2022 NBA Draft Thread

[Big nick]

I don't believe Sam will draft 4 players I think 2 at the most.

[bbms]

I don't believe Sam will draft 4 players I think 2 at the most.

I don't know about this but I feel that would be the right thing to do.

[Devilanche]

I don't believe Sam will draft 4 players I think 2 at the most.

I don't know about this but I feel that would be the right thing to do.

The more players we move the more likely we are drafting 3-4 players .

Right now no roster spot .

[Dadouv47]

I don't believe Sam will draft 4 players I think 2 at the most.

I don't know about this but I feel that would be the right thing to do.

The more players we move the more likely we are drafting 3-4 players .

Right now no roster spot .

I might be on the minority but I would definitely draft 3 players. Odds aren't great but u can still find a Bane/Maxey kind of player in the 25-40 range while guys like Roby/Ty Jerome/Maledon have no big ceiling. Risk/reward is worth giving up on some of our current players and draft the most players you can.

[ThunderBolt]

I think Mathurin is my preferred trade up option in 5-10 range.

[Dadouv47]

I think Mathurin is my preferred trade up option in 5-10 range.

with Ivey at 4?

I have no idea how to rank Sharpe. It should be difficult enough for NBA scouts.

I'm very high on Sochan but not sure I'm willing to gamble on a guy that might not shoot well enough.

I know it's a weaker draft but I like more prospects in the 6-14 range than last season (or maybe I just enjoy the fact that we will have better opportunities between 2 and 12 instead of 6 and 16)

[ThunderBolt]

I think Mathurin is my preferred trade up option in 5-10 range.

with Ivey at 4?

I have no idea how to rank Sharpe. It should be difficult enough for NBA scouts.

I'm very high on Sochan but not sure I'm willing to gamble on a guy that might not shoot well enough.

I know it's a weaker draft but I like more prospects in the 6-14 range than last season (or maybe I just enjoy the fact that we will have better opportunities between 2 and 12 instead of 6 and 16)

Yes, Ivey at 4. I don’t like Ivey as the second pick but I see why someone else might feel differently. I also think thunder fans are rightfully scared of a player like him from watching russ’ decision making for so long. Sochan’s ties to Oklahoma make me wonder if Presti favors him.

[Dadouv47]

Read on Twitter

I guess Banchero won't be a Thunder. Also think he may know who we want to say something like this.

[ThunderBolt]

Read on Twitter

I guess Banchero won't be a Thunder. Also think he may know who we want to say something like this.

[kdthunderup]

Read on Twitter

I guess Banchero won't be a Thunder. Also think he may know who we want to say something like this.

That sentiment would be likely mutual. I see Paolo putting up the best stats as a rookie but contributing the least to winning basketball as time goes on. A big who can’t shoot or/and defend at a high level isn’t going to be an elite level big in the NBA.

Whilst Chet and Jabari might be less polished they fit the mold of the modern NBA much better.

[kdthunderup]

I like Chet the most out of the top 3 prospects. I’ve watched a couple of the full game highlights and believe he is the best fit by far.

His combination of length, IQ, motor and toughness makes a sure thing to me unless he gets injured.

What impressed me the most about him is that he was always impacting the game on both ends of the floor. His ability to scare guys away from the paint, recover and contest shots he has no business contesting, blow up pnr and switch to guys on the perimeter was really impressive.

Offensively he fits within the flow of the offense and never forces anything. His ability to keep his eyes up and pass the ball without dribbling is elite for a big.

His lack of muscle doesn’t concern me too much as he makes up for it with length, IQ and toughness. He is not shy of bodying up and getting physical and even if he is out of position he is still somehow grabbing or tipping rebounds.

[Dadouv47]

Heard the Banchero video is from 2020 so doesn't mean anything...still don't want him so let's the rockets os kings pick him.

[Devilanche]

I don't know about this but I feel that would be the right thing to do.

The more players we move the more likely we are drafting 3-4 players .

Right now no roster spot .

I might be on the minority but I would definitely draft 3 players. Odds aren't great but u can still find a Bane/Maxey kind of player in the 25-40 range while guys like Roby/Ty Jerome/Maledon have no big ceiling. Risk/reward is worth giving up on some of our current players and draft the most players you can.

I’m with you also.
The chance of Roby / Ty having a complete turnaround now is quite minuscule but 30/34 can turn into something much more if we are lucky.

And it’s pretty cheap to move up from 30/34 for someone we want rather than 12 too.

Just need to identify the right guy and give him minutes to develop other aspect of his game .

[bbms]

Read on Twitter

I guess Banchero won't be a Thunder. Also think he may know who we want to say something like this.

I bet he would pay a 6 digits sum to get this offline by now.

[Dadouv47]

The more players we move the more likely we are drafting 3-4 players .

Right now no roster spot .

I might be on the minority but I would definitely draft 3 players. Odds aren't great but u can still find a Bane/Maxey kind of player in the 25-40 range while guys like Roby/Ty Jerome/Maledon have no big ceiling. Risk/reward is worth giving up on some of our current players and draft the most players you can.

I’m with you also.
The chance of Roby / Ty having a complete turnaround now is quite minuscule but 30/34 can turn into something much more if we are lucky.

And it’s pretty cheap to move up from 30/34 for someone we want rather than 12 too.

Just need to identify the right guy and give him minutes to develop other aspect of his game .

Pretty much. Just hope Presti doesn't draft a low ceiling high floor player like JRE last season. Think JRE can improve a lot but I still don't get the pick. There's a middle ground between a gamble like Poku and a pick like JRE.

[Old Man Game]

I get strong "Carmelo at the 4" vibes from Paolo. Which could be a major compliment if you look at having a great career or could be sort of disappointing if you're looking for a franchise cornerstone to build around.

[Dadouv47]

I get strong "Carmelo at the 4" vibes from Paolo. Which could be a major compliment if you look at having a great career or could be sort of disappointing if you're looking for a franchise cornerstone to build around.

fair comparison. He's smart and a hard working guy so I definitely think he's the one of the "top 3" of this draft with the highest floor but I don't know how is game is gonna translate to the NBA (probably going to be a very good ISO scorer but not ideal in todays NBA)

[Devilanche]

I might be on the minority but I would definitely draft 3 players. Odds aren't great but u can still find a Bane/Maxey kind of player in the 25-40 range while guys like Roby/Ty Jerome/Maledon have no big ceiling. Risk/reward is worth giving up on some of our current players and draft the most players you can.

I’m with you also.
The chance of Roby / Ty having a complete turnaround now is quite minuscule but 30/34 can turn into something much more if we are lucky.

And it’s pretty cheap to move up from 30/34 for someone we want rather than 12 too.

Just need to identify the right guy and give him minutes to develop other aspect of his game .

Pretty much. Just hope Presti doesn't draft a low ceiling high floor player like JRE last season. Think JRE can improve a lot but I still don't get the pick. There's a middle ground between a gamble like Poku and a pick like JRE.

He just need draft a 3point shooter who tries on defence . Then we will see from there .

[Dadouv47]

I’m with you also.
The chance of Roby / Ty having a complete turnaround now is quite minuscule but 30/34 can turn into something much more if we are lucky.

And it’s pretty cheap to move up from 30/34 for someone we want rather than 12 too.

Just need to identify the right guy and give him minutes to develop other aspect of his game .

Pretty much. Just hope Presti doesn't draft a low ceiling high floor player like JRE last season. Think JRE can improve a lot but I still don't get the pick. There's a middle ground between a gamble like Poku and a pick like JRE.

He just need draft a 3point shooter who tries on defence . Then we will see from there .

that's why I want Procida

[jake_swivel]

Pretty much. Just hope Presti doesn't draft a low ceiling high floor player like JRE last season. Think JRE can improve a lot but I still don't get the pick. There's a middle ground between a gamble like Poku and a pick like JRE.

I get what you’re saying, but who would have been a better pick in that situation? All I see is Ayo Dosunmu and maybe Herbert jones. If you continue to accumulate assets that can be combined in trades, they have value.