2023 Draft Discussion Part 5
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BoyzNTheHood wrote:?s=20
Red flag for Whitmore who has a reputation for lazy defense. He hated chasing around the energizer bunny.
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My second round sleepers:
Ben Sheppard
Dillon Jones
Reece Beekman
Tristan Vukcevic
Kobe Brown
Toumani Camara
Daron Holmes
Ben Sheppard
Dillon Jones
Reece Beekman
Tristan Vukcevic
Kobe Brown
Toumani Camara
Daron Holmes
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bboyskinnylegs wrote:
I didn’t think anybody was higher on him than me lol
I agree with him wholeheartedly…there is no ceiling with him. Going to be elite. I just hope he has the drive because he definitely has everything else.
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BoyzNTheHood wrote:Rapsfan07 wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:
No, you don't. If he stays in he's a first rounder quite easily.
Okay so now you’re telling me what I know and what I don’t? Lol goofy but iight.
We will see if he stays in the draft and I’m willing to bet if he does, he won’t be taken in the first round.
I didn't tell you anything, you exposed yourself. And what's especially goofy is claiming Bufkin as a first round pick while Alexander isn't. Make it make sense.
It makes plenty of sense. If you're high on Alexander, that's fine. Don't gotta be an **** because I don't agree with you.
warned. Personal attack and evading language filter.

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ArthurVandelay wrote:bboyskinnylegs wrote:
I didn’t think anybody was higher on him than me lol
I agree with him wholeheartedly…there is no ceiling with him. Going to be elite. I just hope he has the drive because he definitely has everything else.
Exactly how I feel. His anticipation, length and athleticism will make him such a problem in the NBA. He makes so many winning plays. Score, steal. Steal, score. Block, recover. After he scores, he's right up ready for the next action pressuring the inbounds, looking for the steal. Reminds me of Lowry's tenaciousness. Only he has the tools to be a star.
This year we were on the wrong side of too many 4 and 5pt swings. This guys makes those winning plays consistently.
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Dude could sell me a broken car with that type of ethusiasam lol.
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Rapsfan07 wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:Rapsfan07 wrote:
Okay so now you’re telling me what I know and what I don’t? Lol goofy but iight.
We will see if he stays in the draft and I’m willing to bet if he does, he won’t be taken in the first round.
I didn't tell you anything, you exposed yourself. And what's especially goofy is claiming Bufkin as a first round pick while Alexander isn't. Make it make sense.
It makes plenty of sense. If you're high on Alexander, that's fine. Don't gotta be an azzhole because I don't agree with you.
This is my last response to you because you’re absolutely clueless and happy about it. And no, you don’t any make sense, but I wouldn’t expect you to understand why. It’s funny how you’re calling me “goofy” when I haven’t called you any childish names, and then have the audacity to call me an “azzhole”. Again, make it make sense. Nice try avoiding the language filter, but reported.
Do you research next time. Alexander is right up there with Bufkin when it comes to everything except finishing at the rim. It’s arguable who had better teammates to take away from their production more, but Bufkin basically had 2 other pros in Dickinson and Howard, while Alexander was playing off of Kaluma, Kalkbrenner, Nembhard, and Baylor Scheierman.
Alexander was the better shooter statistically. Had better percentages across the board, except for at the rim which was previously mentioned. He’s just as disruptive as a defender, has a better TS%, a better BPM, etc etc. Personally, I’d take Bufkin in the lottery and Alexander in the 20’s because I think the pro game suits Bufkin more, but to say Alexander will be available in the 2nd round is laughably ignorant.
deeps6x wrote:I guarantee you that (Jaylen) Brown and (Kris) Dunn are drafted OUT of the top 5.
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Badonkadonk wrote:?s=20
Hooper
This guy is my #1 choice at 13. Lets see Black or Wallace try to pull off moves like this plus shoot the 3 as well. The mock drafts are wrong as always.

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REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:This is my idea of what the top 20 should look like right now, will probably make some modifications leading up to the draft. Everyone should post their top 20s instead of worrying about some trolls on here making fun of you if you're wrong there's no judgment except by insecure idiots. This board is in line with how I view these guys more than the conventional boards out there.
1. Victor Wembanyama
2. Scoot Henderson
3. Cameron Whitmore
4. Cason Wallace
5. Taylor Hendricks
6. Amen Thompson
7. Dereck Lively II
8. Ausar Thompson
9. Kobe Bufkin
10. Anthony Black
11. Marcus Sasser
12. Bilal Coulibaly
13. Brandon Miller
14. Jarace Walker
15. Brandin Podziemski
16. Amari Bailey
17. Gradey Dick
18. Leonard Miller
19. Olivier Maxence-Prosper
20. Trayce Jackson-Davis
1. Victor Wembanyama
2. Scoot Henderson
3. Brandon Miller
4. Amen Thompson
5. Cameron Whitmore
6. Taylor Hendricks
7. Ausar Thompson
8. Derrick Lively
9. Cason Wallace
10. Kobe Bufkin
11. Anthony Black
12. Brandin Podziemski
13. Marcus Sasser
14. Colby Jones
15. Jarace Walker
16. Sidy Cissoko
17. Kris Murray
18. DaRon Holmes
19. Trayce Jackson-Davis
20. Keyonte George
21. Gradey Dick
22. Jordan Hawkins
23. Leonard Miller
24. Bilal Coulibaly
25. Nick Smith Jr
26. Keyontae Johnson
27. Amari Bailey
Couldn't bother with doing more guys lol. But this is more or less my big board.
I also like Prosper as well and Vukcevic

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BoyzNTheHood wrote:Rapsfan07 wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:
I didn't tell you anything, you exposed yourself. And what's especially goofy is claiming Bufkin as a first round pick while Alexander isn't. Make it make sense.
It makes plenty of sense. If you're high on Alexander, that's fine. Don't gotta be an azzhole because I don't agree with you.
This is my last response to you because you’re absolutely clueless and happy about it. And no, you don’t any make sense, but I wouldn’t expect you to understand why. It’s funny how you’re calling me “goofy” when I haven’t called you any childish names, and then have the audacity to call me an “azzhole”. Again, make it make sense. Nice try avoiding the language filter, but reported.
Do you research next time. Alexander is right up there with Bufkin when it comes to everything except finishing at the rim. It’s arguable who had better teammates to take away from their production more, but Bufkin basically had 2 other pros in Dickinson and Howard, while Alexander was playing off of Kaluma, Kalkbrenner, Nembhard, and Baylor Scheierman.
Alexander was the better shooter statistically. Had better percentages across the board, except for at the rim which was previously mentioned. He’s just as disruptive as a defender, has a better TS%, a better BPM, etc etc. Personally, I’d take Bufkin in the lottery and Alexander in the 20’s because I think the pro game suits Bufkin more, but to say Alexander will be available in the 2nd round is laughably ignorant.
Like I said, I don't agree with you. You have your opinion and I have mine
don't at me again b

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Rapsfan07 wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:Rapsfan07 wrote:
It makes plenty of sense. If you're high on Alexander, that's fine. Don't gotta be an azzhole because I don't agree with you.
This is my last response to you because you’re absolutely clueless and happy about it. And no, you don’t any make sense, but I wouldn’t expect you to understand why. It’s funny how you’re calling me “goofy” when I haven’t called you any childish names, and then have the audacity to call me an “azzhole”. Again, make it make sense. Nice try avoiding the language filter, but reported.
Do you research next time. Alexander is right up there with Bufkin when it comes to everything except finishing at the rim. It’s arguable who had better teammates to take away from their production more, but Bufkin basically had 2 other pros in Dickinson and Howard, while Alexander was playing off of Kaluma, Kalkbrenner, Nembhard, and Baylor Scheierman.
Alexander was the better shooter statistically. Had better percentages across the board, except for at the rim which was previously mentioned. He’s just as disruptive as a defender, has a better TS%, a better BPM, etc etc. Personally, I’d take Bufkin in the lottery and Alexander in the 20’s because I think the pro game suits Bufkin more, but to say Alexander will be available in the 2nd round is laughably ignorant.
Like I said, I don't agree with you. You have your opinion and I have mine
don't at me again b

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deeps6x wrote:I guarantee you that (Jaylen) Brown and (Kris) Dunn are drafted OUT of the top 5.
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bboyskinnylegs wrote:
He's like a mix of OG & Giannis. If we draft him I hope we groom him as a SG.

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BoyzNTheHood wrote:Rapsfan07 wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:
I didn't tell you anything, you exposed yourself. And what's especially goofy is claiming Bufkin as a first round pick while Alexander isn't. Make it make sense.
It makes plenty of sense. If you're high on Alexander, that's fine. Don't gotta be an azzhole because I don't agree with you.
This is my last response to you because you’re absolutely clueless and happy about it. And no, you don’t any make sense, but I wouldn’t expect you to understand why. It’s funny how you’re calling me “goofy” when I haven’t called you any childish names, and then have the audacity to call me an “azzhole”. Again, make it make sense. Nice try avoiding the language filter, but reported.
Do you research next time. Alexander is right up there with Bufkin when it comes to everything except finishing at the rim. It’s arguable who had better teammates to take away from their production more, but Bufkin basically had 2 other pros in Dickinson and Howard, while Alexander was playing off of Kaluma, Kalkbrenner, Nembhard, and Baylor Scheierman.
Alexander was the better shooter statistically. Had better percentages across the board, except for at the rim which was previously mentioned. He’s just as disruptive as a defender, has a better TS%, a better BPM, etc etc. Personally, I’d take Bufkin in the lottery and Alexander in the 20’s because I think the pro game suits Bufkin more, but to say Alexander will be available in the 2nd round is laughably ignorant.
???
Alexander is a second rounder in most mocks.
You are reaching here
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S.W.A.N wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:Rapsfan07 wrote:
It makes plenty of sense. If you're high on Alexander, that's fine. Don't gotta be an azzhole because I don't agree with you.
This is my last response to you because you’re absolutely clueless and happy about it. And no, you don’t any make sense, but I wouldn’t expect you to understand why. It’s funny how you’re calling me “goofy” when I haven’t called you any childish names, and then have the audacity to call me an “azzhole”. Again, make it make sense. Nice try avoiding the language filter, but reported.
Do you research next time. Alexander is right up there with Bufkin when it comes to everything except finishing at the rim. It’s arguable who had better teammates to take away from their production more, but Bufkin basically had 2 other pros in Dickinson and Howard, while Alexander was playing off of Kaluma, Kalkbrenner, Nembhard, and Baylor Scheierman.
Alexander was the better shooter statistically. Had better percentages across the board, except for at the rim which was previously mentioned. He’s just as disruptive as a defender, has a better TS%, a better BPM, etc etc. Personally, I’d take Bufkin in the lottery and Alexander in the 20’s because I think the pro game suits Bufkin more, but to say Alexander will be available in the 2nd round is laughably ignorant.
???
Alexander is a second rounder in most mocks.
You are reaching here
I think he's going back to school if he doesn't get a first round promise.

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S.W.A.N wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:Rapsfan07 wrote:
It makes plenty of sense. If you're high on Alexander, that's fine. Don't gotta be an azzhole because I don't agree with you.
This is my last response to you because you’re absolutely clueless and happy about it. And no, you don’t any make sense, but I wouldn’t expect you to understand why. It’s funny how you’re calling me “goofy” when I haven’t called you any childish names, and then have the audacity to call me an “azzhole”. Again, make it make sense. Nice try avoiding the language filter, but reported.
Do you research next time. Alexander is right up there with Bufkin when it comes to everything except finishing at the rim. It’s arguable who had better teammates to take away from their production more, but Bufkin basically had 2 other pros in Dickinson and Howard, while Alexander was playing off of Kaluma, Kalkbrenner, Nembhard, and Baylor Scheierman.
Alexander was the better shooter statistically. Had better percentages across the board, except for at the rim which was previously mentioned. He’s just as disruptive as a defender, has a better TS%, a better BPM, etc etc. Personally, I’d take Bufkin in the lottery and Alexander in the 20’s because I think the pro game suits Bufkin more, but to say Alexander will be available in the 2nd round is laughably ignorant.
???
Alexander is a second rounder in most mocks.
You are reaching here
Oh damn my bad, I forgot that mock drafts are guaranteed outcomes.
deeps6x wrote:I guarantee you that (Jaylen) Brown and (Kris) Dunn are drafted OUT of the top 5.
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Grew wrote:S.W.A.N wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:This is my last response to you because you’re absolutely clueless and happy about it. And no, you don’t any make sense, but I wouldn’t expect you to understand why. It’s funny how you’re calling me “goofy” when I haven’t called you any childish names, and then have the audacity to call me an “azzhole”. Again, make it make sense. Nice try avoiding the language filter, but reported.
Do you research next time. Alexander is right up there with Bufkin when it comes to everything except finishing at the rim. It’s arguable who had better teammates to take away from their production more, but Bufkin basically had 2 other pros in Dickinson and Howard, while Alexander was playing off of Kaluma, Kalkbrenner, Nembhard, and Baylor Scheierman.
Alexander was the better shooter statistically. Had better percentages across the board, except for at the rim which was previously mentioned. He’s just as disruptive as a defender, has a better TS%, a better BPM, etc etc. Personally, I’d take Bufkin in the lottery and Alexander in the 20’s because I think the pro game suits Bufkin more, but to say Alexander will be available in the 2nd round is laughably ignorant.
???
Alexander is a second rounder in most mocks.
You are reaching here
I think he's going back to school if he doesn't get a first round promise.
That’s highly possible. If I were him I’d be banking on a top 20 promise or I’d return. He’s too good.
deeps6x wrote:I guarantee you that (Jaylen) Brown and (Kris) Dunn are drafted OUT of the top 5.
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gbball wrote:ArthurVandelay wrote:bboyskinnylegs wrote:
I didn’t think anybody was higher on him than me lol
I agree with him wholeheartedly…there is no ceiling with him. Going to be elite. I just hope he has the drive because he definitely has everything else.
Exactly how I feel. His anticipation, length and athleticism will make him such a problem in the NBA. He makes so many winning plays. Score, steal. Steal, score. Block, recover. After he scores, he's right up ready for the next action pressuring the inbounds, looking for the steal. Reminds me of Lowry's tenaciousness. Only he has the tools to be a star.
This year we were on the wrong side of too many 4 and 5pt swings. This guys makes those winning plays consistently.
at 13 i think you can definitely take the gamble on him.
raf1995 wrote:I just don’t think he has that kind of potential. I think we will regret not trading him for a haul in a few years when he’s a mid-tier starter with nice playmaking and defense and a shaky jumper.












