2023 NBA Draft Thread

[SWedd523]

One thing I have seen that I think is absolutely ridiculous is that our #2 won't start for us this year.

# 2 picks and games started rookie year
Jalen Green 76/76
James Wiseman 27/36 games played
Morant 67/67 games
Bagley 4/62 games
Lonzo 50/52
Ingram 40/79
DLO 48/80
Jabari 25/25
Oladipo 44/80
MKG 77/78

so basically 1 out of 10 guys didn't at least 50% and most of them started vast majority.

Idc who we pick, they are starting the majority of the year.

I'm willing to bet neither Scoot nor Miller start >half the season*

*provided neither Terry nor Miles gets traded or hurt

*also not including the games Miles misses due to suspension

[UNCNYC]

Whatever you are going through just know that God is there for your every step of the way. Keep on the good path and have faith. You will overcome. <3.

I meant to post this in off topic but happy drafting.

[JustBuzzin]

Whatever you are going through just know that God is there for your every step of the way. Keep on the good path and have faith. You will overcome. <3.

I meant to post this in off topic but happy drafting.

Let the church say Amen!

Is this a sign we draft Amen Thompson?

[UNCNYC]

Whatever you are going through just know that God is there for your every step of the way. Keep on the good path and have faith. You will overcome. <3.

I meant to post this in off topic but happy drafting.

Let the church say Amen!

Is this a sign we draft Amen Thompson?

Could be but Nah I think it's the exact opposite lmaoooo. I don't want any of the top 5-ish personally. But thats just about every year for me that didn't have Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway, Brandon Roy or Damian Lillard (kobe bryant honarable mention) in it lol. Other than those guys who I LOVED I always want to trade back

[Bassman]

You want to know who I want us to draft? Get me some attitude, determination, character and toughness. In every single pick. If Scoot is this, take him. If Miller is your preference AND he has all this, pick him. In all other picks, GET COMPETITORS.

Read this article on Joker, and the one just after it on Jimmy Butler. Two different types of players, but both DEDICATED to team and winning. Get us THIS Mitch.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37770071/a-car-ride-game-7-loss-activated-nikola-jokic-mvp

[UNCNYC]

This is my finished list for draft day. The reason I chose this list is these players were mentioned little if at all and I am a fan of their games. So if the player isn't listed here, that player is a player I am not rooting for etc...

1-15 -
Jalen Wilson, / Bobi Klintmon, / Nikola Durisic, /

16-30 -
Omari Moore
Jordan Miller, / Noah Clowney, / Azuolas Tubelis, / Andre Jackson, /

31-45 -
Craig Porter JR., / Fedor Zugic, Matt Bradley, Mojave King, / Agustin UBAL, /
Jalen Slawson, / Drew Peterson, /

46-60 -
Nadir Hifi, Markquise Nowell / Taevion Kinsey, Armaan Franklin, Bryson Warren,
Alex Fudge, Ben Sheppard, Keion Brooks, Mario Nakic, Yannick Kraag, / Roko Prkacin,
Patrick Gardner, Zvonimir Ivisic, Drew Timme / Hunter Maldonado, Justice Sueing, Caleb McConnell,

[fatlever]

Since absolutely nothing is leaking out about the draft workouts for our number to pick consideration, we might as well go ahead and get our poll started. I don't from this workouts is going to come out in a way that would change anyone's vote at this point.

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[SWedd523]

Maybe close/archive this and start a freshie with the poll?

[Jadoogar]

One thing I have seen that I think is absolutely ridiculous is that our #2 won't start for us this year.

# 2 picks and games started rookie year
Jalen Green 76/76
James Wiseman 27/36 games played
Morant 67/67 games
Bagley 4/62 games
Lonzo 50/52
Ingram 40/79
DLO 48/80
Jabari 25/25
Oladipo 44/80
MKG 77/78

so basically 1 out of 10 guys didn't at least 50% and most of them started vast majority.

Idc who we pick, they are starting the majority of the year.

Lol bagley was a bust immediately. Wild stuff Kings.

[fatlever]

Maybe close/archive this and start a freshie with the poll?

The poll is now open. However, I think we should keep this thread open for just general draft talk.

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[UNCNYC]

Great to see Omari Moore worked out for us today.

SGA 2.0

[UNCNYC]

Knicks don't have any picks but it's always good when you don't have picks in a deep draft especially when you are a brand like the Knicks. They invited Craig Porter JR in for a workout. Dope af if they get him (who imo is the best PG in this draft) and a guy like Patrick Gardner (who imo is the best Center) without picks.

https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2023/6/9/23753905/knicks-scheduled-to-work-out-wichita-state-guard-craig-porter-jr

[LofJ]

According to the Charlotte Observer Cam Whitmore is scheduled to workout with us this Saturday - 06/17.

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article276091251.html

[fatlever]

consensus of 33 big boards have scoot avg 2.4, miller 3.5

[UNCNYC]

My draft is basically down to 7 players *I am fans of many others but these are the mains I am targeting*

Kobe Bufkin
Noah Clowney
Nikola Durisic
Jalen Wilson
Andre Jackson
Drew Petterson
Omari Moore

[HornetJail]

where's Wembanyama on your list?

[GoBobs]

Zion, #10, 2024 Lakers pick to Hornets for #2 and #27, salary matching filler

#14 and #27 to the Mavs for #10

#2, filler to Pelicans for Zion, #14, 2024 Lakers Pick

[amcoolio]

Zion has only played in 33% of games since drafted 4 years ago. Insane.

Pelicans have to attach Dyson Daniels, Herb Jones, and 14 for me to consider it. They can take back Hayward, Bouknight and Kai for salary. Then I hope we can get/use 14 + 27 to move up/for one of Dick, George, Black, Hendricks, or Wallace

[Bassman]

Zion is damaged goods. His body was never built to handle the demands at the pro level. He’s amazing when healthy but that’s 33% of the time. No way I trade for him in any scenario. I liked Go Bobs effort to get us #10 and a future pick plus Zion, but that’s not nearly enough for me to take on the risk and huge salary. Major pass on Zion.

[Lwcasu]

Zion is damaged goods. His body was never built to handle the demands at the pro level. He’s amazing when healthy but that’s 33% of the time. No way I trade for him in any scenario. I liked Go Bobs effort to get us #10 and a future pick plus Zion, but that’s not nearly enough for me to take on the risk and huge salary. Major pass on Zion.

What if the Pelicans do the Gobert trade and send like 4 1sts and Zion for the #2 and Hayward? I think you have to entertain that.