Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread

[Spud2nique]

I really liked this kid in college and really glad to see him having early success in the Association. He never should have fallen to the second round.

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I don’t understand how guys like him and Malcom Brogdon drop so far in their respective drafts. Scouts know they are good, candidates for all the college accolades and they still drop. Schofield, Pascall and Grant Williams are in for the same this year. It’s not right. The system needs to be tweaked.

[jayu70]

I really liked this kid in college and really glad to see him having early success in the Association. He never should have fallen to the second round.

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I don’t understand how guys like him and Malcom Brogdon drop so far in their respective drafts. Scouts know they are good, candidates for all the college accolades and they still drop. Schofield, Pascall and Grant Williams are in for the same this year. It’s not right. The system needs to be tweaked.

Because they are older rookies with the dreaded 'limited upside' tag.
Brogdon will be 25 this year
Brunson will be 23 this year.

Same age issue some here point out regarding Taurean Prince.

[Jamaaliver]

^If Taurean had been drafted with our #21 pick that year, I'd feel better. But getting him in the lottery has always felt like a bit of a reach.

Taurean, Brogdon and J Brunson all should have reasonably been drafted in the 20s -- to playoff teams.

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[personanongrata]

Cam Reddish just never looks that great to me. I don't understand the hype.

[HMFFL]

Cam Reddish just never looks that great to me. I don't understand the hype.

I agree.
I'm not impressed and the Zion injury allows me to know that I don't want Reddish on our team.

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[Jamaaliver]

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From Bleacher Report -- this WOULD BE A LESS IMPRESSIVE HAUL than what we actually got.

Re-Drafting Luka Doncic, Trae Young and the Entire 2018 NBA Draft 1st Round

1. Phoenix Suns: Luka Doncic

2. Sacramento Kings: Jaren Jackson


3. Atlanta Hawks: Trae Young



Seemingly written out of the Rookie of the Year debate entering the season, Trae Young went on to join Oscar Robertson and Damon Stoudamire as the only rookies to average at least 19.0 points and 8.0 assists.

After struggling the second half of last season at Oklahoma, leading to rumbles of skepticism, Young flipped the script this year by improving each month, averaging 23.6 points and 9.1 assists in his last 34 games.

By 2020, there won't be many guards with equally elite shot-making and passing skills. The fact they've translated this quickly is what's been so surprising and impressive.

In a re-draft, the Hawks make sure to add Young again—they just won't receive the Dallas Mavericks' future first-rounder on the side.

Spoiler:

10. Philadelphia 76ers: Kevin Huerter

The Philadelphia 76ers re-draft Kevin Huerter for his fit and early success shooting, passing and playing team defense.

He comes off as an ideal complement to more ball-dominant stars like Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.

Huerter finished at 38.5 percent from three, demonstrating a balanced, convincing release on spot-ups and off screens. But he also added 2.9 assists, a number that reflects some secondary playmaking ability.


19. Atlanta Hawks: Allonzo Trier

Originally undrafted, Trier took advantage of an opportunity with the Knicks, who gave him the green light to showcase his advanced shot-creation and shot-making. He'd give Trae Young another scoring weapon to feed and the Hawks a player who can generate his own offense.


30. Atlanta Hawks (via Rockets): Hamidou Diallo

Diallo's shooting must improve, but it's worth betting on at No. 30, given his explosive athleticism and developing scoring skills. He'd receive more minutes and shots in Atlanta after seeing limited action with OKC and its G League affiliate.