RealGM 2018 Fan Forum Mock Draft (Lottery) New York #9

[3toheadmelo]

Here's a name I see a lot of similarities with Wendell but never really hear others say.. Demarcus Cousins (without the bad attitude)

i feel like ayton is more like cousins

I like Wendell but nothing jumps out to me saying he could be the best big in this draft as some would say.

pretty much. he’s a tier below ayton/bagley. although I think he’s better than Jaren Jackson imo

[DaGawd]

I think Carter will be a better pro than Bagley. I watched almost every duke game. Wendell is infinitely more skilled.

[GONYK]

Here's a name I see a lot of similarities with Wendell but never really hear others say.. Demarcus Cousins (without the bad attitude)

Wendell isn't nearly as athletic

[DaGawd]

Here's a name I see a lot of similarities with Wendell but never really hear others say.. Demarcus Cousins (without the bad attitude)

Wendell isn't nearly as athletic

True, but we've seen over and over in the nba skill rules now more than ever

[waya]

Either Miles or trade down a few picks for Lonnie Walker

[GONYK]

Here's a name I see a lot of similarities with Wendell but never really hear others say.. Demarcus Cousins (without the bad attitude)

Wendell isn't nearly as athletic

True, but we've seen over and over in the nba skill rules now more than ever

True, but I'm just saying that's why the Cousins comp does not really come up.

[DaGawd]

Jokic, Zbo, Marc Gasol.. is even throw Lamarcus Aldridge in. Just a few names to keep in mind of start bigs who don't play above the rim. And Carter's athletic ability i feel is underrated on this board. He can move and get up just fine for a guy his size. Not only that but he also plays both sides of the ball unlike some of those names I mentioned

[Dantares]

GONYK and 2010 here's some clips of Carter to make you guys believers! Look at the play at 1:44 mark and the 3:11 mark, He outplays Deandre Ayton in this game. The more I watch Carter the more I am starting to think he will be one of the elite big men in the NBA. He can move very fluidly for a big guy and he has surprisingly good explosive leaping ability when he is contesting shots.

edit: youtube wrap isn't working so you will have to click link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Xq6c5rOPzSQ

His game will translate much better in the NBA with more spacing. Its so easy to double team the post in college because so many teams play zone and there aren't many college players that can shoot from distance. In the nba its much harder to double team.

[Laimbeer]

Miles it is. Thanks all.

[darkjedi4z]

Wendell Carter Jr. if he's available at 9. If the plan is to trade down, he's the better bargaining chip.

[Besart19]

Suns - Ayton
Kings - Porter
Hawks - Bagley
Knicks - Doncic
Mavs - Bamba
Magic - Sexton
Bulls - Young
Cavs - Mikal
Grizzlies - JJJ
Sixers - Miles
Hornets - Carter
Clippers - SGA
Clippers - Robinson
Nuggets - Knox

[El Poochio]

Gary Trent Junior easy

[BLACKFEET 2010]

if we get Mikal, who creates shots for him?

The more I think about it, I keep coming back to Miles.
We need an aggressor. He can start at the three but play a lotta four. Particularly with KP being out. He can be a second option if we play fast. Mikal’s length and shooting are tantalizing but does he project as a second option?
I dunno. I still don’t think we have the choice of the two when it’s said and done but if Mikal is off the board we should pick Miles or trade back a spot with Philly, pick up an asset and STILL get him.

Get Bonga with the second rounder.

Miles/Bonga/Twill would be a very intriguing trio to fit around KP and Frank long term. Scoring, playmaking and raw athleticism. Complimentary versatility. I really think Miles is and was Scott’s guy all along. And maybe that’s why Jeff was given the ambiguous rope of how to play guys/tank/whatever the whole time. Back end of the lotto and we still good. Maybe Luka’s lack of athleticism scares them. The big guys long term fits with KP. Porter’s back. The smallish stature of the PGs of interest. We have Lance Thomas playing waaaay too important a role on this team. Remove Lance and insert Miles. Give him featured responsibilities next to Tim. He might be a star. Scott Perry is gonna want his signature draft pick. I’ll say it again, Miles is to Scott and Frank is to Phil: his guy.

I’m ok with this.

[BLACKFEET 2010]

Wendell Carter Jr. if he's available at 9. If the plan is to trade down, he's the better bargaining chip.

That same thinking had us choose a very productive (Arizona version) Jordan Hill over Jennings, Holiday, Lawson, etc.

Miles. We won’t even blink.

[Jeff Van Gully]

wendell all day

[Jeff Van Gully]

just, no.

[3toheadmelo]

just, no.

nah. i will speak it into existence

[nytonm]

I'm concerned about Carter's fit next to KP defensively and Miles size in general. Idk who'd I'd pick between the two. I'll be pretty upset if we miss out on Mikal.

[jakoub]

I would trade this pick and next years pick to move up as much as possible in the draft. Next years draft is garbage anyway.

[Meat]

it would be a total knicks move to trade away willy only to draft carter a few months later