2023 Draft Discussion Part 4

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1741 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Wed May 17, 2023 10:51 am

BoyzNTheHood wrote:How is Leonard Miller not a projected lottery lock at this point? A 19 year old averaging 17/10 on 54% from the field and almost 80% from the line with a .630 TS% against better competition that anyone not named Scoot Henderson.

I could see OKC being interested.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #1742 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Wed May 17, 2023 11:28 am

Watch on YouTube

has us selecting GG at 13

duppyy · Post #1743 » by **duppyy** » Wed May 17, 2023 11:36 am

Don’t expect us to trade up in the draft, it never happens. Always smoke no fire.

Post #1744 » by **DG88** » Wed May 17, 2023 11:44 am

bboyskinnylegs wrote:

Watch on YouTube

has us selecting GG at 13

HumbleRen · Post #1745 » by **HumbleRen** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:02 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:

Watch on YouTube

has us selecting GG at 13

Mark_83 · Post #1746 » by **Mark_83** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:08 pm

I'm pretty much set on either of the following unless someone falls unexpectedly:

Coulibaly
Bufkin
Cissoko
Lively
Sensabaugh

Mark_83 · Post #1747 » by **Mark_83** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:11 pm

I'm not a fan of Scoot, who imo is nowhere near a Westbrook-level athlete, but given that the only team in the top 5 that might take a PG is Houston, there looks to be a trade up opportunity there.

WuTang_CMB · Post #1748 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:19 pm

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Yallbecrazy · Post #1749 » by **Yallbecrazy** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:21 pm

Is there a link to where I can get the results from the drills? I see the listed heights, weights, wing spans one, but not the sprint speeds, verticals, shooting drills, etc.

gbball · Post #1750 » by **gbball** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:26 pm

tecumseh18 wrote:
gbball wrote:Coulibaly reminds a lot of OG. But faster twitch, thinner and a more fluid athlete.

If he's really 6'8, I don't see how we pass him if he's available.

He plays with a ton of force for a thin guy and really gets after it on defense. He plays with a nice amount of tenacity. Also shows good adjustment in midair finishing through contact at the rim. His ability to improvise bodes well for him.

The entire flow of events in February, including Masai's trip to France and the trade deadline, suggests that Coulibaly has always been the Raptors' target. Just as Koloko was last season. Just as Giddey would have been in 2021 if we didn't move up to #4 (and maybe should have been anyway - we'll see).

Yeah, the question is, is he still available at 13? I think he probably is, but I'm worried about Orlando and OKC. A lot of draft experts are gushing about him. Taking him top 10 would be seen as a stretch with some of the other prospects still available, which is why picking in the teens in a deep draft in some ways lets you get the high upside guy you really want, vs the more developed safe pick who typically goes high lottery.

UnbelievablyRAW · Post #1751 » by **UnbelievablyRAW** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:31 pm

Mark_83 wrote:I'm not a fan of Scoot, who imo is nowhere near a Westbrook-level athlete, but given that the only team in the top 5 that might take a PG is Houston, there looks to be a trade up opportunity there.

That one game against Vic where he took it upon himself to try and show him up sold me on him. I love guys that have that type of heart and competitive spirit and their game elevates to match it.

His passing, athleticism and midrange shooting look great. He can get better from 3. I’d love to have him as our lead guard next to Scottie

HumbleRen · Post #1752 » by **HumbleRen** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:36 pm

That Jonathan Givony mock draft is legit horrible. Dude has fallen off since moving to ESPN.

OakleyDokely · Post #1753 » by **OakleyDokely** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:38 pm

HumbleRen wrote:That Jonathan Givony mock draft is legit horrible. Dude has fallen off since moving to ESPN.

Sam Vecenie's are the only mocks I've seen that come across as remotely informative.

OakleyDokely · Post #1754 » by **OakleyDokely** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:54 pm

OKC and TOR sorta like a lot of the same type of guys so it sucks they are directly in front of us.

God Squad · Post #1755 » by **God Squad** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:54 pm

Yuck, We're firmly in the trash portion of the mocks.

1. NS
2. K George
3. JHS

HumbleRen · Post #1756 » by **HumbleRen** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:55 pm

God Squad wrote:Yuck, We're firmly in the trash portion of the mocks.

1. NS
2. K George
3. JHS

None of those guys are Masai types.

Coulibaly here we come.

God Squad · Post #1757 » by **God Squad** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:57 pm

HumbleRen wrote:
God Squad wrote:Yuck, We're firmly in the trash portion of the mocks.

1. NS
2. K George
3. JHS

None of those guys are Masai types.

Coulibaly here we come.

See, that's who I want. But I've learned not to get my hopes up. Just constantly seeing these three bums in particular mocked to us bothers me.

mtcan · Post #1758 » by **mtcan** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:59 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:OKC and TOR sorta like a lot of the same type of guys so it sucks they are directly in front of us.

There are more than enough long dudes with massive wingspan that have questionable basketball skills in the draft for everyone.

HumbleRen · Post #1759 » by **HumbleRen** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:00 pm

God Squad wrote:
HumbleRen wrote:
God Squad wrote:Yuck, We're firmly in the trash portion of the mocks.

1. NS
2. K George
3. JHS

None of those guys are Masai types.

Coulibaly here we come.

See, that's who I want. But I've learned not to get my hopes up. Just constantly seeing these three bums in particular mocked to us bothers me.

I'd be shocked if he goes for them. Like even more shocked than when they went for Scottie.

OakleyDokely · Post #1760 » by **OakleyDokely** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:03 pm

If I had to bet, I'd bet on one of these 3 - Coulibaly, L Miller, Rupert.