2019 Draft Discussion

[countryboi]

can i just say how much i miss Draftexpress

[Najee12]

Our biggest draft mistakes have been tied to 2 things:

1. Drafting based on college accolades: Our picks typically have gone to good schools, have won some awards, but are good COLLEGE players, not projected as really good NBA players. Why? Partly where we select versus the available talent. Further down you have to be much better at finding an impact player.

2. We draft with the intent of changing them: MKG was a poor shooter but we decided we could fix that. Nope. We drafted Zeller and Frank to turn them into stretch 4’s. Nope. We drafted Monk and thought we could teach him defense. TBD but not looking good. Miles is undersized but trying to make him a 4. TBD - he is a rookie.

I agree on both accounts. The second-generation Charlotte's draft history largely consists of prospects from name-brand colleges with decent floors and low NBA ceilings, with more than a fair amount making some name for themselves in the NCAA tournament. If the pattern continues, the likely targets will be North Carolina's Nassir Little and Duke's Cam Reddish.

[DY_nasty]

every rookie has flaws

[yosemiteben]

can i just say how much i miss Draftexpress

Truth

[TheKingofSting]

New mock draft notes released today by The Athletic:

1 - Zion
3 - R.J. Barrett
8 - Cam Reddish
29 - Tre Jones

Others of note:

5 - De'Andre Hunter
7 - Coby White - Damnit!
9 - Nassir Little
12 - Brandon Clarke
20 - Cam Johnson
35 - Ty Jerome


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[JMAC3]

Guys I potentially like at first glance: Culver, White, Alexander-Walker, Hunter, Okpala, Porter Jr

Guys I don’t like at first glance: Keldon Johnson, Nas Little, Reddish, Romeo, Herro, PJ Washington


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[BigSlam]

I don't like Naz Reid - so I assume we'll be a lock to draft him.

[JMAC3]

Wonder if Malik Monk could net us a top 20 draft pick?


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[Benjamin Linus]

I literally just started doing draft research so my super early, initial reaction is that I really really like Brandon Clarke (but have a feeling he'll be gone before we pick) and I do not like PJ Washington... I mean it looks like he'll be a decent 8th or 9th man... the typical low ceiling / high floor draft pick that Cho would love but seriously Washington has no business being a top-25 pick... which means we'll be taking him at 12

[BlackOutBuzz]

Something worth monitoring over the last few games:

Denver will receive the more favorable of its 2019 2nd round pick protected for selections 56-60 and Washington's 2019 2nd round pick (via Atlanta) and Charlotte will receive the less favorable of these two picks (via Denver to Orlando).

Rather pivotal game - related to the above - just kicked off on ESPN. Denver vs. Portland, with the 4th and 6th best records in the league, play each other twice over the next 48 hours. The teams are also separated by 2 games. Between them is Houston, which sits two back of Denver in the loss column.

Reminder, if Denver finishes with a top 5 record we get Washington's 2nd (currently 37), but if they slide to 6th that pick becomes number 55. A couple Denver losses to Portland would have a serious impact on our likely draft position.

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[316Hornets]

Knicks beating the Wizards would be good for that 2nd round pick. Right now, Wiz are tied with Pelicans and one game above the Mavericks. Chances are it won't happen because Knicks are putrid, but we can hope. Also, want to see the Pelicans beat the Kings and Mavericks beat the Grizzlies today.

[Snidely FC]

the 2 guys Im gonna watch in tonight's finale: Jarrett Culver and Ty Jerome

Culver will be long gone by the time we pick, because when we try to win we lose and when we try to lose we win, but he's pretty good

Jerome would be interesting if he drops to Rd 2, cuz he is 6'5 can pass defend and shoot 3s, plus he has awesome 80s era facial hair

[UNCNYC]

My choice for how I hope our draft goes in order

OPTION 1 - Jalen McDaniels, Kerwin Roach, John Petty

OPTION 2 - Brandon Clarke, Carsen Edwards, Matisse Thybulle

OPTION 3 - Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Mfiondu Kabengele, Josh Reaves

OPTION 4 - Coby White, Jordan Poole, Bennie Boatwright

[GoBobs]

Grant Williams is going to be one of the more useful players to come out of this draft

[Snidely FC]

Before we start ticking down our list of guys who could help us do we first need to talk about whether the team is going to attach this years #1 in a trade; Nic Batum, for instance, who Zach Lowe is convinced will be traded??

[amcoolio]

If it means getting Lamb or Frank back, I would attach the 1st. As long as they are not overpaid.

I would only trade the 1st if Kemba says he is resigning. Since the draft is before free agency then its not likely that we trade it.

[Chapelchilla]

If it means getting Lamb or Frank back, I would attach the 1st. As long as they are not overpaid.

I would only trade the 1st if Kemba says he is resigning. Since the draft is before free agency then its not likely that we trade it.

If we can trade Batum with our pick and resign Kemba, Frank and Lamb with that $, heck yes, sign me up. #14 is not looking too awesome anyway.

[predators]

Carsen Edwards is our guy!

I agree. Picking him 10-12 would be textbook Charlotte.

[TheKingofSting]

12. Charlotte Hornets: Kevin Porter Jr. (USC, SG, Freshman)

After coming off the bench and playing a secondary role to USC's veterans, Kevin Porter Jr. must be salivating at the chance to make an impression during workouts. They're designed for players like him who weren't great fits for the college game or on their specific rosters.

He's a candidate to rise in May and June with athleticism, handles and versatile shot-making ability that can shine in the workout setting.

Drafting Porter this high just means overlooking his limited impact, questionable shot selection and effort, chalking that up to being young and in a tough spot at USC.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2829514-2019-nba-mock-draft-predicting-1st-round-results-post-ncaa-tournament


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[BlackOutBuzz]

Draft picks:

T-12th best lottery odds (4.8% top 4; 1% No.1)
36th pick (Washington via Denver)
51st pick (OKC; Diallo trade)

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