2023 NBA Draft

EvanZ · Post #1541 » by **EvanZ** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:52 pm

Are people just assuming Mark Mitchell isn't declaring this year? I feel like he's draftable this year even if he's boring.

EvanZ · Post #1542 » by **EvanZ** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:17 am

The Maryland game shows some of Edey’s warts. Julian Reese (probably not an NBA player although I like him somewhat) was able to handle him pretty well even with the massive size disadvantage. Edey just doesn’t have enough versatility in his offensive game and when he’s pressed he turns the ball over.

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BostonCouchGM · Post #1543 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:17 am

Seeing Scoot standing next to 5’11” Pippen Jr and I’m not sure Scoot is even 6’1” let alone 6’3”. He looks small out there. The hair has people fooled. I’m not sure it makes a huge amount of difference but it’s a factor. It could affect his ability to defend, get his jumper off and finish around the rim

clyde21 · Post #1544 » by **clyde21** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:59 am

BostonCouchGM wrote:Seeing Scoot standing next to 5’11” Pippen Jr and I’m not sure Scoot is even 6’1” let alone 6’3”. He looks small out there. The hair has people fooled. I’m not sure it makes a huge amount of difference but it’s a factor. It could affect his ability to defend, get his jumper off and finish around the rim

Pippen Jr measured at 6-1.5 in shoes at the combine

babyjax13 · Post #1545 » by **babyjax13** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:59 am

BostonCouchGM wrote:Seeing Scoot standing next to 5’11” Pippen Jr and I’m not sure Scoot is even 6’1” let alone 6’3”. He looks small out there. The hair has people fooled. I’m not sure it makes a huge amount of difference but it’s a factor. It could affect his ability to defend, get his jumper off and finish around the rim

Pippen is an even 6-0 without shoes and 6-1.5 with shoes.
https://www.nbadraft.net/2022-nba-draft-combine-measurements/

babyjax13 · Post #1546 » by **babyjax13** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:00 am

CoreyVillains wrote:
EvanZ wrote:How would you compare Cissoko to AJG?

Don't think they're all that comparable. AJ is a significantly better shooter. Sidy has more feel with the ball in his hands and has more potential as a defender. But he's going to have to knock down shots to get on the floor. Maybe Dalen Terry is a more apt comp.

Justise Winslow?

The-Power · Post #1547 » by **The-Power** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:15 pm

If Sidy Sissoko's motor was a bit better I'd even like him in the late lottery. His physical profile is awesome even by NBA standards and he has a good feel for the game – that screams potentially awesome role player with some albeit limited on-ball ability à la Josh Green.

But a player like him needs to be all over the court trying to make energy plays and he just doesn't do that consistently enough. Too often he fails to hustle or be aware as much as a player of his profile should. He may get there eventually as he's still so young but it's often intrinsic and hard to really teach.

At this point, I'd be more comfortable drafting him outside the lottery but I still think of him as a FRP. I really like the tools he has.

clyde21 · Post #1548 » by **clyde21** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:08 pm

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Post #1549 » by **Duke4life831** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:11 pm

EvanZ wrote:Are people just assuming Mark Mitchell isn't declaring this year? I feel like he's draftable this year even if he's boring.

I wouldn’t be shocked if he does, especially with all the wings Duke is bringing in next year. But not sure what he brings to a NBA team at the moment. He’s a good on ball defender but is horrible off the ball. He’s an average athlete when compared to other NBA wings and his handle is laughably bad and that shot isn’t going to work in the NBA.

Don’t see a team using a 1st round pick on him right now.

ROballer · Post #1550 » by **ROballer** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:48 pm

Haven't followed college ball that much this year, is it a good draft?

From the majority of mocks I've followed, I saw an absurd number of freshmen mocked in the first round. Even 20+ on some mocks, while obviously not including the Thomspon twins + a couple of Ignite guys and Victor in there.

I'm pretty sure I never saw that many ever before, at least since I started keeping tabs on this thing.

Memories · Post #1551 » by **Memories** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:21 pm

If I were the Lakers, I would take Zach Eddey in the first round EASILY. Center is by far their biggest need, and Eddey has incredible potential to be a game changer with his size, touch around the rim, and mobility considering how big he is. Obviously there are a couple of risks for drafting him, but any pick is considered a risk, especially any pick that’s not lottery.

20 years old and has improved SIGNIFICANTLY every year. He could easily be a bust and be run out the building, but if he has a hard work ethic, dude could be a game changer. At least in my opinion. Not sure why Purdue doesn’t give him the ball more. They could literally go undefeated if they give Eddey 20+ shots a game.

The-Power · Post #1552 » by **The-Power** » Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:05 am

ROballer wrote:Haven't followed college ball that much this year, is it a good draft?

A lot of people are high on this draft. I personally feel more ambivalent about it. I think it's a great top 3. A couple very interesting prospects after that in the early-mid lottery but with clear question marks. Not in love with the talent in the late-lottery but I think it could be a comparatively strong draft in the late-teens and 20s depending on who ultimately declares. Too early to assess if this projects to be a deep draft in the 2nd round.

My overall assessment would depend on what you are looking for in a draft. Top-end talent? Lottery depth? Overall depth? Without knowing the exact priority, I'd say it has a good chance to be an above-average draft but I'm not confident enough in overall talent to project it to be a great one.

The-Power · Post #1553 » by **The-Power** » Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:33 am

Makhi Mitchell really looks like a Warriors-type Center. I would love for them to pick him up (obviously not with their FRP).

CoreyVillains · Post #1554 » by **CoreyVillains** » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:47 pm

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CptCrunch · Post #1555 » by **CptCrunch** » Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:28 pm

Just watched Whitehead's recent highlights.

Should be a top 7/8 pick (Wemby + Scoot + 5/6 amigos in the second group) based on pedigree (#1 RSCI player of his class) and high level recent plays in low minutes.

The guy is is a pure sniper, at 23/44 = 52% from 3 since January, 42.5% from the season. Is 14/15 = 93% FT for the season on very low volumes.

Scheyer has made him a spot up shooter.

BoyzNTheHood · Post #1556 » by **BoyzNTheHood** » Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:20 pm

CptCrunch wrote:Just watched Whitehead's recent highlights.

Should be a top 7/8 pick (Wemby + Scoot + 5/6 amigos in the second group) based on pedigree (#1 RSCI player of his class) and high level recent plays in low minutes.

The guy is is a pure sniper, at 23/44 = 52% from 3 since January, 42.5% from the season. Is 14/15 = 93% FT for the season on very low volumes.

Scheyer has made him a spot up shooter.

I still own all of my Dariq Whitehead stock, and I'm not selling anytime soon!

JMAC3 · Post #1557 » by **JMAC3** » Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:02 pm

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JMAC3 · Post #1558 » by **JMAC3** » Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:14 pm

Are we sure Scoot is a guaranteed top 2 pick? I just don't see it the more I watch him.

DrCoach · Post #1559 » by **DrCoach** » Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:02 am

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SeattleJazzFan · Post #1560 » by **SeattleJazzFan** » Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:17 pm

JMAC3 wrote:Are we sure Scoot is a guaranteed top 2 pick? I just don't see it the more I watch him.

his shooting and size is a concern. i'll just leave it at that. doesn't mean i wouldn't take him at #2, but i'd be nervous.