MasterGMer wrote:Idiosyncratic wrote:MasterGMer wrote:
Who are you looking at in the first round with our pick? It is supposed to be a deep draft even outside lottery, right?
I think most of my top targets are going to be gone, but I think I would take one of Fears, Richardson, Tre Johnson, Jakucionis or Traore in that order. The playmaking guards are just the most interesting to me in this draft and it isn't even just because of our need. I would also give big consideration to Maluach or Newell if they fell to us. Traore is probably the only of those players I would say is likely to make it to us. Boom or bust PG prospect with a lot of speed and passing chops. Mediocre numbers, but he played pro ball instead of college. Maybe the best passer in the class.
Opinions differ on the depth of the draft, but I personally think it is very deep. I think there are a ton of solid middle tier guys from just outside of the lottery even into the early 2nd and it will probably be a crapshoot to select who ends up being good, but there will be several gems IMO.
And you didn't ask, but if I went guard pick one I would look at a big with the 2nd pick. Sorber, Yaxel, Broome, and Wolf would be my top guys there and in that order.
I'm also very down for a trade. I think they have some options and they can always trade after the draft with future picks if one doesn't materialize on draft night.
I like Broom. Maybe with the DEN pick? However, don't we have 3 Centers already. What about that French kid in the ESPN Mock draft who can be a rim protector we need?
Also with our 2nd round, what about a guy like Grant Nelson from Alabama? I think we can find some serviceable players and gem in the 2nd round.
What about UCF's Moustapha Thiam? Similar numbers as Maluach, just not proven success like Duke has. But similar players who can protect the rim plus a good mid range.
Yeah I would personally be very comfortable taking Broome with the Denver pick. I think he is just a winner, I think the rebounding will translate and I think he can defend at an above average level. I think he also could have some hidden upside passing from the high post and potentially getting competent on open 3s. I don't think he's getting a bunch of post touches in the NBA like he does college, but I kind of envision a Joakim Noah type role for him. I could be off though.
I'm sort of thinking we maybe don't have our longterm center answer on the roster and that any of them could be dealt except Mo. Goga is good, but has fallen out of the rotation at times and expires soon. I also just really like the late round bigs this year compared to a lot of the other players.
Assume you are talking about Maxime Raynaud for the French big. I thought about putting him 5th on my center list, but I honestly need to watch tape on him. 7 footer that can shoot is always interesting though. I don't know a ton about his ability to move on defense yet personally. Seems like a late 1st early 2nd guy right now.
Grant Nelson I think will be an undrafted FA signing or very late 2nd, but I think he will get a chance.
Thiam should and will stay in school IMO. I do think he should be taken in the 2nd if he came out, but he should try to improve his stock. Difference between he and Maluach for me is that Thiam's movements look a lot more stiff. Maluach feels pretty fluid to me moving on defense. Thiam has some upside though, but I do think he should stay in school and try to have a monster year next year. Needs to get the rebounding up, I know he spends time on perimeter, but it's still just too low.
