2024 NBA DRAFT THREAD

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good write up by givony on Salaun , the defense is intriguing

Doesn't he look like he could be Giannis with a jumper! I figure he could grown 1 more inch to 6'11.

He’s already 6’11” according to that write up

Nobody is gonna be Giannis but I love Salaun’s potential. Hope he keeps improving on the jumper and makes it a reliable part of his game

If Wemby gets stronger, he's a taller Giannis with a jumper. He's probably already got more dunks than Giannis did his first 2 seasons.

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[Rapsfan07]

Hope we can get Devin Carter with the OKC/LAC pick. Maybe Knecht with the Indiana pick. Then go for the higher upside players with the top 6 (Richaser/Saluan) + Detroit pick (3+D center prospect).

Would be very happy with the Carter pick that late in the draft. If his shot is for real, I think he has the chance to be a legit rotation guy in the NBA. He does seem to shoot a lot of them but gets to the free throw line as well and pretty athletic as well.

I like the guy a lot. If we pick him up later in the draft, then we can go with either Ware (3+D C prospect) or McCullar (two way wing) in the middle of the draft. Getting Risacher on top of all that would be a grand slam.

[Bruin]

Doesn't he look like he could be Giannis with a jumper! I figure he could grown 1 more inch to 6'11.

He’s already 6’11” according to that write up

Nobody is gonna be Giannis but I love Salaun’s potential. Hope he keeps improving on the jumper and makes it a reliable part of his game

If Wemby gets stronger, he's a taller Giannis with a jumper. He's probably already got more dunks than Giannis did his first 2 seasons.

Wemby is never getting as strong as Giannis

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

You can question things about Knecht but not regarding the quality of competition he's going up against. Tennessee has plenty of long athletic players he goes up against in practice as does the SEC in general. The Volunteers were #1 in the nation in defensive rating last year and are #18 this year. They'd likely be top 3-5 with a more defensively oriented player on the floor replacing Knecht.

He faces some of the stiffest competition on the defensive end any prospect could possibly face.

[Kevin Willis]

I'm not sure what to think of Knecht. The size and shot-making ability are intriguing but I don't know how well his game will translate to the next level against longer, stronger, and quicker athletes.

I look at a guy like Weiskamp from his time in Iowa. He had comparable size to Knecht (6'6" 212lbs vs 6'6" 197lbs) but was longer (6'11" wingspan) and more athletic (42 inch max vert), and he's basically been G League fodder.

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Granted Knecht is a better ball handler than JW but I'd argue Wieskamp was a more pure shooter from three (career 46.7/41.2/77.1 vs 47.1/38/77.6), and he was only 21 when he was drafted vs Knecht who will almost be 23 in June.

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I do like Knecht's competitiveness and confidence which I think will help him in the same way it has other guys of that archetype like Grayson Allen, DiVencenzo, and Herro, but do I really want to bet on that?

Isn't Furphy a younger, taller Knecht with more potential? I'd draft Knecht at #31 or as high as the Clipper pick. Maybe he could be Grayson Allen 2.0?

#6 - Topic, Salaun
Indiana - Furphy, Ivisic
LAC - Ajinca
#31 - Edey, Hall

The Knecht-Wieskamp comp is a good one and should probably temper my expectations on how good I think Knecht can be in the NBA. That said, Wieskamp had Luka Garza and Murray twins to play off of, and even at his apex was a low usage player, while Knecht is currently exploding as a primary option. I think the main difference, and it's likely a make or break for players like knecht, is the competitiveness Mark_83 menioned. Knecht is a dog.

I see Furphy as more of a do-it-all wing ala Joe Ingles. He's been killing it since given the chance to start. I can see him jumping up boards sooner rather than later. He's won me over! Great potential complement to Scottie. Let's double down on Kansas wings with horrible haircuts!

Furphy is definitely more raw and weaker than Gradey. But with a lower pick and some weight training he can be pretty good and he's much younger. He's 15 lbs less than Knecht but 3 inches taller. He is versatile though and gets in there for rebounds and does assists. He can be a Scottie compliment given he's a shooter. I think the 6'9" experiment is now over but if it was still on he would be what the team needed in the mold of a shooter.

[niQ]

With all the attention he's getting, is Salaun only attainable if we keep our top-6 pick?

Imagine we came out the draft with Salaun, Ajinca, and Dadiet. Team France. lol

[WuTang_CMB]

With all the attention he's getting, is Salaun only attainable if we keep our top-6 pick?

Imagine we came out the draft with Salaun, Ajinca, and Dadiet. Team France. lol

I'd guess so. Going to gain more momentum as the process goes along. I would even rate him higher than Coulibaly at this point. Better footwork and better shooter and taller. And Couli went 8th from being rated 25th this time last year

[Rapsfan07]

With all the attention he's getting, is Salaun only attainable if we keep our top-6 pick?

Imagine we came out the draft with Salaun, Ajinca, and Dadiet. Team France. lol

I don't think Saluan is going to go Top 6. I still have Sarr, Topic, Risacher, Sheppard, Holland and Williams as all better potential than him. The next tier for me is Salaun, Dillingham and Walter.

[bboyskinnylegs]

With all the attention he's getting, is Salaun only attainable if we keep our top-6 pick?

Imagine we came out the draft with Salaun, Ajinca, and Dadiet. Team France. lol

sadly, yeah I think so. Players with those kind of physical tools and shooting ability won't fall out of the lotto.

[Jtoneller1]

My extremely early and not thoroughly researched take at this stage is to take Filipowski if we keep the Spurs pick and package two picks to move into range to take Dunn. This goes against my philosophy of not taking risks on non-shooters but, with the draft as weak as it is, and his defense looking generational, I'd put him next to Scottie. With the remaining pick I'm praying that Chomche is there but I have a feeling he's gonna be a lottery pick.

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[ArthurVandelay]

With all the attention he's getting, is Salaun only attainable if we keep our top-6 pick?

Imagine we came out the draft with Salaun, Ajinca, and Dadiet. Team France. lol

Definitely the only way to get him.

Funny enough, the top of the draft only has 6 guys I'd be interested in anyways:
Risacher, Salaun, Sarr, Topic, Williams, Holland.

That is the top of my big board at this time. Only definite is Holland is 6th. 1 through 5 very fluid but RIsacher and Salaun are the two I like most for the Raptors.

[niQ]

Been hard to be invested in this draft without knowing if we even have our own (top 6 protected) pick and if any of our other picks will be traded.

[WuTang_CMB]

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20. Toronto Raptors (via Pacers): Devin Carter
Previous mock draft spot: No. 22

School/team: Providence

Nationality: American

Position: PG/SG

Age: 21, Junior

Size: 6'3", 195 lbs

Pro comparison: Jose Alvarado

Initially interesting for his pesky defense, unique shot-blocking and hustle plays, Devin Carter is now delivering the type of scoring consistency that's raising his perceived ceiling. With a archetype and floor similar Miles McBride's and Jose Alvarado's, the improved creativity and shotmaking now has scouts interested in Carter's offensive use and trajectory.

[Bruin]

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20. Toronto Raptors (via Pacers): Devin Carter
Previous mock draft spot: No. 22

School/team: Providence

Nationality: American

Position: PG/SG

Age: 21, Junior

Size: 6'3", 195 lbs

Pro comparison: Jose Alvarado

Initially interesting for his pesky defense, unique shot-blocking and hustle plays, Devin Carter is now delivering the type of scoring consistency that's raising his perceived ceiling. With a archetype and floor similar Miles McBride's and Jose Alvarado's, the improved creativity and shotmaking now has scouts interested in Carter's offensive use and trajectory.

Like the guy a lot. Was hoping to pick him up later in the draft though.

[lolwut]

With all the attention he's getting, is Salaun only attainable if we keep our top-6 pick?

Imagine we came out the draft with Salaun, Ajinca, and Dadiet. Team France. lol

No more Ajinca for me, please and thank you.

[Reeko]

What does Salaun do well other than shoot? Is a better comp for him Michael Porter jr?

[ArthurVandelay]

What does Salaun do well other than shoot? Is a better comp for him Michael Porter jr?

Right now not much.

He's 18 playing pro ball for the first time.

But the flashes he shows on defense combined with his body, physical abilities, and skill level gives me tingles.

Everything with him is going to be about his work ethic and bball iq. If he has those two things, sky is the limit.

[Bruin]

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