Official 2022 Draft Thread

Indeed · Post #341 » by **Indeed** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:33 pm

Psubs wrote:
Indeed wrote:Moussa Diabate seems to be the type of guy we will look at
7'3 wingspan (I hope he measures longer), can handle the ball a bit in transition

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He may need to stay for his sophomore year though he turns 20 this month. At least he plays in a tough Big 10 conference.

What about his countryman Kamagate, who turns 21 next week? Blocks shots and shoots 70% FTs.

At 6'10, I'd still try for Jovic.

Some how him projected in the first round, so I am not sure he will go back for another year.

As for Kamagate, is he as quick as Diabate? Diabate looks to be PF with the ability to play C.

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Kevin Willis · Post #342 » by **Kevin Willis** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:56 pm

Second best Italian prospect (maybe third). Right height and he's Italian. Did I say he's Italian?

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Ell Curry · Post #343 » by **Ell Curry** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:42 pm

Indeed wrote:Moussa Diabate seems to be the type of guy we will look at
7'3 wingspan (I hope he measures longer), can handle the ball a bit in transition

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If we trade down to late 20s early 30s to get an extra pick via Memphis, Orlando, Cleveland or OKC then yeah he seems perfect for the type of 5 Masai likes, and we could also grab a shooter or guard like Max Christie or someone of that ilk to take the Svi minutes when he's ready.

Indeed · Post #344 » by **Indeed** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:56 pm

Ell Curry wrote:
Indeed wrote:Moussa Diabate seems to be the type of guy we will look at
7'3 wingspan (I hope he measures longer), can handle the ball a bit in transition

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If we trade down to late 20s early 30s to get an extra pick via Memphis, Orlando, Cleveland or OKC then yeah he seems perfect for the type of 5 Masai likes, and we could also grab a shooter or guard like Max Christie or someone of that ilk to take the Svi minutes when he's ready.

He is rising to the early 20 spot. I think if we are to get another pick, it would be trading our expiring or player with value.

Please keep in mind that Mykhailiuk doesn't get any minute starting 6 games ago (when everyone is healthy), he is only getting minutes in garbage time and as an injury replacement (even injury replacement didn't get the full minute), but I guess maybe that is enough for rookies. Anyway, our lineup are now having a forward at SG, so I am not sure we will draft another guard with Johnson / Harris in the farm system as well.

Madhouse · Post #345 » by **Madhouse** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:00 pm

solid option if we are a playoff team

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Ell Curry · Post #346 » by **Ell Curry** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:19 pm

Madhouse wrote:solid option if we are a playoff team

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Watched a bit of him the other night. Didn't really stand out. He looks like a generic NBA 2 guard in the good sense (acceptable size and hops, can shoot the 3, runs well) but also in the meh way, and considering he's 21 and is only really dominating as a senior I dunno if he's Masai's type.

PhilBlackson · Post #347 » by **PhilBlackson** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:43 pm

Madhouse wrote:solid option if we are a playoff team

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Praying for AJ Griffin to fall to us but there's still at least several other wings in that 16-19 range, that I'd look at before Ochai ie/ TyTy Washington, Trevor Keels, Marjon Beauchamp, Nikola Jovic....heck I'd throw Julian Champagnie (mentioned him as a darkhorse for our pick before, seems so underrated) ahead of him as well -- he puts up more points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots than Ochai.

Indeed · Post #348 » by **Indeed** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:26 am

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OakleyDokely wrote:This is a draft where Masai with the 15th pick will do better than teams at 7 or 8.

The Raptors are drafting around #20.

6'6 Dyson Daniels, maybe like Lonzo Ball?

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He is not in the lottery for some of the draft board I read.

Madhouse · Post #349 » by **Madhouse** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:44 am

I watched AJ Griffin again today. This guy is way too good to not go top 5. Better prospect than Banchero if scouts wanna keep it real.

Karanpal · Post #350 » by **Karanpal** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:58 am

PhilBlackson wrote:
Madhouse wrote:solid option if we are a playoff team

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Praying for AJ Griffin to fall to us but there's still at least several other wings in that 16-19 range, that I'd look at before Ochai ie/ TyTy Washington, Trevor Keels, Marjon Beauchamp, Nikola Jovic....heck I'd throw Julian Champagnie (mentioned him as a darkhorse for our pick before, seems so underrated) ahead of him as well -- he puts up more points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots than Ochai.

Very solid option to take over the stupid minutes svi still gets. He's 6'5 with a 6'10 wingspan those are elite measurables for a guard and his shooting has been historic he's like a shooting guard og from three and his relocation to get those threes is elite imo. The stls numbers is my only concern but I def think he'll be above average on defence

Also I'm still praying max Christie stays in our range dude would be a lottery talent

Ell Curry · Post #351 » by **Ell Curry** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:20 am

Karanpal wrote:
PhilBlackson wrote:
Madhouse wrote:solid option if we are a playoff team

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Praying for AJ Griffin to fall to us but there's still at least several other wings in that 16-19 range, that I'd look at before Ochai ie/ TyTy Washington, Trevor Keels, Marjon Beauchamp, Nikola Jovic....heck I'd throw Julian Champagnie (mentioned him as a darkhorse for our pick before, seems so underrated) ahead of him as well -- he puts up more points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots than Ochai.

Very solid option to take over the stupid minutes svi still gets. He's 6'5 with a 6'10 wingspan those are elite measurables for a guard and his shooting has been historic he's like a shooting guard og from three and his relocation to get those threes is elite imo. The stls numbers is my only concern but I def think he'll be above average on defence

Also I'm still praying max Christie stays in our range dude would be a lottery talent

I wonder if Keon Ellis is the better prospect. He only gets up one less 3 a game and while he's at 36% for his career and Agbaji 37.5 (and of course an amazing 47 this year), he's also an 80% FT guy to Agbaji's kinda ugly 70% and he's getting double the steals and 1.5 times the blocks and boards.

Based on our track record my guess is we go for one of the stronger or taller wings whose jumper is more of a question mark but we project as being good, like Beauchamp, Keels, Eason (who's an awful 3pt shooter but is hitting 80% from the line and has great overall numbers).

Psubs · Post #352 » by **Psubs** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:40 am

Beauchamp reminds me of RHJ. Do not want to use a 1st pick on someone can get for the MLE.

God Squad · Post #353 » by **God Squad** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:59 am

OakleyDokely wrote:This is a draft where Masai with the 15th pick will do better than teams at 7 or 8.

Totally agree. I don't think there's much value difference from say 7-16 per say.

God Squad · Post #354 » by **God Squad** » Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:59 am

AJ Griffin is firmly playing himself out of our draft range. Real happy for him . Max Christie also had a good game, I've been keeping tabs on Max as I think there's a good player in there with great measurements.

Kevin Willis · Post #355 » by **Kevin Willis** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:20 pm

Julian Strawther?

Madhouse · Post #356 » by **Madhouse** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:23 pm

God Squad wrote:AJ Griffin is firmly playing himself out of our draft range. Real happy for him . Max Christie also had a good game, I've been keeping tabs on Max as I think there's a good player in there with great measurements.

AJ Griffin likely plays himself into that top 5.

Psubs · Post #357 » by **Psubs** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:46 pm

Madhouse wrote:
God Squad wrote:AJ Griffin is firmly playing himself out of our draft range. Real happy for him . Max Christie also had a good game, I've been keeping tabs on Max as I think there's a good player in there with great measurements.

AJ Griffin likely plays himself into that top 5.

He looks like Jimmy Butler that can hit 3's around 40%.

Top 4: Banchero, Chet, Jabari Smith, Jaden Ivey

2nd 4: Jaden Hardy, Mathurin, Griffin, Murray

Rest of the Lottery: Johnny Davis, Duren, Dyson Daniels, Kendall Brown, Patrick Baldwin, ?

LoveMyRaps · Post #358 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:50 pm

gimme Justin’s brother

Kevin Willis · Post #359 » by **Kevin Willis** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:17 pm

Psubs wrote:
Madhouse wrote:
God Squad wrote:AJ Griffin is firmly playing himself out of our draft range. Real happy for him . Max Christie also had a good game, I've been keeping tabs on Max as I think there's a good player in there with great measurements.

AJ Griffin likely plays himself into that top 5.

He looks like Jimmy Butler that can hit 3's around 40%.

Nooooo, you guys are overdoing it. He had like 3 or 4 good games all season and he's the next Jimmy Butler? Let's compare to Strawther, the last game they had almost identical stats in 10 less min but nobody is talking about him (I don't want him either but just for making this point.), He averages like 3 3 pt shots a game, that's not much.

I know coming into this year he was a high prospect but he needs more.

Madhouse · Post #360 » by **Madhouse** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:21 pm

Kevin Willis wrote:
Psubs wrote:
Madhouse wrote:
AJ Griffin likely plays himself into that top 5.

He looks like Jimmy Butler that can hit 3's around 40%.

Nooooo, you guys are overdoing it. He had like 3 or 4 good games all season and he's the next Jimmy Butler? Let's compare to Strawther, the last game they had almost identical stats in 10 less min but nobody is talking about him (I don't want him either but just for making this point.), He averages like 3 3 pt shots a game, that's not much.

I know coming into this year he was a high prospect but he needs more.

.689 TS% 18.6 USG 8.5 OBPM 2.4 DBPM 11.0 BPM

those are his numbers for the season. He just needs to get more minutes.