2023 NBA Draft – Thurs, 8PM, June 22

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

Hahaha coach Pop and Wemba....

question is, for how long?

Pop is very old. And he already has the record for most wins by a coach. He probably only coaches Wemby for 1 or 2 years.

Whoever replaces him, that will be a very sought after job.

Spurs all of a sudden looking like a promising young team.

Wemby at the 5, Sochan at the 4, Keldon Johnson at the 3, Vassell at the 3. Branham and Wesley were 1st round picks last year.

They'll be fun to watch over the next few years.

At least Wemby will be in the opposite conference from us. That was my one hope for where Wemby goes - was just hoping it would be out west so we don't have to face him as many times each season and we won't have to face him in the eastern conference playoffs haha.

It will be interesting to see if this makes Popp want to coach longer. I think he and the Spurs are the perfect place to develop Wemba. I like the Spurs, they play the right way and yes am happy Wemba went west.

[ConstableGeneva]

If the Celtics don't win the lottery, this whole thing is rigged.

Just like in 1997, Spurs stole our generational big once again! UGH!

[bigfoot_cryptozoology]

Wemby going to the Spurs, means the Celtics don't have to worry about him for several years.
So, another lucky break for the Celtics this season...

[Hal14]

Interesting storyline to watch.

We know that Ime prefers to coach vets instead of young kids.

He was also quoted in his intro presser with HOU that he wants them back in the playoffs FAST.

Since HOU didn't get Wemby and they didn't even get a top 3 pick (and they already have a ton of young guys they're trying to develop) would not surprise me at all if they trade the 4th pick.

Portland is also an interesting team to watch. Do they trade Dame? If they trade Dame, you can form a new core around whoever they pick at #3, plus Sharpe, plus Simons + whatever young guys/picks they get in return for Dame. Now all of a sudden, they're off to a nice start to their rebuild.

Or, does Portland keep Dame? If they keep him, I would think there's a good chance they trade the 3rd pick for a proven stud in this league. Dame is getting up there in age, the window to win with Dame is getting smaller and smaller.

We could see the 3rd and 4th picks both get traded.

And Charlotte has an interesting decision. Go with Scoot + Lamelo, or go with Miller instead of Scoot, since they already have a franchise player at PG, in Lamelo. I'm thinking they take Scoot and try to make it work with Scoot + Lamelo. Lamelo is a good shooter, so he can play off the ball. Lamelo has good size, so playing them together wouldn't make them too small.

[darrendaye]

Wemby going to the Spurs, means the Celtics don't have to worry about him for several years.
So, another lucky break for the Celtics this season...

Biting nails the 2028 pick swap now becomes a possible thing.

[Curmudgeon]

Wemby going to the Spurs, means the Celtics don't have to worry about him for several years.
So, another lucky break for the Celtics this season...

Biting nails the 2028 pick swap now becomes a possible thing.

Not unless Tatum decides to retire from the game.

[Bill Lumbergh]

Sasser has a lot of skill. Too bad he's pretty short and not a position of need at all. I do like his game, though.

[playa-hater]

Interesting storyline to watch.

We know that Ime prefers to coach vets instead of young kids.

He was also quoted in his intro presser with HOU that he wants them back in the playoffs FAST.

Since HOU didn't get Wemby and they didn't even get a top 3 pick (and they already have a ton of young guys they're trying to develop) would not surprise me at all if they trade the 4th pick.

Portland is also an interesting team to watch. Do they trade Dame? If they trade Dame, you can form a new core around whoever they pick at #3, plus Sharpe, plus Simons + whatever young guys/picks they get in return for Dame. Now all of a sudden, they're off to a nice start to their rebuild.

Or, does Portland keep Dame? If they keep him, I would think there's a good chance they trade the 3rd pick for a proven stud in this league. Dame is getting up there in age, the window to win with Dame is getting smaller and smaller.

We could see the 3rd and 4th picks both get traded.

And Charlotte has an interesting decision. Go with Scoot + Lamelo, or go with Miller instead of Scoot, since they already have a franchise player at PG, in Lamelo. I'm thinking they take Scoot and try to make it work with Scoot + Lamelo. Lamelo is a good shooter, so he can play off the ball. Lamelo has good size, so playing them together wouldn't make them too small.

Good point concerning Portland.. As far as Charlotte goes No way scoot Henderson and Ball.. Both players want to be the stars and both players want the ball in their hands..

If they feel scoot is that good they need to trade Lamelo

[ConstableGeneva]

Nothing personal against Wemby but I hope he and tje Spurs fail. There can only be one successful franchise from here on out.

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[bucknersrevenge]

I wonder if Portland with this #3 pick doesn't seize the opportunity to trade Lillard. Take Scoot with the pick, move Lillard for younger talent. You still have Simons, Sharpe, Reddish. I think now's the time if you can find a young star looking for a new opportunity.

ie. KAT for Lillard?

[Hal14]

Interesting - another mock draft that has us taking Whitehead.

https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-mock-draft-8-san-antonio-spurs-land-the-no-1-pick-with-victor-wembanyamas-future-team-revealed-012751198.html

[playa-hater]

Interesting - another mock draft that has us taking Whitehead.

https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-mock-draft-8-san-antonio-spurs-land-the-no-1-pick-with-victor-wembanyamas-future-team-revealed-012751198.html

It turns out hes not as short as they had listed and I am definitely intrigued by him as well.. Seems like hes big and strong enough to be a 3 when needed.

[playa-hater]

I wonder if Portland with this #3 pick doesn't seize the opportunity to trade Lillard. Take Scoot with the pick, move Lillard for younger talent. You still have Simons, Sharpe, Reddish. I think now's the time if you can find a young star looking for a new opportunity.

ie. KAT for Lillard?

I think Portland absolutely has to consider trading Dame now especially with Scoot..

Although I would be curious to see who would offer young talent in a trade for Dame.

[bucknersrevenge]

Interesting - another mock draft that has us taking Whitehead.

https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-mock-draft-8-san-antonio-spurs-land-the-no-1-pick-with-victor-wembanyamas-future-team-revealed-012751198.html

Ooh I DO like him. Seems like a late riser.

[165bows]

Man there really is going to be trades for days.

[Bill Lumbergh]

I wouldn't mind another sturdy wing to back up Jaylen. Keyontae Johnson is at least interesting as a 3 and D prospect. Looks like he really defends. Shoots the 3 at a 40% clip. Have a look:

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[Bill Lumbergh]

I wonder if Portland with this #3 pick doesn't seize the opportunity to trade Lillard. Take Scoot with the pick, move Lillard for younger talent. You still have Simons, Sharpe, Reddish. I think now's the time if you can find a young star looking for a new opportunity.

ie. KAT for Lillard?

They really should. It's time, probably for both sides at this point. They're just stuck in purgatory right now.

[Bill Lumbergh]

I think I'm on an island here, and he is mocked lower than where we pick, but I like Tubelis. He really runs the floor for a big and just seems to know how to play. He'd be beating bigs down the floor all night (if he ever saw the floor, lol).

[playa-hater]

Actually pissed we went from 33 to 35.... I got a big feeling the one player who I want will go a few picks before our spot... Seems like that always happens..

Meanwhile please Brad Stevens find a way to trade Payton pritchard for a draft pick. Or moving up..

There are too many players I'm starting to like.

[djFan71]

Bummed about 35 as well. I feel like I’m in Jordan Walsh and Julian Phillips mode now instead of trading into Clowney, GG land. Hopefully the Nets or someone else in the 20s won’t be too disappointed with 35 and PP instead of 33.