The Devin Booker Thread

[MasterIchiro]

I just think he is a bit of a reach at 9, but his shooting will be a welcome addition to any team once hes ready to contribute. I'd like to get a potentially higher upside shooter like Hezonja or even possibly Oubre.

I'd rather have Hezonja because he is on par as a shooter but has a better all-around game and is more NBA ready. But there is not a big enough difference to justify the price of moving up 3-4 spots. If we could move up cheap I'm all for it. On that note I find it interesting Payne worked out with the Kings. They're a great match, like Marvin and want to dump Thompson. Payne is definitely there at 9 if WCS is not.

Yeah, how this draft plays out will be interesting. The price for moving up might be too high if we have to lose Zeller, but would the Kings go for Marv + 9 + 39 for Landry/Thompson + 6? If Payne/WCS are there guys and they want to get out of paying one of their PF's that extra year then a deal like that makes total sense for both teams. If we are confident we'll be a playoff team the next two season then a protected future 1st instead of 39 might still be worth it.

I've got my eye on them. Hopefully Payne's stock rises to where he would be considered a steal at 9. The makings of a good deal are there. Also consider Thompson strengthens interior D and makes it easier to let go of Biz and keep that money.

[Braggins]

I'd rather have Hezonja because he is on par as a shooter but has a better all-around game and is more NBA ready. But there is not a big enough difference to justify the price of moving up 3-4 spots. If we could move up cheap I'm all for it. On that note I find it interesting Payne worked out with the Kings. They're a great match, like Marvin and want to dump Thompson. Payne is definitely there at 9 if WCS is not.

Yeah, how this draft plays out will be interesting. The price for moving up might be too high if we have to lose Zeller, but would the Kings go for Marv + 9 + 39 for Landry/Thompson + 6? If Payne/WCS are there guys and they want to get out of paying one of their PF's that extra year then a deal like that makes total sense for both teams. If we are confident we'll be a playoff team the next two season then a protected future 1st instead of 39 might still be worth it.

I've got my eye on them. Hopefully Payne's stock rises to where he would be considered a steal at 9. The makings of a good deal are there. Also consider Thompson strengthens interior D and makes it easier to let go of Biz and keep that money.

Thompson is actually a really good athlete and decently talented player. His play hasn't been great the last couple seasons but he might be able to turn things around in a new scene. His potential to produce above expectation is part of the reason I've even considered giving up Zeller to move up.

[MasterIchiro]

Yeah, how this draft plays out will be interesting. The price for moving up might be too high if we have to lose Zeller, but would the Kings go for Marv + 9 + 39 for Landry/Thompson + 6? If Payne/WCS are there guys and they want to get out of paying one of their PF's that extra year then a deal like that makes total sense for both teams. If we are confident we'll be a playoff team the next two season then a protected future 1st instead of 39 might still be worth it.

I've got my eye on them. Hopefully Payne's stock rises to where he would be considered a steal at 9. The makings of a good deal are there. Also consider Thompson strengthens interior D and makes it easier to let go of Biz and keep that money.

Thompson is actually a really good athlete and decently talented player. His play hasn't been great the last couple seasons but he might be able to turn things around in a new scene. His potential to produce above expectation is part of the reason I've even considered giving up Zeller to move up.

A deal to move up and take Hezonja is my first choice but I'm really happy with Booker at 9 even though he is the youngest player in the draft and thus a bit of a reach at 9. Our cap space could be earmarked for an NBA starting SG in 2016 so I'm OK with a long development period for Booker.

[driveandkick]

This has to be the guy at this point, whatever I guess

[BigSlam]

I assume our FO would reach out to Coach Cal to gain some insight into Booker before drafting him, right?

We did with MKG to my recollection and Cal gave insight into how he didn't use MKG to his full potential because of the structure of the team etc?

Wonder what he'd say about Booker?


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[hotrod]

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[Soul Rebel]

I've got my eye on them. Hopefully Payne's stock rises to where he would be considered a steal at 9. The makings of a good deal are there. Also consider Thompson strengthens interior D and makes it easier to let go of Biz and keep that money.

Thompson is actually a really good athlete and decently talented player. His play hasn't been great the last couple seasons but he might be able to turn things around in a new scene. His potential to produce above expectation is part of the reason I've even considered giving up Zeller to move up.

A deal to move up and take Hezonja is my first choice but I'm really happy with Booker at 9 even though he is the youngest player in the draft and thus a bit of a reach at 9. Our cap space could be earmarked for an NBA starting SG in 2016 so I'm OK with a long development period for Booker.

I agree Ichiro, that is my hopes too.

Option 1: Move up for Hezonja (love his game)
Option 2: Booker (after watching GS, I want that in CHA)
Option 3: Johnson/Oubre (would be happy with either, for different reasons)

I don't see the upside to trading with BOS. At 9, we could snag a stud if he drops, but probably on the precipice of dropoff, yet could still land a Booker/Oubre/Johnson/Payne. At 16, it turns into role players and slim pickings for a stud player. Besides, nobody on that roster does it for me.

I think Cho/MJ have to do everything possible to move up because Hezonja is thee guy that this roster needs now. After that, Booker or the other wings should be in play.

[catch20two]

Nobody moving up to take Darko Hezonja.

[MasterIchiro]

Thompson is actually a really good athlete and decently talented player. His play hasn't been great the last couple seasons but he might be able to turn things around in a new scene. His potential to produce above expectation is part of the reason I've even considered giving up Zeller to move up.

A deal to move up and take Hezonja is my first choice but I'm really happy with Booker at 9 even though he is the youngest player in the draft and thus a bit of a reach at 9. Our cap space could be earmarked for an NBA starting SG in 2016 so I'm OK with a long development period for Booker.

I agree Ichiro, that is my hopes too.

Option 1: Move up for Hezonja (love his game)
Option 2: Booker (after watching GS, I want that in CHA)
Option 3: Johnson/Oubre (would be happy with either, for different reasons)

I don't see the upside to trading with BOS. At 9, we could snag a stud if he drops, but probably on the precipice of dropoff, yet could still land a Booker/Oubre/Johnson/Payne. At 16, it turns into role players and slim pickings for a stud player. Besides, nobody on that roster does it for me.

I think Cho/MJ have to do everything possible to move up because Hezonja is thee guy that this roster needs now. After that, Booker or the other wings should be in play.

I agree with Option 1-3 but I would take Payne over Johnson.

[Soul Rebel]

@Ichiro - Are you thinking Kemba plays off the ball at the 2 or try to move him for a wing?

[MasterIchiro]

@Ichiro - Are you thinking Kemba plays off the ball at the 2 or try to move him for a wing?

Johnson's skill set is redundant with MKG and he's a SF. I see Payne providing more offense. I also think he would do more with minutes with Kemba as a combo guard than Johnson as a swing man with MKG.

It would be interesting to hear offers for Kemba if we took Payne or for MKG if we took Johnson.

I'm not sure where MKG fits but I think Kemba would be great for the Kings or Knicks.

But overall I think the Hornets are in love with Booker so option 3 is not a factor.

[yosemiteben]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/611334860804911104[/tweet]

We're Booker's floor? What's his ceiling?

[HornetJail]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/611334860804911104[/tweet]

We're Booker's floor? What's his ceiling?

That's probably a typo. Or Kyler has no idea what "floor" and "ceiling" mean. Also sounds like pure speculation.

[MasterIchiro]

I would believe Johnson's ceiling is 10 and Booker's is 9.

[BlackOutBuzz]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/611334860804911104[/tweet]

We're Booker's floor? What's his ceiling?

Probably Sacramento. Gotta complete the McLemore, Stauskas, Booker triumvirate. #spacing

[HornetJail]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/611334860804911104[/tweet]

We're Booker's floor? What's his ceiling?

Probably Sacramento. Gotta complete the McLemore, Stauskas, Booker triumvirate. #spacing

Wish they still had Jimmer.



Cousins/McLemore/Stauskas/Booker/Jimmer. That's how you play inside out.

[yosemiteben]

I would believe Johnson's ceiling is 10 and Booker's is 9.

Same here, but for all the stuff about SJ being buds with the DET folks and his doing a workout there has me wondering what they're thinking. Winslow will probably be Stanley's bellwether.

[Liver_Pooty]

I would believe Johnson's ceiling is 10 and Booker's is 9.

Same here, but for all the stuff about SJ being buds with the DET folks and his doing a workout there has me wondering what they're thinking. Winslow will probably be Stanley's bellwether.

I had to Google what bellwether meant. Thanks for the education

[DY_nasty]

Pretty confident that if we pass on Booker at 9 he could slip out of the lottery entirely.

[Braggins]

Pretty confident that if we pass on Booker at 9 he could slip out of the lottery entirely.

He wasn't considered a lock for the lottery before we were rumored to be interested and there aren't any other teams that he has been linked to. There also haven't been any reports of him wowing in any workouts or anything, just that he is definitely a good shooter.