2024-25 NBA Draft Talk

[whatisacenter]

If they stick with drafting guys in their mid 20’s in the second round Chaz Lanier wouldn’t be a bad choice.

[wco81]

This series shows the lack of length and shooting.

With #41 they need at least 6-7 wing or a shooter or both. Hard to get both at #41?

[Onus]

https://www.nba.com/news/2025-nba-draft-early-entry-candidates

Alex Karaban returning to school smh

[Jester_]

This series shows the lack of length and shooting.

With #41 they need at least 6-7 wing or a shooter or both. Hard to get both at #41?

draft a shooter and get steven adams in FA is my dream summer

[wco81]

As these playoffs develop, maybe the draft pick would have to be used on a center, who's got enough motor to at least rebound, finish well.

Someone like Ezeli, a big active body. Of course, Jackson was willing to give Ezeli minutes as a rookie but would Kerr?

A lot depends on what happens with Kuminga, whether they retain him or are able to sign and trade for something back.

But the draft is before free agency right?

Ugh.

I think they have to go for some kind of size at the wing, because JK isn't getting run, Podz is too small and Moody is limited to catch and shoot. Someone who at least can be a rim runner and if given shots, maybe be okay at times like GP2 is with wide open 3s. And finish like him, because Podz and Moody are not big time finishers.

That's on top of Draymond not finishing, Looney also struggling to finish. Post also not a finisher

The one guy who can finish isn't getting minutes in big games and may not even be on the team next year.

They say one reason the Lakers lost is that they didn't have a lob threat like Luka was used to with Lively and Gafford. Those are elite finishers because Lively has insane wingspan plus big hops.

[EvanZ]

As these playoffs develop, maybe the draft pick would have to be used on a center, who's got enough motor to at least rebound, finish well.

Someone like Ezeli, a big active body. Of course, Jackson was willing to give Ezeli minutes as a rookie but would Kerr?

A lot depends on what happens with Kuminga, whether they retain him or are able to sign and trade for something back.

But the draft is before free agency right?

Ugh.

I think they have to go for some kind of size at the wing, because JK isn't getting run, Podz is too small and Moody is limited to catch and shoot. Someone who at least can be a rim runner and if given shots, maybe be okay at times like GP2 is with wide open 3s. And finish like him, because Podz and Moody are not big time finishers.

That's on top of Draymond not finishing, Looney also struggling to finish. Post also not a finisher

The one guy who can finish isn't getting minutes in big games and may not even be on the team next year.

They say one reason the Lakers lost is that they didn't have a lob threat like Luka was used to with Lively and Gafford. Those are elite finishers because Lively has insane wingspan plus big hops.

I’m always amazed how people think you can draft someone in the second round that will immediately help you win playoff games. And don’t say “Quinten Post!”. First, it’s not at all clear to me he’s helping us win anything. Second, he’s 25 lol. He’s probably out of the NBA within 3 seasons.

Just look around the league this playoff season and see how few second round picks are helping teams win deep into the playoffs in their first 2-3 seasons (which is the only timeline that matters now). The answer is none.

[wco81]

Nobody expects a second round pick to make significant contributions right away, certainly not deep playoffs runs.

But Draymond was a second round pick, though he didn't have impact right away, even though he got minutes in his rookie year.

Team has limited avenues to add talent. So for this draft it's going to have to be that second round pick.

Brogdon won rookie of the year as the #36 pick. Herb Jones was a good player as a rookie picked in the second round. Alvarado has had some moments, as an UDFA at age 24.

Warriors may not get a good contributor with this pick but they have limited options for adding players so they have to hope it pans out.

If nothing else, eat some minutes as a rookie, just as Podz did.

[Onus]

As these playoffs develop, maybe the draft pick would have to be used on a center, who's got enough motor to at least rebound, finish well.

Someone like Ezeli, a big active body. Of course, Jackson was willing to give Ezeli minutes as a rookie but would Kerr?

A lot depends on what happens with Kuminga, whether they retain him or are able to sign and trade for something back.

But the draft is before free agency right?

Ugh.

I think they have to go for some kind of size at the wing, because JK isn't getting run, Podz is too small and Moody is limited to catch and shoot. Someone who at least can be a rim runner and if given shots, maybe be okay at times like GP2 is with wide open 3s. And finish like him, because Podz and Moody are not big time finishers.

That's on top of Draymond not finishing, Looney also struggling to finish. Post also not a finisher

The one guy who can finish isn't getting minutes in big games and may not even be on the team next year.

They say one reason the Lakers lost is that they didn't have a lob threat like Luka was used to with Lively and Gafford. Those are elite finishers because Lively has insane wingspan plus big hops.

I’m always amazed how people think you can draft someone in the second round that will immediately help you win playoff games. And don’t say “Quinten Post!”. First, it’s not at all clear to me he’s helping us win anything. Second, he’s 25 lol. He’s probably out of the NBA within 3 seasons.

Just look around the league this playoff season and see how few second round picks are helping teams win deep into the playoffs in their first 2-3 seasons (which is the only timeline that matters now). The answer is none.

It's highly unlikely we find someone in the 2nd rd that can but if you can play a role, Kerr will find you minutes. For goodness sake we've played two way players in a playoff rotation. Hell our rotation now consists of a 2nd year player, a rookie, and a 4th year player. Hell Gui as a 2nd year player also gets spot minutes. You really don't think we can find someone in the 2nd rd that can replace Gui? Hell if GP2 or Looney leave next year that'll open up even more minutes. Out of the remaining teams we probably have the youngest role players left outside of OKC.

Out of the projected 2nd rd picks currently I can see Adou, Proctor, maybe Byrd carve out a poa defensive role. Maybe Condon, Tugler or Amari Williams can carve out a backup big type of role but that's probably highly unlikely. Again highly unlikely but not in the impossible realm.

[EvanZ]

As these playoffs develop, maybe the draft pick would have to be used on a center, who's got enough motor to at least rebound, finish well.

Someone like Ezeli, a big active body. Of course, Jackson was willing to give Ezeli minutes as a rookie but would Kerr?

A lot depends on what happens with Kuminga, whether they retain him or are able to sign and trade for something back.

But the draft is before free agency right?

Ugh.

I think they have to go for some kind of size at the wing, because JK isn't getting run, Podz is too small and Moody is limited to catch and shoot. Someone who at least can be a rim runner and if given shots, maybe be okay at times like GP2 is with wide open 3s. And finish like him, because Podz and Moody are not big time finishers.

That's on top of Draymond not finishing, Looney also struggling to finish. Post also not a finisher

The one guy who can finish isn't getting minutes in big games and may not even be on the team next year.

They say one reason the Lakers lost is that they didn't have a lob threat like Luka was used to with Lively and Gafford. Those are elite finishers because Lively has insane wingspan plus big hops.

I’m always amazed how people think you can draft someone in the second round that will immediately help you win playoff games. And don’t say “Quinten Post!”. First, it’s not at all clear to me he’s helping us win anything. Second, he’s 25 lol. He’s probably out of the NBA within 3 seasons.

Just look around the league this playoff season and see how few second round picks are helping teams win deep into the playoffs in their first 2-3 seasons (which is the only timeline that matters now). The answer is none.

It's highly unlikely we find someone in the 2nd rd that can but if you can play a role, Kerr will find you minutes. For goodness sake we've played two way players in a playoff rotation. Hell our rotation now consists of a 2nd year player, a rookie, and a 4th year player. Hell Gui as a 2nd year player also gets spot minutes. You really don't think we can find someone in the 2nd rd that can replace Gui? Hell if GP2 or Looney leave next year that'll open up even more minutes. Out of the remaining teams we probably have the youngest role players left outside of OKC.

Out of the projected 2nd rd picks currently I can see Adou, Proctor, maybe Byrd carve out a poa defensive role. Maybe Condon, Tugler or Amari Williams can carve out a backup big type of role but that's probably highly unlikely. Again highly unlikely but not in the impossible realm.

This is not a good thing.

[Onus]

I’m always amazed how people think you can draft someone in the second round that will immediately help you win playoff games. And don’t say “Quinten Post!”. First, it’s not at all clear to me he’s helping us win anything. Second, he’s 25 lol. He’s probably out of the NBA within 3 seasons.

Just look around the league this playoff season and see how few second round picks are helping teams win deep into the playoffs in their first 2-3 seasons (which is the only timeline that matters now). The answer is none.

It's highly unlikely we find someone in the 2nd rd that can but if you can play a role, Kerr will find you minutes. For goodness sake we've played two way players in a playoff rotation. Hell our rotation now consists of a 2nd year player, a rookie, and a 4th year player. Hell Gui as a 2nd year player also gets spot minutes. You really don't think we can find someone in the 2nd rd that can replace Gui? Hell if GP2 or Looney leave next year that'll open up even more minutes. Out of the remaining teams we probably have the youngest role players left outside of OKC.

Out of the projected 2nd rd picks currently I can see Adou, Proctor, maybe Byrd carve out a poa defensive role. Maybe Condon, Tugler or Amari Williams can carve out a backup big type of role but that's probably highly unlikely. Again highly unlikely but not in the impossible realm.

This is not a good thing.

One of my biggest complaints about the front office.

[Onus]

Anyone think you can turn Koby Brea into a decent defender? A 6'7'' elite shooter with a 7'3'' wingspan? Really just needs game plan discipline and not be a complete sieve on defense.

[Onus]

Maybe milos uzan if we need an on ball creator. He seems to be a good catch and shoot shooter as well while being able to break the paint in isolation/pick and roll, is capable and willing to shoot in the midrange.

[TB]

I still think we desperately need a dynamic scoring point guard. Not only one for some bench minutes and garbage time, but ideally one that has upside as a starter post-Steph.

I’m talking about the same guys i’ve wanted most of the year… Fears, Pettiford, Clayton.

BTW this is not an anti Podz post. I really like Podz and if anything his ability to take on different defensive assignments has shown me he can be a SG in this league.

There are alot of teams towards the end of the 1st round that wont have roster spots or have too many picks… so I think it all is lining up to trade up using a couple 2nd rounders and Trayce to grab Pettiford or Clayton.

[Onus]

I still think we desperately need a dynamic scoring point guard. Not only one for some bench minutes and garbage time, but ideally one that has upside as a starter post-Steph.

I’m talking about the same guys i’ve wanted most of the year… Fears, Pettiford, Clayton.

BTW this is not an anti Podz post. I really like Podz and if anything his ability to take on different defensive assignments has shown me he can be a SG in this league.

There are alot of teams towards the end of the 1st round that wont have roster spots or have too many picks… so I think it all is lining up to trade up using a couple 2nd rounders and Trayce to grab Pettiford or Clayton.

I'd prefer Clayton, but we'd have to trade up. Do the Nets really need 5 draft picks?

Milos Uzan seems very similar to Andrew Nembhard to me and he may be available at our pick.

[wco81]

I just don't trust this front office.

They're going to keep making back picks and other personnel moves, or not making moves.

McDaniels was drafted with the Lakers pick at #28 in 2020, same as the Wiseman draft. He was traded twice, to OKC and then to Minnesota.

NAW was drafted #17 in 2019 by Atlanta, then traded to NO, then Utah, then Minnesota.

This front office shows no evidence of making these kind of under the radar moves.


I think the team will have to really bottom out and maybe Lacob will clean house, including getting his sons and himself out of making big decisions.

So I don't think we can have high expectations of these drafts.

Maybe they'll get a clue after Curry is gone and the team bottoms out for a couple of years.

[TB]

I still think we desperately need a dynamic scoring point guard. Not only one for some bench minutes and garbage time, but ideally one that has upside as a starter post-Steph.

I’m talking about the same guys i’ve wanted most of the year… Fears, Pettiford, Clayton.

BTW this is not an anti Podz post. I really like Podz and if anything his ability to take on different defensive assignments has shown me he can be a SG in this league.

There are alot of teams towards the end of the 1st round that wont have roster spots or have too many picks… so I think it all is lining up to trade up using a couple 2nd rounders and Trayce to grab Pettiford or Clayton.

I'd prefer Clayton, but we'd have to trade up. Do the Nets really need 5 draft picks?

Milos Uzan seems very similar to Andrew Nembhard to me and he may be available at our pick.

If we don’t move up and we ended up with Uzan i’d be very happy. Nembhard is the perfect comp for him.

[TB]

Anyone think you can turn Koby Brea into a decent defender? A 6'7'' elite shooter with a 7'3'' wingspan? Really just needs game plan discipline and not be a complete sieve on defense.

Haven’t seen enough full games and defensive possessions, but its sort of shocking how bad his defensive metrics are. He seems to have attributes that wouldn’t lead to being one of the worst defenders on paper… so maybe its just a role situation being skewed a bit.

If he can even be an average defender he’s an NBA rotation guy because of that jumper. Maybe the best shooter in the draft.

[Onus]

Anyone think you can turn Koby Brea into a decent defender? A 6'7'' elite shooter with a 7'3'' wingspan? Really just needs game plan discipline and not be a complete sieve on defense.

Haven’t seen enough full games and defensive possessions, but its sort of shocking how bad his defensive metrics are. He seems to have attributes that wouldn’t lead to being one of the worst defenders on paper… so maybe its just a role situation being skewed a bit.

If he can even be an average defender he’s an NBA rotation guy because of that jumper. Maybe the best shooter in the draft.

I watched a few games and he's got heavy feet, terrible around screens. It would definitely be a project to get him defensively capable. But if he really does have a 7'3'' wingspan(it doesn't look like it) maybe that length can cover up some of his pit falls. Especially if we're playing more zone and if we're doing more isos around jimmy, he's going to need someone to hit shots around him. It's definitely a far shot, would probably rather go with Uzan but feel like we need to go with more offense oriented player than defensive.

[wco81]

After these playoffs, team may emphasize shooting over defense.

Moody can't get minutes because his shot is MIA. Post is a defensive liability but if he could shoot, he'd have gotten more minutes.

Podz started out well in game 5 but then he had to take some contested shots and his shooting also went MIA.

You can't always get everything, especially in the second round.

Think Poole would have gotten minutes in this series, given that for all his faults he can score?

[Onus]

After these playoffs, team may emphasize shooting over defense.

Moody can't get minutes because his shot is MIA. Post is a defensive liability but if he could shoot, he'd have gotten more minutes.

Podz started out well in game 5 but then he had to take some contested shots and his shooting also went MIA.

You can't always get everything, especially in the second round.

Think Poole would have gotten minutes in this series, given that for all his faults he can score?

There’s just not a lot of scorers in the 2nd rd unfortunately. It’s a shallow draft with everyone returning for nil money.