2024 NBA DRAFT THREAD

RoteSchroder · Post #401 » by **RoteSchroder** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:19 am

Aaron Bradshaw looks like he could be a Boucher replacement if he's available with one of the lower picks

Chuck Everett · Post #402 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:23 am

BoyzNTheHood wrote:A nice 2nd round to UDFA guy in my opinion is Clifford Omoruyi. He was a star at the combine last year.

6’9”
240
7’6” wingspan

Averaging 10pts/9rebs/3blks

This dude is an excellent lob catcher/finisher. I wonder what his career might have looked like in college if he went somewhere that had a good point guard.

Bruin · Post #403 » by **Bruin** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:32 am

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
Psubs wrote:
aroc23 wrote:I like Sarr. I do not see him as a consistent all-star or anything but he does most things you want in a modern big man. He's not a facilitator like Jokic or Sabonis, but that is fine because Scottie is such a good passer and he is already huge for someone with that skill. The thing that sucks is that in the last draft he probably goes 6th, but in this draft he may go as high as #1.

Is he like Derek Lively?

Definitely not. He’s more of a poor man’s Porzingis.

He’s a lot more mobile and quicker than KP. But KP is a bit bigger. I personally see a little LaMarcus Aldridge

Mark_83 · Post #404 » by **Mark_83** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:51 am

An interesting guy who doesn't really fit our roster is Iowa State Sophomore point guard Tamin Lipsey. He's not the quickest or most athletic, but he's strong and savvy with some of the fastest hands outside the NBA. He's an absolute terror at the point of attack and on digs, and on offense he has great feel and plays with patience and poise. Reminds me of Jose Alvorado in Vanvleet's body.

30.9mins 14.5pts 5.5reb 5.6ast 3.4stl
45/38/67

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Bruin · Post #405 » by **Bruin** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:19 pm

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Ell Curry · Post #406 » by **Ell Curry** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:38 pm

Watching Bama-Tennessee.

Knecht is the prospect. He sorta looks like Bojan Bogdanovic, kinda thick for a shooter. Probably a defensive liability, though apparently his 1 on 1 numbers are okay and he plays a lot of minutes for the #4 defensive team in the country so he's probably not hurting them on that end. Definitely looks like a 3 and not a 2. Quality shooter. Runs the floor pretty well. Seems like he has trouble getting open against a good athlete and when he Iso'ed against Sears (6'1 but strong veteran guard) he tried to bully him and got stripped pretty easily . Does move the ball quickly and re-locate so might fit the new ball movement we've been playing with. I think this pick might make more sense for someone like the Lakers or Philly who need a rotation shooter immediately more than long-term upside. Seems like more a good backup 3 type.

I'm seeing the weak draft label here. Bama is #5 on KenPom, Tennessee is #6, they generally recruit well as big SEC teams and the best players seem to be mostly solid older players who either lack athleticism (Knecht) or size for their position in the NBA (Sears, Aidoo has been active but looks a tad small for a center). There's not like an Anthony Black or Colin Sexton kind of freshman here to really get excited about, which you would maybe expect from these teams ranked as they are.

Yallbecrazy · Post #407 » by **Yallbecrazy** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:55 pm

Knecht is a very good college player, but his future is probably in Europe. For 23 year olds you generally need to be completely dominant to be a successful NBA player and he's not.

WuTang_CMB · Post #408 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:56 pm

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Going to rocket up into top 8. Watch SA take him with our pick :oops:

Bruin · Post #409 » by **Bruin** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:08 pm

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Mark_83 · Post #410 » by **Mark_83** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:28 pm

There's not a great track record of Chinese players other than Yao, but this guy's kind of interesting. He has very Gasol/Jokic-like skills on offense.

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wherescomegys · Post #411 » by **wherescomegys** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:32 pm

grant101 wrote:Wooga's teammate is also super intriguing. He's a hot streak away from being a lotto pick with his size, length' fluidity and shooting. You don't find too many 6'8 shooters that move like him (though he's not as explosive as you'd like). In any case, a Wooga & Kyshawn haul would be good business.

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He looks ready now. Range, vision, handles, length. Sign me up now.

Mark_83 · Post #412 » by **Mark_83** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:34 pm

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TimeForChange · Post #413 » by **TimeForChange** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:12 pm

Masai's target

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Bruin · Post #414 » by **Bruin** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:13 pm

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Johnny Bball · Post #415 » by **Johnny Bball** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:18 pm

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/ulrich-chomche/

Has to be the raptoriest pick ever.

Yallbecrazy · Post #416 » by **Yallbecrazy** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:57 pm

Johnny Bball wrote:https://www.nbadraft.net/players/ulrich-chomche/

Has to be the raptoriest pick ever.

I'm trying to think of 1st rounders where Masai has reached for a guy based on lengthy athleticism. Siakam and Bruno are two, but are there any others? OG was a guy who was projected top 10 or 15 depending on the site and fell.

Bruin · Post #417 » by **Bruin** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:00 pm

Yallbecrazy wrote:
Johnny Bball wrote:https://www.nbadraft.net/players/ulrich-chomche/

Has to be the raptoriest pick ever.

I'm trying to think of 1st rounders where Masai has reached for a guy based on lengthy athleticism. Siakam and Bruno are two, but are there any others? OG was a guy who was projected top 10 or 15 depending on the site and fell.

The OKC and Detroit picks are right in his draft range so it wouldn’t even be a reach

Syd-TK3 · Post #418 » by **Syd-TK3** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:17 pm

TimeForChange wrote:Masai's target

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He's a lottery pick so good luck Masai

WuTang_CMB · Post #419 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:42 pm

Spurs take Tidjane at our pick. Lol.
Theres going to be a few swings in this draft bc of the uncertainty .. hes one of them

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Dalek · Post #420 » by **Dalek** » Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:48 pm

Ivisic is a stud. Hitting threes, behind the back dime, blocking shots all in his first game. Big Z just looks comfortable dominating this level.

He could be an ideal guy while we have Poeltl he can get spot minutes and keep developing his body. He looks like he is just having fun out there - plays with jor.

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