2024 NBA Draft Thread

Post #421 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed May 22, 2024 7:05 pm

King Ken · Post #422 » by **King Ken** » Sat May 25, 2024 9:01 pm

atlantabbq99 wrote:
Jamaaliver wrote:Dude is a beast!!

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If you want a comp to Bona, then just look up Udoka Azubuike, who was drafted back in 2020

Bona overall numbers just don't come close to Doka but his lateral movement and short area movement numbers are far superior. Doka is poor in these areas for Centers and Bona is pretty good. But Doka speed for his size, length and height is insane and his vertical is world class.

Doka issue with lateral movement and and short area speed seemed to translate in the NBA as he's worthless away from the paint. Still a rare athlete even if it's not effective for the NBA. Somewhere in Europe, he should have success.

Post #423 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun May 26, 2024 9:44 pm

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Post #424 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun May 26, 2024 11:13 pm

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Post #425 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun May 26, 2024 11:25 pm

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Post #426 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon May 27, 2024 8:10 pm

A really special player worth considering for backup PG:

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Post #427 » by **HMFFL** » Mon May 27, 2024 8:53 pm

Jalen Bridges would be a good late second round pick. 41% from three. Teams will look over him because he's 23 years old.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jalen-bridges-1.html

Post #428 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon May 27, 2024 9:07 pm

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Post #429 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue May 28, 2024 3:30 am

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CP War Hawks · Post #430 » by **CP War Hawks** » Tue May 28, 2024 6:36 pm

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Now you are speaking my language, guapanese. Sarr and him are like the dream outcome considering where the Hawks were a couple weeks ago.

Guys like this and George is why I'm lower on Zac with the difference in value. I might stamp it and call this dude the Bilal of this draft.

Post #431 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue May 28, 2024 6:49 pm

CP War Hawks wrote:Now you are speaking my language, guapanese. Sarr and him are like the dream outcome considering where the Hawks were a couple weeks ago.

Guys like this and George is why I'm lower on Zac with the difference in value. I might stamp it and call this dude the Bilal of this draft.

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Post #432 » by **HMFFL** » Tue May 28, 2024 6:53 pm

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A successful career is what I expect for him. 15 year career but we'll see if he becomes more than a role player.

Post #433 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue May 28, 2024 7:02 pm

HMFFL wrote:A successful career is what I expect for him. 15 year career but we'll see if he becomes more than a role player.

I'd love to see young Mr. Castle end up in San Antonio alongside Reed Sheppard.

They seem like perfect complements to each other and could really fit well with Wemby and Devin Vassell.

Post #434 » by **HMFFL** » Tue May 28, 2024 7:05 pm

CP War Hawks wrote:
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Now you are speaking my language, guapanese. Sarr and him are like the dream outcome considering where the Hawks were a couple weeks ago.

Guys like this and George is why I'm lower on Zac with the difference in value. I might stamp it and call this dude the Bilal of this draft.

I will gladly take Zaccharie Risacher #1 and get in position to select Pacome Dadiet in the first too.

Post #435 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed May 29, 2024 7:30 pm

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jayu70 · Post #436 » by **jayu70** » Thu May 30, 2024 7:54 pm

Players who have been selected that high at 22 years or older have not, for the most part, gone on to productive NBA careers. There have been 30 players who have been at least 22 on the day of the draft selected over the last 15 years. Of those, roughly three have become reliable starter-level players (Buddy Hield, Cam Johnson and Kelly Olynyk). Taurean Prince has consistently been a rotation player over his career. Corey Kispert, Obi Toppin and Jaime Jaquez Jr. seem to be on their way to getting there. The rest is a mixed bag.

– via New York Times

Post #437 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu May 30, 2024 10:26 pm

jayu70 wrote:Players who have been selected that high at 22 years or older have not, for the most part, gone on to productive NBA careers. There have been 30 players who have been at least 22 on the day of the draft selected over the last 15 years. Of those, roughly three have become reliable starter-level players (Buddy Hield, Cam Johnson and Kelly Olynyk). Taurean Prince has consistently been a rotation player over his career. Corey Kispert, Obi Toppin and Jaime Jaquez Jr. seem to be on their way to getting there. The rest is a mixed bag.

– via New York Times

Which prospect(s) are they referencing?
What draft range are they talking about?
Is there a link?

jayu70 · Post #438 » by **jayu70** » Fri May 31, 2024 12:22 am

Jamaaliver wrote:
jayu70 wrote:Players who have been selected that high at 22 years or older have not, for the most part, gone on to productive NBA careers. There have been 30 players who have been at least 22 on the day of the draft selected over the last 15 years. Of those, roughly three have become reliable starter-level players (Buddy Hield, Cam Johnson and Kelly Olynyk). Taurean Prince has consistently been a rotation player over his career. Corey Kispert, Obi Toppin and Jaime Jaquez Jr. seem to be on their way to getting there. The rest is a mixed bag.

– via New York Times

Which prospect(s) are they referencing?
What draft range are they talking about?
Is there a link?

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513010/2024/05/30/does-age-matter-in-the-nba-draft-plus-bronny-james-draft-status-and-the-nuggets-cba-problem/

Post #439 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Jun 1, 2024 10:14 pm

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Post #440 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Jun 2, 2024 12:06 am

Nice prospect for the 2nd round...

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