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NBA Draft Discussion Part 10

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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#321 » by Lord_Zedd » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:48 pm

TimeForChange wrote:I would do 15/24/44 for 9

You can grab your back up big, a wing and Nembhard at 44 :)


We'd be doing OKC a massive favour by essentially solving their roster crunch issue. And there seems to be a bigger premium trading into the top 10 this year.

It starts with 15 + a future 1st
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Post#322 » by OakleyDokely » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:49 pm

One of the things the Raps have done really well under Masai is draft, so I'm good with any guy they go with. In a decade of drafts, they've only drafted two busts in the 1st round and both picks were in the 20s. I'm pretty confident we will get at least a rotation player out of this pick.
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#323 » by _MidNight_ » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:50 pm

RoteSchroder wrote:
TimeForChange wrote:
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Two OG's are better than one


He looks like an absolute monster.
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#324 » by OakleyDokely » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:51 pm

_MidNight_ wrote:
RoteSchroder wrote:
TimeForChange wrote:
Read on Twitter


Two OG's are better than one


He looks like an absolute monster.


He got to the line 6.5 times a game in 27 mins!
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Post#325 » by Tripod » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:55 pm

HangTime wrote:
Mark_83 wrote:
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It's great way to increase his draft stock.

So lists 3 Raps he models his game after then works out for 1 team after leaving Germany, and it's the Raps.

Hmmm
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#326 » by OakleyDokely » Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:56 pm

I don't feel Queen is a legit option for the Raps. Looking over the Raps draft history, they take fit guys, who are typically lean and/or built well. They put a lot of importance of conditioning. Queen has struggled with his weight, he was over 260 lbs at one point and he never looks like he's in his best possible shape. Not saying he won't be good, but the Raps typically don't draft round.
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#327 » by DG88 » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:01 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:
DG88 wrote:Little less than 13 hours before it all starts

U wana lock this one up when u open new thread? also can you put no spoilers in title

I will come 30 minutes before I'll lock this one up and then we can transition to the Draft Night thread for round 1 and the 9th pick thread.
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Post#328 » by Kingsway_fan » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:05 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:I don't feel Queen is a legit option for the Raps. Looking over the Raps draft history, they take fit guys, who are typically lean and/or built well. They put a lot of importance of conditioning. Queen has struggled with his weight, he was over 260 lbs at one point and he never looks like he's in his best possible shape. Not saying he won't be good, but the Raps typically don't draft round.


The BIG O... PLEASE Pass on this guy...
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Post#329 » by Psubs » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:06 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:
_MidNight_ wrote:
RoteSchroder wrote:
Two OG's are better than one


He looks like an absolute monster.


He got to the line 6.5 times a game in 27 mins!


He's more Kuminga than OG.
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Post#330 » by Psubs » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:07 pm

Yallbecrazy wrote:cmon CMB to Raps, Chloe Kitts to Tempo next year and future Canadian National Team offspring.


:D I could see Portland getting both too.
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Post#331 » by Rapsfan07 » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:08 pm

_MidNight_ wrote:
RoteSchroder wrote:
TimeForChange wrote:
Read on Twitter


Two OG's are better than one


He looks like an absolute monster.


He's been on my sleeper list for a long time. I think he's going to return better value than where he's chosen
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#332 » by WuTang_CMB » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:16 pm

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45559441/2025-nba-mock-draft-latest-first-second-round-predictions-all-59-picks

updated espn

Bryant has had a positive predraft process and appears ticketed for the late lottery, with interest coming from Phoenix following the Suns' trade into the No. 10 spot, plus Toronto at No. 9 and Atlanta at No. 13 closely linked as landing spots.

The rest of the league has been working to get a read on the Suns since they moved into this slot Sunday by sending Kevin Durant to the Rockets. With three high-usage scorers in Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and now Jalen Green joining the team, some rival teams expect Phoenix will target a defense-minded frontcourt player who can complement what could be a clunky backcourt fit. Bryant and Collin Murray-Boyles fit that mold and are viewed as some options for the Suns.

Though Bryant isn't expected to create much of his own offense in the near future, his ability to shoot from range, add value as a passer and guard all over defensively gives him a realistic pathway to becoming a lineup fixture. -- Woo


Should Edgecombe (whom the Hornets are said to be high on) come off the board at No. 3, Charlotte will likely be choosing between trade-down scenarios or picking among Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Bailey and Tre Johnson. The fact that Fears and Bailey have not worked out for the Hornets doesn't appear to be a significant hindrance in their decision-making process.

Rival teams believe the Hornets will ultimately prioritize Knueppel's strong perimeter shooting, playmaking and leadership skills, as well as his strong fit with the likes of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. The Hornets would be going for a safer option in Knueppel after swinging for the fences with Tidjane Salaun in last year's draft at No. 6.

Knueppel rates well in analytics-based draft models, but the Hornets might ponder whether they could still add him if they elect to move down a few slots and acquire additional assets in the process.
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#333 » by WuTang_CMB » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:22 pm

If It's Noa I totally get it

The risk is there no doubt but they probably feel more comfortable with a player development guru like Darko vs say a guy like Nurse


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Post#334 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:31 pm

I don't see it with Noa Essengue, I think it's a smokescreen to get Brooklyn to take him at 8. And he plays the same position as Barnes.
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#335 » by WuTang_CMB » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:37 pm

My last mock

1. Cooper
2. Dylan
3. VJ
4. Kon
5. Fears
6. Ace
7. KM
8. Tre
9. Noa
10. Bryant
11. CMB
12. Sorber
13. Kasp
14. Beringer
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Post#336 » by Supermann98 » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:39 pm

Jim Todd Jr. wrote:
bballsparkin wrote:
douggood wrote:rumored but again just rumors
both spurs and okc want him, so cant drop that much


Yeah, if you trade back you need to have multiple options.


I would take him at 9 then

have i lost my mind?


Probably, but I’m with you. This kid reminds me of Giannis. Ideally we’d drop back to take him and get another pick in the 20’s for a guy like Clayton Jr or Traore or w/e but if not and we just grab Beringer I’m ok with it. Huuuuge swing for the fences
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#337 » by DG88 » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:39 pm

The first 13 picks in both the ESPN and B/R mock drafts are exactly the same lol
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#338 » by WuTang_CMB » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:41 pm

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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#339 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:42 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:My last mock

1. Cooper
2. Dylan
3. VJ
4. Kon
5. Fears
6. Ace
7. KM
8. Tre
9. Noa
10. Bryant
11. CMB
12. Sorber
13. Kasp
14. Beringer


Man that would suck to miss out on Tre Johnson one pick before they pick.

Quickley
Johnson
Ingram
Barnes
Poeltl

Fits in like a glove
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Re: NBA Draft Discussion Part 10 

Post#340 » by WuTang_CMB » Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:44 pm

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