2025 NBA Draft Prospects

TheSuzerain · Post #461 » by **TheSuzerain** » Sat Feb 1, 2025 11:44 pm

Flagg looks worth tanking for

Muzbar · Post #462 » by **Muzbar** » Sun Feb 2, 2025 12:25 am

TheSuzerain wrote:Flagg looks worth tanking for

I was definitely sceptical of Flagg early on, but by God has he changed my view on him.

Still some wrinkles to iron out but he's only just turned 18. It's pretty amazing.

Chi town · Post #463 » by **Chi town** » Sun Feb 2, 2025 2:58 am

Flagg is a cheat code on both ends of the court the entire game. He will impact winning significantly right away.

Chi town · Post #464 » by **Chi town** » Sun Feb 2, 2025 5:01 am

Fears is incredible creating his own shot and finishing. Crazy he’s 18 like Flagg. He gets a 3 ball and it’s game over. Kid is impressive.

Chi town · Post #465 » by **Chi town** » Sun Feb 2, 2025 5:23 am

Blazers and Nets with wins.

Once the Sixers get Embiid I think Bulls will get to 6.

Post #466 » by **Ice Man** » Sun Feb 2, 2025 6:07 am

Once Cooper found his footing, he's been the prime LeBron of NCAA hoops. Think I'm kidding? Flagg averaged 25/8/5 per game on 58% FG% in the month of January, as compared with LeBron's averages of 28/8/7 on 53% FG% during his 4 MVP seasons. And like LeBron, Flagg is the unquestioned leader of his team, controlling the offensive tempo and helping to anchor the defense.

He's too good for NCAA hoops already. Of course he won't be too good for the NBA, but man I'd sure like him on my team, to see just how good he can become.

Muzbar · Post #467 » by **Muzbar** » Sun Feb 2, 2025 9:09 am

Chi town wrote:Blazers and Nets with wins.

Once the Sixers get Embiid I think Bulls will get to 6.

I don't see the Bulls passing the Nets, they are terrible and are without Cam Johnson, today was just one of those freak wins bad teams get.

Even the Wizards won today against the T-Wovles.

7th is the absolute best I think the Bulls can muster, and that's with trading Vuc and Zach for lesser pieces.

Jcool0 · Post #468 » by **Jcool0** » Sun Feb 2, 2025 2:14 pm

Muzbar wrote:
Chi town wrote:Blazers and Nets with wins.

Once the Sixers get Embiid I think Bulls will get to 6.

I don't see the Bulls passing the Nets, they are terrible and are without Cam Johnson, today was just one of those freak wins bad teams get.

Even the Wizards won today against the T-Wovles.

7th is the absolute best I think the Bulls can muster, and that's with trading Vuc and Zach for lesser pieces.

Chicago SOS: .507 (10th)

Brooklyn SOS: .485 (25th)

Chi town · Post #469 » by **Chi town** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 12:08 am

Raps with another win and Sixers ahead.

Muzbar · Post #470 » by **Muzbar** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 12:11 am

Jcool0 wrote:
Muzbar wrote:
Chi town wrote:Blazers and Nets with wins.

Once the Sixers get Embiid I think Bulls will get to 6.

I don't see the Bulls passing the Nets, they are terrible and are without Cam Johnson, today was just one of those freak wins bad teams get.

Even the Wizards won today against the T-Wovles.

7th is the absolute best I think the Bulls can muster, and that's with trading Vuc and Zach for lesser pieces.

Chicago SOS: .507 (10th)

Brooklyn SOS: .485 (25th)

I'm not sure if this was meant to support or go against my argument.

Guru · Post #471 » by **Guru** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 4:40 pm

We are most likely to land at 7 pre lotto and then 1-9 post. I have 5 players I like in this draft (Flagg-Bailey-Johnson-KJ-Harper). Could be talked into 6 It think but I'm not high on many guys. That is likely to change with exposure but I hope we land 1-3.

CROBulls · Post #472 » by **CROBulls** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:01 pm

Guru wrote:We are most likely to land at 7 pre lotto and then 1-9 post. I have 5 players I like in this draft (Flagg-Bailey-Johnson-KJ-Harper). Could be talked into 6 It think but I'm not high on many guys. That is likely to change with exposure but I hope we land 1-3.

7th is Bulls number. We getting 7th. And we picking role player. And we will continue do that until they decide to bottom out.

Post #473 » by **AshyLarrysDiaper** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:16 pm

Right now I have it:

Flagg

Harper
Ace

Edgecombe
Jakucionis

Anyone outside of that five I’d consider a bad return on what should’ve been a strong tank season.

drosestruts · Post #474 » by **drosestruts** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 5:20 pm

I don't like putting so much of our future in ping pong balls. (especially limited ping pong balls - if you're going this route you need multiple picks in my view)

As the college season has gone on - Cooper Flagg has emerged to live up to the hype.

The fear comes from the fact that as much as Flagg has stepped up - several other players seem to be slumping lately or taking a step back - Jakucionis, Harper, etc.

My biggest fear is that Flagg is the only legit player in this draft.

jordanwilliams6 · Post #475 » by **jordanwilliams6** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 6:54 pm

drosestruts wrote:I don't like putting so much of our future in ping pong balls. (especially limited ping pong balls - if you're going this route you need multiple picks in my view)

As the college season has gone on - Cooper Flagg has emerged to live up to the hype.

The fear comes from the fact that as much as Flagg has stepped up - several other players seem to be slumping lately or taking a step back - Jakucionis, Harper, etc.

My biggest fear is that Flagg is the only legit player in this draft.

Bailey will be a superstar in the league. Elite scorer that can shoot, rebound & defend at a high level.

The only thing holding him back will be his passing & playmaking. If he can get to 80% of Tatum’s level in that regard, he’ll be very a similar player to Tatum IMO.

Hangtime84 · Post #476 » by **Hangtime84** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 6:56 pm

Matas training buddy would be nice

drosestruts · Post #477 » by **drosestruts** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:05 pm

jordanwilliams6 wrote:
drosestruts wrote:I don't like putting so much of our future in ping pong balls. (especially limited ping pong balls - if you're going this route you need multiple picks in my view)

As the college season has gone on - Cooper Flagg has emerged to live up to the hype.

The fear comes from the fact that as much as Flagg has stepped up - several other players seem to be slumping lately or taking a step back - Jakucionis, Harper, etc.

My biggest fear is that Flagg is the only legit player in this draft.

Bailey will be a superstar in the league. Elite scorer that can shoot, rebound & defend at a high level.

The only thing holding him back will be his passing & playmaking. If he can get to 80% of Tatum’s level in that regard, he’ll be very a similar player to Tatum IMO.

Ace Bailey is actually one of my least liked players currently projected to be a high pick. I'll give you that he's a good rebounder.

Scorer? Is his 55% TS% supposed to impress me? To shoot 38% from three and still have an awful TS% is a pretty big red flag

Is BPM and DBPM is the lowest of any player projected to go in the top 10

He averages more turnovers than assists.

He's an inefficient block-hole that rates as a poor defender so far in college.

Chi town · Post #478 » by **Chi town** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:11 pm

drosestruts wrote:
jordanwilliams6 wrote:
drosestruts wrote:I don't like putting so much of our future in ping pong balls. (especially limited ping pong balls - if you're going this route you need multiple picks in my view)

As the college season has gone on - Cooper Flagg has emerged to live up to the hype.

The fear comes from the fact that as much as Flagg has stepped up - several other players seem to be slumping lately or taking a step back - Jakucionis, Harper, etc.

My biggest fear is that Flagg is the only legit player in this draft.

Bailey will be a superstar in the league. Elite scorer that can shoot, rebound & defend at a high level.

The only thing holding him back will be his passing & playmaking. If he can get to 80% of Tatum’s level in that regard, he’ll be very a similar player to Tatum IMO.

Ace Bailey is actually one of my least liked players currently projected to be a high pick. I'll give you that he's a good rebounder.

Scorer? Is his 55% TS% supposed to impress me? To shoot 38% from three and still have an awful TS% is a pretty big red flag

Is BPM and DBPM is the lowest of any player projected to go in the top 10

He averages more turnovers than assists.

He's an inefficient block-hole that rates as a poor defender so far in college.

You watching full games?

Chi town · Post #479 » by **Chi town** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 7:14 pm

AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:Right now I have it:

Flagg

Harper
Ace

Edgecombe
Jakucionis

Anyone outside of that five I’d consider a bad return on what should’ve been a strong tank season.

VJ has really jumped. That 3 ball is real.
I have Fears in that tier too. He’s 18 like Ace and can flat out score. He adds a 3 and he’s special.

Further down I really like Will Riley. Can really shoot it. Elite IQ and no fear. He’s super young too.

Post #480 » by **AshyLarrysDiaper** » Mon Feb 3, 2025 8:12 pm

Chi town wrote:
AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:Right now I have it:

Flagg

Harper
Ace

Edgecombe
Jakucionis

Anyone outside of that five I’d consider a bad return on what should’ve been a strong tank season.

VJ has really jumped. That 3 ball is real.
I have Fears in that tier too. He’s 18 like Ace and can flat out score. He adds a 3 and he’s special.

Further down I really like Will Riley. Can really shoot it. Elite IQ and no fear. He’s super young too.

I had Fears up there too, but after a few concerning games in January I bumped him down a bit.

He’s definitely someone I’d target in that 6-8 range.