2024 NBA Draft Thread – (June 26 & 27)

[Bill Lumbergh]

I think I'm higher on Jalen Bridges than most. I don't understand why he's mocked so low, but when I watch his highlights, he's got the size, athleticism, shooting to be a guy whose skills really translate. The way he comes off screens and gets his shot up are very nice to see. I watch this and want the Celtics to take him.

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[CelticsPride18]

Jaylon Tyson adding another Jay wouldn’t be a bad idea.

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For the Celts, I have a positional preference for a physical frontcourt (PF, C) player or maybe an offensive guard. But I do think Bridges may be mocked too low, but next year the Jays, Hauser and maybe Walsh are gonna eat the minutes so doesn’t leave many mins for me to prioritize wing shooting, tho u can’t have too many wings.

I think there’s also some question about his shooting consistency. He had two college seasons shooting 41% from three but also two college seasons shooting 33% from three. And he’s older so I guess he gets dinged for that but Austin Reaves and Herb Jones were really old in their draft, probably why both were misdrafted in retrospect. I think age is much less of an issue where we are picking.

It’s be fun to get Jaylon Tyson in the 1st, Jalen Bridges in the 2nd … lol … maybe trade for Jalen Duden to throw out a Five Jay lineup, lol

I think I'm higher on Jalen Bridges than most. I don't understand why he's mocked so low, but when I watch his highlights, he's got the size, athleticism, shooting to be a guy whose skills really translate. The way he comes off screens and gets his shot up are very nice to see. I watch this and want the Celtics to take him.

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[165bows]

A different big board
https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/2024-nba-draft-big-board-40

Other than no Jalen Bridges, Da Silva way late and ranking all my other guys way before we pick, I like it.

This guy does some really nice write ups.

[Bill Lumbergh]

For the Celts, I have a positional preference for a physical frontcourt (PF, C) player or maybe an offensive guard. But I do think Bridges may be mocked too low, but next year the Jays, Hauser and maybe Walsh are gonna eat the minutes so doesn’t leave many mins for me to prioritize wing shooting, tho u can’t have too many wings.

I think there’s also some question about his shooting consistency. He had two college seasons shooting 41% from three but also two college seasons shooting 33% from three. And he’s older so I guess he gets dinged for that but Austin Reaves and Herb Jones were really old in their draft, probably why both were misdrafted in retrospect. I think age is much less of an issue where we are picking.

It’s be fun to get Jaylon Tyson in the 1st, Jalen Bridges in the 2nd … lol … maybe trade for Jalen Duden to throw out a Five Jay lineup, lol

I think I'm higher on Jalen Bridges than most. I don't understand why he's mocked so low, but when I watch his highlights, he's got the size, athleticism, shooting to be a guy whose skills really translate. The way he comes off screens and gets his shot up are very nice to see. I watch this and want the Celtics to take him.

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Yeah, I can understand the desire for a physical front court player. I think we might already have one or two of them on our bench. I don't know that you can find anyone better where we're drafting than X and/or Queta. I like them both, and they have the advantage of some NBA development (such as it has been) under their belts. I hope we keep both of them and try to develop them next year. I think both of them have shown enough to merit giving that a try. I know there are more than a few on this board that regard Queta as a scrub who will never merit meaningful minutes. I'm not one of them.

So that's why I want a wing in this draft, and after that, maybe take a swing on a PG with size. I think Sam is fine, and more than fine when his shot is falling. I'd like an alternative to him for when it is not. I like PP as much as the next guy, but in truth, ideally, I would like a bigger backup PG than him. He can be targeted. They're both fine. Just noting that those are the two areas I would most like to improve if it were possible. It's probably not possible in this draft where we're selecting, but that's where I'd shoot my shot.

[playa-hater]

I think I'm higher on Jalen Bridges than most. I don't understand why he's mocked so low, but when I watch his highlights, he's got the size, athleticism, shooting to be a guy whose skills really translate. The way he comes off screens and gets his shot up are very nice to see. I watch this and want the Celtics to take him.

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My Number one position throughout the years has always been Is a good wing... And if the team happens to have some star players then by all means a 3 and D wing.

I definitely want one of the 4 or 5 centers Who are expected to go in round one.. But if none If those players do not drop to us then definitely get me the best wing with size if possible.. a nice tall combo guard who can play some point..would be nice as well..

[Cuban Pete]

I mentioned this earlier. I really like Aden Bona. He's a 6'8" C with a good standing reach and a great wingspan. He reminds me of Timelord sans the body fat. Bona's is well conditioned. Like Timelord, he get a lot of steals and blocks.

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Does Freeman have enough perimeter defense to be a forward mostly.. Or do you see him as small ball 5 more often.. there just isn't enough samples for me to see since he was mainly a 5 on defense.

[Shak_Celts]

I said a while ago that Al made comments like he’s retiring (if we win, maybe if not), I still believe that to be true. We have X but I don’t want us to go without finding another big. I think we will keep kornet above anyone but how many seasons do we need to see that he’s mostly unplayable in the playoffs? No doubt he did great during the regular season but without Al, we’re missing a playoff performer, we need to start finding that guy NOW.

Get me a big Brad, one with switching capability! I know we have hopes for Quetta but Joe isn’t convinced. Find someone Joe will want to try! Will be short money so DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT!!

[165bows]

A different big board
https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/2024-nba-draft-big-board-40

Other than no Jalen Bridges, Da Silva way late and ranking all my other guys way before we pick, I like it.

This guy does some really nice write ups.

These are actually the best detailed write-ups out there at this point.

He really likes Pelle Larsen, who I thought looked like he had a shot to be a solid player in the mold of a Malcolm Brogdon (as a ceiling/comp).

[djFan71]

A different big board
https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/2024-nba-draft-big-board-40

Other than no Jalen Bridges, Da Silva way late and ranking all my other guys way before we pick, I like it.

This guy does some really nice write ups.

These are actually the best detailed write-ups out there at this point.

He really likes Pelle Larsen, who I thought looked like he had a shot to be a solid player in the mold of a Malcolm Brogdon (as a ceiling/comp).

yeah, I stumbled on his site a bit ago. They're almost too good, lol. I want details and clips, but sometimes it's too much to wade thru. Pelle, Dadiet and Flowers are guys he likes that I hadn't really considered much. I'm more in a tall PG/combo or switchable big mode. But, I wouldn't hate any of the wings, cuz wings.

[shackles10]

I'll be honest I'm not reading anything about prospects beyond the limited amount of NCAA I watched with my own eyes and what I read in this thread lol. Keep up the hard work fellas (and ladies too)!

[redslastlaugh]

Yea, there’s some good analysis here.

There really are quite a few interesting guys gonna be available at #30. One guy I thought for sure would be taken mid-first but now seems to be sliding is Filipowski. And I’m not sure how I feel about that, I think he’s sliding in my mind as well. This guy lists him 38th I think… but hes so much a Brad Stevens type of big, I don’t think Brad will be able to resist taking him.

Also, Celts workout list added Ryan Dunn, Judah Mintz, Justin Edwards
https://hoopshype.com/lists/2024-draft-workouts-tracker/

A different big board
https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/2024-nba-draft-big-board-40

Other than no Jalen Bridges, Da Silva way late and ranking all my other guys way before we pick, I like it.

This guy does some really nice write ups.

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I said a while ago that Al made comments like he’s retiring (if we win, maybe if not), I still believe that to be true. We have X but I don’t want us to go without finding another big. I think we will keep kornet above anyone but how many seasons do we need to see that he’s mostly unplayable in the playoffs? No doubt he did great during the regular season but without Al, we’re missing a playoff performer, we need to start finding that guy NOW.

Get me a big Brad, one with switching capability! I know we have hopes for Quetta but Joe isn’t convinced. Find someone Joe will want to try! Will be short money so DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT!!

Where did Al say that? Do you have a link?

[Kalela]

I mentioned this earlier. I really like Aden Bona. He's a 6'8" C with a good standing reach and a great wingspan. He reminds me of Timelord sans the body fat. Bona's is well conditioned. Like Timelord, he get a lot of steals and blocks.

I have a feeling he will go a lot higher than anyone has him projected in their mock drafts at the moment. He doesn't pass like Timelord but he looks like he would be a decent player in the right team. A healthy Timelord-like player would be valuable to a lot of teams.

[redslastlaugh]

I like Bona, athletic physical beast of a big with a lot of value on the back line in defensive schemes. His passing improved during his two UCLA years, up to a 13% assist rate in conference play, but Rob was a better passer, better hands and better touch. Remember the Ime year Rob shot 89% from the FT line in the playoffs, Bona probably doesn’t have that touch.

The one hesitation is that the forces in the organization that valued Rob the most aren’t with the team anymore. In a five out offense, Bona has no real value, but to me that means add some scheme versatility to your toolbox rather than confine yourself to one play style. Honestly, they have not been reported to have worked him out, but I hope the team takes a long look at Bona.

I mentioned this earlier. I really like Aden Bona. He's a 6'8" C with a good standing reach and a great wingspan. He reminds me of Timelord sans the body fat. Bona's is well conditioned. Like Timelord, he get a lot of steals and blocks.

I have a feeling he will go a lot higher than anyone has him projected in their mock drafts at the moment. He doesn't pass like Timelord but he looks like he would be a decent player in the right team. A healthy Timelord-like player would be valuable to a lot of teams.

[zoyathedestroya]

One of these guys a future Celtics legend?

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[redslastlaugh]

Justin Edwards has big James Young energy. I hope a team above us takes him to push a better prospect down.

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[Bill Lumbergh]

If Dunn ever develops a jump shot, he will have been a grand slam of a pick. I am perfectly okay with taking a swing on him at 30. Most guys at 30 don't pan out anyway. At least he starts out with elite defense.