2024 NBA DRAFT THREAD

[PushDaRock]

the more guys that come up the better

I think the hype will come around once workouts start

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These sorts of drafts can potentially end up deeper because everyone that can come out probably will instead of waiting to try and improve their stock in a more talented draft class.

[PushDaRock]

This is just a really bad year to be tanking overall though. The guys at the top of the draft board are the raw high upside types that usually go late lotto. Then, you have some of the higher floor guys trending up as well just because they're "safer" picks but those guys would be mid teens to late 1st in a normal draft. This draft might even be worse than people think to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up even worse than the 2000 Draft Class.

[Bruin]

This is just a really bad year to be tanking overall though. The guys at the top of the draft board are the raw high upside types that usually go late lotto. Then, you have some of the higher floor guys trending up as well just because they're "safer" picks but those guys would be mid teens to late 1st in a normal draft. This draft might even be worse than people think to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up even worse than the 2000 Draft Class.

Can’t wait to come back to this post in a couple years. Gonna save it till then

[PushDaRock]

This is just a really bad year to be tanking overall though. The guys at the top of the draft board are the raw high upside types that usually go late lotto. Then, you have some of the higher floor guys trending up as well just because they're "safer" picks but those guys would be mid teens to late 1st in a normal draft. This draft might even be worse than people think to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up even worse than the 2000 Draft Class.

Can’t wait to come back to this post in a couple years. Gonna save it till then

it's not that serious but do you

[PhilBlackson]

Salaun having himself a nice game right now too. 13 on 5/8 FG (3/4 from deep) at halftime

Finished with 20p, 4r on 8/14 FG with 4/8 from 3 in a W

I also think Masai has his eyes set on Tidjane. We made the Siakam trade the day after Masai was spotted in France to watch him in person. The kid perfectly fits the MO of what Masai likes in a prospect. The combination of length and athleticism along with the flashes of shooting potential makes him perfect for Masai

I've been saying it for a while. We might have to take him at 6 if he keeps rising, which explains why Masai has gone into stealth tank mode since he went to France.

6) Salaun
18) Ivisic
28) Ajinca
31) Chomche/Poplar

Might have to get top 3…

Players don’t really remain secrets anymore especially when the top of the draft hasn’t wowed people yet.

[ItsDanger]

Johnny Furphy looking impressive vs Iowa St today. Hopefully he declares.

[Bruin]

This is just a really bad year to be tanking overall though. The guys at the top of the draft board are the raw high upside types that usually go late lotto. Then, you have some of the higher floor guys trending up as well just because they're "safer" picks but those guys would be mid teens to late 1st in a normal draft. This draft might even be worse than people think to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up even worse than the 2000 Draft Class.

Can’t wait to come back to this post in a couple years. Gonna save it till then

it's not that serious but do you

No sh*t it’s not that serious. Always fun to come back and look at bold takes if/when they turn out aging poorly.

[PushDaRock]

Can’t wait to come back to this post in a couple years. Gonna save it till then

it's not that serious but do you

No sh*t it’s not that serious. Always fun to come back and look at bold takes if/when they turn out aging poorly.

It's not exactly a bold take that this is could be a historically poor draft. I certainly hope I'm wrong if we end up with 3 or 4 picks in it.

[Bruin]

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[Clutch0z24]

Finished with 20p, 4r on 8/14 FG with 4/8 from 3 in a W

I also think Masai has his eyes set on Tidjane. We made the Siakam trade the day after Masai was spotted in France to watch him in person. The kid perfectly fits the MO of what Masai likes in a prospect. The combination of length and athleticism along with the flashes of shooting potential makes him perfect for Masai

I've been saying it for a while. We might have to take him at 6 if he keeps rising, which explains why Masai has gone into stealth tank mode since he went to France.

6) Salaun
18) Ivisic
28) Ajinca
31) Chomche/Poplar

Might have to get top 3…

Players don’t really remain secrets anymore especially when the top of the draft hasn’t wowed people yet.

Yep if Realgm sees it then im sure NBA scouts will....Especially in workouts Salaun will shine and his draft stock will sky rocket....Im 80 percent sure this is Masais target.

[ItsDanger]

Weak draft = not many, maybe none, high % probability all star level players. This is often based on high school hype that is 1 or 2 years old.

There's only 24 all star players each year, often many are repeat selections. Therefore, this criteria of weak draft can be misleading. A tier below all star or high level role players still have huge value to a team.

[Clutch0z24]

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Its funny watching him play because he looks like a Tall LaMelo Ball whos related to Giannis

[BoyzNTheHood]

If Knecht is long, he might be worth a look with one of our other picks. He's a scorer, he might have a Jaime impact.

No chance. No one believed me on Jaime last year and just like I said he’s looking like the next Jimmy Butler. Knecht isn’t in the same stratosphere as Jaime.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Why are people mocking Tyrese Proctor in the 1st round he was hyped like crazy and had an awful freshman season and didn't do much to improve his game as a sophomore. The hype train behind this kid needs to die, he is barely a UDFA kind of prospect.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Daron Holmes is looking like the prototype of player Masai naively believed Precious Achiuwa could become. It's very encouraging to see him produce against much better competition this year thus far and shoot 19-44 from 3.

[ArthurVandelay]

This is just a really bad year to be tanking overall though. The guys at the top of the draft board are the raw high upside types that usually go late lotto. Then, you have some of the higher floor guys trending up as well just because they're "safer" picks but those guys would be mid teens to late 1st in a normal draft. This draft might even be worse than people think to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up even worse than the 2000 Draft Class.

The more I look at this draft I think the knock against it isn’t a lack of talent, rather it’s a lack of American college talent. Most of the top talent is international or playing professional somewhere.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Daron Holmes is looking like the prototype of player Masai naively believed Precious Achiuwa could become. It's very encouraging to see him produce against much better competition this year thus far and shoot 19-44 from 3.

His game isn’t pretty but he gets the job done. Whoever drafts him will be very happy with their pick.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Big boy out here like Dollarama Jokic

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[ArthurVandelay]

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I said a week or two ago I had him top 6. I stand by that.

I also said Salaun wasn’t giving me Coulibaly tingles as I had said last year around late February or early March that Coulibaly would be a lottery pick. Well, I’m getting tingles for Tidjane now. He keeps getting better and better against professional competition just like Coulibaly did last year. Salaun is actually bigger with more polished skills. I’d be ecstatic if he was the Raptors pick.

I also like Risacher. I’m scared of Sarr but it is a good gamble. Not a fan of Topic because he doesn’t have an outside shot. I really like Ajinca. Can’t wait to see more of Ivisic. Chomche could be really good too. Starting to like what Ron Holland is cooking. Dadiet is interesting. Reed Sheppard’s advanced numbers are insane.

Anyways, I think there are gems in this draft despite the constant ragging on it.

[Bruin]

This is just a really bad year to be tanking overall though. The guys at the top of the draft board are the raw high upside types that usually go late lotto. Then, you have some of the higher floor guys trending up as well just because they're "safer" picks but those guys would be mid teens to late 1st in a normal draft. This draft might even be worse than people think to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up even worse than the 2000 Draft Class.

The more I look at this draft I think the knock against it isn’t a lack of talent, rather it’s a lack of American college talent. Most of the top talent is international or playing professional somewhere.

I remember Givony said something along these lines a while back.

Basically said that the reason it’s viewed as a a weak draft class is the fact that the 2023 High school class was weak. So there’s not as much high end talent in college basketball this year. Also hurt that 2 of the best HS guys went the G League route