Official 2022 Draft Thread

[JShuttlesworth]

I'd stay at Kentucky for 22/23 season if I was Sharpe. Work on your game and come out ready to be a rotation player.

Considering his draft stock, it's pretty difficult to justify walking away from a $4+ million (assuming Top 10 pick) he'd get for the 22/23 season.

If I was in his position and I thought I was a high pick, I'd be going into the draft without giving it much thought. He'll get more development in the NBA / G-League as a professional than he would in college in my opinion.

[Psubs]

Get me some hoopers, I'm tired of raw prospects.

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I'm guessing he grew 1 inch since last summer and is now 6'5. Growing like Anthony Edwards!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaedon_Sharpe

6'6 maybe in shoes, so 6'5. He already looks filled out to play in the NBA like Griffin.

Right now, Ivey has a crazy 1st step and another gear he turns on, to resemble Ja Morant. Sharpe looks more like Cade Cunningham without the proven clutchness at the post-highschool level.

[Psubs]

I'd stay at Kentucky for 22/23 season if I was Sharpe. Work on your game and come out ready to be a rotation player.

Considering his draft stock, it's pretty difficult to justify walking away from a $4+ million (assuming Top 10 pick) he'd get for the 22/23 season.

If I was in his position and I thought I was a high pick, I'd be going into the draft without giving it much thought. He'll get more development in the NBA / G-League as a professional than he would in college in my opinion.

2 years guaranteed, secure that $8-10 million!!!

[Ell Curry]

Get me some hoopers, I'm tired of raw prospects.

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https://www.prospectiveinsight.com/post/shaedon-sharpe

I'm guessing he grew 1 inch since last summer and is now 6'5. Growing like Anthony Edwards!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaedon_Sharpe

6'6 maybe in shoes, so 6'5. He already looks filled out to play in the NBA like Griffin.

Right now, Ivey has a crazy 1st step and another gear he turns on, to resemble Ja Morant. Sharpe looks more like Cade Cunningham without the proven clutchness at the post-highschool level.

Ivey and Morant get compared because of speed and hair, but Morant was a pure PG. I think Ivey might be the better scorer but not a pure PG, though that should be okay since the teams that seem likeliest to draft him like Indiana (Sabonis), OKC (Giddey, SGA), Pelicans (Zion), Detroit (Cade) have other guys to co-run the offense through. Orlando has Cole Anthony and Suggs, but I think they'd take him or Sharpe happily and just make Suggs or Anthony the 3rd guard.

Sharpe vs Ivey will be interesting if he comes out. Also if the Rockets pick 4th and the draft is Banchero-Smith-Chet in some order 1-2-3, it's hard not to see them moving up or down a bit and going for one of them or down a few spots to take someone like Griffin or Kendall Brown. Spurs or Kings would also be a weird fit for Ivey and they both need forwards.

[Psubs]

Ivey and Morant get compared because of speed and hair, but Morant was a pure PG. I think Ivey might be the better scorer but not a pure PG, though that should be okay since the teams that seem likeliest to draft him like Indiana (Sabonis), OKC (Giddey, SGA), Pelicans (Zion), Detroit (Cade) have other guys to co-run the offense through. Orlando has Cole Anthony and Suggs, but I think they'd take him or Sharpe happily and just make Suggs or Anthony the 3rd guard.

Sharpe vs Ivey will be interesting if he comes out. Also if the Rockets pick 4th and the draft is Banchero-Smith-Chet in some order 1-2-3, it's hard not to see them moving up or down a bit and going for one of them or down a few spots to take someone like Griffin or Kendall Brown. Spurs or Kings would also be a weird fit for Ivey and they both need forwards.

Ivey more like OJ Mayo? or Jalen Green?

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[BoyzNTheHood]

What's the deal with Alondes Williams? I don't see him on Tankathon. I know he's a senior but the guy can play!

[Ell Curry]

Ivey and Morant get compared because of speed and hair, but Morant was a pure PG. I think Ivey might be the better scorer but not a pure PG, though that should be okay since the teams that seem likeliest to draft him like Indiana (Sabonis), OKC (Giddey, SGA), Pelicans (Zion), Detroit (Cade) have other guys to co-run the offense through. Orlando has Cole Anthony and Suggs, but I think they'd take him or Sharpe happily and just make Suggs or Anthony the 3rd guard.

Sharpe vs Ivey will be interesting if he comes out. Also if the Rockets pick 4th and the draft is Banchero-Smith-Chet in some order 1-2-3, it's hard not to see them moving up or down a bit and going for one of them or down a few spots to take someone like Griffin or Kendall Brown. Spurs or Kings would also be a weird fit for Ivey and they both need forwards.

Ivey more like OJ Mayo?

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No he's way faster but not as strong.

A 6'4 Schroeder, maybe, which is a really damn good player since being 6'1 blows.

[Ell Curry]

Ivey and Morant get compared because of speed and hair, but Morant was a pure PG. I think Ivey might be the better scorer but not a pure PG, though that should be okay since the teams that seem likeliest to draft him like Indiana (Sabonis), OKC (Giddey, SGA), Pelicans (Zion), Detroit (Cade) have other guys to co-run the offense through. Orlando has Cole Anthony and Suggs, but I think they'd take him or Sharpe happily and just make Suggs or Anthony the 3rd guard.

Sharpe vs Ivey will be interesting if he comes out. Also if the Rockets pick 4th and the draft is Banchero-Smith-Chet in some order 1-2-3, it's hard not to see them moving up or down a bit and going for one of them or down a few spots to take someone like Griffin or Kendall Brown. Spurs or Kings would also be a weird fit for Ivey and they both need forwards.

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No he's way faster but not as strong.

A 6'4 Schroder, maybe, which is a really damn good player since being 6'1 blows. That's probably a 20-5-5 guy instead of the 14-5-3 Schroder has been over his career.

[Dalek]

What's the deal with Alondes Williams? I don't see him on Tankathon. I know he's a senior but the guy can play!

I think he will make it, but being a 6'5 senior who can't shoot threes is going to be a tough sell to teams. Likely a second to undrafted at this stage.

[Psubs]

What's the deal with Alondes Williams? I don't see him on Tankathon. I know he's a senior but the guy can play!

He played with Austin Reeves at OK last year and trasferred to Wake. In 2 seasons at OK he shot around 20% from 3. He broke out this year and is still only shooting 31% from 3, will that get better on the NBA level, who knows. He's leading the ACC in scoring so could he be a Hughes with worse 3pt shooting?

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[DelAbbot]

I'd stay at Kentucky for 22/23 season if I was Sharpe. Work on your game and come out ready to be a rotation player.

Considering his draft stock, it's pretty difficult to justify walking away from a $4+ million (assuming Top 10 pick) he'd get for the 22/23 season.

If I was in his position and I thought I was a high pick, I'd be going into the draft without giving it much thought. He'll get more development in the NBA / G-League as a professional than he would in college in my opinion.

Also he would avoid the much stronger draft group of 2023 headlined by generational talent Victor Wembanyama and other star prospects like Emoni Bates. If he is eligible for 2022, Sharpe should definitely declare and get paid asap (injury can happen anytime).

[DelAbbot]

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[Indeed]

Doesn't Champagnie remind anyone of a 6'8 version of Bane?

I think he can be a good shooter, just not sure if the Raptors wants to draft a low risk prospect. Maybe wait for the combine on his quickness measurement, since he wasn't known for a quick first step.

If Champagnie dropped to the 2nd round and we got a pick, we might take him. But I feel the Raptors like high risk projects (with high IQ).

Later half of the 1st you take the Duarte's and Banes that have potential to be a starter or at least a rotational player. Keep hitting on your draft picks to build the depth from the loss of Kawhi, Ibaka and Gasol for just cap space.

I feel like he's going to be like a Marcus Morris with more deflections on defense.

Duarte was drafted in the 13th, more like Johnny Davis comparison. Meanwhile Banes was in a weak draft, he would be in the mid 2nd of last year or this year, which is exactly my point.

I have Beauchamp (6'6 - 7'0 wingspan) [SG] above Champagnie (6'6 - 6'10 wingspan) [SG], and I am looking at Ingram (6'6 - 7'0 wingspan) [SG], Blake Wesley (6'5 - 6'11 wingspan) [SG], Jordan Hall (6'8 - 7'0 wingspan) [PG].

Note: Justin Champagnie was listed 6'8 last year, and ended up 6'6 in draft combine, so I am not sure Julian Champagnie is 6'7. I think he is closer to his brother in height as 6'6 instead.

[Los_29]

Is Victor Wembanyama actually considered a generational prospect? I just really worry about guys with that body type. Him and Chet are going to get bodied in the NBA.

[Reeko]

Let's get into the top 7 and get Johnny Davis. Then we can move GTJ for a couple of solid bench pieces and a pick.

[Los_29]

Let's get into the top 7 and get Johnny Davis. Then we can move GTJ for a couple of solid bench pieces and a pick.

We are currently 15th in the league. 7th ain’t happening. Lol.

[Madhouse]

I would go Kendall Brown if he drops a bit and then TyTy who is really coming on lately.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Jaden Hardy seems to be dropping on boards as well, but I wouldn't hesitate to take him. In my opinion, he looks like a star.

[Ell Curry]

This summer, Trent JR + Raps 1st (13th right now) FOR Pelicans 1st (7th right now) + Nickeil Alexander-Walker + Hayes

and we can draft Sharpe (maybe move up a pick or two or Pels end up there) and pick up NAW to develop into our bench scorer and resign cheap since he's struggled and Hayes is a nice young backup 7 footer to be our one big actual center.

Pels get an actual 3 and D player to go with Ingram-Zion-JV and sign and trade Graham for a more expensive PG like Brunson or Tyus Jones who can actually start and that's a decent starting 5 with Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Josh Hart, the #13 pick and an MLE signing at center or PG and that's an actual ballclub down there.

[Psubs]

This summer, Trent JR + Raps 1st (13th right now) FOR Pelicans 1st (7th right now) + Nickeil Alexander-Walker + Hayes

and we can draft Sharpe (maybe move up a pick or two or Pels end up there) and pick up NAW to develop into our bench scorer and resign cheap since he's struggled and Hayes is a nice young backup 7 footer to be our one big actual center.

Pels get an actual 3 and D player to go with Ingram-Zion-JV and sign and trade Graham for a more expensive PG like Brunson or Tyus Jones who can actually start and that's a decent starting 5 with Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Josh Hart, the #13 pick and an MLE signing at center or PG and that's an actual ballclub down there.

Why would New Orleans have to include NAW? Trent can leave after next season. Better to commit to #7 pick. Use MLE to sign a PG.
Without sacrificing moving down they could trade Temple and Lewis for Bogdanovic. Bogdanovic's A/T has always been over 2 and the last 2 season's it's been over 2.5! Maybe pick up Delon Wright (who leaves Atl)?

PG Graham - Delon - Bog
SG Bog - Hart/Sharpe
SF Ingram - Hart/NAW
PF Zion - Herbert - Trey
C JV - Hayes - Willy