2020 Draft Thread

[TB]

Okoro building his case as the ultimate glue guy while he's been hurt... two games out, two losses for Auburn. One against a pretty bad Mizzo team and the other against Georgia who they beat by 20 last time they played.

I'm not as high on Okoro because he is simply not a good shooter. If we could get him outside the lottery I'd be on board.That being said, I am coming around to the idea of trading down with a team like Minnesota for both of their #1s to draft Haliburton (would be the #2 PG next season) and to take a flier on a high upside player like McDaniels who needs a lot of development.

good plan

I hear ya on Okoro, but I think his mechanics are solid enough that he can become an average to good floor spacer. For comparison sake, Jacob Evans had a better college 3% but his mechanics need tons of space and doesn't allow for extended range. Okoro isn't making much, but he can get his shot off much easier, and its more fluid. Obviously comparing anyone to Leonard is unfair, but he's kind of the example of solid mechanics with sub 30 college 3% that just needed to hone it in and get more space in the NBA.

[cdubbz]

how about this, we swap picks with Orlando and trade Wiggins for Gordon?

Orlando gets: 1st overall pick, Andrew Wiggins

We get: 15th overall pick, Aaron Gordon

I actually like this idea for the fact that Gordon has more passion than Wiggins, BUT I think Wiggins will do better on our roster. Wiggins can create his own shot and handle better than Gordon. Plus that top 5 pick we get is more valuable for trade.

[NeoWarriors]

Read on Twitter

I'm all in on Wiseman.

James Wiseman opens up on 'heartbreaking' Memphis saga

[Mylie10]

Watch the whole video.

Watch on YouTube

[Little Digger]

Jay Williams absolutely has to be related to Dave Twardzick

[cdubbz]

Watch the whole video.

Watch on YouTube

Saw this the other day. Wiseman’s freak athleticism is unmatched. Instant lob threat as a rookie. Not sure if it was this video or another one but I do like that if we do draft wiseman all he has to do is run the floor, rebound, catch lobs and focus on those instead of a high pressure situation where he is the man.

[Mylie10]

Also loving Tyrese Haliburton as an option. Reminds me of Livingston with range. 6'5"

His shooting percentages are nice. And he's a really good rebounder.

Great feel for the game. Much better defender than LaMelo Ball, who I don't like.

[donkeylips]

If the warriors don’t get wiseman or Edwards, is trade down

[chef_martin]

What do you guys think about Okongwu? I think coming out of college he's a better finisher/defender than Bam was, but a tier below Bam athletically. However, he should still be able to switch 1-5 along with being a solid rim protector and pnr defender. Offensively, I love the fact that he can finish with both hands and over both shoulders in the post ala David Lee and his FT shooting seems to suggest that his 3pt shot could develop down the road. I think the only real concern is size, but I think he'll end up measuring 6'10" in shoes with a 7'2" wingspan and 9'0" standing reach (basically identical to Bam). To me that sounds like a very solid trade down candidate and a "safe" pick in a draft with not many sure things.

[cdubbz]

I have no idea guys. I’m torn. This draft is so bad/weird that I have no idea who to draft.

Wiseman, Edwards, Ball seem to be the consensus top 3 and the 4-10 is a toss up with potential. Toppin, Manion, Avdija, Onyeka, etc.

I was completely off the Wiseman train when he left Memphis and was down with Edwards/Anthony but now I’m leaning towards Wiseman again.

[freypies]

I have no idea guys. I’m torn. This draft is so bad/weird that I have no idea who to draft.

Wiseman, Edwards, Ball seem to be the consensus top 3 and the 4-10 is a toss up with potential. Toppin, Manion, Avdija, Onyeka, etc.

I was completely off the Wiseman train when he left Memphis and was down with Edwards/Anthony but now I’m leaning towards Wiseman again.

I don't think they're looking like a consensus top 3. From a lot of boards I've seen from some of the more famous draft board makers on Twitter (Spencer, Max Carlin, Jackson Frank, etc), it seems like Hayes, Okongwu, Avdija, and Okoro all have a chance of going high as well. Hayes' stock especially has risen pretty high.

[clyde21]

GSW gets: De'Andre Hunter, Atlanta 1st

Atlanta gets: Andrew Wiggins, GSW 1st

so we switch firsts with Atlanta and trade Wiggins for Hunter

[Marcus]

GSW gets: De'Andre Hunter, Atlanta 1st

Atlanta gets: Andrew Wiggins, GSW 1st

so we switch firsts with Atlanta and trade Wiggins for Hunter

lmao you want Drew gone soooooooo badddddddd

[clyde21]

GSW gets: De'Andre Hunter, Atlanta 1st

Atlanta gets: Andrew Wiggins, GSW 1st

so we switch firsts with Atlanta and trade Wiggins for Hunter

lmao you want Drew gone soooooooo badddddddd

[Marcus]

GSW gets: De'Andre Hunter, Atlanta 1st

Atlanta gets: Andrew Wiggins, GSW 1st

so we switch firsts with Atlanta and trade Wiggins for Hunter

lmao you want Drew gone soooooooo badddddddd

lol. my man Clyde said I'll give you Wiggins for a Brad Wanamaker rookie card, a 2nd rounder, and 4 pack of Juicy Fruit....make the call Bob....

[KevinMcreynolds]

I have no idea guys. I’m torn. This draft is so bad/weird that I have no idea who to draft.

Wiseman, Edwards, Ball seem to be the consensus top 3 and the 4-10 is a toss up with potential. Toppin, Manion, Avdija, Onyeka, etc.

I was completely off the Wiseman train when he left Memphis and was down with Edwards/Anthony but now I’m leaning towards Wiseman again.

I'm not a big Toppin guy, but if we fall in the lottery I say trade down or take Toppin just because I think he can contribute right away.

Otherwise, for me it's Edwards or bust. A lot of people are worried about his recent slump, but you can probably just attribute that to him being exhausted from smashing college coeds every night.

[Mylie10]

I have no idea guys. I’m torn. This draft is so bad/weird that I have no idea who to draft.

Wiseman, Edwards, Ball seem to be the consensus top 3 and the 4-10 is a toss up with potential. Toppin, Manion, Avdija, Onyeka, etc.

I was completely off the Wiseman train when he left Memphis and was down with Edwards/Anthony but now I’m leaning towards Wiseman again.

I'm not a big Toppin guy, but if we fall in the lottery I say trade down or take Toppin just because I think he can contribute right away.

Otherwise, for me it's Edwards or bust. A lot of people are worried about his recent slump, but you can probably just attribute that to him being exhausted from smashing college coeds every night.

Edwards sucks so far. His team sucks. His effort sucks.

But man does he look good in his uniform.

[cdubbz]

I have no idea guys. I’m torn. This draft is so bad/weird that I have no idea who to draft.

Wiseman, Edwards, Ball seem to be the consensus top 3 and the 4-10 is a toss up with potential. Toppin, Manion, Avdija, Onyeka, etc.

I was completely off the Wiseman train when he left Memphis and was down with Edwards/Anthony but now I’m leaning towards Wiseman again.

I'm not a big Toppin guy, but if we fall in the lottery I say trade down or take Toppin just because I think he can contribute right away.

Otherwise, for me it's Edwards or bust. A lot of people are worried about his recent slump, but you can probably just attribute that to him being exhausted from smashing college coeds every night.

Edwards sucks so far. His team sucks. His effort sucks.

But man does he look good in his uniform.

I was high on Edwards in November esp after Wiseman left college. I like Edwards demeanor and personality (watched YouTube of him breaking down his plays with NBA scout) but his height, defense, and recent play turned me off.

Wiseman is back on my wish list. red flag for not seeing him.play, but his potential interests me. trade value as well. I also think he just needs to do the least his rookie season -- run the floor, screen & catch lobs. McGee role plus defense.

[wco81]

Edwards scouting report:

THE BASICS: Anthony Edwards, 18-year-old freshman shooting guard, University of Georgia.

MEASURABLES: The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder has a 6-9 wingspan and a 42-inch vertical leap.

BACKGROUND INFO: McDonald’s All-American at Holy Spirit Prep in Atlanta, where he was the top-rated player in the country, according to 247Sports. Both his mother and grandmother died from cancer during an eight-month span in 2015. His older brother and sister shared legal custody of him.

2019-2020 STATISTICS: He’s averaging 18.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game for Georgia. Edwards is shooting 40.8 from the field, 30.5 on 3-pointers and 76.3 on free throws for the Bulldogs (14-13), who are tied for 12th in the 14-team SEC.

SCOUTING REPORT: “Powerful guard with elite length and downhill explosiveness. Tough to contain when he gets going with a head of steam, especially in transition. Strong first step … Three-level scorer who can function on or off the ball. Capable shooter with his feet set but most intriguing with the ball in his hands. Can make a pull-up 3 if the defense goes under, rise up in midrange spots or use his strength and explosiveness to get all the way to the rim. … Shows potential as a facilitator, particularly in the open court. … Strength, length and quickness to be a lockdown defender who can check three positions at the NBA level. Doesn’t always buy in on that end but has shown glimpses.” — Mike Schmitz, ESPN.

WHY HE’D FIT WITH WARRIORS: At the very least, Edwards’ athleticism and scoring ability would offer the Warriors a potential go-to option on their second unit. One NBA evaluator noted Edwards has a “type A, alpha-dog demeanor on the floor,” which could make him an intriguing fit in a small-ball lineup alongside Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

NBA COMPS: Dwyane Wade, Donovan Mitchell, Victor Oladipo.

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/02/25/warriors-draft-room-anthony-edwards-case-to-be-golden-states-pick/

[wco81]

Couple of wings expected to go out of the lottery but have good size and athleticism are suppose to be Josh Green AZ and Cassius Stanley Duke.