[2016 NBA DRAFT NIGHT THREAD] - Thursday, 6/23/16 7:00 PM EST

[AmazingJason]

Embiid cleared for 5-on-5.

It's over for the league.

Might be over for KP, too

I've never seen someone get so hyped while they were out injured. People forget how raw this kid was coming out of college and he hasn't played basketball in 2 years.

All this hype is hilarious .

Can't say I didn't warn you guys

[AmazingJason]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

[King of Canada]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

Yeah, make a run and then head fake and pick somebody else. That guy should be nicknamed Black Kleenex. SO SOFT.

[magnumt]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

NBAdraft.net, that you?!

--Mags

[NBA Fan 1234]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

Do all of your posts have to be hyperboles?

[AmazingJason]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

Yeah, make a run and then head fake and pick somebody else. That guy should be nicknamed Black Kleenex. SO SOFT.

If he's available in the late 1st round or 2nd round, why not take a shot at him? He'd be a project like Gianiss. The difference is we have Phil and Jeff now, and our players are going to get developed properly.

[EchelonNYK]

How do you feel about Tim Quarterman? I don't see his name on many mocks. You couldn't help but notice him while watching LSU this year though.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL6NGlldRgc[/youtube]

[Greenie]

Philly...

Phil, get on the phone

[AmazingJason]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

NBAdraft.net, that you?!

--Mags

Stylistically, yeah, he'd be kind of like those players. A guy who can play on the perimeter, shoot, good court vision, can rebound, has a good motor and is coachable. He just needs to develop an NBA body, much like KP.

[King of Canada]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

Yeah, make a run and then head fake and pick somebody else. That guy should be nicknamed Black Kleenex. SO SOFT.

If he's available in the late 1st round or 2nd round, why not take a shot at him? He'd be a project like Gianiss. The difference is we have Phil and Jeff now, and our players are going to get developed properly.

Second round, sure. I wouldn't complain about that.

[magnumt]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

NBAdraft.net, that you?!

--Mags

Stylistically, yeah, he'd be kind of like those players. A guy who can play on the perimeter, shoot, good court vision, can rebound, has a good motor and is coachable. He just needs to develop an NBA body, much like KP.

If you Thon Maker is a Durant/Garnett hybrid... then, KP must be a Dream/Duncan hybrid.

Only, you know...better.

I swear man, it's sh*t like that which gives us Knicks fans a bad rap on GB & the rest of RGM.

--Mags

[knickstape21]

Any predictions on who we actually walk away with Thursday night?

I'll say we draft both Yogi Ferrell and Isaiah Whitehead.

[magnumt]

Any predictions on who we actually walk away with Thursday night?

I'll say we draft both Yogi Ferrell and Isaiah Whitehead.

I'm not sure if players we'd come away with (just so many options and ways we could go).

But, I could definitely see us landing a pick around #20 and a 2nd Rounder (or two).

I also wouldn't be surprised if we got an NBA player or two as well.

--Mags

[DrCoach]

Im gonna Predict a hi IQ mature Guard

Levert
Brognon
Selden
Cat Barber
Felder
Whitehead

[NoLayupRule]

everything about us getting a pick is still pure speculation, right?

mostly based on the viewing party and such?

[King of Canada]

everything about us getting a pick is still pure speculation, right?

mostly based on the viewing party and such?

By all of the chatter and Phil even mentioning it, I'd say it's as close to being likely as possible

[coopnyc74]

How do you feel about Tim Quarterman? I don't see his name on many mocks. You couldn't help but notice him while watching LSU this year though.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL6NGlldRgc[/youtube]

His jumpshot is beyond broke and although he can handle he makes a ton of bad decisions with the ball, I see the tools but doubt he ever puts it together.

[GONYK]

Should make a run at this Thon Maker kid.

Take a shot at getting the next Garnett/Durant hybrid.

NBAdraft.net, that you?!

--Mags

Stylistically, yeah, he'd be kind of like those players. A guy who can play on the perimeter, shoot, good court vision, can rebound, has a good motor and is coachable. He just needs to develop an NBA body, much like KP.

He also needs to develop testicular fortitude

[knickstape4ever]

interesting that they're throwing a draft viewing party with no picks. Does anyone think they'd trade ROLO for a lottery pick? I can't see a reason to have this event just for a 2nd rounder

[BLACKFEET 2010]

Any predictions on who we actually walk away with Thursday night?

I'll say we draft both Yogi Ferrell and Isaiah Whitehead.

Jodie Meeks and #18
For Jose and Kyle and two future seconds.

Detroit needs a solid vet back up to Reggie and overall they have enough talent; not enough leadership. Kyle is as good as anyone they'll get at 18 and he has a great contract.

Meeks is a gunner. Streaky but kinda fits the mold that both Phil and Horny could appreciate.

With #18 we snag Tim Luwahu.
We buy #35 from Boston and draft Brice Johnson.
We sign George Niang and Michael Gbinijie as UDFAs