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2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1001 » by Knightro » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:23 am

MagicFan101 wrote:
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VFX wrote:We moved Cole for another Cole.
Maybe size wise, that's where the similarity ends

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Really?

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But those things have nothing to do with style of play or effectiveness on the court.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1002 » by Magic_Johnny12 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:23 am

I doubt Jase is our backup guard, but if he is or earns it somehow you can’t really ask for a better surrounding cast than Black/Isaac/Goga.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1003 » by basketballRob » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:23 am

Orlando Dawg wrote:Why do people cry when they are supposed to be happy????
I never understood that.
Wolf was crying because him and McNeeley were the last 2 in the green room.

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1004 » by OrlandoNed » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:24 am

Orlando Dawg wrote:Why do people cry when they are supposed to be happy????
I never understood that.

Crying doesn't equal sad. People cry when they are overwhelmed with emotion, happy or sad.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1005 » by BlueBalls » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:25 am

I like him. Not bad. Definitely think a F/C was the play. And Weltman is already raffling off the 2nd rounders in a season ticket promotion.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1006 » by basketballRob » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:25 am

Weltman likes to pick son's of NBA players.

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Post#1007 » by OnlyFranz22 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:25 am

Knightro wrote:
OnlyFranz22 wrote:Not a fan. What minutes is he getting? AB is taking all those


He and Black are playing together.

(Pending on whatever free agency move they may make)


We will see
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1008 » by KillMonger » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:25 am

MagicFan101 wrote:
KillMonger wrote:
VFX wrote:We moved Cole for another Cole.
Maybe size wise, that's where the similarity ends

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Really?

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Yeah, really

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Post#1009 » by BCS » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:26 am

I would try to take 46,57, cash considerations and see how high we can move up tomorrow and hopefully grab a decent C.

There are also some decent guards out there but I do not know how I feel about bringing in 2 rookie guards.

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Post#1010 » by RookieStar » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:26 am

BlueBalls wrote:I like him. Not bad. Definitely think a F/C was the play. And Weltman is already raffling off the 2nd rounders in a season ticket promotion.


Raffle? You mean selling right?
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1011 » by basketballRob » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:26 am

Jase is bigger than Garland.

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1012 » by Furinkazan » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:27 am

I wonder if he gets any pt
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1013 » by bigdogdylan5 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:29 am

“Magic never draft shooting!” “Magic just draft long bois!”

Does neither and people still annoyed sigh.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1014 » by CZ Eddie » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:29 am

Jase was the fourth highest rated SG per Tankathon:
https://www.tankathon.com/big_board

Above Cedric Coward, for what it's worth.

Also about 4 inches shorter than all the other SG's :lol:
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1015 » by Audi » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:29 am

remember when VanVleet was being tossed around as a target over the last couple seasons and nobody expressed concern about his height?
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1016 » by Idiosyncratic » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:30 am

Furinkazan wrote:I wonder if he gets any pt


I think they bring in a vet PG for a year. I think injuries happen though and he will be needed.

Also always the chance of creative small lineups and/or playing AB at the 3 at times if Jase proves he is ready.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1017 » by KillMonger » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:30 am

Some people are never happy man, we're addressing the biggest weaknesses shooting/offense.... We're at #25.... I had jase mid first round... Good pick

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Post#1018 » by thelead » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:32 am

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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1019 » by jonbob17 » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:32 am

basketballRob wrote:Weltman likes to pick son's of NBA players.

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There have been 14 sons that have become all stars. So he's saying there's a chance.
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Re: 2025 NBA Draft Thread 2.0 

Post#1020 » by Ducklett » Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:32 am

KillMonger wrote:Some people are never happy man, we're addressing the biggest weaknesses shooting/offense.... We're at #25.... I had jase mid first round... Good pick

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Most guys had him top 10. I didn't think he would come off the board AFTER Clayton. Crazy!

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