[2018] - DRAFT NIGHT THREAD! Currently #9, #36

[HEZI]

Damn, maybe Knox is the guy. Unless this is the greatest smokescreen ever.

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/6/21/17488940/draft-day-rumors-notes-trades-luka-doncic-mo-bamba

Expect the Knicks to select Knox with the no. 9 pick, should he be available. I’ve heard their interest in Villanova wing Mikal Bridges isn’t nearly as high as has been previously reported. It’s more probable that the Sixers select Bridges at no. 10, though they also have interest in Knox and Michigan State forward Miles Bridges.

Good! Let his overrated ass go to Philly.

Miles or Knox is how it should be

[DaGawd]

Im so glad we're going upside with Knox

[Deeeez Knicks]

So we're about 8 hours away. What are we doing?

Sounds like Knox unless it's all a smoke screen.

[Sark]

[taj2133]

So we're about 8 hours away. What are we doing?

Getting kevin knox at 9

[NoLayupRule]

NBADraft.net has Bamba falling all the way to 8. I can't see that happening, but if it does, that would be incredibly frustrating to miss him by one pick.

Do NOT understand the love affair with this guy...just don't.

6'11 C with a 7'9 wingspan who was also one of the fastest guys end to end at the combine. Also a shot blocking machine and improving jumper. You really dont see the appeal of that?

The biggest appeal is his mind

He’s only been playing ball a short time and he improved so much already. He’s a student of many things. Chess apparently. He really loves embids game and wants to add post up moves

I think this kid might be the best in the draft in a couple years. Though there is a lot of upside competition out there

[robillionaire]

So we're about 8 hours away. What are we doing?

I'm about to go to work and I've got my laptop packed up to watch the draft while I'm sitting in front of my work computer doing nothing

[TheGreenArrow]

Mikal
Miles
Sexton
Knox
SGA
Porter
L.Walker
T.Young

So which ones are you mad we drafted, happy we drafted, happy but could of done better or just alright we drafted at #9?

Id be mad at all of those options except for knox,mpjr, and young.

Everyone else on that list can kick rocks.

[CharlesOakley]

Do NOT understand the love affair with this guy...just don't.

6'11 C with a 7'9 wingspan who was also one of the fastest guys end to end at the combine. Also a shot blocking machine and improving jumper. You really dont see the appeal of that?

Highest bust potential in the draft...by far!

Just on rebounding and blocks alone, he won't be a bust. Now an undersized point guard with no defensive ability and a low release...

[Fury]

Two things going for Knox: mad young and Kentucky doesnt let players display all their skills sometimes

[Orange Mamba]

Watching Frank and K Knox develop together will be fun (I'm cool with Mikal too if that's the move)

[Deeeez Knicks]

So we're about 8 hours away. What are we doing?

Actually, it's time to start drinking.

[NBA Fan 1234]

6'11 C with a 7'9 wingspan who was also one of the fastest guys end to end at the combine. Also a shot blocking machine and improving jumper. You really dont see the appeal of that?

Highest bust potential in the draft...by far!

False. Very false.

[DowNY]

Im so glad we're going upside with Knox

This.
We need upside and higher potential. Sixers have their guys like that, Mikal for them makes sense. A "right now" plug-in player. Truth be told, Sixers may end up trading Mikal or whoever they draft this offseason based on who they can trade for.
Knick Knox doesn't seem like "just a Wilson Chandler" type. His pops seems to really be on his ass with improving for the big leagues. Not Lavar Ball either. Should be good for him as he matures into a man and man body.

[DowNY]

Two things going for Knox: mad young and Kentucky doesnt let players display all their skills sometimes

Devin Booker played at Kentucky right?

[dakomish23]

His defense tho...

I do think the offense could translate and could see him successfully be a microwave sub type player. The Euro Lou Williams.

That production is good value for a pick in the late teens IMO.

The 1% chance that this is just the beginning is what’s got me all hot and bothered

doesn't this guy have severe back issues?

Didn’t see anything about that

[KnickLeDime]

6'11 C with a 7'9 wingspan who was also one of the fastest guys end to end at the combine. Also a shot blocking machine and improving jumper. You really dont see the appeal of that?

Highest bust potential in the draft...by far!

False. Very false.

You're entitled to your opinion...not sure how you can make a declarative statement based on subjective reasoning.

[DowNY]

I think we should still move up from pick 36.

[NBA Fan 1234]

Highest bust potential in the draft...by far!

False. Very false.

You're entitled to your opinion...not sure how you can make a declarative statement based on subjective reasoning.

You did the same.

His rebounding, finishing in paint, and defense alone basically ensures he cannot bust.

[ChaosHamster]

Highest bust potential in the draft...by far!

False. Very false.

You're entitled to your opinion...not sure how you can make a declarative statement based on subjective reasoning.

You are wrong, tho.

Some 50+ picks definitely have higher bust potential.