2025 Draft Prospect Thread

amcoolio · Post #541 » by **amcoolio** » Fri Feb 7, 2025 5:01 pm

If by some miracle we win Flagg we definitely should be trading some of these firsts to get a team that compliment Ball, Miller and Flagg (and maybe a new coach too that can use Miller properly)

JustBuzzin · Post #542 » by **JustBuzzin** » Fri Feb 7, 2025 5:50 pm

amcoolio wrote:If by some miracle we win Flagg we definitely should be trading some of these firsts to get a team that compliment Ball, Miller and Flagg (and maybe a new coach too that can use Miller properly)

No doubt.

If we land Flagg it changes the outlook of this team entirely. We definitely need to use those picks to our advantage and go after a legit center.

Also Miles if we land Flagg he has to go. Not because he's a bad person, but I don't like the fit. They kind of play the same position as tweeners. Also we still developing Salaun we have to make something out of that pick.

Even Harper changes our outlook. I'm a big fan of moving Melo to sg he has proven he can play off the ball with his ability to catch n shoot. Having 2 playmakers on the court at the same time would be huge.

We get a top 2 pick we are back were we need to be.

Braggins · Post #543 » by **Braggins** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 9:29 pm

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wilson115 · Post #544 » by **wilson115** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 10:15 pm

Statement game from Dairy Queen against Rutgers.

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JustBuzzin · Post #545 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 10:55 pm

Im not even sure if Harper or Bailey have shown their true potential. I swear outside of those 2 their games are hard to watch. The coach sucks and 3-8 all look like they should be bench players on a mid major school. The Rutgers HC was on camera in the huddle and his only message was "Bailey you have to get it going".

That NIL money must be top tier because that program literally sucks!

Braggins · Post #546 » by **Braggins** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 11:06 pm

Flagg is pretty much a lock at #1. Then it seems like its Harper vs Bailey for 2/3 and then Edgecombe vs Jakucionis for 4/5.

Post #547 » by **Diop** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 11:09 pm

Top 5 seems to guarantee someone interesting at least

EmpireFalls · Post #548 » by **EmpireFalls** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 11:10 pm

Braggins wrote:Flagg is pretty much a lock at #1. Then it seems like its Harper vs Bailey for 2/3 and then Edgecombe vs Jakucionis for 4/5.

I’d be happy with any of the top 4.

Jakucionis is not a good enough defender for my taste. Bailey would be a big development risk here but his talent is enough to make him enticing anyway.

Key is that we pick top 3/4.

NCHeels2008 · Post #549 » by **NCHeels2008** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 11:34 pm

JustBuzzin wrote:
amcoolio wrote:If by some miracle we win Flagg we definitely should be trading some of these firsts to get a team that compliment Ball, Miller and Flagg (and maybe a new coach too that can use Miller properly)

No doubt.

If we land Flagg it changes the outlook of this team entirely. We definitely need to use those picks to our advantage and go after a legit center.

Also Miles if we land Flagg he has to go. Not because he's a bad person, but I don't like the fit. They kind of play the same position as tweeners. Also we still developing Salaun we have to make something out of that pick.

Even Harper changes our outlook. I'm a big fan of moving Melo to sg he has proven he can play off the ball with his ability to catch n shoot. Having 2 playmakers on the court at the same time would be huge.

We get a top 2 pick we are back were we need to be.

I would prioritize a wing who can make plays or a PG, we need more redundancy for the (at best) 20 games/ (at worst) 45 games that Ball will inevitably miss with nagging injuries. It would be irresponsible to Miller and Flagg's development to continue to bank on Ball to be healthy day in and day out. Our best case with Ball is we keep him healthy for April and after like the Raptors with Kawhi. I think Flagg could grow into being the lead ball handler but dumping the ball in his hands for 25%-50% of his rookie year is malpractice IMO.

JustBuzzin · Post #550 » by **JustBuzzin** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:30 am

NCHeels2008 wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:
amcoolio wrote:If by some miracle we win Flagg we definitely should be trading some of these firsts to get a team that compliment Ball, Miller and Flagg (and maybe a new coach too that can use Miller properly)

No doubt.

If we land Flagg it changes the outlook of this team entirely. We definitely need to use those picks to our advantage and go after a legit center.

Also Miles if we land Flagg he has to go. Not because he's a bad person, but I don't like the fit. They kind of play the same position as tweeners. Also we still developing Salaun we have to make something out of that pick.

Even Harper changes our outlook. I'm a big fan of moving Melo to sg he has proven he can play off the ball with his ability to catch n shoot. Having 2 playmakers on the court at the same time would be huge.

We get a top 2 pick we are back were we need to be.

I would prioritize a wing who can make plays or a PG, we need more redundancy for the (at best) 20 games/ (at worst) 45 games that Ball will inevitably miss with nagging injuries. It would be irresponsible to Miller and Flagg's development to continue to bank on Ball to be healthy day in and day out. Our best case with Ball is we keep him healthy for April and after like the Raptors with Kawhi. I think Flagg could grow into being the lead ball handler but dumping the ball in his hands for 25%-50% of his rookie year is malpractice IMO.

I been saying all season Melo might be better off moving to sg. He's shown the ability to knock down shots off catch n shoot. We already know he can score. Having a guy like Harper moves him to the sg position and they can help each other with playmaking duties.

Honestly if we going off fit I think it's Harper, but Flagg is definitely the better overall player so no chance we pass on him if we get the #1 pick.

I'm happy with a top 3 pick. Anything outside of that we need to sell that pick and other assets for a star imo.

NCHeels2008 · Post #551 » by **NCHeels2008** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:37 am

JustBuzzin wrote:
NCHeels2008 wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:No doubt.

If we land Flagg it changes the outlook of this team entirely. We definitely need to use those picks to our advantage and go after a legit center.

Also Miles if we land Flagg he has to go. Not because he's a bad person, but I don't like the fit. They kind of play the same position as tweeners. Also we still developing Salaun we have to make something out of that pick.

Even Harper changes our outlook. I'm a big fan of moving Melo to sg he has proven he can play off the ball with his ability to catch n shoot. Having 2 playmakers on the court at the same time would be huge.

We get a top 2 pick we are back were we need to be.

I would prioritize a wing who can make plays or a PG, we need more redundancy for the (at best) 20 games/ (at worst) 45 games that Ball will inevitably miss with nagging injuries. It would be irresponsible to Miller and Flagg's development to continue to bank on Ball to be healthy day in and day out. Our best case with Ball is we keep him healthy for April and after like the Raptors with Kawhi. I think Flagg could grow into being the lead ball handler but dumping the ball in his hands for 25%-50% of his rookie year is malpractice IMO.

I been saying all season Melo might be better off moving to sg. He's shown the ability to knock down shots off catch n shoot. We already know he can score. Having a guy like Harper moves him to the sg position and they can help each other with playmaking duties.

Honestly if we going off fit I think it's Harper, but Flagg is definitely the better overall player so no chance we pass on him if we get the #1 pick.

I'm happy with a top 3 pick. Anything outside of that we need to sell that pick and other assets for a star imo.

I hear you, I'm saying if we are lucky enough to get Flagg we still gotta use some assets to go out and get at least a secondary playmaker for the team because at this point its outright neglect to the rest of the team to plan on Ball playing 70-75 games. If we don't get Flagg or a creator from the draft we still need to get a lower level creator at least (someone like those Duke Jones brothers)

LofJ · Post #552 » by **LofJ** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 3:53 pm

It's all about Flagg, Edgecombe, or Newell for me. I think Harper could be an option as well, but I don't like him next to LaMelo.

JustBuzzin · Post #553 » by **JustBuzzin** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 4:11 pm

LofJ wrote:It's all about Flagg, Edgecombe, or Newell for me. I think Harper could be an option as well, but I don't like him next to LaMelo.

Curious as to why you think Harper/Melo can't play together?

Melo you can argue would benefit the most by moving to sg and having someone help him with playmaker duties. Also given his injury history Harper would be nice insurance when he goes down.

I actually think Harper is the best fit for what we actually need. I do think Flagg will be the #1 pick tho.

Braggins · Post #554 » by **Braggins** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 4:16 pm

Pairing LaMelo with a PG would be a good thing, however, Flagg is arguably the best playmaker of the top prospects, so he is still the best fit for this roster by a massive margin.

Chapelchilla · Post #555 » by **Chapelchilla** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 5:43 pm

Flagg is definitely the number one pick. He could be special. But, the next tier is nice too and at least one or two of them will likely be plus starters. I am not sure who that is yet. Hopefully we get #1 and it's a moot point.

Braggins · Post #556 » by **Braggins** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 6:06 pm

Chapelchilla wrote:Flagg is definitely the number one pick. He could be special. But, the next tier is nice too and at least one or two of them will likely be plus starters. I am not sure who that is yet. Hopefully we get #1 and it's a moot point.

I'd feel good about any of the top five, which I view as Flagg, Harper, Bailey, Edgecombe, and Jakucionis.

Braggins · Post #557 » by **Braggins** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 6:11 pm

The guy who probably isn't quite in their range that I find myself really liking is Rasheer Fleming. If they take a smaller player with their pick I would be interested in them trying to trade back into the 1st for Fleming if he falls a bit.

KembaWalker · Post #558 » by **KembaWalker** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:20 pm

i'm no longer invested in prospect talk until MPM has a dream about our draft position

MPM · Post #559 » by **MPM** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:23 pm

KembaWalker wrote:i'm no longer invested in prospect talk until MPM has a dream about our draft position

The details are a bit foggy - Adam Silver in a gold bikini makes an appearance - but in my dream we do indeed land the #1 pick and select Cooper Salaun.

KembaWalker · Post #560 » by **KembaWalker** » Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:40 pm

MPM wrote:
KembaWalker wrote:i'm no longer invested in prospect talk until MPM has a dream about our draft position

The details are a bit foggy - Adam Silver in a gold bikini makes an appearance - but in my dream we do indeed land the #1 pick and select Cooper Salaun.

lol

i think the most on brand Hornets outcome would be you having a dream that we land the 1st and Cooper decides to stay in school for "personal development, NIL money, and totally not dodging the Hornets"