Brayden Burries - Arizona

JMAC3 · Post #61 » by **JMAC3** » Thu Apr 9, 2026 4:23 pm

I will take the over on both.

crows2 · Post #62 » by **crows2** » Mon May 11, 2026 3:58 am

Looks Dallas-bound after how the lottery played out.

King Ken · Post #63 » by **King Ken** » Mon May 11, 2026 5:04 am

Definitely a move Dallas would have made but he's not really a Masai or Mike type pick.

JMAC3 · Post #64 » by **JMAC3** » Mon May 11, 2026 5:44 am

King Ken wrote:Definitely a move Dallas would have made but he's not really a Masai or Mike type pick.

Mike is an Arizona graduate, who typically prefers younger players. I don't think either is scaring him off Buries. Also, Masai likes guys that play defense over a Mikal Brown or Acuff potentially.

There is a reason Toronto never traded for Trae Young.

crows2 · Post #65 » by **crows2** » Mon May 11, 2026 5:49 am

With Flagg already in place, Dallas is also more likely to be content picking a role player like Burries imo rather than swinging for a star.

King Ken · Post #66 » by **King Ken** » Mon May 11, 2026 11:57 am

JMAC3 wrote:
King Ken wrote:Definitely a move Dallas would have made but he's not really a Masai or Mike type pick.

Mike is an Arizona graduate, who typically prefers younger players. I don't think either is scaring him off Buries. Also, Masai likes guys that play defense over a Mikal Brown or Acuff potentially.

There is a reason Toronto never traded for Trae Young.

I'll take your word for it

Post #67 » by **HMFFL** » Mon May 11, 2026 6:40 pm

crows2 wrote:With Flagg already in place, Dallas is also more likely to be content picking a role playe like Burries imo rather than swinging for a star.

Dallas doesn't have a first round pick next season and are desperate for talent. BPA will be the target. The focus won't be a role player for any team drafting in the top 10.

whatisacenter · Post #68 » by **whatisacenter** » Mon May 11, 2026 10:54 pm

whatisacenter wrote:
Caneman786 wrote:
whatisacenter wrote:Combine measurements over/under

6' 2.5" Height

6' 4.5" Wingspan

It's gotta be over for both right?

I’m under on height and I think the wingspan might be right on.

I was wrong on both accounts.

6'.375" H and 6'6" W

The-Power · Post #69 » by **The-Power** » Tue May 12, 2026 11:16 am

Burries and Acuff measured a bit bigger than I thought they would. Good to see.

JB2 · Post #70 » by **JB2** » Tue May 12, 2026 3:52 pm

As a UA fan, I hate to say it, but I just don't see what others do. I mean, could he be a solid role player? Sure. Maybe over time you can develop him into a Derrick White-lite. But mocks writing him as a a running mate to Flagg are out of their mind.

King Ken · Post #71 » by **King Ken** » Wed May 13, 2026 11:52 pm

He's not getting a ton of hype as much as he did before the combine. He was getting some, maybe 8 to Atlanta and for sure 9 with Dallas.

Now, his name hasn't been attached to any top 10 team. This is odd. He might fall.

Chi town · Post #72 » by **Chi town** » Thu May 14, 2026 3:38 am

JB2 wrote:As a UA fan, I hate to say it, but I just don't see what others do. I mean, could he be a solid role player? Sure. Maybe over time you can develop him into a Derrick White-lite. But mocks writing him as a a running mate to Flagg are out of their mind.

You and me both!

kobyz · Post #73 » by **kobyz** » Fri May 29, 2026 1:21 pm

better shooting Marcus Smart?

ReggiesKnicks · Post #74 » by **ReggiesKnicks** » Fri May 29, 2026 2:15 pm

kobyz wrote:better shooting Marcus Smart?

Hard to measure motor here since Marcus Smart had a 100/100 motor.

babyjax13 · Post #75 » by **babyjax13** » Fri May 29, 2026 8:45 pm

ReggiesKnicks wrote:
kobyz wrote:better shooting Marcus Smart?

Hard to measure motor here since Marcus Smart had a 100/100 motor.

Good rebounds, good steals, pretty good amount of offensive rebounds for a guard, lots of fouls drawn ... I am not worried about Burries' motor, I think he has some F-you energy. I think somewhere on the Kris Dunn --- Marcus Smart --- Jrue Holiday spectrum in role and outcome makes a lot of sense. I love him, I think he is the kind of player that will have a long career even if he is just a nice bench player, ultimately.

FarBeyondDriven · Post #76 » by **FarBeyondDriven** » Fri May 29, 2026 9:10 pm

Feel like he's perfect for any of the teams after pick 8 for varying reasons and that's likely where he goes. He is older but he was one of the most athletic at the combine and is just all-around a really solid two-way player. I don't think star is out of the question because better spacing will allow his athleticism to play better. I wouldn't count on it though. I'm definitely still taking him after the other guards except Philon but it's not a knock it's just that I think they're more dynamic. That said, if we look back in 5 years and he's better than some or most of them I wouldn't be too surprised.

Chuck Everett · Post #77 » by **Chuck Everett** » Fri May 29, 2026 10:13 pm

FarBeyondDriven wrote:Feel like he's perfect for any of the teams after pick 8 for varying reasons and that's likely where he goes. He is older but he was one of the most athletic at the combine and is just all-around a really solid two-way player. I don't think star is out of the question because better spacing will allow his athleticism to play better. I wouldn't count on it though. I'm definitely still taking him after the other guards except Philon but it's not a knock it's just that I think they're more dynamic. That said, if we look back in 5 years and he's the better than some or most of them I wouldn't be too surprised.

I have to admit, it has been very quiet on the Burries front. In the age of information leaks, there are certain guys no one is talking about at all. Perhaps NBA teams are learning, so they get their guys.

ReggiesKnicks · Post #78 » by **ReggiesKnicks** » Sat May 30, 2026 3:10 am

babyjax13 wrote:
ReggiesKnicks wrote:
kobyz wrote:better shooting Marcus Smart?

Hard to measure motor here since Marcus Smart had a 100/100 motor.

Good rebounds, good steals, pretty good amount of offensive rebounds for a guard, lots of fouls drawn ... I am not worried about Burries' motor, I think he has some F-you energy. I think somewhere on the Kris Dunn --- Marcus Smart --- Jrue Holiday spectrum in role and outcome makes a lot of sense. I love him, I think he is the kind of player that will have a long career even if he is just a nice bench player, ultimately.

How do you compare him to Cason Wallace?

babyjax13 · Post #79 » by **babyjax13** » Sat May 30, 2026 3:56 am

ReggiesKnicks wrote:
babyjax13 wrote:
ReggiesKnicks wrote:
Hard to measure motor here since Marcus Smart had a 100/100 motor.

Good rebounds, good steals, pretty good amount of offensive rebounds for a guard, lots of fouls drawn ... I am not worried about Burries' motor, I think he has some F-you energy. I think somewhere on the Kris Dunn --- Marcus Smart --- Jrue Holiday spectrum in role and outcome makes a lot of sense. I love him, I think he is the kind of player that will have a long career even if he is just a nice bench player, ultimately.

How do you compare him to Cason Wallace?

More physical and assertive offensively, not the same level of lateral speed and anticipation defensively, but still pretty good.

BostoNZ · Post #80 » by **BostoNZ** » Sat May 30, 2026 8:27 am

I see so much Derrick White in his game - in terms of play style, positional/team fit. Super safe pick and don't see how he wouldn't be a quality NBA player, but also don't see all star/high usage in his future