2025 NBA Draft June 25 & 26

[stuporman]

Just watching a little bit of his video that Caldwell kat would have made Thibs lose his mind with his defensive skills, awareness and abilities. I'll have to watch more later when I get a chance. Love his energy, though.

Just got home and watched his highlight video and this dude is so versatile and skilled on the defensive side of the ball. Can defend all 5 spots, his defensive awareness is off the charts, his recoverability is insane, timing impeccable.

Not a complete zero on offense, he's the perfect front court mate for KAT and OG because he can cover so many kinds of front court players. I love Huk but this guy is better right now, Njaji...sorry bud but you just too raw compared to him.

Why he isn't mocked anywhere on the board not even second round is a crime, I even see he hit a couple 3s in this video and his shot doesn't look broken. Sign me up, love his attitude, too. The Garden would love him.

After years of talking about someone who could make Mitch expendable...well, not even a single regular season minute yet....yet. Well, crap, he can't hit FTs...

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[knicksfan974]

If Nolan Traore drops and there's a chance for a trade to pick him I think he could be worth taking a flyer on. One year ago Traore was regarded as a top3 - top5 pick, but has been dropping in the mocks late last year and during spring.

[stuporman]

Dammit, now I'm watching video of players the Knicks won't pick because they'll be trading the pick for a future second rounder...arg

[RHODEY]

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[RHODEY]

Just watching a little bit of his video that Caldwell kat would have made Thibs lose his mind with his defensive skills, awareness and abilities. I'll have to watch more later when I get a chance. Love his energy, though.

Just got home and watched his highlight video and this dude is so versatile and skilled on the defensive side of the ball. Can defend all 5 spots, his defensive awareness is off the charts, his recoverability is insane, timing impeccable.

Not a complete zero on offense, he's the perfect front court mate for KAT and OG because he can cover so many kinds of front court players. I love Huk but this guy is better right now, Njaji...sorry bud but you just too raw compared to him.

Why he isn't mocked anywhere on the board not even second round is a crime, I even see he hit a couple 3s in this video and his shot doesn't look broken. Sign me up, love his attitude, too. The Garden would love him.

After years of talking about someone who could make Mitch expendable...well, not even a single regular season minute yet....yet. Well, crap, he can't hit FTs...

Watch on YouTube

Wow he looks good. I hope the none of our rivals know about him.

[stuporman]

Just watching a little bit of his video that Caldwell kat would have made Thibs lose his mind with his defensive skills, awareness and abilities. I'll have to watch more later when I get a chance. Love his energy, though.

Just got home and watched his highlight video and this dude is so versatile and skilled on the defensive side of the ball. Can defend all 5 spots, his defensive awareness is off the charts, his recoverability is insane, timing impeccable.

Not a complete zero on offense, he's the perfect front court mate for KAT and OG because he can cover so many kinds of front court players. I love Huk but this guy is better right now, Njaji...sorry bud but you just too raw compared to him.

Why he isn't mocked anywhere on the board not even second round is a crime, I even see he hit a couple 3s in this video and his shot doesn't look broken. Sign me up, love his attitude, too. The Garden would love him.

After years of talking about someone who could make Mitch expendable...well, not even a single regular season minute yet....yet. Well, crap, he can't hit FTs...

Watch on YouTube

Wow he looks good. I hope the none of our rivals know about him.

Being on the one of the top teams as a senior teams know who he is but his age might hurt his draft stock. I don't even see him mocked in the 2nd round so could it be the Knicks can sign him as a UFA if he doesn't get drafted? Hard to believe someone won't take a chance on him.

Yea, limited offensively sure but for a second rounder he has a ton of agility and ability that translates to the next level. A more offensive big with some defensive skills, though not as versatile is Vlad Goldin out of Michigan.

I also just watched some Peavey video and like what I saw. Can shoot it from deep, finish around the basket, drive some and a middy game with a sweet one foot fade. Has a nose for the offensive glass and gets into passing lanes so not just a offensive one way player.

I just started digging into who might be available at pick 50 but something tells me I'm wasting my time and getting hyped for nothing. They will trade the pick or something trying to save a few bucks this season for reasons only Aller understands.

[stuporman]

If you have the time and really want to see more than just highlights this youtube channel has 2+ hour film sessions for each player that show the good, the bad and the ugly of the players so you can see more than the cherry picked best plays.

Hardwood Hoops Central's NBA Draft Green Room

https://www.youtube.com/@hardwoodhoopscentral/videos

[8516knicks]

Just watching a little bit of his video that Caldwell kat would have made Thibs lose his mind with his defensive skills, awareness and abilities. I'll have to watch more later when I get a chance. Love his energy, though.

Just got home and watched his highlight video and this dude is so versatile and skilled on the defensive side of the ball. Can defend all 5 spots, his defensive awareness is off the charts, his recoverability is insane, timing impeccable.

Not a complete zero on offense, he's the perfect front court mate for KAT and OG because he can cover so many kinds of front court players. I love Huk but this guy is better right now, Njaji...sorry bud but you just too raw compared to him.

Why he isn't mocked anywhere on the board not even second round is a crime, I even see he hit a couple 3s in this video and his shot doesn't look broken. Sign me up, love his attitude, too. The Garden would love him.

After years of talking about someone who could make Mitch expendable...well, not even a single regular season minute yet....yet. Well, crap, he can't hit FTs...

Watch on YouTube

Last year he shot 50% from three and 32.4% from FT line. 3-7 from 3pts his past 2 yrs. 86-191 ( ) from FT career at Auburn.

[Spandau]

Good insight, guys. I think the big takeaway is that there are a lot of good fits, and the second round is the perfect place for role players to be harvested, thanks to the apron crap -- I just hope we don't punt the pick.

[Appleshampoo]

On Tankathon's Mock Draft - Why are the Knicks forfeiting pick # 56?

[vincccent]

On Tankathon's Mock Draft - Why are the Knicks forfeiting pick # 56?

I guess because of the Brunson tampering.

[TheGreenArrow]

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[Appleshampoo]

I saw the Knicks take Eric Dixon from Villanova in a mock draft. He's a 5th year senior who averaged 23 points and 5 rebounds. 6 foot 8 Pro comps are Julius Randle and Jarren Jackson Jr. I am intrigued.

https://www.nba.com/draft/2025/prospects/eric-dixon

[stuporman]

Just watching a little bit of his video that Caldwell kat would have made Thibs lose his mind with his defensive skills, awareness and abilities. I'll have to watch more later when I get a chance. Love his energy, though.

Just got home and watched his highlight video and this dude is so versatile and skilled on the defensive side of the ball. Can defend all 5 spots, his defensive awareness is off the charts, his recoverability is insane, timing impeccable.

Not a complete zero on offense, he's the perfect front court mate for KAT and OG because he can cover so many kinds of front court players. I love Huk but this guy is better right now, Njaji...sorry bud but you just too raw compared to him.

Why he isn't mocked anywhere on the board not even second round is a crime, I even see he hit a couple 3s in this video and his shot doesn't look broken. Sign me up, love his attitude, too. The Garden would love him.

After years of talking about someone who could make Mitch expendable...well, not even a single regular season minute yet....yet. Well, crap, he can't hit FTs...

Watch on YouTube

Last year he shot 50% from three and 32.4% from FT line. 3-7 from 3pts his past 2 yrs. 86-191 ( ) from FT career at Auburn.

Yea, the 3pt% is on such small sample size there's isn't much to be hopeful for with that and the FT% is on so much of a sample size there's isn't much to be hopeful for with that.

[stuporman]

I saw the Knicks take Eric Dixon from Villanova in a mock draft. He's a 5th year senior who averaged 23 points and 5 rebounds. 6 foot 8 Pro comps are Julius Randle and Jarren Jackson Jr. I am intrigued.

https://www.nba.com/draft/2025/prospects/eric-dixon

Dude is older than Obi...

I'm 4 minutes into this 2+ hour film session video and all I've seen from him is chuck, no passes no rebounds no defense, just hasn't seen a shot he won't take. These hardwood videos are great to actually see all the involvement in the game a player gives. They put in everything, good, bad and ugly. I mean looking at his numbers it seems like he's a good shooter from the percentages and it's high volume but dangit I'm bored watching this guy chuck already.

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[Appleshampoo]

I saw the Knicks take Eric Dixon from Villanova in a mock draft. He's a 5th year senior who averaged 23 points and 5 rebounds. 6 foot 8 Pro comps are Julius Randle and Jarren Jackson Jr. I am intrigued.

https://www.nba.com/draft/2025/prospects/eric-dixon

Dude is older than Obi...

He can be an American father figure for Dadiet

[stuporman]

I saw the Knicks take Eric Dixon from Villanova in a mock draft. He's a 5th year senior who averaged 23 points and 5 rebounds. 6 foot 8 Pro comps are Julius Randle and Jarren Jackson Jr. I am intrigued.

https://www.nba.com/draft/2025/prospects/eric-dixon

Dude is older than Obi...

He can be an American father figure for Dadiet

Just look at my edit...oof

[Appleshampoo]

Dude is older than Obi...

He can be an American father figure for Dadiet

Just look at my edit...oof

noted, damn

[stuporman]

He can be an American father figure for Dadiet

Just look at my edit...oof

noted, damn

Yea, I've been skimming through some of these vids from that hardwood hoop central channel because they are so dang long and to be honest I'm not too impressed with what I've been seeing from these players. Yea, I know it's the 2nd round guys but still.

Peavy has looked the best so far, he makes plays. His athleticism through contact isn't great but his touch is good enough he can often muscle it home. Not sure if that will translate to the next level, though.

They don't have one for Cardwell who has impressed me and I wish I could see all his weaknesses, not just highlight vids. I watched some of Brea from KY and all he did was shoot from deep, sure off the dribble, step backs, with a hand in his face but didn't see much else from him.

[stuporman]

The teams that made it to the finals...and deep in the playoffs for that matter have players that can shoot it from 3 and play defense. Essentially, the foundational skillset every player should get after on defense and shoot the 3.

I said this like a decade ago on here that is how to build the team going forward. Some of the players will develop skills outside of that but having wave after wave of guys who can bomb from deep and get in your face is what the Knicks need to stack up...aside from possibly the centers.

Although, to be quite honest you want the centers to be able to stetch the defense in some capacity, too. Either shooting it or passing, just something that opens the floor. The Knicks might be able to get away with a rim runner but they must be an absolute beast on D then.