2024 NBA Draft Thread – (June 26 & 27)

[165bows]

One of these guys a future Celtics legend?

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Freeman and Dunn are intriguing to me as front court guys. The other guys seem pretty boring, the James Young comp seems pretty apt to me from above as well on Edwards.

The link we were discussing above was surprisingly positive on Dunn, had him at #22. Seems like he's sort of been a bit forgotten about, or an afterthought at this point. But he cites much better passing ability than has shown up in his college game, and also being better fit in a faster system than the slow pokes at University of Virginia.

[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!!

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

I don’t remember but i think it was before the playoffs, he said he had something to say (important from the way he said it), but he said he’s going to hold it until later. Maybe it can be found if you look it up because I commented on it after he said it.

Recently the players started saying/hinting “do it for Al,” and they haven’t said it before as far as I can remember. Maybe they said it in 22 but this seems new, like they know something we don’t.

[Shak_Celts]

One of these guys a future Celtics legend?

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Freeman and Dunn are intriguing to me as front court guys. The other guys seem pretty boring, the James Young comp seems pretty apt to me from above as well on Edwards.

The link we were discussing above was surprisingly positive on Dunn, had him at #22. Seems like he's sort of been a bit forgotten about, or an afterthought at this point. But he cites much better passing ability than has shown up in his college game, and also being better fit in a faster system than the slow pokes at University of Virginia.

I wish they would put their positions or projected position because I only want to look up videos on bigs.

Also, I don’t want anyone pushing Walsh down again, he’s up next!!

[165bows]

One of these guys a future Celtics legend?

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Freeman and Dunn are intriguing to me as front court guys. The other guys seem pretty boring, the James Young comp seems pretty apt to me from above as well on Edwards.

The link we were discussing above was surprisingly positive on Dunn, had him at #22. Seems like he's sort of been a bit forgotten about, or an afterthought at this point. But he cites much better passing ability than has shown up in his college game, and also being better fit in a faster system than the slow pokes at University of Virginia.

I wish they would put their positions or projected position because I only want to look up videos on bigs.

Also, I don’t want anyone pushing Walsh down again, he’s up next!!

Freeman and Dunn are both 4s, maybe sneak a tiny bit of small ball 5 into the mix. Dunn is a top defender, weak on offense kind of guy, Freeman is a classic small school late bloomer type that also seems like a great guy.

[Hal14]

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?

I don’t remember but i think it was before the playoffs, he said he had something to say (important from the way he said it), but he said he’s going to hold it until later. Maybe it can be found if you look it up because I commented on it after he said it.

Recently the players started saying/hinting “do it for Al,” and they haven’t said it before as far as I can remember. Maybe they said it in 22 but this seems new, like they know something we don’t.

Hmm. If I were to guess, perhaps he is going to announce that 24-25 will be his last season. And then next season will be like a farewell tour.

I doubt he would call it quits right now, considering he's still playing at such a high level and also considering he's under contract for $10 mil next season that he's not gonna want to walk away from.

And as for players saying "let's win it for Al" it might simply be because he has been playing for such a long time and has come so close but hasn't quite won a title yet. I think I saw a stat at one point that said he has now played like more postseason games than anyone in NBA history without winning a title.

Also, it's not a given that we will get this far and have such a good chance at winning the title next season (this might be our best chance right now) so perhaps they're also saying it for that reason.

[Bill Lumbergh]

Anybody else like Tristen Newton with our late second rounder? I like him. Seems like he would be good value there to me. I'm not a fan of JD, and I would like to have another PG in the pipeline.

[djFan71]

Anybody else like Tristen Newton with our late second rounder? I like him. Seems like he would be good value there to me. I'm not a fan of JD, and I would like to have another PG in the pipeline.

100% agreed on wanting another (taller) PG/combo guard in the system. If we don't grab Ajay Mitchell earlier, I would like Newton or Trey Alexander late for sure.

[shackles10]

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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James Young was actually a good college player though lol.

[Bill Lumbergh]

Anybody else like Tristen Newton with our late second rounder? I like him. Seems like he would be good value there to me. I'm not a fan of JD, and I would like to have another PG in the pipeline.

100% agreed on wanting another (taller) PG/combo guard in the system. If we don't grab Ajay Mitchell earlier, I would like Newton or Trey Alexander late for sure.

I have not checked out Trey Alexander, but now I'll have to take a look.

[djFan71]

Anybody else like Tristen Newton with our late second rounder? I like him. Seems like he would be good value there to me. I'm not a fan of JD, and I would like to have another PG in the pipeline.

100% agreed on wanting another (taller) PG/combo guard in the system. If we don't grab Ajay Mitchell earlier, I would like Newton or Trey Alexander late for sure.

I have not checked out Trey Alexander, but now I'll have to take a look.

He's all over in mocks. Sometimes not on them at at all, sometimes fairly high (though not as much lately).
https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/trey-alexander-scouting-report

[Bill Lumbergh]

Anybody else like Tristen Newton with our late second rounder? I like him. Seems like he would be good value there to me. I'm not a fan of JD, and I would like to have another PG in the pipeline.

100% agreed on wanting another (taller) PG/combo guard in the system. If we don't grab Ajay Mitchell earlier, I would like Newton or Trey Alexander late for sure.

Newton reminds me of a slightly less athletic Maxey in a way. Quickly a little bit, too. Just physically and the way he moves. PG on back to back national champions. I think? MVP of the final four, and MVP of the Big East tourney. Bob Cousy (Best PG) Award and an All-American First Team selection. He's got some good credentials, and passes the eye test.

[playa-hater]

Freeman and Dunn are intriguing to me as front court guys. The other guys seem pretty boring, the James Young comp seems pretty apt to me from above as well on Edwards.

The link we were discussing above was surprisingly positive on Dunn, had him at #22. Seems like he's sort of been a bit forgotten about, or an afterthought at this point. But he cites much better passing ability than has shown up in his college game, and also being better fit in a faster system than the slow pokes at University of Virginia.

I wish they would put their positions or projected position because I only want to look up videos on bigs.

Also, I don’t want anyone pushing Walsh down again, he’s up next!!

Freeman and Dunn are both 4s, maybe sneak a tiny bit of small ball 5 into the mix. Dunn is a top defender, weak on offense kind of guy, Freeman is a classic small school late bloomer type that also seems like a great guy.

I thought Dunn was like former Virginia player and Atlanta Hawk ..D Hunter. A 3-D player wing etc..

[playa-hater]

100% agreed on wanting another (taller) PG/combo guard in the system. If we don't grab Ajay Mitchell earlier, I would like Newton or Trey Alexander late for sure.

I have not checked out Trey Alexander, but now I'll have to take a look.

He's all over in mocks. Sometimes not on them at at all, sometimes fairly high (though not as much lately).
https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/trey-alexander-scouting-report

He qualifies for my tall Combo type of guard I want/like. But until these Finals finish, I am way behind in looking at players.

[Hal14]

I wish they would put their positions or projected position because I only want to look up videos on bigs.

Also, I don’t want anyone pushing Walsh down again, he’s up next!!

Freeman and Dunn are both 4s, maybe sneak a tiny bit of small ball 5 into the mix. Dunn is a top defender, weak on offense kind of guy, Freeman is a classic small school late bloomer type that also seems like a great guy.

I thought Dunn was like former Virginia player and Atlanta Hawk ..D Hunter. A 3-D player wing etc..

I think Ryan Dunn is more of a PF / Small Ball 5 type than a 3&D wing.

He offers very little outside shooting. Not much of an off the dribble game. But has a 7'1" wingspan, had like 15% rebounding and 10% blocks this season so capable of playing small ball 5..or at the 4 if we have a 5 out of there who can shoot.

[playa-hater]

Freeman and Dunn are both 4s, maybe sneak a tiny bit of small ball 5 into the mix. Dunn is a top defender, weak on offense kind of guy, Freeman is a classic small school late bloomer type that also seems like a great guy.

I thought Dunn was like former Virginia player and Atlanta Hawk ..D Hunter. A 3-D player wing etc..

I think Ryan Dunn is more of a PF / Small Ball 5 type than a 3&D wing.

He's a really bad shooter from 3, very rarely shoots it from 3. Not much of an off the dribble game. 7'1" wingspan, had like 15% rebounding and 10% blocks this season.

well I will take your word for it.. You do good work,, But we (mostly you) got more work tomorrow to do

[redslastlaugh]

Celts win 18 … happy happy joy joy
!!!!!!

It occurs to me if we carry 14 not 15 bc of luxury tax and bring Luke Kornet, & Tillman back… they are probably punting on #30 in this draft for future assets and taking a two way guy at 54 … because the roster gonna be full since they will guarantee Queta and then bring the band back to defend the title.

1. JT
2. JB
3. KP
4. Al
5. DWhite
6. Jrue
7. PP
8. Tillman
9. Luke
10. Jaden Springer
11. Queta
12. Jordan Walsh
13. Brissett
14. Sam Hauser

Now, Brissett may not opt in. They have JD Davison and Drew Peterson who are FA. And maybe Luke and/or Xavier will leave for money. But, I am realizing, if Wyc doesn’t want a 15th man because of cost, the team may be set, I guess.

[zoyathedestroya]

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How lucky are you to have this guy leading your organization?

[165bows]

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How lucky are you to have this guy leading your organization?

Haha that’s great.

I’d like to see one of the bigger fours that can play versatile D.

Enrique Freeman, Ryan Dunn, Anton Watson or Malevy Leon. Leon seems like a real sleeper, 6’10” dude that can play great D including on the wing and is sort of a well rounded capable guy on offense.

[Hal14]

Celts win 18 … happy happy joy joy
!!!!!!

It occurs to me if we carry 14 not 15 bc of luxury tax and bring Luke Kornet, & Tillman back… they are probably punting on #30 in this draft for future assets and taking a two way guy at 54 … because the roster gonna be full since they will guarantee Queta and then bring the band back to defend the title.

1. JT
2. JB
3. KP
4. Al
5. DWhite
6. Jrue
7. PP
8. Tillman
9. Luke
10. Jaden Springer
11. Queta
12. Jordan Walsh
13. Brissett
14. Sam Hauser

Now, Brissett may not opt in. They have JD Davison and Drew Peterson who are FA. And maybe Luke and/or Xavier will leave for money. But, I am realizing, if Wyc doesn’t want a 15th man because of cost, the team may be set, I guess.

Agreed. I could see that happening. Bring back those 14 guys and leave the 15th spot open.

Certainly seems possible and makes a lot of sense.

On the other hand, it's extremely rare that a team returns that much of their roster from the previous season. But perhaps this will be the exception?

Trading 30 and drafting a 2-way guy at 54 certainly seems possible and would make sense. Perhaps at 54 they grab one of these fringe guys they've had in for a workout, like Ingram, Freeman, Flowers, Justin Edwards, Enaruna, Traore, Watson or Jesse Edwards.

Scheierman and Ryan Dunn will likely be off the board by 54.

JUst realized we brought in 2 different guys with first initial J and last name edwards for a workout lol.

[Hal14]

My updated big board..think there's a little bit of a dropoff after these 38 guys..hoping we get 1 of them.

With that being said, there is still some pretty good talent beyond just these 38 guys (Ingram, Newton, Flowers, Watson, etc.)..I just think those guys are a notch down, after this group..

1 Rob Dillingham
2 Alexandre Sarr
3 Ron Holland
4 Donovan Clingan
5 Devin Carter
6 Stephon Castle
7 Cody Williams
8 Dalton Knecht
9 Matas Buzelis
10 Zaccharie Risacher
11 Reed Sheppard
12 Kyle Filipowski
13 Kel'el Ware
14 Jaylon Tyson
15 Isaiah Collier
16 Tristan Da Silva
17 Tyler Smith
18 Yves Missi
19 Nikola Djurisic
20 Nikola Topic
21 Baylor Scheierman
22 Terrence Shannon Jr.
23 Zach Edey
24 Jaylen Wells
25 Ja’Kobe Walter
26 DaRon Holmes
27 Tyler Kolek
28 Pacome Dadiet
29 Carlton Carrington
30 KJ Simpson
31 Oso Ighodaro
32 Jared McCain
33 Tidjane Salaun
34 Johnny Furphy
35 Kevin McCullar Jr
36 Juan Nunez
37 Enrique Freeman
38 Ryan Dunn

From looking at some recent ,mock drafts, there will likely be at least 2 or 3 of these guys still on the board at 54..

From this list, the only ones Boston has had in for a workout (that we know of) are Scheierman, Freeman and Dunn..

There was a mock I saw the other day that had us taking Filipowski at 30. As you can see, I'm pretty high on him. And I do think he'd be a good fit here. I don't want to get my hopes up, because he's probably not gonna fall that far and we're probably trading out of the 1st round. But that would be awesome if we got Flip.