2024 NBA DRAFT THREAD 5

[Rapsfan07]

jaylon tyson is this years hidden gem

A definite possibility

[Dalek]

I think Kyshawn George is going to outplay his draft spot (assuming he goes in the 20s or later). The guy just needs to get stronger and get more experience to cut down on the careless turnovers. But he's the kind of big wing-creator, who can shoot that every team is looking for now. He's like a poor man's Brandon Ingram.

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He has lots to like from his shooting to his defensive potential, but I have a hard time with his athleticism. Like how does a kid his size only have three dunks all year?

You watch his film and he has struggle finishing at the rim, something about his attack is just lacking. Almost like he is SloMo getting to the rim.

If you aim for him to be 3 and D and a little playmaking there is a lot to like, but I can't buy him as a PG.

[RoteSchroder]

I think Kyshawn George is going to outplay his draft spot (assuming he goes in the 20s or later). The guy just needs to get stronger and get more experience to cut down on the careless turnovers. But he's the kind of big wing-creator, who can shoot that every team is looking for now. He's like a poor man's Brandon Ingram.

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He has lots to like from his shooting to his defensive potential, but I have a hard time with his athleticism. Like how does a kid his size only have three dunks all year?

You watch his film and he has struggle finishing at the rim, something about his attack is just lacking. Almost like he is SloMo getting to the rim.

If you aim for him to be 3 and D and a little playmaking there is a lot to like, but I can't buy him as a PG.

Slo mo with better shooting, but worse IQ, passing and defense

[SharoneWright]

Indiana has 3 2nd round picks. They don't want or need 3 2nd rounders.....

We trade 31 to Indy for 36 and 49/50. They move up for the 1st pick of night #2! We likely get our target at 36 instead of 31 anyway.

We use 49/50 to take Bronny.

Now we extort the Lakers. #55 and both of their 2025 2nds. It's a pure power play.

They probably would pay even more+++ tbh. They are totally out of options and picks. They NEED Lebron to re-sign, and soooo they NEED Bronny. Their immediate future depends on this. The only question is how hard to you push? You don't really want to make an enemy of Klutch.

This is it.

[C_Money]

I’m 90% sure Salaun will be a bust. Like what the hell do people see in him?

Dadiet on the other hand seems like he should be going way higher than where he’s mocked.

[PoundTown]

I think Kyshawn George is going to outplay his draft spot (assuming he goes in the 20s or later). The guy just needs to get stronger and get more experience to cut down on the careless turnovers. But he's the kind of big wing-creator, who can shoot that every team is looking for now. He's like a poor man's Brandon Ingram.

Watch on YouTube

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He has lots to like from his shooting to his defensive potential, but I have a hard time with his athleticism. Like how does a kid his size only have three dunks all year?

You watch his film and he has struggle finishing at the rim, something about his attack is just lacking. Almost like he is SloMo getting to the rim.

If you aim for him to be 3 and D and a little playmaking there is a lot to like, but I can't buy him as a PG.

He could end up being similar to SloMo in ways, but with a better shot. That would be a pretty decent pick for us. If we go big at 19, and he was still around at 31, you’d have to be tempted. 3 and D with good size and some bonus distributing, but definitely not a point at the next level.

[pharring]

I’m 90% sure Salaun will be a bust. Like what the hell do people see in him?

Dadiet on the other hand seems like he should be going way higher than where he’s mocked.

Salaun measured well at least. Dude is a legit 6'10 200lbs teenager.

[Rapsfan07]

I’m 90% sure Salaun will be a bust. Like what the hell do people see in him?

Dadiet on the other hand seems like he should be going way higher than where he’s mocked.

To be honest, I don't see the hype in Dadiet either.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Give Darko the axe and bring in Daniel Hurley

Ya. Because college coaches have such a good track record of becoming winning nba coaches.

I really don't understand the people who want to fire Darko.... Do you all not understand what he did last year as a rookie coach? He did a freaking amazing job during a high turmoil season.

Hurley is the best basketball coach on the planet, it would be a no brainer just that theyd never give him a 5/65-70 contract which he absolutely deserves.

[WuTang_CMB]

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15. Jared McCain | PG | Duke
6-3 | Age: 20.2 | Previously ranked: 15

Teams say McCain is taking a different strategy than most players who are in his draft range, which is believed to be around Nos. 9 to 20. He is refusing one-on-zero workouts in favor of competitive 3-on-3 group settings. Even though he is viewed as one of the best shooters in this draft, the opportunity to showcase his toughness and mentality could be beneficial, even working out mostly against projected second-round picks.

With most of the teams in his range also looking for shooting finesse, including Memphis, Oklahoma City, Sacramento, Miami, Los Angeles, Orlando and Toronto, McCain likely won't have a very long wait to hear his name called on draft night. -- Givony


The best of Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain as they declare for the draftCheck out some of the top plays from Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain as they both announce they are heading to the NBA draft.

16. Zach Edey | C | Purdue
7-5 | Age: 22.0 | Previously ranked: 16

Teams say Edey's range appears to be in the Nos. 9-19 range based on the workouts he has conducted and scheduled. He was with the Toronto Raptors this past week, will visit the Los Angeles Lakers, and is in the conversation at Memphis (9), Utah (10), Chicago (11), Oklahoma City (12), Portland (14) and Miami (15).

Several teams say Edey's productivity ranks him as a top-three prospect in this class according to their draft models -- ESPN's Kevin Pelton had him ranked No. 2 in his stats-only draft projections. He proved nearly unstoppable in the paint at the college level, drawing fouls, crashing the offensive glass and dismantling defenses with his screening and the incredible gravity he offers diving to the rim in pick-and-roll, helping Purdue shoot 40% from the 3-point line. -- Givony

The highlights that make Zach Edey an intriguing NBA prospectTake a look at some of the top plays from Purdue's Zach Edey ahead of the 2024 NBA draft.

17. Tristan Da Silva | SF/PF | Colorado
6-9 | Age: 23.0 | Previously ranked: 17

Da Silva's versatility makes him a fit on most rosters, with many teams in the mid-first round willing to take a more experienced prospect they can pencil in for minutes next season. He has interest from lottery teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies (No. 9) and Sacramento Kings (No. 13), and has scheduled workouts with teams drafting down into the teens, with the expectation being he'll come off the board somewhere in that part of the draft.

While limited playing off the bounce and creating shots for himself, Da Silva plays a useful role as a willing ball mover and floor spacer with size and defensive versatility at either forward spot. -- Woo


18. Johnny Furphy | SG/SF | Kansas
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6-9 | Age: 19.4 | Previously ranked: 28

Furphy faced a difficult decision whether to return to Kansas but elected to remain in the draft, feeling comfortable with his projected draft range. He should be off the draft board within the top 20 and has interest from the late lottery teams, including Memphis, Chicago, Oklahoma City and Sacramento. He offers a valid upside swing as an athletic wing who can shoot it comfortably from distance.

His youth and considerable room for development both physically and skillwise should make him an attractive option for teams willing to be patient with his development. -- Woo


19. Kyshawn George | SG/SF | Miami
6-8 | Age: 20.4 | Previously ranked: 24

George will be getting looks from many of the teams looking for wing shooting from the late lottery through the early 20s, including Oklahoma City, Sacramento, Portland, Orlando and Toronto. The fact that he stands over 6-foot-8 but has guard skills, fluidity changing speeds and strong instincts on both ends of the floor helps his appeal with multipositional versatility.

George is a late bloomer who grew 9 inches over the past four years and wasn't expected to emerge as a one-and-done prospect upon enrolling at Miami. NBA teams are hoping to get a closer look at him in the pre-draft process to get a better feel for what his long-term trajectory might look like. -- Givony


20. Carlton Carrington | PG | Pittsburgh
6-5 | Age: 18.8 | Previously ranked: 22

Carrington's youth, rapid improvement, and late physical development (he shot up by nearly a foot during his high school years) makes him an intriguing upside play, with interest in the late lottery. How teams value him relative to some of the other young guards will be a determinant here, with several picks in the teens belonging to organizations that might want a more NBA-ready prospect, which may ultimately widen his range down to around No. 20 or so.

His impressive year at Pitt, after entering the season relatively off the radar, gives him a compelling long-term case. -- Woo


21. Kyle Filipowski | PF/C | Duke
7-0 | Age: 20.5 | Previously ranked: 20

Filipowski is shaping up to have a pretty wide range, with interest from teams in the late lottery but also feasible scenarios where he could fall into the 20s. His skill level at 7 feet sets him apart from the other bigs in this draft, but his skills are also somewhat fit-specific to teams willing to utilize him creatively.

He began working out for teams this week and has a lot left to play out in that respect, with his draft range still fluid. -- Woo



22. Isaiah Collier | PG | USC
6-4 | Age: 19.6 | Previously ranked: 21

Collier has one of the widest draft ranges of any prospect in this draft, starting in the late lottery and extending through the 20s and perhaps beyond. He has been a hard player for teams to peg for his floor, as he's not the easiest player to slot positionally as a young, ball-dominant guard with streaky perimeter shooting.

Few prospects share the size, strength, shot-creation prowess, scoring instincts, and star power Collier boasts, but he'll have to find the right team willing to live through the growing pains that come with empowering him with significant ballhandling responsibility after his uneven freshman campaign. -- Givony

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[Jtoneller1]

George reminds me of Nwora....let that sink in

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George reminds me of Nwora....let that sink in

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I'm hoping teams wanna try and get the next Jaime Jaquez and draft Jaylon Tyson and George just before #19.

[DreamTeam09]

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Salaun is not dropping to 19. 6'9 210 Wing teenagers get drafted esrly

[C-R-E-A-M-]

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Mccain, Edey and Kyshawn all linked to Toronto

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

Given Topic's injury I'm leaning to dropping him to #4 but no further. If ATL wishes to continue with Trae then Clingan makes the most sense at #1. If they were to move on from him I would draft Edey #1. Team fit and context really matters for ATL because Trae needs very specific players around him.

I think Edey should go #2 to WAS. Reed #3 to HOU. Topic #4 to SA.

[Syd-TK3]

I thought there was a separate combine going on in Italy right now there's no footage?

[Jerry Lucas]

Tolzman pretty much admitted how important it is for a 5 to shoot the 3. In a Darko/Scottie offense, it's going to be critical and brings a much needed dynamic. Its just the way the game is going. Edey if he gets there I dont know.

If Tolzman actually said this, that screams Ulrich Chomche/DaRon Holmes. 3P shooting at the 5 in this draft drops off big after those 2. Plus from what I've seen, many don't even consider Holmes to be a 5.

[Psubs]

Given Topic's injury I'm leaning to dropping him to #4 but no further. If ATL wishes to continue with Trae then Clingan makes the most sense at #1. If they were to move on from him I would draft Edey #1. Team fit and context really matters for ATL because Trae needs very specific players around him.

I think Edey should go #2 to WAS. Reed #3 to HOU. Topic #4 to SA.

The already have Okongwu. I think Sarr and Okongwu can play together. Just trade Capela.

If we trade Poeltl for #9 or #12, I'd trade Boucher and McDaniels (waive) for Capela.

C Olynyk/Capela - Chomche

[Psubs]

Tolzman pretty much admitted how important it is for a 5 to shoot the 3. In a Darko/Scottie offense, it's going to be critical and brings a much needed dynamic. Its just the way the game is going. Edey if he gets there I dont know.

If Tolzman actually said this, that screams Ulrich Chomche/DaRon Holmes. 3P shooting at the 5 in this draft drops off big after those 2.

The play is to trade #31 for a lower pick and an extra 2nd pick and draft Chomche since Holmes should be drafted in the 20's. I can't see Boston passing on him as a Horford successor.