2024 NBA Draft Thread

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Does anyone else think Donovan Clingan should go top 5-7? Especially considering some of the huge big guys that seem to be coming into the league moving forward and the success of Walker Kessler. I saw the photos of him with Flagg and couldn't believe his listed 7'2 height. He towered over Cooper.

Me. Im high on Clingan, his game and numbers check out for me. If he declared to this year’s draft and he could have been a lottery pick IMO. But he’s gonna get big money and better opportunity with likely being drafted higher in next year draft.

His numbers check out? Clingan only played 13 MPG last season. Let's see if he can handle more of a workload this season. Oh wait, we can't because he already suffered a foot injury, before the season even started.

Kessler played 26 MPG as a sophomore. Let's see if Clingan can handle that type of workload - and if so, can he stay healthy, and can his production and efficiency still be high with all those minutes and all that defensive attention on him.

Also, Kessler had more upside as a shooter than Clingan and Kessler was also like 40 lbs lighter than Kessler which means Kessler is more mobile, more agile, better equipped to get up and down the floor and keep up with the FAST paced NBA game, slide his feet laterally to stay in front of drivers, etc.

Not many bigs in the league who are good, can stay healthy and are 280 lbs+ lbs.

Let's see if he can handle playing 25 MPG at the college level before the lottery talks.

[Kobblehead]

Just an exhibition, but Proctor looked really good tonight. His jumper was money. If he ends up in that 38-40% range from 3, I can see him being in the conversation as a top 5 pick.

From what you've seen from the 5 star forwards, which trait is further along:

T.J. Power's defense or Sean Stewart's jumper?

[Duke4life831]

Just an exhibition, but Proctor looked really good tonight. His jumper was money. If he ends up in that 38-40% range from 3, I can see him being in the conversation as a top 5 pick.

From what you've seen from the 5 star forwards, which trait is further along:

T.J. Power's defense or Sean Stewart's jumper?

Can I say neither? Haha

With that said, Stewart did hit two mid range (15-18ft) jumpers during the exhibition and the form looked good.

I don’t think either will be in discussion for the draft this year though. Heading into the season they seem to be pretty far down in the rotation.

[WargamesX]

So looks like the Grizz will be at the top of the lottery. Who are some top 4 pick candidates and any interesting notes on each.

I think they should draft a center based on need. I don't know if they will go first if they do draft based on talent but if they slip to 3 or 4 or even 5 grab Sarr or another center.

[Hal14]

So looks like the Grizz will be at the top of the lottery. Who are some top 4 pick candidates and any interesting notes on each.

I think they should draft a center based on need. I don't know if they will go first if they do draft based on talent but if they slip to 3 or 4 or even 5 grab Sarr or another center.

Always best to draft best player available over need in the draft - especially when drafting high in the lottery.

Fill needs through trades/free agency since the players you're getting are more of a sure thing. Plus, a guy you draft will likely need time to develop - by the time they're ready, your team probably will have different needs..

[WargamesX]

I like Mgbako I think he is a first round pick. Maybe a Trey Murphy'esque player.

[WargamesX]

So looks like the Grizz will be at the top of the lottery. Who are some top 4 pick candidates and any interesting notes on each.

I think they should draft a center based on need. I don't know if they will go first if they do draft based on talent but if they slip to 3 or 4 or even 5 grab Sarr or another center.

Always best to draft best player available over need in the draft - especially when drafting high in the lottery.

Fill needs through trades/free agency since the players you're getting are more of a sure thing. Plus, a guy you draft will likely need time to develop - by the time they're ready, your team probably will have different needs..

You're right.... but they got legit talent 1 - 4 and Adams is nice as a center, but it wouldn't hurt to draft his eventual replacement. Plus this is early on looking like it will be a Center heavy draft. So unless they see someone at star potential where they pick, it wouldn't hurt to grab a center.

[Hal14]

I like Mgbako I think he is a first round pick. Maybe a Trey Murphy'esque player.

He's a consensus 1st round pick - or should be.

Question is, will getting arrested recently hurt his draft stock?

[ItsDanger]

Clingan should be a 1st round pick, good mobility for his size. Would have gone in 20s in this last draft.

[bravor]

Too bad Raynaud is probably too slow for the nba, but he started his ncaa season quite well. But if the nba does not want him, he's gonna find a place in Europe quite easily (and prob. in EL). He has the tools to become the french Jokic (Jokic light though).

[WargamesX]

Clingan should be a 1st round pick, good mobility for his size. Would have gone in 20s in this last draft.

Is this draft that weak? Last year’s draft wasn’t hyped to be an all time great draft to have 19 guys who could have gone first the year after.

[MemphisX]

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[FarBeyondDriven]

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wow. I have never heard of him. He has a really nice in an out game. Very crafty and for his size he's a decent athlete as well. With that lefty shot he looks like a 7 foot Chris Mullin. He's definitely getting drafted

[SeattleJazzFan]

jakobe walter is going to need his own thread at some point. people have missed the boat on this dude. potential top 5 pick.

i mentioned him in my top 6 frosh prospects last June.

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[Chuck Everett]

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wow. I have never heard of him. He has a really nice in an out game. Very crafty and for his size he's a decent athlete as well. With that lefty shot he looks like a 7 foot Chris Mullin. He's definitely getting drafted

He looked terrible against Arizona State last year in the NCAA tournament. This is going to be his 4th season (in five years). I will wait to see how he does against SEC level athleticism and competition.

Grant Nelson is the guy I want to see, because Nate Oats has proven capable of developing/coaching stretch bigs.

[FarBeyondDriven]

anyone see Ja'Kobe Walter's 28 pt night? He is so damn similar to Jimmy Butler except it looks like he can actually shoot. I think he'll be pushing for somewhere in the top 5. USC appears to be pretty underrated. It's a shame Bronny likely never suits up. Collier (another potential top 5 guy) has some dawg in him. Reminds me of Donovan Mitchell. He attacks relentlessly.

[crows2]

anyone see Ja'Kobe Walter's 28 pt night? He is so damn similar to Jimmy Butler except it looks like he can actually shoot. I think he'll be pushing for somewhere in the top 5. USC appears to be pretty underrated. It's a shame Bronny likely never suits up. Collier (another potential top 5 guy) has some dawg in him. Reminds me of Donovan Mitchell. He attacks relentlessly.

I had the same Butler thought when watching Walter. They must move similarly or something. He looks like he has great size for someone who could play SG.

[BlazersBroncos]

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wow. I have never heard of him. He has a really nice in an out game. Very crafty and for his size he's a decent athlete as well. With that lefty shot he looks like a 7 foot Chris Mullin. He's definitely getting drafted

He looked terrible against Arizona State last year in the NCAA tournament. This is going to be his 4th season (in five years). I will wait to see how he does against SEC level athleticism and competition.

Grant Nelson is the guy I want to see, because Nate Oats has proven capable of developing/coaching stretch bigs.

Prefacing this w/ saying raw stats are not the be-all-end-all but a 7 footer that averaged 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 BPG in the Mtn West Conference is troubling to say the least.

[babyjax13]

If I have a pick in the back half of the second round I'm taking Antonio Reeves. Very good shooter, has some secondary playmaking, can penetrate a bit (not a great finisher but has a nice floater). I think he'll make a career off of soaking up 10-15 minutes a game as a very nice linking piece.

[Rainwater]

This Sarr dude seems overhype.