#6 pick - early predictions

[Petre1978]

The more I look at it the more I hate this draft for Orlando.

They’ll probably keep both picks. Draft whoever is left of Ausar or Whitmore with #6.

What about Wallace?

I’d want Orlando to take Wallace at #11 if he’s still on the board. However, I don’t think he’s still there. I also don’t think this FO is smart enough to make that kind of selection with the guards on the roster.

Fultz and Anthony only have one year left on their contract.
So Cason Wallace makes a lot of sense imo.

[basketballRob]

Cason could easily pass the guards we have. When was the last time a Kentucky guard was projected to go in the top 10?

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[VFX]

What about Wallace?

I’d want Orlando to take Wallace at #11 if he’s still on the board. However, I don’t think he’s still there. I also don’t think this FO is smart enough to make that kind of selection with the guards on the roster.

Fultz and Anthony only have one year left on their contract.
So Cason Wallace makes a lot of sense imo.

Cason Wallace makes sense. I just don’t see this FO making the decision to NOT overpay Fultz. They would have to make a trade. I just don’t see them doing it.

[Ralof]

Ausar likely will be available for this pick.

I like Whitmore. But I’m not sure if we can play him with Franz and Paolo together.

if Whitmore is available at #6 no way they do not pick him.

he could be in top 3 in terms of pure potential.

[JoshuaPotter]

I’m going with Hendricks and Bufkin. Because nothing makes sense.

We are talking 11th right? Not 6th? Because Bufkin at 6 would send the entire draft into a tailspin unless Spurs draft Scoot at 1.

I’m somewhat joking. Orlando will either move out of #6 or take a bench Forward moving into next season. I don’t know if Ausar solves any issues at SG outside of being the perceived bpa.

I need you to make it more obvious where you are coming from.

Otherwise, I can totally see WeHam draft night.

You know what? BPA is a PF at #6....lets do it.

Fast forward to 11th

You know what we need? A wing F that specializes in defense.

WeHam : I like this team. Roll it back.

[VFX]

We are talking 11th right? Not 6th? Because Bufkin at 6 would send the entire draft into a tailspin unless Spurs draft Scoot at 1.

I’m somewhat joking. Orlando will either move out of #6 or take a bench Forward moving into next season. I don’t know if Ausar solves any issues at SG outside of being the perceived bpa.

I need you to make it more obvious where you are coming from.

Otherwise, I can totally see WeHam draft night.

You know what? BPA is a PF at #6....lets do it.

Fast forward to 11th

You know what we need? A wing F that specializes in defense.

WeHam : I like this team. Roll it back.

I’m sticking with Hendricks at #6 despite me hating the pick in terms of “fit” and minute distribution. It just makes sense with skill set, forward depth, and the ucf connection.

At #11 I think they take whoever is left of the bigger shooters in Gradey, Hawkins, Whitehead, and possibly Bufkin.

I’m 90% sure that will be our draft barring some trade situtation.

[Skybox]

I don't know enough about Wallace, but if he's got true starting level offense (he has the D) at PG...including shooting, undiscovered UK/NBA scoring potential and solid assist/turnover PnR IQ, I'd take him at 6...with the intention of starting him at PG by trade deadline. If he's another backup to throw on the pile-no thanks.

I like the idea of Cason a lot...I have a feeling that he'll impress in workouts and move above #11. I'd be happy taking him at 6 if that's what he is. I think everything beyond the top 3 will be bouncing around thru workouts, PR, interviews etc right up until the draft.

Could #11 and stuff get us Simons, without touching our core? That'd be a good summer with, ultimately, a new starting backcourt with Suggs off the bench. I'm thinking Cole won't be around. I'd love to keep him as fireworks off the bench, but I question whether he'll accept that role or that pay level when discussions begin. He could be the piece that gets us our frontcourt depth in a follow up move.

[YosemiteSam]

To me it should be Whitmore. However, think Hendricks fits the front office mold for a #6 pick (Isaac, Bamba)

So a terrible pick.

Exactly

[YosemiteSam]

Could #11 and stuff get us Simons, without touching our core? That'd be a good summer with, ultimately, a new starting backcourt with Suggs off the bench. I'm thinking Cole won't be around. I'd love to keep him as fireworks off the bench, but I question whether he'll accept that role or that pay level when discussions begin. He could be the piece that gets us our frontcourt depth in a follow up move.

We cannot trade Stuff - he is our one true untouchable IMO

[VFX]

I don't know enough about Wallace, but if he's got true starting level offense (he has the D) at PG...including shooting, undiscovered UK/NBA scoring potential and solid assist/turnover PnR IQ, I'd take him at 6...with the intention of starting him at PG by trade deadline. If he's another backup to throw on the pile-no thanks.

I like the idea of Cason a lot...I have a feeling that he'll impress in workouts and move above #11. I'd be happy taking him at 6 if that's what he is. I think everything beyond the top 3 will be bouncing around thru workouts, PR, interviews etc right up until the draft.

Could #11 and stuff get us Simons, without touching our core? That'd be a good summer with, ultimately, a new starting backcourt with Suggs off the bench. I'm thinking Cole won't be around. I'd love to keep him as fireworks off the bench, but I question whether he'll accept that role or that pay level when discussions begin. He could be the piece that gets us our frontcourt depth in a follow up move.

I would be shocked if he isn’t taken 8-10.

Somewhere between Utah, Washington, and whoever lands the Dallas pick.

[Skybox]

I don't know enough about Wallace, but if he's got true starting level offense (he has the D) at PG...including shooting, undiscovered UK/NBA scoring potential and solid assist/turnover PnR IQ, I'd take him at 6...with the intention of starting him at PG by trade deadline. If he's another backup to throw on the pile-no thanks.

I like the idea of Cason a lot...I have a feeling that he'll impress in workouts and move above #11. I'd be happy taking him at 6 if that's what he is. I think everything beyond the top 3 will be bouncing around thru workouts, PR, interviews etc right up until the draft.

Could #11 and stuff get us Simons, without touching our core? That'd be a good summer with, ultimately, a new starting backcourt with Suggs off the bench. I'm thinking Cole won't be around. I'd love to keep him as fireworks off the bench, but I question whether he'll accept that role or that pay level when discussions begin. He could be the piece that gets us our frontcourt depth in a follow up move.

I would be shocked if he isn’t taken 8-10.

Somewhere between Utah, Washington, and whoever lands the Dallas pick.

Agree unless ORL decides he's HIM...feel the same way about Gradey Dick. Would be a reach at 6, but if he's the guy...

[Petre1978]

I’d want Orlando to take Wallace at #11 if he’s still on the board. However, I don’t think he’s still there. I also don’t think this FO is smart enough to make that kind of selection with the guards on the roster.

Fultz and Anthony only have one year left on their contract.
So Cason Wallace makes a lot of sense imo.

Cason Wallace makes sense. I just don’t see this FO making the decision to NOT overpay Fultz. They would have to make a trade. I just don’t see them doing it.

Fultz has just 1 year left.
If he doesn't improve from 3pt range you don’t pay him and he walks.

I can see them drafting Wallace.
Two way player, defense, 3pt shooting, fundamental.
Perfect with Wagner and Banchero.
Even fits with Suggs.

Imo Wallace is very high on Jeff's big board.
Just my opinion of course.

[Petre1978]

We are talking 11th right? Not 6th? Because Bufkin at 6 would send the entire draft into a tailspin unless Spurs draft Scoot at 1.

I’m somewhat joking. Orlando will either move out of #6 or take a bench Forward moving into next season. I don’t know if Ausar solves any issues at SG outside of being the perceived bpa.

I need you to make it more obvious where you are coming from.

Otherwise, I can totally see WeHam draft night.

You know what? BPA is a PF at #6....lets do it.

Fast forward to 11th

You know what we need? A wing F that specializes in defense.

WeHam : I like this team. Roll it back.

Who is this wing F?

[JoshuaPotter]

I’m somewhat joking. Orlando will either move out of #6 or take a bench Forward moving into next season. I don’t know if Ausar solves any issues at SG outside of being the perceived bpa.

I need you to make it more obvious where you are coming from.

Otherwise, I can totally see WeHam draft night.

You know what? BPA is a PF at #6....lets do it.

Fast forward to 11th

You know what we need? A wing F that specializes in defense.

WeHam : I like this team. Roll it back.

Who is this wing F?

Brice Sensabaugh

[tacosman]

Orlando should package 6 and 11 and something else for the #1 pick. Nothing looks that promising at 6 or 11....

San Antonio needs more than just 1 player, so having 2 lottery picks and something else(not paolo or franz) may be enough
because when you are that bad one guy isn't going to fix it.

But if the spurs don't give up 1, just flip 6 and 11 for 2 or 3 and take one of the second tier prospects in this draft(scoot or miller). Would rather have them than a guy like whitmore

[JoshuaPotter]

Orlando should package 6 and 11 and something else for the #1 pick. Nothing looks that promising at 6 or 11....

San Antonio needs more than just 1 player, so having 2 lottery picks and something else(not paolo or franz) may be enough
because when you are that bad one guy isn't going to fix it.

But if the spurs don't give up 1, just flip 6 and 11 for 2 or 3 and take one of the second tier prospects in this draft(scoot or miller). Would rather have them than a guy like whitmore

I do not see them trading the 1st for anyone on our roster. Maybe even our entire roster.

Wemby is the hyped generational player so the record says. Whether in hindsight thats true or not remains to be seen.

I would NOT be upset if we can use 6+11 to move up to 3/4 pick on draft night.

[Petre1978]

I need you to make it more obvious where you are coming from.

Otherwise, I can totally see WeHam draft night.

You know what? BPA is a PF at #6....lets do it.

Fast forward to 11th

You know what we need? A wing F that specializes in defense.

WeHam : I like this team. Roll it back.

Who is this wing F?

Brice Sensabaugh

Sensabaugh is known for his offense not his defense

[JoshuaPotter]

Who is this wing F?

Brice Sensabaugh

Sensabaugh is known for his offense not his defense

Great now WeHam knows....thus will avoid.

[Black and Blue]

For me I'd love if the Magic used #6 for whomever they think can be that third scoring option with Paolo and Franz and then used #11 for outside shooting help.

All that said, I could very much see Anthony Black being the pick at 6 as he makes a lot of sense on paper. He can play both guard positions, which is helpful for a team looking for a SG and maybe a PG. He is the elite passer of this draft, which coupled with the great court vision of Paolo and Franz opens things way up. He is an unselfish player who will be happy to defer to Paolo and Franz. He has good size for a guard, which the FO covets.

Who would I draft? I'm a Whitmore fan and think he can be special. But as far as roster construction I could see the Magic liking Anthony Black.

[thelead]

I’m hoping for Black or Cam at 6. If they’re not, you then have to make a call on one of the Thompson twins or Hendricks. Do you swing for the fences or take a guy that will likely be a solid NBA player?