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Post#2421 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:30 am

Coward to Memphis...interesting.
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Post#2422 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:32 am

Phoenix traded for Mark Williams...interesting. I thought they'd take one of the centers at #29, but trading the pick for a proven solid center isn't terrible.
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Post#2423 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:35 am

Damn Bulls. Best pick that organization has made since MJ...and yes, I know they took Rose.
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Post#2424 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:42 am

Give me jakucionis. Or screw it all and just take jase at 15
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Post#2425 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:43 am

NOLA moves up for Queen...interesting. They drafted Fears and already had Murray, Poole and Zion. I guess they think a glut of ball handlers that can't shoot is going to somehow work. Do they understand how limited space in the paint is when you have no one that can draw the defense to the 3 point line?
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Post#2426 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:44 am

Or baringer and we'll never allow a shot at the rim again
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Post#2427 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:46 am

Kizz Fastfists wrote:NOLA moves up for Queen...interesting. They drafted Fears and already had Murray, Poole and Zion. I guess they think a glut of ball handlers that can't shoot is going to somehow work. Do they understand how limited space in the paint is when you have no one that can draw the defense to the 3 point line?

Assume that means they thought he was up for where san Antonio or us
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Post#2428 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:47 am

Presti needs to do the right thing and take Fleming. A big time 3&D big man that would fit well with Chet or IH.
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Post#2429 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:50 am

The Spurs taking Carter Bryant irrationally upsets me...I blame it on the fact that I moved to SA in 2023. They added a 3pt shooter which is exactly what they needed. He has some Robert Horry vibes as a low usage 3&D guy.
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Post#2430 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:54 am

Sorber...I'm not mad. A legit bang in the paint big man that can rebound, block shots, post up, etc. He doesn't stretch the floor, but he is a heir apparent for IH.
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Post#2431 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:58 am

When I say he can bang in the paint; Sorber is the heaviest player on the Thunder roster...or will be when he signs.
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Post#2432 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:05 am

I think we can go ahead and eliminate Memphis as a team attempting to compete. I have no idea what they are thinking. Trade Bane then draft a garbage big man after drafting a high quality big man last year.
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Post#2433 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:06 am

Not exciting, but about what could be expected
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Post#2434 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:09 am

Probably signals that Ihart is not going to be here long term, which isn't a surprise to anyone.
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Post#2435 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:12 am

I like Beringer. He probably busts, but being good enough to get real pro minutes 4 years after picking up a basketball is crazy
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Post#2436 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:13 am

spearsy23 wrote:Not exciting, but about what could be expected


Not exciting? Zach Randolph that can play above the rim and block shots! Sorber is very exciting. My favorite Presti pick since Chet.
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Post#2437 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:13 am

The nets have to make some type of trade, don't they?
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Post#2438 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:15 am

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spearsy23 wrote:Not exciting, but about what could be expected


Not exciting? Zach Randolph that can play above the rim and block shots! Sorber is very exciting. My favorite Presti pick since Chet.

Lol this draft is about to be the best of all time, just like every other year.
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Post#2439 » by spearsy23 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:18 am

This has to signal that we're leaning towards Chet staying at the 4 doesn't it? That's not ideal for his unicorn status, but he's so good defensively that it so works.
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Post#2440 » by Kizz Fastfists » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:18 am

spearsy23 wrote:The nets have to make some type of trade, don't they?


I would think they need to dump Cam Johnson and Claxton and just go full rebuild. They have the roster spots to just draft a bunch of rookies and see how it plays out and then make moves at the deadline.
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