2023 NBA Draft Thread

KillMonger · Post #401 » by **KillMonger** » Sun Dec 11, 2022 8:21 pm

Cam Whitmore is rising for me.... The fit isn't perfect but the talent..... Sheesh

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Petre1978 · Post #402 » by **Petre1978** » Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:28 pm

KillMonger wrote:Cam Whitmore is rising for me.... The fit isn't perfect but the talent..... Sheesh

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I am sure Whitmore could play the 2.
Everyone wants Wembanyama or Henderson, they are great players.

My favorites for the moment are Smith Jr. and Black.

jezzerinho · Post #403 » by **jezzerinho** » Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:47 pm

Petre1978 wrote:
KillMonger wrote:Cam Whitmore is rising for me.... The fit isn't perfect but the talent..... Sheesh

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I am sure Whitmore could play the 2.
Everyone wants Wembanyama or Henderson, they are great players.

My favorites for the moment are Smith Jr. and Black.

Franz and Whitmore together could share the 2/3 duties, i believe, but I'm not sure Suggs could be your PG with that lineup. Maybe have Jalen as backup combo and find a better playmaking PG.

Smith Jr to me lacks athleticism and is not a good defender. Big fan of Black but probably not for the Magic unless the scoring improves hugely.

Scoot's defence is also a worry, given his athletic profile he should be at least neutral on the D side, he's not there yet. But he's young and playing against grownups, so he gets leeway.

Amen is playing against very inferior opposition, but he looks every bit the stud to me. Shooting is a cross-your-fingers deal, but I'd err on the side of optimism.

Post #404 » by **Knightro** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:21 am

Rockets beat the Bucks to get win No. 8, matching the Magic.

Quietly Charlotte has taken over the No. 2 spot on Tankathon, but I suspect they win at a better clip when LaMelo returns.

thelead · Post #405 » by **thelead** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:22 am

The Bulls just lost in OT on a CRAZY .5 second back cut 180 flip shot by AJ Griffen :lol:

KillMonger · Post #406 » by **KillMonger** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:37 am

Petre1978 wrote:
KillMonger wrote:Cam Whitmore is rising for me.... The fit isn't perfect but the talent..... Sheesh

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I am sure Whitmore could play the 2.
Everyone wants Wembanyama or Henderson, they are great players.

My favorites for the moment are Smith Jr. and Black.

I want those guys too but I'm not sure we're going to be bad enough so I'm looking at most prospects in the lottery. We have options whether we draft some talent or put together a package to either move up or get a solid vet to compliment our core.

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RookieStar · Post #407 » by **RookieStar** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:40 am

Good bye Vic... it was a nice dream while it lasted...

Post #408 » by **SOUL** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:56 am

RookieStar wrote:Good bye Vic... it was a nice dream while it lasted...

We're still not a great team.. 3 game win streak and tied for the best odds still lol

tooler · Post #409 » by **tooler** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:05 am

Knightro wrote:Quietly Charlotte has taken over the No. 2 spot on Tankathon, but I suspect they win at a better clip when LaMelo returns.

That's my thinking too. Same with Detroit but maybe they keep Cade out all season? Bogdanovic is playing his heart out.

It's probably hopeless. We're going to keep getting better as the team gets healthy.

RookieStar · Post #410 » by **RookieStar** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:10 am

SOUL wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Good bye Vic... it was a nice dream while it lasted...

We're still not a great team.. 3 game win streak and tied for the best odds still lol

Lol oh i know...

KillMonger · Post #411 » by **KillMonger** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:35 am

RookieStar wrote:Good bye Vic... it was a nice dream while it lasted...

Meh.... Never really thought we would get him anyway.... Back to back 1st picks? Come on

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drsd · Post #412 » by **drsd** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:31 am

SOUL wrote:
We're still not a great team.

The Magic is progressing from "horrible" to "just-bad".

..

DiplomaticMagic · Post #413 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:34 am

Trying to not think as much of Wembanyama and Scoot so I don't get disappointed on lottery night.

I would be very happy with a combo of Keyonte George, Thompson twins, Anthony Black and Jett Howard.

I'll be more pissed if the Bulls get top 4, than I would with us falling out. Seriously I'm way too invested in this pick, I'd be devastated if it doesnt convey lol

RookieStar · Post #414 » by **RookieStar** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:06 am

KillMonger wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Good bye Vic... it was a nice dream while it lasted...
Meh.... Never really thought we would get him anyway.... Back to back 1st picks? Come on

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Yeah... i mean.. like that hasn't happened before...

RookieStar · Post #415 » by **RookieStar** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:07 am

KillMonger wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Good bye Vic... it was a nice dream while it lasted...
Meh.... Never really thought we would get him anyway.... Back to back 1st picks? Come on

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But seriously though... right now im kinda in the Scoot bandwagon even if we do get #1

drsd · Post #416 » by **drsd** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:23 am

thelead wrote:The Bulls just lost in OT on a CRAZY .5 second back cut 180 flip shot by AJ Griffen

Which appended after a 360 missed 3 were a could was called. Crazy.

Last 7 seconds of OT: link

basketballRob · Post #417 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:31 pm

SOUL wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Good bye Vic... it was a nice dream while it lasted...

We're still not a great team.. 3 game win streak and tied for the best odds still lol

If Okeke, Suggs, Isaac, and WCJ, are all healthy not sure how we are a sub-500 team. The second unit would probably beat the first unit on most nights.

The only way we continue to lose is if we hold out players. Franz and Paolo are getting good fast.

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KokoKaizer · Post #418 » by **KokoKaizer** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:15 pm

KillMonger wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Good bye Vic... it was a nice dream while it lasted...
Meh.... Never really thought we would get him anyway.... Back to back 1st picks? Come on

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MagicManMike · Post #419 » by **MagicManMike** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:38 pm

DiplomaticMagic wrote:Trying to not think as much of Wembanyama and Scoot so I don't get disappointed on lottery night.

I would be very happy with a combo of Keyonte George, Thompson twins, Anthony Black and Jett Howard.

I'll be more pissed if the Bulls get top 4, than I would with us falling out. Seriously I'm way too invested in this pick, I'd be devastated if it doesnt convey lol

Agree this must convey this year!

Petre1978 · Post #420 » by **Petre1978** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:47 pm

DiplomaticMagic wrote:Trying to not think as much of Wembanyama and Scoot so I don't get disappointed on lottery night.

I would be very happy with a combo of Keyonte George, Thompson twins, Anthony Black and Jett Howard.

I'll be more pissed if the Bulls get top 4, than I would with us falling out. Seriously I'm way too invested in this pick, I'd be devastated if it doesnt convey lol

Nick Smith Jr?