2018 NBA Draft Thread

Post #161 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sun May 20, 2018 11:47 am

Anyone have thoughts on Sexton and SGA from Kentucky? I see both guys being in the 8-15 range most often.

Dn4sty · Post #162 » by **Dn4sty** » Sun May 20, 2018 7:23 pm

Old Man Game wrote:
Dn4sty wrote:
Old Man Game wrote:I've barely followed the draft this year. What about DiVincenzo from Villanova? Where's he being mocked? That guy can flat out ball.

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Likely late 1st. I like him, but think he is somewhat overvalued because of one insane game.

That's certainly possible (at least from my perspective since I haven't been able to study up on the draft this year).

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Dn4sty · Post #163 » by **Dn4sty** » Sun May 20, 2018 7:23 pm

Knrstz wrote:Anyone have thoughts on Sexton and SGA from Kentucky? I see both guys being in the 8-15 range most often.

I’m not of fan of SGA at all

spearsy23 · Post #164 » by **spearsy23** » Sun May 20, 2018 7:45 pm

I really like Okogie. Superb athlete that's comfortable creating offense for himself. Put him at the backup point guard position and let him go, could be a mini-bench Westbrook.

Post #165 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Mon May 21, 2018 2:48 pm

I'm intrigued by De'Anthony Melton. Cole Zwicker was saying the other day that he might be the best defensive guard prospect in 10 years.

Old Man Game · Post #166 » by **Old Man Game** » Tue May 22, 2018 12:51 pm

Wow. Completely forgot that we still had another 1st round pick outstanding for Jerami Grant. Hope they re-sign him given the bill is coming due one way or another (top 20 protected so not exactly I suppose).

https://www.prosportstransactions.com/basketball/DraftTrades/Future/Thunder.htm

Balkman32 · Post #167 » by **Balkman32** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:13 pm

Old Man Game wrote:Wow. Completely forgot that we still had another 1st round pick outstanding for Jerami Grant. Hope they re-sign him given the bill is coming due one way or another (top 20 protected so not exactly I suppose).

https://www.prosportstransactions.com/basketball/DraftTrades/Future/Thunder.htm

If the Thunder have the #19 pick in the 2020 draft they get to keep it and move two seocnd rounders.

Post #168 » by **ThunderBolt** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:18 pm

Andre Roberstan wrote:I'm intrigued by De'Anthony Melton. Cole Zwicker was saying the other day that he might be the best defensive guard prospect in 10 years.

A 28% three point shooter and only a 70% ft shooter. I assume he’s a second rounder.

spearsy23 · Post #169 » by **spearsy23** » Tue May 22, 2018 1:36 pm

Knrstz wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:I'm intrigued by De'Anthony Melton. Cole Zwicker was saying the other day that he might be the best defensive guard prospect in 10 years.

A 28% three point shooter and only a 70% ft shooter. I assume he’s a second rounder.

Not if we anything to say about it!

Post #170 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Tue May 22, 2018 2:13 pm

Knrstz wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:I'm intrigued by De'Anthony Melton. Cole Zwicker was saying the other day that he might be the best defensive guard prospect in 10 years.

A 28% three point shooter and only a 70% ft shooter. I assume he’s a second rounder.

I've seen him mocked late first. IDK.

Dn4sty · Post #171 » by **Dn4sty** » Tue May 22, 2018 6:39 pm

Andre Roberstan wrote:
Knrstz wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:I'm intrigued by De'Anthony Melton. Cole Zwicker was saying the other day that he might be the best defensive guard prospect in 10 years.

A 28% three point shooter and only a 70% ft shooter. I assume he’s a second rounder.

I've seen him mocked late first. IDK.

He shot well during combine stuff correct?

Post #172 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Tue May 22, 2018 7:03 pm

Dn4sty wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:
Knrstz wrote:A 28% three point shooter and only a 70% ft shooter. I assume he’s a second rounder.

I've seen him mocked late first. IDK.

He shot well during combine stuff correct?

Decent, I think

Kizz Fastfists · Post #173 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Tue May 22, 2018 7:14 pm

Old Man Game wrote:Wow. Completely forgot that we still had another 1st round pick outstanding for Jerami Grant. Hope they re-sign him given the bill is coming due one way or another (top 20 protected so not exactly I suppose).

Stop worshiping at the alter of sunk cost fallacy!!!! There is no excuse for extending Grant given the tax bill it will create. He is not worth his salary AND the tax bill. What was traded for him is irrelevant. That is like saying they should have given Lamb a max because they traded Harden for him. Past decisions should not effect current/future decisions.

spearsy23 · Post #174 » by **spearsy23** » Tue May 22, 2018 8:34 pm

Kizz Fastfists wrote:
Old Man Game wrote:Wow. Completely forgot that we still had another 1st round pick outstanding for Jerami Grant. Hope they re-sign him given the bill is coming due one way or another (top 20 protected so not exactly I suppose).

Stop worshiping at the alter of sunk cost fallacy!!!! There is no excuse for extending Grant given the tax bill it will create. He is not worth his salary AND the tax bill. What was traded for him is irrelevant. That is like saying they should have given Lamb a max because they traded Harden for him. Past decisions should not effect current/future decisions.

You don't even know what his salary is or what the tax implications will be yet.

Post #175 » by **bondom34** » Tue May 22, 2018 9:16 pm

He already admitted he didn't watch Grant this past year.

spearsy23 · Post #176 » by **spearsy23** » Tue May 22, 2018 11:14 pm

I think there's a solid chance that Michael Porter ends up making the first few teams seem silly for passing on him.

Post #177 » by **ThunderBolt** » Tue May 22, 2018 11:48 pm

spearsy23 wrote:I think there's a solid chance that Michael Porter ends up making the first few teams seem silly for passing on him.

It’s definitely possible but I wouldn’t blame GMs for wanting to go with a safer pick.

Dn4sty · Post #178 » by **Dn4sty** » Wed May 23, 2018 5:09 am

Knrstz wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:I think there's a solid chance that Michael Porter ends up making the first few teams seem silly for passing on him.

It’s definitely possible but I wouldn’t blame GMs for wanting to go with a safer pick.

Safe is silly IMO if you are one of the top 6 or so (maybe you could make the case for safe pick for Memphis). But no one on the Suns, Kings, Hawks, Mavericks, or Magic is a star (Booker is closest). Also all those teams lack high end talent, so I’d easily go all in with a less safer option like Porter.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #179 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Wed May 23, 2018 7:05 am

Dn4sty wrote:Also all those teams lack high end talent, so I’d easily go all in with a less safer option like Porter.

Philly did it with Embiid. The Bucks are regretting passing on him for Parker. You are picking that high for a reason. Swing for the fences and if you miss you'll get more chances. I think the only person I would take over Porter is Doncic. If teams pass on Porter for Jackson and Bagley I think they will regret it. I can understand taking Ayton over Porter, although I don't think I would.

Post #180 » by **ThunderBolt** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:00 am

Dn4sty wrote:
Knrstz wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:I think there's a solid chance that Michael Porter ends up making the first few teams seem silly for passing on him.

It’s definitely possible but I wouldn’t blame GMs for wanting to go with a safer pick.

Safe is silly IMO if you are one of the top 6 or so (maybe you could make the case for safe pick for Memphis). But no one on the Suns, Kings, Hawks, Mavericks, or Magic is a star (Booker is closest). Also all those teams lack high end talent, so I’d easily go all in with a less safer option like Porter.

This draft is stacked in the top 7-8 players. You can pass on porter an still get an allstar. If he’s still available around 7-10 then it’s a different story.