2018 NBA Draft Thread

[PANDEMONEUM]

just from some vids i watched, Porter will need lots of time to develop.

i need to see some of the others, but Keita would b my choice from this group.

i agree on SGA...he has the green light to shoot and score, but, his decision making is poor, and lots of his moves/actions, will NOT translate to the nba

[jakecronus8]

From that group I'd take Diallo, though I still want Grayson. <3

[ReasonablySober]

New DX mock:

1 - Sac - Doncic
2 - Atl - Ayton
3 - Pho - Bamba
4 - Orl - Bagley III
5 - Chi - Jackson
6 - Cle - Porter Jr.
7 - Phi - Young
8 - Dal - Carter jr.
9 - Mem - Mil. Bridges
10 - NYK - Sexton
11 - Uta - Mik. Bridges
12 - Cha - Knox
13 - LAC - R. Williams
14 - Den - T. Brown
15 - Ind - Musa
16 - LAC - Hutchinson
17 - Mil

Daniel Gafford
Arkansas
Freshman
C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 217 | PER: 27.0

Gafford made a big jump in our most recent top-100 prospect rankings, but the glut of big men in this class makes it difficult for him to crack the lottery in this team-needs-based mock draft. The Bucks are one team that could certainly be looking to add depth at the center spot, where John Henson has been holding the fort down inconsistently and Thon Maker has yet to prove his long-term viability.

Gafford's tremendous physical tools and significant upside will likely help him hear his name called somewhere in the top 20, with a strong pre-draft process.

18 - Por - Walker IV
19 - Chi - Gilgeous-Alexander
20 - Was - B. Brown
21 - Phi - K. Thomas
22 - Pho - Duval
23 - Cle - Simons
24 - Min - Milton
25 - SA - Robinson
26 - Atl - Melton
27 - Bos - Bates-Diop
28 - Bro - Diallo
29 - Atl - Frazier
30 - GSW - Shamet

Second round:

Round 2
31. Kings

Brandon McCoy | C | Freshman | UNLV

32. Hawks

Rodions Kurucs | SF/PF | ACB/LEB Gold | Barcelona/Barcelona 2

33. Suns

Jalen Hudson | SG/SF | Junior | Florida

34. Magic

Jevon Carter | PG | Senior | West Virginia

35. Knicks (via Bulls)

Grayson Allen | SG | Senior | Duke

36. 76ers (via Nets)

Chimezie Metu | C | Junior | USC

37. Nets (via Lakers)

Devonte' Graham | PG | Senior | Kansas

38. Mavericks

Jacob Evans | SF | Junior | Cincinnati

39. Grizzlies

Aaron Holiday | PG | Junior | UCLA

40. 76ers (via Knicks)

Kevin Hervey | PF | Senior | Texas Arlington

41. Jazz

Rawle Alkins | SG/SF | Sophomore | Arizona

42. Suns (via Hornets)

Jalen Brunson | PG | Junior | Villanova

43. Knicks (via Clippers)

Arnoldas Kulboka | SF | Italy/Champions League | Capo D'Orlando

44. Lakers (via Nuggets)

Bonzie Colson | PF | Senior | Notre Dame

45. Pacers

Allonzo Trier | SG | Junior | Arizona

46. Pistons

Amine Noua | PF | France/EuroCup | Villeurbanne

47. Bucks

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SG/SF | Senior | Kansas

48. Nuggets (via Blazers)

Vincent Edwards | SF/PF | Senior | Purdue

49. Pelicans

Ethan Happ | PF | Junior | Wisconsin

50. Wizards

Alize Johnson | PF | Senior | Missouri State

51. Sixers

Ray Spalding | PF | Junior | Louisville

52. Rockets (via Heat)

Moritz Wagner | PF | Junior | Michigan

53. Hornets (via Cavaliers)

Matur Maker | PF | International | Mississauga Prep

54. Thunder

Isaac Haas | C | Senior | Purdue

55. Spurs

Karim Jallow | SG/SF | Germany/Germany 3 | Bayern Muenchen II

56. Wolves

Maximo Fjellerup | SF/PF | Argentina | Bahia Blanca

57. Thunder (via Celtics)

Dakota Mathias | SG/SF | Senior | Purdue

58. Suns (via Raptors)

Milik Yarbrough | SG | Junior | Illinois State

59. 76ers (via Rockets)

Donte Grantham | SF/PF | Senior | Clemson

60. Nuggets (via Warriors)

Elie Okobo | PG/SG | France | Pau-Orthez

[SirChurros]

Don't know much about Daniel Gafford, but I'd rather they take Mitchell Robinson if they go big.

Also think it's going to be very hard to pass up Duval if he's still around at that point. Has some hurdles to overcome, but he has all of the tools to be a great point guard.

[Ron Swanson]

I'm still very much on the Diallo bandwagon if mocks are having him fall to the late-1st. His jumper already looks better.

[emunney]

Gafford is pretty good. I'm still not drafting a C unless he can shoot or is a total freak. Of the guys they have available (assuming guys who I'd expect to be there but who aren't listed are not declaring), I'll take a chance on Melton, who I really liked last year but who's been kept off the court this year for utterly bogus reasons.

[emunney]

Could be sold on SGA pretty easily, too. See some Brandon Roy there.

[jakecronus8]

Quite certain I'd give up everyone but Giannis to pair him and Mo Bamba up.

[LuessiT]

Quite certain I'd give up everyone but Giannis to pair him and Mo Bamba up.

Rather have JJJ.

[Nowak008]

So is Doncic the best prospect since Oden/KD? Since Lebron?

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[Frank Nova]

So is Doncic the best prospect since Oden/KD? Since Lebron?

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The kid is an absolute phenom. I wish he was over here playing NCAA so I could watch him regularly but I try and follow him as much as possible. He's like a 6'8" infusion of Damien Lillard and Ricky Rubio, I mean it's just incredible tbh. I have no idea how it translates to the pros but I'd give my left nut to find out and see him in a Bucks jersey.

[Frank Nova]

Watching this Villanova Butler game and I'm very impressed with Donte DiVincenzo. He's a very good athlete with a game that almost guarantees it translates to the pro level. He's a redshirt Sophomore so he probably doesn't declare but if he came out I'd buy into the 2nd round to add him to the rotation. I think he becomes a very useful role player. Dare I say I'd easily take him over Grayson Allen who I think their games are pretty similar... Brunson and Spellman are also 2 guys I'd pull the trigger on in the 2nd round too no doubt. Kelan Martin for Butler leads the Big East in scoring, he's a pretty intriguing guy too. There's a lot of talent in this game albeit 2nd round prospects.

26 for Donte and 25 for Kelan right now. Excellent game

[Frank Nova]

Is the Kanter for Xavier Enes' younger bro or something? I feel like that's a dumb question because they look alike lol. But is he any good does anyone know? He's a big kid, looks pretty skilled too...

[Tfence92]

Is the Kanter for Xavier Enes' younger bro or something? I feel like that's a dumb question because they look alike lol. But is he any good does anyone know? He's a big kid, looks pretty skilled too...

Kerem, it is his younger brother. He was actually at UW-GB the last three years, and I believe he graduate transferred to Xavier for this last year.

He came on strong 2nd half of last year, but he's not going to be an NBA player. He doesn't have the 7' height like Enes, so that will kill him in the nba. He has a body like a Julius Randle, but is nowhere near as athletic. He has a decent offensive game but won't be able to guard centers or power forwards in the NBA, nor help protect the rim much.

[emunney]

There are a couple 'upside' guys I have my eye on, but the teams who draft Shamet and Brunson are going to be happy, and I want to be happy.

[xTitan]

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I can't stand low IQ basketball players, nothing derails a team quicker than just 1or 2 stupid guys who don't get it.

Having said that, love to take Isaac Haas in the second round, fits the pattern, 4 yr senior, very talented and this soft team could use a physical presence off the bench.

[Ruzious]

just from some vids i watched, Porter will need lots of time to develop.

i need to see some of the others, but Keita would b my choice from this group.

i agree on SGA...he has the green light to shoot and score, but, his decision making is poor, and lots of his moves/actions, will NOT translate to the nba

Yeah, if Porter comes out, I think he'll be the youngest player in the draft. He's starting to show signs of being a really good prospect - and he's an all-around player - passes well, plays defense, has a jump shot with range, and he's still growing. He said doctors told him he's going to be a 7 footer.

I also like Bates-Diop. If we go for someone who can contribute right away, he's the guy. And he can play either forward position.

[Ruzious]

Watching this Villanova Butler game and I'm very impressed with Donte DiVincenzo. He's a very good athlete with a game that almost guarantees it translates to the pro level. He's a redshirt Sophomore so he probably doesn't declare but if he came out I'd buy into the 2nd round to add him to the rotation. I think he becomes a very useful role player. Dare I say I'd easily take him over Grayson Allen who I think their games are pretty similar... Brunson and Spellman are also 2 guys I'd pull the trigger on in the 2nd round too no doubt. Kelan Martin for Butler leads the Big East in scoring, he's a pretty intriguing guy too. There's a lot of talent in this game albeit 2nd round prospects.

26 for Donte and 25 for Kelan right now. Excellent game

I agree with you about DiVincenzo over Allen. Allen's not going to make it in the NBA, imo. Brunson's putting up great numbers, but... he's not a true PG, and he's not the kind of athlete that most of the combo guards that make it in the NBA are. I like Spellman - though he still looks over-weight. Btw, I don't like any of the Kentucky players.

[Frank Nova]

Watching this Villanova Butler game and I'm very impressed with Donte DiVincenzo. He's a very good athlete with a game that almost guarantees it translates to the pro level. He's a redshirt Sophomore so he probably doesn't declare but if he came out I'd buy into the 2nd round to add him to the rotation. I think he becomes a very useful role player. Dare I say I'd easily take him over Grayson Allen who I think their games are pretty similar... Brunson and Spellman are also 2 guys I'd pull the trigger on in the 2nd round too no doubt. Kelan Martin for Butler leads the Big East in scoring, he's a pretty intriguing guy too. There's a lot of talent in this game albeit 2nd round prospects.

26 for Donte and 25 for Kelan right now. Excellent game

I agree with you about DiVincenzo over Allen. Allen's not going to make it in the NBA, imo. Brunson's putting up great numbers, but... he's not a true PG, and he's not the kind of athlete that most of the combo guards that make it in the NBA are. I like Spellman - though he still looks over-weight. Btw, I don't like any of the Kentucky players.

Not really enamored with Kentucky at all this year, certainly not the Kentucky talent we are used to seeing. Not sure if I see Brunson as any type of starting caliber guard but I can see him carving out a role on a NBA team. Poor mans Damon Stoudmire maybe? Divicenzo is definitely my guy though, love his game. Spellman could use some NBA strength and conditioning and just like Brunson I think he could find a niche and stick around. But again I'm not seeing any of them as more than 2nd round fliers although if Divicenzo finishes this year hot and has a stellar junior season I'd take him mid/late 1st depending on what next years draft class looks like.

[emunney]

Haven't seen Tulane play at all this year, but Mike Schmitz just did a write-up on this guy, and you have to be intrigued:

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Compares him to RHJ.