2024 NBA Draft Thread - June 26/27

[yb90]

Dunn obviously could be elite defensively, but how good does he have to be to make up for being a 50% FT shooter? Teams will likely be able to completely ignore him on the perimeter.

One wing I can remember improving at the FT line was Chandler Parsons. He was a all around guy who bounce from 55% to 66% through his 4 years at FLA and then in the pros after his first year he shot in 70s before he got injured.

[Badgerlander]

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Jalen Lecque vibes.

Gaines is only 6 months younger than Lecque

[Badgerlander]

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So if these are the top 21 who are the top 5 of whats left?

Ryan Dunn?
Bub?
Holmes?
Ajay?

[Matches Malone]

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[Wonka]

Just had an aneurysm imagining a world in which we picked Edey over Holmes or Ware.

[bucksfansince88]

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So if these are the top 21 who are the top 5 of whats left?

Ryan Dunn?
Bub?
Holmes?
Ajay?

Holmes is the safe bet but man Bub Carrington could be really good right now and in the future.

[ShootingtheJ]

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So if these are the top 21 who are the top 5 of whats left?

Ryan Dunn?
Bub?
Holmes?
Ajay?

Holmes, Ware, DaSilva. We're going to get a really good prospect at 23, and could probably move down.

[tski1972]

I’d have no problem trading down to #26 (Washington) to get a couple of future 2nds to start restocking picks.

[Badgerlander]

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So if these are the top 21 who are the top 5 of whats left?

Ryan Dunn?
Bub?
Holmes?
Ajay?

Holmes, Ware, DaSilva. We're going to get a really good prospect at 23, and could probably move down.

I’m never a fan of moving down, take the best prospect where you are at. We could’ve had Herb Jones, Duece McBride, or Ayo in 2021 at pick 31, instead we took Sandro, a throw away, and some future seconds (2/5ths of Jae Crowder?)

[Badgerlander]

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So if these are the top 21 who are the top 5 of whats left?

Ryan Dunn?
Bub?
Holmes?
Ajay?

Holmes is the safe bet but man Bub Carrington could be really good right now and in the future.

Yeah Bub is intriguing. Haven’t had the time but I’m curious how his stats/shot chart/athletics stack up against Malik Monk’s

[Frank Nova]

Some quick thoughts I’m having right now with this class…

pretty shocking it’s taken this long for the Bub Carrington train to pick up steam, he should be a lotto pick but it’s nice to see he looks cemented in the 1st round.

Zach Edey is gonna be long gone by 23 is my gut feeling so everyone that hates him doesn’t have to worry.

Terrance Shannon Jr is a weird case. Didn’t show anything at Texas Tech that could’ve gotten him a 1st round guarantee in 3 seasons and then breaks out at ages 22 and 23 after transferring to Illinois. Turns 24yrs old like 30 days after the draft. I use the word weird because I’ve been on this board since 2008 and I can’t remember a draft prospect that was older and a late bloomer that seems like a consensus pick at 23 for us that we’d all love. I wouldn’t hate it but I’m just saying.. it’s weird to me. He’s like the polar opposite prospect most posters on here clamor for.

I love how quiet Tristan Da Silva has been through this whole thing. He’s been 1 of my top guys from the beginning and he seems like someone with a very volatile draft range. If he’s there at 23, yes please.

Kel’el Ware, Tristan Da Silva and Bub Carrington were my original top 3 guys for 23 at the beginning of my draft process and now 2 months later it’s shaping up to end that way.

I don’t think this class is nearly as bad as ppl think it is. I think moron beat writers that do mock drafts and give these kids terrible pro comps are the reason the draft is being so watered down this year. Sure, there’s no Wemby, Ja, Zion, Antman type prospects at the top of the class but there’s value to be had into the 30s and that’s almost as rare as a generational talent going 1st overall..

23 - Ware, Da Silva, Bub, Missi, Holmes.

33 - Jones, Scheierman, Shannon jr.

[drone3]

Isaiah Collier is an intriguing name being linked to the Bucks at 23 this late in the process. I’d certainly be on board with selecting him because he’s good and if he’s there at 23 that means all the bigs are gone. Collier did some real nice stuff last year at USC, he’s got some serious athleticism and he’s built like a wrecking ball. That could be a really fun pick.

I see strong Rashad Vaughn parallels. Team was bad in spite of having prospects, suspect defense, volume scorer but questionable feel. I'd be pretty miffed by that pick.

USC struggled because they didn't have a single quality NCAA big on the roster. I thought Collier was pretty impressive. Arguably the best freshman in college (in an extremely lean year for college freshman, no doubt). Not a great fit for us but he's a potential building block for somebody. I would pick him despite the fit issues. He's a talent. Really tough with a deep bag. My concern is that he might be an early bloomer; not a skill match, but as a prospect comparison I'd lean closer to Mayo.

Collier reminds me of Fultz. Great at getting to the rim and passing.. struggles in shooting and D

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Are you supposed to run during this drill?

[ShootingtheJ]

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So if these are the top 21 who are the top 5 of whats left?

Ryan Dunn?
Bub?
Holmes?
Ajay?

Holmes, Ware, DaSilva. We're going to get a really good prospect at 23, and could probably move down.

I’m never a fan of moving down, take the best prospect where you are at. We could’ve had Herb Jones, Duece McBride, or Ayo in 2021 at pick 31, instead we took Sandro, a throw away, and some future seconds (2/5ths of Jae Crowder?)

Sure, but that was moving down 20 spots, not 3 or 4. Stay in the top 35, that always seems to be the sweet spot.

Didn't that trade down help net Grayson? In hindsight, Herb would be amazing. That taught to believe in players improving their shooting.

[ReasonablySober]

Edey would be fun. I think he's gonna be a hell of a problem in the pick and roll. Would require some creative coaching to effectively pair him with Giannis, but I'm into it.

[PANDEMONEUM]

been reviewing everyones likes and suggestions.
and the only non-big that i like is Silva.
none of the other PGs,SGs,SFs, interest me at all.

im still fine on 2 of these bigs

Kyle Filipowski
Yves Missi
Kel'el Ware
DaRon Holmes

Tyler Smith
Izan Aimansa
Trevon Brazile

Ryan Kalkbrenner
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is there another big yall like, that im missing ?
(not Edey)

wrote this in May.
im still in favor of getting 2 bigs.

Silva, still the only exception at n23.
but seems like he wont be available.

for n33, i hope one of those bigs slides.
if none r available, im ok with,
Furphy, Klintman, George, Carrington, Dunn, McCullar, Ajay Mitchell, Edwards

(Trevon Brazile, returning to Arkansas.
Ryan Kalkbrenner, not even on any ranked lists or boards.)

[Wonka]

Edey would be fun. I think he's gonna be a hell of a problem in the pick and roll. Would require some creative coaching to effectively pair him with Giannis, but I'm into it.

I just don’t understand why would we want to lean into our biggest weakness? Our lack of foot speed and lateral quickness on both ends was a huge problem all season long and especially in the playoffs. Edey makes all of that even more apparent.

[Matches Malone]

I'm not sure what to make of Edey. For a guy his size, he sometimes plays a lot less physical than what he looks like he could play and can get pushed off his spots sometimes. It'll only get harder at the next level. And he'll need to develop some more offensive moves besides righty hooks and spinning baseline. Maybe brook can help him with his shooting range? The foot speed is definitely an issue though, and something to consider for playoff basketball. I'd probably pass on Edey but he also wouldn't be the worst at 23.

[drone3]

If Edey is there we should take him and flip him to OKC for multiple picks

[ShootingtheJ]

If Edey is there we should take him and flip him to OKC for multiple picks

If OKC wanted him, they could have drafted him already. Sounds like Toronto is very interested at #19 though. I could also see Memphis pull the trigger at #9 if they keep it.

I agree with that he could be pretty awesome as a lob threat, great hands, and that he would get majorly exposed in the playoffs, as he's too slow to switch. The 2nd thought is why I hope he's gone before #23.