2025 Draft Night Picks Discussion

Post #1 » by **bwgood77** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:33 am

Who we gonna take? What picks that we need will we waste to trade Beal?

Post #2 » by **Qwigglez** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:36 am

Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Post #3 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:38 am

I hope KJ drops but I honestly haven't heard anyone connect him with the Suns so I doubt we take him even if Toronto passes

WeekapaugGroove · Post #4 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:38 am

lilfishi22 wrote:I hope KJ drops but I honestly haven't heard anyone connect him with the Suns so I doubt we take him even if Toronto passes

Fun player but his lack of a current jumper scares me.

Post #5 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:41 am

WeekapaugGroove wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:I hope KJ drops but I honestly haven't heard anyone connect him with the Suns so I doubt we take him even if Toronto passes

Fun player but his lack of a current jumper scares me.

He shoots a lot of off the dribble 3's which is why his %'s doesn't look great but his % is actually pretty good for an off the dribble 3. He's also pretty good pulling up in the mid range. What I love most about him is his ability to great on ball but also be a scorer off ball. Perfect player type and size next to Book imo.

The Encouraging Parts Of His Game
Jakučionis has established himself as a polished off-the-dribble shooter, with a great ability to organize his shooting footwork quickly. He’s demonstrated strong touch across different areas of the court — beyond the perimeter, inside the arc, and free throws—while maintaining efficiency despite a heavy on-ball workload.

In addition to his shotmaking, Jakučionis has posted a 26% assist rate, showcasing his ability to take on a high playmaking load. This holds up on tape where he consistently reads defenses and operates as a live-dribble passer. Illinois used him extensively in ball screens and structured spacing, allowing him to punish defenders with bounce passes, skips, and pocket feeds.

What separates Jakučionis from many ball-handlers in his class is how he uses physicality and footwork to generate scoring windows. Rather than relying on burst, he bumps defenders off their line, leverages angles, and finds creative finishes around the rim. Illinois supported this style by incorporating shallow cuts to engage weak-side help early and stampede actions to get Jakučionis downhill before the catch. These concepts allowed him to create advantages without needing to beat defenders off the dribble, while amplifying his footwork and touch near the basket.

Slim Charless · Post #6 » by **Slim Charless** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:43 am

Qwigglez wrote:Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

BurningHeart · Post #7 » by **BurningHeart** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:47 am

Slim Charless wrote:
Qwigglez wrote:Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

I don't know **** about college or whatever but in my very rudimentary research, I'd take these guys over anyone else too.

Demin gives me a bit of pause because of his country of origin as that could always end up posing problems.

But ya, I'm a fan of the footwork and drive guys. Seems like both have a clear competitive desire and competence.

Post #8 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:47 am

Slim Charless wrote:
Qwigglez wrote:Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

Probably the best passer in this draft but a rough shooter, very poor efficiency and doesn't do much else

dremill24 · Post #9 » by **dremill24** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:48 am

Being a great passer is tough to take advantage of if you're not a threat to score.

starbosa10 · Post #10 » by **starbosa10** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:48 am

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Post #11 » by **bwgood77** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:53 am

So if we are going to trade Beal with the #10 pick and hope to get Danny Wolf, it makes sense the team is Washington at #18. I just wonder if that is the case, what player we take back from Washington?

I guess MIddleton and/or Poole?

Slim Charless · Post #12 » by **Slim Charless** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:54 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
Slim Charless wrote:
Qwigglez wrote:Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

Probably the best passer in this draft but a rough shooter, very poor efficiency and doesn't do much else

With Booker and Green on the team, there won't be much room for others to get shots. Might as well have someone to set those 2 up.

starbosa10 · Post #13 » by **starbosa10** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:55 am

bwgood77 wrote:So if we are going to trade Beal with the #10 pick and hope to get Danny Wolf, it makes sense the team is Washington at #18. I just wonder if that is the case, what player we take back from Washington?

I guess MIddleton and/or Poole?

Poole got sent to Nola for CJ I think

Slim Charless · Post #14 » by **Slim Charless** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:56 am

dremill24 wrote:Being a great passer is tough to take advantage of if you're not a threat to score.

He can still find the passing angles and lanes. If they play WAY off him, then he can just drive as he has pretty good feet.

Post #15 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:56 am

Slim Charless wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:
Slim Charless wrote:
Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

Probably the best passer in this draft but a rough shooter, very poor efficiency and doesn't do much else

With Booker and Green on the team, there won't be much room for others to get shots. Might as well have someone to set those 2 up.

There are talented playmakers in the vet min bin that can't shoot/score if their life depended on it.

dremill24 · Post #16 » by **dremill24** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:56 am

bwgood77 wrote:So if we are going to trade Beal with the #10 pick and hope to get Danny Wolf, it makes sense the team is Washington at #18. I just wonder if that is the case, what player we take back from Washington?

I guess MIddleton and/or Poole?

I would hate trading 10 with Beal so much, unless it's just trading down like 2 spots. This might be their only lottery pick for a long time

Post #17 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:57 am

Slim Charless wrote:
dremill24 wrote:Being a great passer is tough to take advantage of if you're not a threat to score.

He can still find the passing angles and lanes. If they play WAY off him, then he can just drive as he has pretty good feet.

Is a guy with that big of a red flag the one you want to hang your hat on ?

Post #18 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:58 am

dremill24 wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:So if we are going to trade Beal with the #10 pick and hope to get Danny Wolf, it makes sense the team is Washington at #18. I just wonder if that is the case, what player we take back from Washington?

I guess MIddleton and/or Poole?

I would hate trading 10 with Beal so much, unless it's just trading down like 2 spots. This might be their only lottery pick for a long time

I'm open to moving down to move Beal but yeah not like down more than say 4-5 spots though

Post #19 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:59 am

KP is still there and so is Maluach. Toronto has to take one of them which potentially leaves the other for us.

Slim Charless · Post #20 » by **Slim Charless** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:01 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
Slim Charless wrote:
dremill24 wrote:Being a great passer is tough to take advantage of if you're not a threat to score.

He can still find the passing angles and lanes. If they play WAY off him, then he can just drive as he has pretty good feet.

Is a guy with that big of a red flag the one you want to hang your hat on ?

I have faith that his shot will come around and in the meantime we'd have an awesome PG who pass like Nash used to.

What is your draft grade?