2023 Draft Prospect discussion

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #461 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:14 am

Mark_83 wrote:This top 10 is drool worthy. We can get lotto odds for Wemb or Scoot, with the fallback of Amen, Auser, Miller, Whitmore, Cason, Black, George, etc.

Just watched Amen Thompson highlights, goodness, that dude is explosive, tremendous court vision. Apparently, he can't shoot, but his form is okay, he gets that in his game, look out.

BoyzNTheHood · Post #462 » by **BoyzNTheHood** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:38 am

PhilBlackson wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:I found our guy. Remember the name Thierry Darlan. That's Masai's guy without a doubt.

Maaaaybe in the 2nd rd...I know he was somewhat a standout at BWB but I don't see anything particularily special about him athletically, physically or skillwise but he can probably be a solid player. I'm sure we're also keeping eyes on Adem Bona & James Nnaji as well especially with just a single year left on Birch's contract for some level of C depth.

He's special athletically and physically. He's basically a guard version of Giannis size wise. Not saying he'll be Giannis, but to say there's nothing special about him is ludicrous.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #463 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:43 am

Barnes
Rupert
Anunoby
Siakam
Poeltl

='Ship

Psubs · Post #464 » by **Psubs** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:07 am

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Barnes
Rupert
Anunoby
Siakam
Poeltl

='Ship

Watch on YouTube

He looks like he could be like Matisse Thybulle, that can shoot the 3 a bit better as he's shooting 39% from the NBL 3.

I still prefer Sidy Cissoko that might be as good defensively but be a playmaker on offense and eventually start at SG.

I want to trade Trent and filler for a player and a 1st pick to draft Cissoko.

Watch on YouTube

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34268438/nba-draft-prospect-sidy-cissoko-signs-g-league-ignite-program

grant101 · Post #465 » by **grant101** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 12:55 pm

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Barnes
Rupert
Anunoby
Siakam
Poeltl

='Ship

I like what I see from Rupert and Poeltl fills a need, but who scores on this team besides Siakam? Who creates advantages and gets to the rim besides Pascal? This would be an interesting team to watch on defence , but offence would be such a slog. Other teams would pack the paint, force us into long jumpers, and take away the possession advantage that fuels whatever pitiful offense we manage at the moment.

We need scoring on this team

will · Post #466 » by **will** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:31 pm

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
PhilBlackson wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:I found our guy. Remember the name Thierry Darlan. That's Masai's guy without a doubt.

Maaaaybe in the 2nd rd...I know he was somewhat a standout at BWB but I don't see anything particularily special about him athletically, physically or skillwise but he can probably be a solid player. I'm sure we're also keeping eyes on Adem Bona & James Nnaji as well especially with just a single year left on Birch's contract for some level of C depth.
He's special athletically and physically. He's basically a guard version of Giannis size wise. Not saying he'll be Giannis, but to say there's nothing special about him is ludicrous.

The basketball version of Thierry Henry?

Kevin Willis · Post #467 » by **Kevin Willis** » Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:49 pm

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
PhilBlackson wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:I found our guy. Remember the name Thierry Darlan. That's Masai's guy without a doubt.

Maaaaybe in the 2nd rd...I know he was somewhat a standout at BWB but I don't see anything particularily special about him athletically, physically or skillwise but he can probably be a solid player. I'm sure we're also keeping eyes on Adem Bona & James Nnaji as well especially with just a single year left on Birch's contract for some level of C depth.
He's special athletically and physically. He's basically a guard version of Giannis size wise. Not saying he'll be Giannis, but to say there's nothing special about him is ludicrous.

Watch on YouTube

Full game for you to draw your own conclusions. He's Number 4 on NBA Academy. 6'7" with a 7'2" wingspan. Point guard.

Psubs · Post #468 » by **Psubs** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:12 pm

Tyrell Terry just retired after 2 years at attempting to make it after being drafted at #31. Any way to improve psych screening to red flag Terry and Primo?

Psubs · Post #469 » by **Psubs** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:22 pm

Kevin Willis wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:
PhilBlackson wrote:
Maaaaybe in the 2nd rd...I know he was somewhat a standout at BWB but I don't see anything particularily special about him athletically, physically or skillwise but he can probably be a solid player. I'm sure we're also keeping eyes on Adem Bona & James Nnaji as well especially with just a single year left on Birch's contract for some level of C depth.
He's special athletically and physically. He's basically a guard version of Giannis size wise. Not saying he'll be Giannis, but to say there's nothing special about him is ludicrous.

Watch on YouTube

Full game for you to draw your own conclusions. He's Number 4 on NBA Academy. 6'7" with a 7'2" wingspan. Point guard.

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Maybe with the 2nd rounder. Likely undrafted and just offer him a contract.

https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/252925/thierry-darlan

More turnovers than assists, he's not a PG. Maybe he's the SG version of Bruno Caboblo.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Thierry-Darlan/Summary/185256

Raptorfan2012 · Post #470 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:27 pm

How deep is this draft when it comes to all-star potential players?

grant101 · Post #471 » by **grant101** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 10:08 pm

Raptorfan2012 wrote:How deep is this draft when it comes to all-star potential players?

I would say the draft drops off after pick 13 or so. There are still a whole bunch of intriguing prospects after that, but they either come with significant question marks or profile more as role players. The Top 3-4 have super star potential IMO (Wemby, Scoot, Amen, Cam, and maybe Ausar)

Kevin Willis · Post #472 » by **Kevin Willis** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 11:34 pm

grant101 wrote:
Raptorfan2012 wrote:How deep is this draft when it comes to all-star potential players?

I would say the draft drops off after pick 13 or so. There are still a whole bunch of intriguing prospects after that, but they either come with significant question marks or profile more as role players. The Top 3-4 have super star potential IMO (Wemby, Scoot, Amen, Cam, and maybe Ausar)

That is a really good question. Potential all-stars for the first 13 and possibly top 20 depending on the player and the situation he gets drafted into. However we can draft all-star caliber player with our first pick and a rotational player with our second pick (for instance this draft might be so good we can get Amari Bailey in the second round or even Leonard MIller). Plus in the off-season we can sign one of the talented players that falls or an African guard. At least 2 -3 rotational players won't be here next year and this team will look real young and talented if we don't get itchy fingers and try to win now.

Kevin Willis · Post #473 » by **Kevin Willis** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 11:57 pm

I would take Reece Beekman as our bulldog PG over Flynn. His stock is 2.12!!! Assist to turnover is 4.6 to 1.6! 47% on 3s with low volume. He's not sexy and he's not a great scorer but he's an amazing defender who can create movement in the offense. Maybe another Malcolm Brogdon.

Watch on YouTube

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Enjoy a game with Beekman, Howard and Dickinson. Fun

Watch on YouTube

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Snowwy · Post #474 » by **Snowwy** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:48 am

Psubs wrote:Tyrell Terry just retired after 2 years at attempting to make it after being drafted at #31. Any way to improve psych screening to red flag Terry and Primo?

I think teams knew about Terry. That is why he dropped in hindsight.

ItsDanger · Post #475 » by **ItsDanger** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:20 am

Tired of the Nic Claxton's of the league dominating our team? Want a change but don't know what to do? I have the solution for you:

Ell Curry · Post #476 » by **Ell Curry** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:21 am

ItsDanger wrote:Tired of the Nic Claxton's of the league dominating our team? Want a change but don't know what to do? I have the solution for you:

I think he'll go early 2nd, so if we end up with the 45th pick or so we can probably trade a future 2nd to get up to like 35 and grab him.

ImaBeatDatAzz · Post #477 » by **ImaBeatDatAzz** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:54 am

i really want amen or whitmore. oh gods please let us get another top 4 pick

anthony black is so meh

ImaBeatDatAzz · Post #478 » by **ImaBeatDatAzz** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:57 am

orlando is gonna be hella stacked with talent after this draft my goodness, most likely two picks in the top 9.

Raps in 4 · Post #479 » by **Raps in 4** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:06 am

ImaBeatDatAzz wrote:orlando is gonna be hella stacked with talent after this draft my goodness, most likely two picks in the top 9.

We're only 3.5 games back of them for fifth seed in the Wembanyama sweepstakes.

ItsDanger · Post #480 » by **ItsDanger** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 6:17 pm

Still need to see progression through conference matchups

https://cbbreview.com/2022/12/16/zach-edeys-dominance-continues-to-grow/

"Edey has had 25 hooks over his (left) shoulder for 1.29 PPP and 11 drop steps for 1.18 PPP. Both are top tier numbers." For context, 3 pt shots at 33.3% are 1.00 PPP. Anything above 1 is considered good. The quote is referencing shots he can get in NBA no matter who is guarding him because of his size. Its the exact same shot for him as in college.

"Per Kenpom, Edey is drawing 7.6 fouls per 40 minutes, the 12th-highest rate in the country."

"Only 29.5% of Purdue’s opponents shots have been at the rim. There is only one teams in all of D1 with a lower percentage of opponent shots coming at the rim (Villanova)." Blocked shots are just one measure, rim intimidation is the most important aspect though.