2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 6

WuTang_CMB · Post #1701 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:22 pm

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Psubs · Post #1702 » by **Psubs** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:23 pm

Morris_Shatford wrote:
Rapsfan07 wrote:If we're staying at #9:
1. Queen
2. Fleming
3. Traore
4. Jakucionas

PLEASSSSSEEEEE no Maluach.
PLEASSSSSEEEEE no CMB

I am echoing the Fleming Sentiment

He might be our Serge Ibaka 2.0, that can guard forwards better but giant C's worse. Though at the end of games, those giants usually do not see the floor.

Yeezus_ · Post #1703 » by **Yeezus_** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:25 pm

Does it make sense for Philly to keep their pick?

Psubs · Post #1704 » by **Psubs** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:26 pm

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Who would want him to EVER shoot those long 2's, that he's not good at? :lol:

TGM · Post #1705 » by **TGM** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:26 pm

Dalek wrote:I still am in awe of Jaku's numbers:
6’4 ¾ barefoot, 205.2 lbs with a 6’7 ¾" wingspan and 8’4" standing reach

Dylan's Harper by comparison:
6’4 1/2 barefoot, 213.2 lbs with a 6’10 ½" wingspan and 8’6" standing reach

Considering he shot similarly on threes and is likely a better passer it isn't a terrible fallback at 9.

My guy Will Riley gained weight since last year. Riley at 6’8 ¼ barefoot, 185.6 lbs with a 6’8 ¾" wingspan and 8’8” standing reach is gaining momentum for me. He has star upside if he can add the weight to his frame. If we trade out of 9 he is a worthy pick.

This guy is a baby Luka. The 3pt % are a bit deceiving, because he also had to take a lot of forced shots and was consistently the focal point of the offense. Key thing is he can create and break down defenses. Something IQ is not good at. As much as we have paid big money for IQ last off season, the dude needs to be traded. People will realize in two years that he is the bottleneck for this team.

Psubs · Post #1706 » by **Psubs** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:29 pm

Yeezus_ wrote:Does it make sense for Philly to keep their pick?

Draft Bailey

PG Maxey - Butler
SG McCain - Grimes - Council
SF Grimes - George
PF George - Bailey
C Embiid - Bona

Clutch0z24 · Post #1707 » by **Clutch0z24** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:34 pm

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Cooper gonna be nice on the Mavs if that Jumper keeps improving

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I don't buy Baileys stock dropping....I think he goes top 3 no matter what.

Post #1708 » by **niQ** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:35 pm

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Post #1709 » by **Duffman100** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:36 pm

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Like he's an old man at the Y.

WuTang_CMB · Post #1710 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:37 pm

Psubs wrote:
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Who would want him to EVER shoot those long 2's, that he's not good at?

Charles Oakley special

Clutch0z24 · Post #1711 » by **Clutch0z24** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:39 pm

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Best shooter in the class imo.

WuTang_CMB · Post #1712 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:41 pm

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Tripod · Post #1713 » by **Tripod** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:43 pm

Queen can't take that kind of shot in the NBA. He will get blocked constantly. No legs

Post #1714 » by **Duffman100** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:44 pm

Clutch0z24 wrote:

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Best shooter in the class imo.

I was really starting to warm up on him. He's probably the one I'm disappointed the most won't drop.

Clutch0z24 · Post #1715 » by **Clutch0z24** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:49 pm

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Man can jump

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Carter Bryant

Tor_Raps · Post #1716 » by **Tor_Raps** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:50 pm

PushDaRock wrote:Friendly reminder that Gary Trent Jr. had a 39.5 max vert

Does Trent Jr actually know this? Never seen him try to use his vertical loll

Raptorfan2012 · Post #1717 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:51 pm

Tripod wrote:Queen can't take that kind of shot in the NBA. He will get blocked constantly. No legs

Most bigs don't use their legs to shoot from the outside. It looks like Queen is just doing warm up jumpers.

ciueli · Post #1718 » by **ciueli** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:52 pm

Clutch0z24 wrote:
DreamTeam09 wrote:Really like the fact that Maluach is likely going to be the pick now, really interested in seeing this team with a 7ft lob threat

If we were at 8th i could see a world where Maluach is there....But i don't think 8 teams pass on him....Unless he has a bad showing in workouts....Queen might have the better chance to slide down or Kon...

I don't know who is drafting Maluach in the top 8 though.

Wizards have Sarr, they have other needs and won't use the 6th pick in the draft on a guy who is probably just a solid starting C 4 years from now they are desperate for a player who could become a star even if it's a fringe chance. Look for them to take Fears or Knueppel, maybe Queen if they fall for the "local guy" angle and think he can be a PF, might even be a dark horse for CMB as they are desperate for defence and some think CMB has star potential.

Pelicans could take him, but they just used a first on Yves Missi, some are saying they really want a PG of the future out of this draft, Fears or Jak would make a lot of sense for them.

Nets already have Claxton plus Sharpe and Clowney as developing young bigs, they have a desperate need for PGs, they only have Melton as Russell was only acquired to get draft picks off the Lakers and is probably not in their long term plans.

Clutch0z24 · Post #1719 » by **Clutch0z24** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:55 pm

Raptorfan2012 wrote:
Tripod wrote:Queen can't take that kind of shot in the NBA. He will get blocked constantly. No legs

Most bigs don't use their legs to shoot from the outside. It looks like Queen is just doing warm up jumpers.

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This is how Queen shoots lol....But in games he will be fine....His jumper is far from broken....He just shoots different which everyone has a different looking jumper....As long as it goes in.

Dalek · Post #1720 » by **Dalek** » Tue May 13, 2025 4:56 pm

MoneyBall wrote:Jaku looks like a baller. His ceiling may not be as high as many others, but I think he's gonna figure it out and become a solid rotation player for whoever drafts him.

I see the issue with his drop off after mid-January, but prior to that in November and December he was arguably a top five player. During that time he averaged 21.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. Illinois had wins over No. 19 Arkansas and No. 20 Wisconsin so it wasn't against all bad teams.

I just want to say that people going crazy over Dylan Harper mainly are excited over his FTR and at the rim% but these two compare pretty well against each other.

Jaku
64.4% at the rim
49.6 FTR
85% FT

Harper
70% at the rim
41.9 FTR
75% FT

If you squint you can see Tyrese Haliburton in Jaku's game but he needs to cut down turnovers and not take as many step-backs. He resorts to that shot way too much and it bails out the defense and it hurts his percentages. I do think he is physical and tough enough for the NBA so he will figure things out. He's not a typical Raptor's player, but if going by talent and BPA, I think 9 is good value because I see the outline of a three level scorer with passing reads that are NBA level. I have to dig more into his turnovers, but he has some passes that are Haliburton like:

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