Official 2020 NBA Draft Thread

[Def Swami]

I'll be shocked if Tyrese Haliburton continues to play this well and is there for us in the draft in the mid-1st round. His stock should rise.

[Knightro]

I'll be shocked if Tyrese Haliburton continues to play this well and is there for us in the draft in the mid-1st round. His stock should rise.

I agree.

I think he's going to end up being a top 10 pick and I don't see the Magic, playoffs or not, being in the top 10.

[Knightro]

1. Anthony Edwards, Georgia
2. Cole Anthony, North Carolina
3. James Wiseman, Memphis
4. LaMelo Ball, Illawarra Hawks
5. Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky
6. Deni Avdija, Maccabi Tel Aviv
7. Theo Maledon, ASVEL
8. Jaden McDaniels, Washington
9. R.J. Hampton, New Zealand Breakers
10. Obi Toppin, Dayton
11. Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State
12. Isaac Okoro, Auburn
13. Isaiah Stewart, Washington
14. Nico Mannion, Arizona
15. Precious Achiuwa, Memphis

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[j-ragg]

4. LaMelo Ball, Illawarra Hawks

This still blows my mind. Dog **** percentages, shoots with 2 hands, doesn't look like he plays defense (at least he crosses half court unlike their HS gimmick). I don't see it at all. It didn't seem like anyone else did until the DraftExpress guys now at ESPN started saying he could be the #1 pick all of a sudden.

[MartinsIzAfraud]

Gimme best scorer at 16-20 idc wingspan. The draft is the only way this team will add offensive talent.

[Knightro]

Gimme best scorer at 16-20 idc wingspan. The draft is the only way this team will add offensive talent.

Odds are overwhelmingly likely there won't be a very good scorer available outside the lotto. Not saying they shouldn't be looking for that, but it's just hard to find in that range.

You go back to every draft this decade and look in the non-lottery range of the first round and there's been like 5 all-stars out of 150 guys picked 15-30. That's like 3%.

[MartinsIzAfraud]

Gimme best scorer at 16-20 idc wingspan. The draft is the only way this team will add offensive talent.

Odds are overwhelmingly likely there won't be a very good scorer available outside the lotto. Not saying they shouldn't be looking for that, but it's just hard to find in that range.

You go back to every draft this decade and look in the non-lottery range of the first round and there's been like 5 all-stars out of 150 guys picked 15-30. That's like 3%.

Then it’s up to the FO to either trade for one by deadline (unlikely) or trade up for one in draft. Staying put and swapping out g league end of bench dudes isn’t going to work.

[Blue_and_Whte]

EDIT: Wrong thread

[zaymon]

There are some interesting prospects this year. I think we lack offensive wing player, stronger than Fournier who could play alongside Isaac. Right now i am interested in:
Aj Lawson
Jordan Nwora
Tyler Bey
Aaron Nesmith
Josh Green

Other interesting prospects are dynamic guards Haliburton, Joel Ayayi and Tyrese Maxey. Isaac Okoro took Chuma Okeke role in Auburn, great kid and Weltman style pick. I dont like his shooting though.

[Magic#1]

Even with Fultz having the season he is, I'd be surprised if we didn't take a guard with at least point guard capabilities. I think we'll probably try to bring DJ back, but they may want insurance on that just in case. Unless we fall off, it's hard to see guys like Haliburton or Hampton being there, but if they are I'd be really surprised if we didn't just on them. Maybe Maledon if he drops, but I don't know much about him at this point.

[MartinsIzAfraud]

There are some interesting prospects this year. I think we lack offensive wing player, stronger than Fournier who could play alongside Isaac. Right now i am interested in:
Aj Lawson
Jordan Nwora
Tyler Bey
Aaron Nesmith
Josh Green

Other interesting prospects are dynamic guards Haliburton, Joel Ayayi and Tyrese Maxey. Isaac Okoro took Chuma Okeke role in Auburn, great kid and Weltman style pick. I dont like his shooting though.

Nwora can get buckets I like him.

[KillMonger]

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[drsd]

1. Anthony Edwards, Georgia
2. Cole Anthony, North Carolina
3. James Wiseman, Memphis
4. LaMelo Ball, Illawarra Hawks
5. Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky
6. Deni Avdija, Maccabi Tel Aviv
7. Theo Maledon, ASVEL
8. Jaden McDaniels, Washington
9. R.J. Hampton, New Zealand Breakers
10. Obi Toppin, Dayton
11. Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State
12. Isaac Okoro, Auburn
13. Isaiah Stewart, Washington
14. Nico Mannion, Arizona
15. Precious Achiuwa, Memphis

https://theathletic.com/1439499/2019/12/12/sam-vecenies-2020-nba-draft-big-board-1-0-race-for-no-1-slows-to-a-crawl/ ($)

Mr. Achiuwa possesses a lot of physical characteristics that WeHam have admired: athleticism and length. He can guard 2 positions now and could evolve into a 4-position defender.

A player to watch.


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[zaymon]

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I think both Nwora and Nesmith have skillset and body type we need badly.

[KillMonger]

Killian Hayes-PG/SG

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Aaron Nesmit-SG/SF

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Jay Scrubb-SG

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[zaymon]

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Can someone tell me why he isnt higher on draft boards ? He is looking like he would make our rotation right now.

[MoMM]

1. Anthony Edwards, Georgia
2. Cole Anthony, North Carolina
3. James Wiseman, Memphis
4. LaMelo Ball, Illawarra Hawks
5. Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky
6. Deni Avdija, Maccabi Tel Aviv
7. Theo Maledon, ASVEL
8. Jaden McDaniels, Washington
9. R.J. Hampton, New Zealand Breakers
10. Obi Toppin, Dayton
11. Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State
12. Isaac Okoro, Auburn
13. Isaiah Stewart, Washington
14. Nico Mannion, Arizona
15. Precious Achiuwa, Memphis

https://theathletic.com/1439499/2019/12/12/sam-vecenies-2020-nba-draft-big-board-1-0-race-for-no-1-slows-to-a-crawl/ ($)

Mr. Achiuwa possesses a lot of physical characteristics that WeHam have admired: athleticism and length. He can guard 2 positions now and could evolve into a 4-position defender.

A player to watch.


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[Blue_and_Whte]

1. Anthony Edwards, Georgia
2. Cole Anthony, North Carolina
3. James Wiseman, Memphis
4. LaMelo Ball, Illawarra Hawks
5. Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky
6. Deni Avdija, Maccabi Tel Aviv
7. Theo Maledon, ASVEL
8. Jaden McDaniels, Washington
9. R.J. Hampton, New Zealand Breakers
10. Obi Toppin, Dayton
11. Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State
12. Isaac Okoro, Auburn
13. Isaiah Stewart, Washington
14. Nico Mannion, Arizona
15. Precious Achiuwa, Memphis

https://theathletic.com/1439499/2019/12/12/sam-vecenies-2020-nba-draft-big-board-1-0-race-for-no-1-slows-to-a-crawl/ ($)

Mr. Achiuwa possesses a lot of physical characteristics that WeHam have admired: athleticism and length. He can guard 2 positions now and could evolve into a 4-position defender.

A player to watch.


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Why would someone consciously name their male child precious?

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[MoMM]

Mr. Achiuwa possesses a lot of physical characteristics that WeHam have admired: athleticism and length. He can guard 2 positions now and could evolve into a 4-position defender.

A player to watch.


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Why would someone consciously name their male child precious?

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Achiuwa's older brother, God'sgift Achiuwa, played college basketball for St. John's from 2011 to 2014. His mother, Eunice, and father, Donatus, are both Pentecostal ministers. In addition to God'sgift, he has two brothers, God'swill and Promise, and two sisters, Grace and Peace.

[pepe1991]

Why would someone consciously name their male child precious?

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Achiuwa's older brother, God'sgift Achiuwa, played college basketball for St. John's from 2011 to 2014. His mother, Eunice, and father, Donatus, are both Pentecostal ministers. In addition to God'sgift, he has two brothers, God'swill and Promise, and two sisters, Grace and Peace.

That's creepy.