything to raise the ceiling of the team.

He'd just serve as a long term replacement to Yak & I know you would agree that if we're going to do that then you might as well take a player who at least has the upside to be better than him (ie/ Ware or Edey). It's a bad use of assets & *opportunity* to simply find a way to tread water especially when you have far more pressing needs at other positions and there should be players that can actually UPGRADE that position ie/ SF or backup PG....3rd string C is not a need but a want/luxury, that's bad use of a scarce resource.

I have Edey ahead of him but if Edey is gone by 19, which seems 50/50 at this point, I don't see why TOR wouldn't be excited with a prospect like Missi and what he brings to this team in terms of high motor, energy, rim running big - something this team is severely lacking. I don't see us coming out of the draft without a young 5. He has a long way to go as he's still raw but he's also a late bloomer with tools we can mold

If Edey is gone by #19, I'd be tempted to give up on drafting a C this draft, and focus on other positions of need. I wouldn't hate it if we wound up with Holmes and Carrington.

[deeps6x]

I liked watching Purdue because of Edey being on the team, but also because their fans were always chanting:

Lets Go (b)Oilers.

8-1. Noice.

[canada_dry]

Still think Missi is one of the targets at 19

still a long ways a way from contributing but i feel TOR will love the high motor and upside

I hope not...I'm not interested in Capela 2.0 at all.

Capella at 19 would be a steal.

Exactly...lol. what are we talking about here?

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[ItsDanger]

Capela's success was tied to his PG (Harden/Trae). Despite their warts, they like to utilize the C in order to get their own offense.

[Appostis]

Saw some posts on Terrence Shannon jr.

Older prospect but...now that he's been cleared of charges might not be too bad as a second round pick