2023 NBA Draft Thread

thelead · Post #341 » by **thelead** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 3:35 pm

Scoot and Keyonte please :pray:

Post #342 » by **Knightro** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 3:43 pm

thelead wrote:Scoot and Keyonte please

Yep.

And then replace the useless pieces - Fultz, Anthony, Ross, Hampton, Okeke, Isaac, Bamba - with veterans via free agency and trades who can play.

G: Henderson, Suggs, veteran
G: Veteran, George, veteran
F: F. Wagner, veteran, Houstan
F: Banchero, Bol, veteran
C: Carter, veteran, M. Wagner

Post #343 » by **Knightro** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 4:04 pm

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thelead · Post #344 » by **thelead** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 4:36 pm

Knightro wrote:

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If we can't get Scoot, I wouldn't be mad at landing Wemby :lol:

Petre1978 · Post #345 » by **Petre1978** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 5:38 pm

thelead wrote:
Knightro wrote:

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If we can't get Scoot, I wouldn't be mad at landing Wemby

Magic need a PG

MagicFan101 · Post #346 » by **MagicFan101** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 5:41 pm

It’s almost unanimous that Scoot, if eligible, would have been the #1 pick in 2022 ahead of Paolo, Chet and Smith.

I fully understand the Generational insanity of Wemby and I guess you completely ignore the depth chart and roster when such a talent is there and just make that pick.

However … Scott Henderson is pegged to be everything you want in a modern day franchise super star PG to lead you so championships. Those don’t come around often.

I’m not saying pick Scoot > Wemby. I’m also not saying pick Wemby > Scoot. I’m just saying … if you land a top 2 pick, either pick, just be damn happy.

Post #347 » by **Knightro** » Mon Dec 5, 2022 6:02 pm

I'd pick Wembanyama 1st and do my best to flip Carter (and other picks/players as necessary) for a starting guard.

I'd gladly pick Henderson 2nd overall.

If the Magic do not end up 1st or 2nd, I'm immediately looking into flipping their own pick (slotted 3rd-6th) and the Bulls pick (slotted 5th-8th) and other stuff for the 2nd pick to get Henderson.

Ideally a team who does not have an overwhelming need for a PG like Detroit or OKC ends up with 2nd pick (if it's not the Magic) and are willing to go back a couple of spots.

MasterGMer · Post #348 » by **MasterGMer** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 3:45 am

How do you guys like UCF's Taylor Hendricks? Dude has won AAC Freshman of the week three straight weeks and average more than 15.5 PPG as a freshman. Dude could be a excellent 3 and D SF/PF in the league with great defensive potential and he is a bucket getter. I know we are looking at Top 5 Draftees in 2023 NBA Draft. But if we somehow could draft in the teens, maybe we take a look. What do you think?

basketballRob · Post #349 » by **basketballRob** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 3:47 am

Houston is down 1 with 7 seconds and have the ball.

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basketballRob · Post #350 » by **basketballRob** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 3:49 am

Porter Jr shooting free throws .

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CZ Eddie · Post #351 » by **CZ Eddie** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 4:41 am

It would be funny if we took the Thompson twins with our pick and the Chicago picks.
Made them our Point Guard and Shooting Guard.
Then, we would elevate Moe to starting Center.
We'd have two pairs of brothers (and Banchero) as our starting five.

meatwad4343 · Post #352 » by **meatwad4343** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 4:50 am

schedule is just brutal and we're already on a 9 game losing streak.. the next winnable game i see is dec 21st vs houston, pretty good chance we go into that game 5-27 on a 16 game losing streak :lol:

stacking those ping pong balls i guess

DiplomaticMagic · Post #353 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 8:39 am

I know shooting is out biggest need, but if we're outside top 2 or if the Bulls pick conveys, I'm drafting at least one of the Thompson twins!

Also I know us drafting Michigan players have become a meme. But I really like Jett Howard.

MagicManMike · Post #354 » by **MagicManMike** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 12:44 pm

https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/05/chicago-bulls-move-stars-tank/?dicbo=v2-3e2e7304ddd003ca4145e70ed18629fa

What would you trade for Zach Lavine if the Bulls want to tank?

Trade them their pick back plus what players? Seems like we would be in the drivers seat because can you imagine a world where they tank and still don’t get a draft pick?

KillMonger · Post #355 » by **KillMonger** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 1:32 pm

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RichCollab · Post #356 » by **RichCollab** » Tue Dec 6, 2022 11:23 pm

MagicManMike wrote:https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/05/chicago-bulls-move-stars-tank/?dicbo=v2-3e2e7304ddd003ca4145e70ed18629fa

What would you trade for Zach Lavine if the Bulls want to tank?

Trade them their pick back plus what players? Seems like we would be in the drivers seat because can you imagine a world where they tank and still don’t get a draft pick?

Heck no! He is exactly what we don’t need. Another injured player.

JF5 · Post #357 » by **JF5** » Wed Dec 7, 2022 2:19 am

Skybox wrote:
JF5 wrote:
Max Power wrote:I definitely think the Magic should overhaul the backcourt in this draft. If we end up number 1 and get Wembyama so be it, but I’d love to see us get Scoot Henderson and one of the better 2 guards and start putting the finishing touches on a legit young core for the team. In the meantime I’d like to see Fultz and Suggs clear some career hurdles and become a valid 6th and 7th man backcourt that gives significant contributions from the bench.

They'll definitely overhaul the backcourt. I think Suggs and Fultz are likely to remain (Fultz would most likely be the backup 6th man PG, Suggs would be the starting PG as he's a fantastic defender and works well with Paolo/Franz/Wendell.)

If they don't get the first pick. They'll most likely try to trade the pick for a Lillard/LaVine/George/Leonard/Durant level type star. They've said man of times They'll most likely to make moves to push the team to winning next year.

I agree that it could trigger a star trade, but we’re too far from good to bring in a 30+ yr old centerpiece. The CLE move is a great model…and price is probably similar for a younger star, even if not yet HOFer like above

That's a very difficult mold to follow. Most Stars get traded in the middle-to-end of their primes. It's rare to see a young star get traded before the franchise tries to retool around them. Unless things get that bad you're rarely going to see it and it doesn't make much sense.

thelead · Post #358 » by **thelead** » Wed Dec 7, 2022 3:16 am

Detroit wins again. Houston plays San Antonio this week too.

MagicManMike · Post #359 » by **MagicManMike** » Wed Dec 7, 2022 4:59 am

Knightro wrote:

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Wemby or scoot is just fine with me but I prefer Wemby, then sign Irving

Rainwater · Post #360 » by **Rainwater** » Wed Dec 7, 2022 5:46 am

Knightro wrote:
thelead wrote:Scoot and Keyonte please

Yep.

And then replace the useless pieces - Fultz, Anthony, Ross, Hampton, Okeke, Isaac, Bamba - with veterans via free agency and trades who can play.

G: Henderson, Suggs, veteran
G: Veteran, George, veteran
F: F. Wagner, veteran, Houstan
F: Banchero, Bol, veteran
C: Carter, veteran, M. Wagner

Man, great minds think alike. I literally was going to post how I would love Geroge and Henderson. George looked great against the bulldogs. Obviously Wemby is the first choice but I would not be upset with George and Henderson as a consolation prize.

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