2021 NBA Draft Thread

Post #1321 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:39 am

WTF is that Jackson/LA/Washington/Indiana trade?!?!?!

amcoolio · Post #1322 » by **amcoolio** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:40 am

BigSlam wrote:WTF is that Jackson/LA/Washington/Indiana trade?!?!?!

LA traded 22 to Washington for Westbrook, Washington traded 22 (Jackson) to Indiana

UNCNYC · Post #1323 » by **UNCNYC** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:40 am

I like Mitch as a GM tho because it feels great to be one of the WEIRD teams on draft day. Better than the boring do nothing teams

Rich4114 · Post #1324 » by **Rich4114** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:41 am

I can’t figure out why the Knicks would make such a trade. Let’s say it conveys next year. You traded the 19th pick in a deep draft for at best, the 19th pick the following draft?

Post #1325 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:42 am

Bassman wrote:As much as I like Sengun, I do believe his transition to the NBA level may be tougher than some. Kai Jones will fit our attacking athletic style, but I don’t expect miracles offensively. Would you say Jones projects similar to Noel?

He's really nothing like Noel at all (other than body composition maybe?)

BlackOutBuzz · Post #1326 » by **BlackOutBuzz** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:42 am

Some guys we worked out that are still available:

Sharife Cooper
Jaden Springer
Cam Thomas
Charles Bassey
J.T. Thor
Isaiah Todd
Day'ron Sharpe

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MPM · Post #1327 » by **MPM** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:42 am

Shoot.

UNCNYC · Post #1328 » by **UNCNYC** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:43 am

Grimes is perfect for the NY scene

MPM · Post #1329 » by **MPM** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:43 am

Grimes would've been great for us. Super D.

Rays Pompadour · Post #1330 » by **Rays Pompadour** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:43 am

Rich4114 wrote:I can’t figure out why the Knicks would make such a trade. Let’s say it conveys next year. You traded the 19th pick in a deep draft for at best, the 19th pick the following draft?

Could be a side deal that made it happen. Not necessarily a draft side deal, either.

amcoolio · Post #1331 » by **amcoolio** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:43 am

Kai Jones is a lot like Jaren Jackson Jr. if he realizes his potential

Rich4114 · Post #1332 » by **Rich4114** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:44 am

Rays Pompadour wrote:
Rich4114 wrote:I can’t figure out why the Knicks would make such a trade. Let’s say it conveys next year. You traded the 19th pick in a deep draft for at best, the 19th pick the following draft?

Could be a side deal that made it happen. Not necessarily a draft side deal, either.

Like MJ has dirt on Dolan or something? I’d be heated if we did that man. What a draft for us. Times are a changing!

geraldwallace · Post #1333 » by **geraldwallace** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:48 am

Rich4114 wrote:I can’t figure out why the Knicks would make such a trade. Let’s say it conveys next year. You traded the 19th pick in a deep draft for at best, the 19th pick the following draft?

Knicks probably trying to go all in on Dame or somebody

Rays Pompadour · Post #1334 » by **Rays Pompadour** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:48 am

Rich4114 wrote:
Rays Pompadour wrote:
Rich4114 wrote:I can’t figure out why the Knicks would make such a trade. Let’s say it conveys next year. You traded the 19th pick in a deep draft for at best, the 19th pick the following draft?

Could be a side deal that made it happen. Not necessarily a draft side deal, either.

Like MJ has dirt on Dolan or something? I’d be heated if we did that man. What a draft for us. Times are a changing!

More like a, "We're going to give Monk an offer sheet and we'll give you the pick if you promise to not match." It's not a legal, binding agreement, but Kupchak is known to be a man of his word. Something like that anyway. Pure postulation on my part.

MPM · Post #1335 » by **MPM** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:48 am

No way Bassey makes it to 37, but Sims very well could be there. Nets supposedly also have their eye on Sharpe.

Post #1336 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:48 am

BigSlam wrote:Is it just me, or is this years draft even more fun than last years?

Least year we were pretty sure we would draft 1 of 3 players.

This year it really feels like it could be 1 of 10 different players!!

I said it was fun at 5:00pm today.

The way Mitch has been wheeling and dealing today it's gone from being fun to being an out and out blast!!

Vanderbilt_Grad · Post #1337 » by **Vanderbilt_Grad** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:49 am

Rich4114 wrote:I can’t figure out why the Knicks would make such a trade. Let’s say it conveys next year. You traded the 19th pick in a deep draft for at best, the 19th pick the following draft?

Knicks FO looking to maximize cap space this year while stocking up on future assets. They can potentially use the Hornets pick as part of another trade down the road too.

MPM · Post #1338 » by **MPM** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:50 am

BigSlam wrote:
BigSlam wrote:Is it just me, or is this years draft even more fun than last years?

Least year we were pretty sure we would draft 1 of 3 players.

This year it really feels like it could be 1 of 10 different players!!

I said it was fun at 5:00pm today.

The way Mitch has been wheeling and dealing today it's gone from being fun to being an out and out blast!!

Best. Draft. Ever.

Post #1339 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:50 am

amcoolio wrote:Kai Jones is a lot like Jaren Jackson Jr. if he realizes his potential

Has Jaren Jackson Jr even realized his potential yet?

Rays Pompadour · Post #1340 » by **Rays Pompadour** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:51 am

Kupchak's aggressiveness has allayed some of my frustration from last spring and my fears of continuing conservatism. And he's more fun this way!