2025 Draft Prospect Thread

[Diop]

I thought the Lin fans were fun until they collectively decided that Lin was better than Kemba and they needed to bench Kemba and build the team around Lin, which didn't take very long lol.

it didn't help when Lin led Charlotte over the Lebron Cavs when Kemba was out, as Kemba could never beat him

[HornetJail]

I thought the Lin fans were fun until they collectively decided that Lin was better than Kemba and they needed to bench Kemba and build the team around Lin, which didn't take very long lol.

it didn't help when Lin led Charlotte over the Lebron Cavs when Kemba was out, as Kemba could never beat him

don't forget it was also Carmelo's, Kobe's, and James Harden's fault, as well as all 4 of the coaches, that Lin didn't get to break out into a 48ppg scorer

[JDR720]

We should draft Yang just so we can have the two lead All-Star vote getters in the East.

[Braggins]

We should draft Yang just so we can have the two lead All-Star vote getters in the East.

This is how the Hornets become the most popular basketball team in the world.

[Bassman]

Maxime Raynaud from France, via Stanford, is rising up the boards. His performance at the combine including the scrimmages has boosted his stock considerably. His analytics and measurables are upper chart for a 7’1”, 240 lb PF/C who can shoots 3’s. Originally thought to be an available target early second round, the Hornets would need to trade back up into the 1st to get him. Latest mocks have him around 24th.

Raynaud is lanky, has a long windup release on his jumper, decent athlete at that size, some quicks but nowhere close to ludicrous speed . Is he worth trading both 2nds to grab around there? I think Fleming is still a good option in that pick slot, better maybe than Raynaud, but availability depends on many factors. It would be nice to get a strong big from this draft who projects well for depth.

Also depends on whose pick we could aquire and what it would take? With the Mavericks getting gifted Flagg, I’d be willing to trade our future first of theirs plus a future 2nd to move up to 24th or better. At 24 the Thunder really don’t need a second young player from this draft right now. Or is there a team with tons of cap who would accept Josh Green plus one or 2 second round picks for a later first this year?

[cornchip]

I'm pretty much all in on VJ at this point. Only thing is that it seems like he's shaping up to be the consensus #3 behind Flagg and Harper.

That said, I'd definitely be willing to move up for him. Miles, Nurkic, #4, and a future 2nd for Paul George and #3 might be the play depending on who else is bidding for the pick.

[GoBobs]

There is a chance that Bailey drops to like 7-9 but I really believe he is going either 2 or 3.

I think we will have our pick of VJ, Tre

I also wouldn’t be surprised if kon goes top 5. Shooting is one of the hardest things to find in a young player.

Rockets and pistons are trying to make some guys fit that can’t shoot. We are lucky to have LaMelo and Miller.

Sorber is probably the second best player in the draft if the foot injury is not serious

[JustBuzzin]

I'm pretty much all in on VJ at this point. Only thing is that it seems like he's shaping up to be the consensus #3 behind Flagg and Harper.

That said, I'd definitely be willing to move up for him. Miles, Nurkic, #4, and a future 2nd for Paul George and #3 might be the play depending on who else is bidding for the pick.

Taking on the PG contract just to move up 1 spot is crazy.

[Bassman]

I see no value in paying a price to move up for anyone other than Harper or Flagg, and Coop isn’t for sale. Even for Harper it depends on the price but he may be enough talent worth enriching the Spurs even more.

[fatlever]

I don't think it's that crazy of an idea to try to pitch a deal with the Spurs to swap 2 for 4. I'm not entirely sure what they would be looking for in return, whether it be additional first round pick(s) or a win-now player From our roster that maybe fits what they are trying to build with a lesser player, salary fit, coming back our way.

4 + 2026 mystery 1st for 2
4 + miami or dallas 1st for 2
That's a pretty steep price to pay to move up two spots. But that's probably what it would take in terms of a pick.
I could see these spurs having some interest in Mark Williams as well.

[fatlever]

Crazy thing is.. i think kon, tre would both be amazing fits on the Spurs
kon Would have wide open looks all day long with fox and wemby taking attention. and kon Already showed he's a great secondary passer especially to throwing lobs... kon lobs to wemby. Defensively the Spurs have enough pieces in place to hide kon better than most teams

[cornchip]

I don't think it's that crazy of an idea to try to pitch a deal with the Spurs to swap 2 for 4. I'm not entirely sure what they would be looking for in return, whether it be additional first round pick(s) or a win-now player From our roster that maybe fits what they are trying to build with a lesser player, salary fit, coming back our way.

4 + 2026 mystery 1st for 2
4 + miami or dallas 1st for 2
That's a pretty steep price to pay to move up two spots. But that's probably what it would take in terms of a pick.
I could see these spurs having some interest in Mark Williams as well.

I think it would be both a win now player and a future pick...maybe 2.

I mean, Harper is considered a possible future franchise player with a pretty high floor. Also Utah could outbid pretty easily with Lauri and a pick or a couple of future 1sts.

That's why I think trading up to 3 is more feasible if you don't want to attach assets.

[Liver_Pooty]

Givony has us taking VJ in his latest mock.

[luciano-davidwesley]

Just stay pat and pick whoever we like the most that falls to 4

[EmpireFalls]

Givony has us taking VJ in his latest mock.

I think he’s a very easy pick if he’s there. Issue is there is a high chance if he goes #3.

[fatlever]

Givony has us taking VJ in his latest mock.

jon g It is very high on ace and he will probably have him mocked to the Sixers throughout the process unless some reliable Intel starts to say otherwise. Therefore it makes sense to me that he has us taking vj at 4 because On paper it appears to be a seamless fit into the starting lineup. that being said I do think there is a world where the Hornets value the three point shooting potential of tre or kon over vj's Rim pressure and defense. all those things are desperately needed on this team, rim pressure, point of attack defense, and three point shooting.

[Bassman]

I don't think it's that crazy of an idea to try to pitch a deal with the Spurs to swap 2 for 4. I'm not entirely sure what they would be looking for in return, whether it be additional first round pick(s) or a win-now player From our roster that maybe fits what they are trying to build with a lesser player, salary fit, coming back our way.

4 + 2026 mystery 1st for 2
4 + miami or dallas 1st for 2
That's a pretty steep price to pay to move up two spots. But that's probably what it would take in terms of a pick.
I could see these spurs having some interest in Mark Williams as well.

I would easily give 4 + Dallas future pick to move up for Harper. Would they also take Green, or Nurkic? Would include either also. Gotta keep Mark cause he’s still part of our future.

If Harper truly has the potential to be an all-star, and Spurs are open to trading back, we have to look hard at it. The cheering squad media may say it’s not important, but how they NOT consider Harper’s fit next to both Castle and Fox? A three guard offense, where all need the ball in their hands? Green or Nurkic would give them veteran depth while they still add a significant player who could be part of their future core AND add another 1st round pick to their stockpile.

I just don’t see Utah trading 5 plus Lauri to move up 3 spots.

[Liver_Pooty]

Givony has us taking VJ in his latest mock.

I think he’s a very easy pick if he’s there. Issue is there is a high chance if he goes #3.

You think Philly starts VJ next to Maxey and have McCain be a sixth man? Not a bad guard rotation.

[EmpireFalls]

Givony has us taking VJ in his latest mock.

I think he’s a very easy pick if he’s there. Issue is there is a high chance if he goes #3.

You think Philly starts VJ next to Maxey and have McCain be a sixth man? Not a bad guard rotation.

I think they end up moving the pick tbh.

[fatlever]

https://www.youtube.com/live/j2uGPQ2Gwjg?si=cfK1dK1FF_swh9J6

Tre vs vj from no ceilings

Haven't had a chance to watch yet

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