2020 NBA Draft Thread

Post #261 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sun Nov 15, 2020 1:49 am

I’m out on Robert Woodard II. He’s not that young, hasn’t really put up good numbers, and he’s a mediocre free throw shooter so I don’t trust his improved three point percentage. He seems like a big project that could bust with a low ceiling. That’s not the kind of guy I’m interested in at this stage.

Old Man Game · Post #262 » by **Old Man Game** » Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:07 pm

I used to love it but it hasn't been the same since draft Express shut down. Are there any other decent free sites? NBA draft. net is just trash it seems like.

Post #263 » by **ThunderBolt** » Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:42 pm

Old Man Game wrote:I used to love it but it hasn't been the same since draft Express shut down. Are there any other decent free sites? NBA draft. net is just trash it seems like.

I don't know of any that stand out above the others. Seems like most people just create mocks influenced by other people's mocks and regurgitate the same stuff. "Killian Hayes favors his left hand." "Okoro's defense will translate to the nba but he was too hesitant to shoot in college." "Obi Toppin is too upright because of his hips". It's why I don't have too strong of opinions going in to the draft. It's more exciting to research the player after we make our selection and build them in my mind to be a superstar.

getrichordie · Post #264 » by **getrichordie** » Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:48 pm

Old Man Game wrote:I used to love it but it hasn't been the same since draft Express shut down. Are there any other decent free sites? NBA draft. net is just trash it seems like.

Best thing to do is just to read opinions/observations about prospects on twitter and watch a little tape yourself to get a general feel of a player.

Everyone's opinion is so different, especially in this year's draft, so I wouldn't say any mock is better than another, though I'd recommend Vecenie if you don't feel like putting effort into all of the above...

Post #265 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:12 am

I’m not sure how I feel about this guy but a lot of people are really high on him.

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No-Man · Post #266 » by **No-Man** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:35 am

This is what I think it's happening in the 1st as of now

OKC trading 25th+28th for 16th to secure Poku

Post #267 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:50 am

I’m down with that. I think it’s best we don’t have a player with the last name “scrubb” on the roster anyways.

Little Digger · Post #268 » by **Little Digger** » Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:33 pm

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Post #269 » by **ThunderBolt** » Tue Nov 17, 2020 12:11 am

If we trade up to the top 3, who does everyone want as the pick?

jambalaya · Post #270 » by **jambalaya** » Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:27 am

If they move into top 3, I'd probably want them to take Okongwu. But I am doubtful they try or succeed with that.

I would try to move into 5 -12 to take Nesmith, Vassell, S Bey or J Smith. Maybe K Lewis. I would probably pay the most for Nesmith.

If that doesn't happen, I'd try to trade in 15-22 to take J Green, Flynn, Bane, Ramsey or Mason Jones.

If that doesn't work, I'd take anyone above who falls far enough or Tillman, T Jones or maybe Paul Reed. Or possibly Woodard.

Move up prospects could be aided by future draft considerations, current Thunder players, taking unwanted salary and cash.

In general I'd say the need list is: 6-6 to 6-8 who can shoot or score, 6-4 who can preferably shoot and score but at least shoot, and 6-10 plus who can defend and maybe shoot.

Post #271 » by **ThunderBolt** » Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:20 am

I guess I’m old fashioned but I like wiseman. Doesn’t bother me to take a big that early in the draft.

spearsy23 · Post #272 » by **spearsy23** » Tue Nov 17, 2020 12:13 pm

ThunderBolt wrote:I guess I’m old fashioned but I like wiseman. Doesn’t bother me to take a big that early in the draft.

Doesn't bother me in this draft. I think he's the surest thing even if he isn't going to lead a franchise

Post #273 » by **ThunderBolt** » Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:44 pm

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getrichordie · Post #274 » by **getrichordie** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:53 pm

just in case you guys are interested, I finished my final big board last night.

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Old Man Game · Post #275 » by **Old Man Game** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:54 pm

What's the over-under on the amount of teams that have been offered Steven Adams at this point? I'm thinking it's got to be 10.5 minimum.

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Old Man Game · Post #276 » by **Old Man Game** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:56 pm

ThunderBolt wrote:If we trade up to the top 3, who does everyone want as the pick?

After watching some draft stuff yesterday on ESPN and NBA TV, I'd go with Ball.

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Post #277 » by **ThunderBolt** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:10 pm

Old Man Game wrote:What's the over-under on the amount of teams that have been offered Steven Adams at this point? I'm thinking it's got to be 10.5 minimum.

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If the feeling around this league is that Giannis is going to sign an extension with Milwaukee I think that changes a lot of teams plans as far as clearing salary. Maybe I'm wrong and the teams just pivot to other players.

Post #278 » by **ThunderBolt** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:11 pm

Old Man Game wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:If we trade up to the top 3, who does everyone want as the pick?
After watching some draft stuff yesterday on ESPN and NBA TV, I'd go with Ball.

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I would probably go Wiseman, Ball and not sure after that. Edwards comments from his interview didn't instill much confidence in his motivation.

Post #279 » by **ThunderBolt** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:15 pm

getrichordie wrote:just in case you guys are interested, I finished my final big board last night.

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So your mock is not how you project it to go tonight but how it will look a few years from now?

Post #280 » by **ThunderBolt** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:23 pm

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Are you happy with the Thunder’s draft night decisions?