2024 NBA Draft Thread

[jayu70]

Also no idea why you're comparing our Hawks to Celts.... Hawks are going to have to build their own winner with what they have and what they can get

You talk about spacing but your top pick for #1 is Castle who can't hit threes. Please make it make sense

Castle shot .267 from 3 well worse than my 7'2" unicorn Sarr

I'm also not pushing to throw Castle into the starting lineup on a competitive team as a teenager.

Castle projects at somewhere between Jrue Holiday and Marcus Smart. Elite wing defenders who learned to shoot Catch and Shoot 3s at a top rate. Until then, Castle can come off the bench for 25 minutes a night as a defensive specialist.

Which is what we'd have to do with Alex Sarr.

(I moved this from the Okongwu thread cause the conversation literally had nothing to do with Onyeka at this point.)

I have Sarr backing up JJ and OO to start the season.

[NatiboyB]

Also no idea why you're comparing our Hawks to Celts.... Hawks are going to have to build their own winner with what they have and what they can get

You talk about spacing but your top pick for #1 is Castle who can't hit threes. Please make it make sense

Castle shot .267 from 3 well worse than my 7'2" unicorn Sarr

I'm also not pushing to throw Castle into the starting lineup on a competitive team as a teenager.

Castle projects at somewhere between Jrue Holiday and Marcus Smart. Elite wing defenders who learned to shoot Catch and Shoot 3s at a top rate. Until then, Castle can come off the bench for 25 minutes a night as a defensive specialist.

Which is what we'd have to do with Alex Sarr.

(I moved this from the Okongwu thread cause the conversation literally had nothing to do with Onyeka at this point.)

I have Sarr backing up JJ and OO to start the season.

I'm of the assumption that bringing Sarr in as a backup and keeping him around 24-26 minutes may be the way to go. And it should also kind of keep expectations in place. I see some want to toss him into the SL but I think the Hawks are too good of a team for that And counting whomever the acquire via trade assuming they will move one of Young/Murray.

I would like to see if OO and Sarr can play at the same time.

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Stephon Castle | 6-6 wing | 19 years old | Connecticut



My latest intel indicates Castle is likely to come off of the board somewhere between the No. 4 and No. 8 picks. He’s a tremendous defender with size and attributes that help teams win games. He got publicity at the NBA combine for saying he views himself as a point guard, but NBA teams largely classify him as a secondary playmaker who could grow into more on-ball reps in time.

Sources connected to the Connecticut program rave about Castle’s character and competitiveness; many loved his willingness to do whatever it took for the Huskies. He took on the defensive stopper role at times on players such as Alabama’s Mark Sears at the Final Four or Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman during the season. He shared responsibilities for initiating the offense, showcasing passing skill and an ability to get to the rim. He moved the ball well across the perimeter and was a high-impact player on both ends despite making only 27 percent of his 3s. He stepped up in almost all of their big games, including a 21-point Final Four performance and a 15-point national title game showing.

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[Jamaaliver]

Baylor Scheierman | 6-6 wing | 23 years old | Creighton

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I’ve maintained a first-round grade on Scheierman since the end of the college basketball season. He averaged 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists while drilling several 3s off significant movement. He’s one of the best shooters in the class, with a versatile motion that allows him to fire from distance off any kind of footwork. He’s a quick ball-mover and passer, and his defense is better than most believe. Go back and watch the team’s Sweet 16 game against Tennessee, where he held Knecht to 6-of-17 shooting from the field as the primary defender.

Scheierman is also having one of the better pre-draft processes of any prospect. He was the best player in the 5-on-5 portion of the draft combine, impressing teams with his ability to fill multiple roles. I think he hears his name called in the first round at this point, as NBA teams generally see him as a player who can help sooner rather than later.

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Stephon Castle | 6-6 wing | 19 years old | Connecticut



My latest intel indicates Castle is likely to come off of the board somewhere between the No. 4 and No. 8 picks. He’s a tremendous defender with size and attributes that help teams win games. He got publicity at the NBA combine for saying he views himself as a point guard, but NBA teams largely classify him as a secondary playmaker who could grow into more on-ball reps in time.

Sources connected to the Connecticut program rave about Castle’s character and competitiveness; many loved his willingness to do whatever it took for the Huskies. He took on the defensive stopper role at times on players such as Alabama’s Mark Sears at the Final Four or Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman during the season. He shared responsibilities for initiating the offense, showcasing passing skill and an ability to get to the rim. He moved the ball well across the perimeter and was a high-impact player on both ends despite making only 27 percent of his 3s. He stepped up in almost all of their big games, including a 21-point Final Four performance and a 15-point national title game showing.

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I believe he's going to have a very successful career. The Spurs are going to enjoy having him.

[Jamaaliver]

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[jayu70]

Interesting...

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Uuuummm....Charlotte owns pick #6. What am I missing?

[Whole Truth]

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Uuuummm....Charlotte owns pick #6. What am I missing?

BI traded to Charlotte for Bridges #6

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[Jamaaliver]

Solid PG prospect
Likely to go in 20s or 30s

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He has the IT factor.

We need him.

[Jamaaliver]

Spoiler:

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BRONNY JAMES NBA 2024 DRAFT POSITION

o43.5-185
u43.5+146

MATAS BUZELIS NBA 2024 DRAFT POSITION

o5.5-123
u5.5-108

1ST TO BE DRAFTED - NBA DRAFT 2024

Reed Sheppard -250
Donovan Clingan +194

[Jamaaliver]

KCP 2.0?

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