2018 NBA Draft Thread

[Pachinko_]

Its painfully obvious that our biggest need is a ball handling guard that can break down a defense and shoot 3s off the dribble, but regardless always draft bpa

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thats a very fluid release
perfect for our assistant coaches to destroy in one year

[M-C-G]

The Warriors and Rockets have no trouble spacing the floor without a shooting center. I'll take a rebounder/finisher who can make teams pay at the rim for helping off him AND defend his position.

Robert Williams is the guy for me, but I'd be surprised if he dropped to 17.

He's really the #1 guy I want, I wish we could move up somehow to secure him...

Sick of guys whos motor runs hot and cold. Brandon McCoy was more productive in one year compared to two for Williams.

I don't watch enough college basketball to catch a lot of this, but absolutely, no more drafting "energy players" that can't consistently play with energy. It needs to be part of their DNA like Harrell.

[msiris]

He's really the #1 guy I want, I wish we could move up somehow to secure him...

Sick of guys whos motor runs hot and cold. Brandon McCoy was more productive in one year compared to two for Williams.

I don't watch enough college basketball to catch a lot of this, but absolutely, no more drafting "energy players" that can't consistently play with energy. It needs to be part of their DNA like Harrell.

Its funny, because Williams evaluation reads a lot like DJ Wilson. Has the tools, but easily gets lost on the court. Red flag. We already have too many guys like that.

[BroncoBuck]

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Silva would be a pretty awesome 2nd round or priotity free agent pick up if he stays in the draft. He plays hard nosed basketball with a ton of energy. Perfect bench guy.

[lds102]

At pick # 17 what is the consensus on who would be the most NBA ready player for us.

[Jimmmycrackcorn]

NBA ready...and will likely be there when the Bucks pick at #17?!?

gimme Shake

[emunney]

At pick # 17 what is the consensus on who would be the most NBA ready player for us.

Jacob Evans

[Badgerlander]

Its painfully obvious that our biggest need is a ball handling guard that can break down a defense and shoot 3s off the dribble, but regardless always draft bpa

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thats a very fluid release
perfect for our assistant coaches to destroy in one year

Release looks low and he’s neither overly quick or athletic. I guess I’d call him slippery, not sure that will translate to the nba

[BucksFanSD]

Why is Brandon McCoy not higher on these mocks? Majority of the mocks all have him near the last pick of the 1st round. Seems like a guy we could use. Is he that slow on the court?

[illusional]

A big "INDISPUTABLY" NO to Williams!

There are many of his caliber going in the second round.

They Need to stay away from combo Foward rebounds & putbacks & hacks type of players.

You also can find tons of of those types of players on the second round & under list.

The Tractor Traylors(r.i.p) & Jason Caffeys they need to stay away from period.

They should never for the rest of their franchise Milwaukee existence, want anything to do with a "Kohl era type of big man"

A.K.A

"COMBO FOWARD CHEAP ASS REBOUNDER"

You have tons of those players who look amazing in college.

But When they get in the league, they dont amount to manuer from a NYC sewer packaged & sold for a qtr oz of gold.


I'd take that guy playing center out of UNLV anyday over Williams.

[LuessiT]

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Seems like he's mostly working on handling and shooting off the dribble. Good mechanics on his jumper but his pull up is a bit slow. Interesting that he works out with Fox (?).

[LuessiT]

Here's a long Bamba article, good read:

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/5/10/17337970/mo-bamba-nba-draft-lottery

[M-C-G]

I'm going to post another Konate video because, god damn it, it is just fun to watch and I want him on this team!

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How does he project in the NBA?
If Sagaba Konate was two or three inches taller, he might be a lottery pick. But at 6-foot-8, Konate lacks ideal size for a center. He makes up for it with his athleticism and timing, but it will be tough for many NBA teams to look past his height.

Interior big men his size or smaller have made it in the NBA: 6-foot-6 Chuck Hayes lasted 11 years because of his hustle, physicality and nose for the ball. But Konate’s biggest hurdle might not be his size, but his playing skills.

Konate is explosive enough to defend the rim against anyone. Beyond that, he has an innate sense of timing and ability to bait players into blocked shots. But his offensive game needs refinement, and his rebounding isn’t always where it needs to be. According to Sports Illustrated:

“An exceptional shot-blocker with natural instincts protecting the basket, Konate has an outside chance at the NBA as a defensive-minded backup center. He’s got a hefty build and plays bigger than his size, leveraging his length, bulk and explosiveness to contest shots and bang with taller players. His offensive game is rudimentary, and he will have to establish his ability to rim-run, crash the glass and generate easy baskets against pro competition.”

Keep in mind Konate has played basketball for only four years. And last season, he started to show some development. He added a mid-range jumper that he came to rely upon, and displayed some nice footwork in the post at times — no doubt aided by his lifetime of playing soccer. And he improved his foul shooting to 79 percent last season, compared to 63.6 percent as a freshman.

But in today’s NBA, smaller centers such as Konate need to display advanced levels of skill to compete. He may be a year or two away from getting where he needs to be.

Where could he go?
If Konate stays in the draft, it seems likely he will be on the borderline of being selected. No major mock drafts have Konate getting drafted — at least in 2018. Sports Illustrated ranks him as its No. 65 prospect. CBS ranks him lower at No. 72. Other major outlets don’t have him on their big boards at all.

However, Konate has time to change that. He has an NBA combine invite, giving him a platform to show off to all 30 NBA teams. On Thursday, CBS Sports listed Konate as one of the under-the-radar players who could make waves at the combine.

Konate’s athleticism could easily open eyes at the combine and earn him an NBA draft selection, but it would almost undoubtedly come late in the draft. Then, he’d have to battle for playing time and would likely spend time in the G-League.

Returning to West Virginia may be the right decision. If not, Konate will have to hope he gets a call towards the end of the second round.

And he’ll have to do in a draft with a record number of early entrants, meaning competition for draft slots will be especially keen.

[emunney]

I think anybody in his age range who can block shots like that and shoot 79% from the line should be considered draftable.

[M-C-G]

I think anybody in his age range who can block shots like that and shoot 79% from the line should be considered draftable.

Picture this if you will, John Henson is loafing down the court, talking out of the side of his mouth about something, likely Chipotle but from our seats in the stands, it is hard to know for certain. The Bucks have just conceded an 8-0 run, giving up a few points in the paint, a big dunk, a couple of sloppy rebounded possessions and Coach X calls a timeout.

Coach X knows this team needs a spark, insert Konate, fans love him like they loved Darvin Ham for the energy he played with. After Delly turns the ball over trying to dribble under pressure, Terry Rozier is heading down the court for a fast break, but wait, here comes Konate with the chase down block. He just pinned it with two hands against the backboard.

Down on the other end, he sets a crushing pick on Delly's man Rozier, allowing him to finally advance the ball over half court. Rozier looks dazed, where did that train come from?

Jaylen Brown gets chased off the line and see a lane to the hoop for a monster slam, in comes Konate with another BLOCK. He just posterized Brown with that one which will undoubtedly be all over the top 10 plays of the night. Brown begins to think, maybe I shouldn't be heading into the paint...

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I think this guy as an energy big and frankly just brute force would compliment our roster so damn well. Get a second round pick, draft him and let him work on his shot, but there is something with this guy that we just NEED on this roster. Get him, get Harrell somehow and our center position would be undersized but so much better than it was this year.

[LuessiT]

I think anybody in his age range who can block shots like that and shoot 79% from the line should be considered draftable.

He's draftable but I'm not sure he's ready to play yet. And that combined with his draft range doesn't bode well. Should either return to school or embrace the perspective of G-League imo.

[Ron Swanson]

Not saying he's gonna be another Prince Ibeh (well....he could be), but the way he completely sells out while contesting those shots leads me to believe that he's gonna foul out in the 1st quarter every game and/or seriously hurt someone. He's already 21 so you have to wonder if it's an instinct thing and he's just naturally a spazzy/undisciplined defender.

[emunney]

Unlike Prince Ibeh, he's a good college player.

[Ron Swanson]

Unlike Prince Ibeh, he's a good college player.

True.

[BuildingBucks]

My favorite players that could or will be there at 17 are

Robert Williams
-probably my favorite player in the draft that the Bucks could realistically target even though he shouldn't make it to 17. He's only 6'9 but his ridiculous wingspan and athleticism make up for it. He's got decent size to go with it, already stronger than Henson and Thon which isn't saying much I guess. He has great shot blocking ability, he could stay with guards he got switched on pretty impressively in college, and he can rebound the ball. Offensively he can run the floor on fast breaks and he's an easy target around the rim. Not much else but he doesn't force things offensively from what I've seen. He needs to work on post moves, his jumper, and his FT shooting is the biggest improvement he needs to make.

Khyri Thomas
-3 & D guy that this Bucks team could always use more of. In my opinion he's the best on ball defender in the draft and he can knock down 3's, I think 40% in college. He's shorter at 6'3 but again with the wingspan making up for it. Also can come in right away and make an impact.

Jontay Porter
-pretty much the opposite of Robert Williams but I don't think there's one kind of center that can fit well on this team. He's very skilled but lacks athleticism. Skilled stretch 5 is probably how I would label him. A center who plays smart and can knock down jumpers is great next to Giannis. Solid passer as well.

Chandler Hutchison
-I don't think he's going to get too much better but he's very well rounded. Unselfish good passer, great size for a wing player, and his most valuable skill is his shooting. There isn't anything he's really bad at, only thing is his handles aren't great from what I've watched so he's mostly going to play off the ball. Average defender at the moment.

Shake Milton
-another player with size and great wingspan, but he can handle the ball. He makes the right passes and usually makes good decisions on the floor. He can hit 3's as well. Just a smart player who can play on or off the ball and be fine. Defense I was never too impressed with from him but he seems capable of doing it at least at an average level.

Landry Shamet
-another player who plays smart and can handle the ball. Bucks don't have enough players like that which is why I'm leaning more towards players who have a good feel for the game and understand their roles. It was such a relief when Brogdon came back so it would be nice to have more players similar to that. I'd argue Shamet is the best 3 point shooter in the draft. My only concerns with him is his defense isn't impressive but he's usually in the right position. In college, at least this past season, he was almost too unselfish.

Mitchell Robinson I need to see more of, as of now I'm not sold on him but that could change after the NBA Draft Combine next week.