2025 NBA Draft Prospect Part 3

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Oh, I thought up a Fears comp..... Keyonte George.

Nope, Fears can actually get to the rim. He's gonna have like 3X the close 2 attempts as George. He tracks as a guy that can be a primary ballhandler. But, if he can't extend his range then he will bust, so George at least has proven he's not a bust.

I feel like as Fears gets naturally stronger and fills out a bit more over time it will help him extend his range.

[Dalek]

Will Riley really turned his season around big time.

Dude was projected to be a late lotto pick before the season, then had a horrendous first half and almost no mock had him as a first round pick, and now he's back hooping like a lotto pick.

Still don't think anyone takes him in the lottery but he looks like a guy that could go in the 20s.

I've watched a lot of him and I definitely see the upside, but I'm not so high on him right now.

I think he has finally adjusted and is now showing his scoring potential at the right time. We are in a trade war so I could see Masai continuing with the Buy Canadian energy.

The issue is his skinniness. It prevents him from being even a neutral defender despite being 6'8. It is like having another Gradey Dick. The shooting is also erratic and it mostly due to shot selection.

[Yallbecrazy]

I doubt Riley declares. He's too bad of a defender despite being pretty good on the other end.

[UnbelievablyRAW]

If we get the 7th or 8th pick, would you package that and Gradey for Shaedon Sharpe? We would definitely have to move RJ or Poeltl but he’s clearly higher ceiling than Gradey.

After the 6th pick I’m not really moved by anyone

[Dalek]

If we get the 7th or 8th pick, would you package that and Gradey for Shaedon Sharpe? We would definitely have to move RJ or Poeltl but he’s clearly higher ceiling than Gradey.

After the 6th pick I’m not really moved by anyone

It is a fun idea but on the surface of it Gradey plus a lotto pick is a lot for Sharpe. What do we think he will top out as? The next RJ?

Also, Masai loves Gradey and would like to also see who they get in the 6-10 range. That is quality depth on a rookie scale deal. We actually need to watch dollars and Sharpe is going to need to be paid sooner.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Too bad Gus Johnson wasn't calling St John's-Marquette and Alabama-Auburn

Kam Jones is Ochai Agbaji level prospect I wouldn't touch with 10 ft pole.

[UnbelievablyRAW]

If we get the 7th or 8th pick, would you package that and Gradey for Shaedon Sharpe? We would definitely have to move RJ or Poeltl but he’s clearly higher ceiling than Gradey.

After the 6th pick I’m not really moved by anyone

It is a fun idea but on the surface of it Gradey plus a lotto pick is a lot for Sharpe. What do we think he will top out as? The next RJ?

Also, Masai loves Gradey and would like to also see who they get in the 6-10 range. That is quality depth on a rookie scale deal. We actually need to watch dollars and Sharpe is going to need to be paid sooner.

I can see Sharpe being a super sixth man next year that can eventually be a star starting SG in the NBA. He has the tools and has shown flashes. Only 21 as well

I don't think Gradey is a starter on a good team and outside of his counting stats has actually been pretty bad. I don't see star potential in anyone after pick 6 in this draft, perhaps Queen or Fears. Shaedon is on the last year of his rookie deal and is averaging 18/4/2 with 55TS%, a perfect type of guy that you nab before he blows into a star. He's already shown flashes since his rookie year when he was next to Dame

Id much rather have Shaedon than Gradey + anyone after pick 6. I don't think anyone behind RJ looks good enough to replace him if we wanted to move him to upgrade at the 5 or savev money. Gradey/Walter aren't starting level sgs either. I think if Sharpe was on a team with better coaching and team construction he would look much better and he's still good now

Its risky because its still a lottery pick we're trading, but I'm high on Shaedon

[Tripod]

If we get the 7th or 8th pick, would you package that and Gradey for Shaedon Sharpe? We would definitely have to move RJ or Poeltl but he’s clearly higher ceiling than Gradey.

After the 6th pick I’m not really moved by anyone

It is a fun idea but on the surface of it Gradey plus a lotto pick is a lot for Sharpe. What do we think he will top out as? The next RJ?

Also, Masai loves Gradey and would like to also see who they get in the 6-10 range. That is quality depth on a rookie scale deal. We actually need to watch dollars and Sharpe is going to need to be paid sooner.

I can see Sharpe being a super sixth man next year that can eventually be a star starting SG in the NBA. He has the tools and has shown flashes. Only 21 as well

I don't think Gradey is a starter on a good team and outside of his counting stats has actually been pretty bad. I don't see star potential in anyone after pick 6 in this draft, perhaps Queen or Fears. Shaedon is on the last year of his rookie deal and is averaging 18/4/2 with 55TS%, a perfect type of guy that you nab before he blows into a star. He's already shown flashes since his rookie year when he was next to Dame

Id much rather have Shaedon than Gradey + anyone after pick 6. I don't think anyone behind RJ looks good enough to replace him if we wanted to move him to upgrade at the 5 or savev money. Gradey/Walter aren't starting level sgs either. I think if Sharpe was on a team with better coaching and team construction he would look much better and he's still good now

Its risky because its still a lottery pick we're trading, but I'm high on Shaedon

Why does Portland do it?

[Yallbecrazy]

Condon is threatening Harper for #3 on my big board.

[Son Goku 25]

Condon is threatening Harper for #3 on my big board.

Our future center?

[Dalek]

Condon is threatening Harper for #3 on my big board.

Our future center?

I don't see why he can't be lotto worthy. Loads of skill and upside. He could be a better version of Castleton.

[RoteSchroder]

Condon is threatening Harper for #3 on my big board.

Is he mobile enough for PF minutes?

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Condon is threatening Harper for #3 on my big board.

I moved him up a ton, turns out he's in 95th percentile as technical defender according to Synergy and the big issue with me was where his 2PT% was sub .500 which was unacceptable for a projected NBA center. The good news is after past 6 games w/ major minutes where he has gone 31 for 41 from 2, his 2PT% is now .560 which takes him out of red flag territory.

As for projecting him along the lines of Poeltl perhaps there's less juice as a scorer but his defense is ahead, he's excellent at closing out on shooters and solid enough defending the rim while being much more switchable and capable of defending in space.

3 would mean there are a whole bunch of flawed creators who won't pan out as imagined or at all which is a real possibility this year but seems too rich for me to get behind right now.

[Yallbecrazy]

Condon is threatening Harper for #3 on my big board.

Is he mobile enough for PF minutes?

He's very mobile, the question marks are how much of a rim protector can he be as he's 6'10 or 6'11 with an expected wingspan of only +1 or +2. Also he's not a guy who can create his own offense in the post.

His BBIQ is outlier good though and his intensity/aggression and mobility will be strengths in the NBA. He is also newish to the sport so there is potential for him to develop a lot more.

[Psubs]

Condon is threatening Harper for #3 on my big board.

Is he mobile enough for PF minutes?

He's very mobile, the question marks are how much of a rim protector can he be as he's 6'10 or 6'11 with an expected wingspan of only +1 or +2. Also he's not a guy who can create his own offense in the post.

His BBIQ is outlier good though and his intensity/aggression and mobility will be strengths in the NBA. He is also newish to the sport so there is potential for him to develop a lot more.

Can Maluach create? He went 1 for 3 tonight vs UNC that has smallish bigs. I didn't see the game, but maybe someone else can elaborate?

I can protect the rim as well as Poeltl but is agile enough to cover PF's and the slower SF's. He guards the PnR well.

[LoveMyRaps]

VJ is special man.

Baylor playing now on ESPN for anyone interested

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[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Thing with those numbers is that Ole Miss stinks on the glass and not great defending 2s but he still did what he was supposed to do against a poorer SEC team.

[UnbelievablyRAW]

It is a fun idea but on the surface of it Gradey plus a lotto pick is a lot for Sharpe. What do we think he will top out as? The next RJ?

Also, Masai loves Gradey and would like to also see who they get in the 6-10 range. That is quality depth on a rookie scale deal. We actually need to watch dollars and Sharpe is going to need to be paid sooner.

I can see Sharpe being a super sixth man next year that can eventually be a star starting SG in the NBA. He has the tools and has shown flashes. Only 21 as well

I don't think Gradey is a starter on a good team and outside of his counting stats has actually been pretty bad. I don't see star potential in anyone after pick 6 in this draft, perhaps Queen or Fears. Shaedon is on the last year of his rookie deal and is averaging 18/4/2 with 55TS%, a perfect type of guy that you nab before he blows into a star. He's already shown flashes since his rookie year when he was next to Dame

Id much rather have Shaedon than Gradey + anyone after pick 6. I don't think anyone behind RJ looks good enough to replace him if we wanted to move him to upgrade at the 5 or savev money. Gradey/Walter aren't starting level sgs either. I think if Sharpe was on a team with better coaching and team construction he would look much better and he's still good now

Its risky because its still a lottery pick we're trading, but I'm high on Shaedon

Why does Portland do it?

I’m not sure they see Sharpe as their guy and they have to extend or resign him after next year. If they aren’t willing to possibly pay him moving him for a rotation player and a top 10 pick isn’t a bad deal. Save them money and another shot at a young player with upside on a cheap contract

We get a true 6th man that can run that lineup next to Shead and Walter beside him. If we could then move Ochai + POR 2nd for a late first I think we’d make out good from this draft

Getting Shaedon and Sorber or Wolf or Fleming out of this draft would be awesome if we ended up outside of the top 5-6