2020 NBA Draft Thread

[ddb]

Theo Maledon is my initial choice at #17. Kid would look real nice next to Tatum and Brown in a few years.

A have an old friend/associate that is close to the Parker family. Like goes to their family events, celebrations, etc. He told me that Tony Parker LOVES this kid. Said whoever drafts him will not regret it. So there's that. Apparently, Maledon is a gym rat...he'd fit in very nicely with our young core.

[Duke4life831]

I feel like Scottie Lewis was tailor made to peak Ainge’s interest:

-Former top high school recruit [#9 per RSCI]
-Good frame [6’5 with a 6’11 wingspan]
-Great athlete
-Fantastic defender
-Plays with an incredible motor

Dont see the fit after we added Romeo, but Ainge drafts for BPA, not fit.

The dude is super raw, but if the choice was between him and Romeo, Id have to go with Lewis. Another thing to note on him is his jumper. He is a good FT shooter and the form on his jumper is really good. Again he is still raw, the jumper has too much arc on it, but there is really nothing to tweak about the form itself.

I wouldnt take him with a top 10 pick because of just how raw he is, but if Im sitting late lotto Im taking him and running with no hesitation.

[SmartWentCrazy]

I feel like Scottie Lewis was tailor made to peak Ainge’s interest:

-Former top high school recruit [#9 per RSCI]
-Good frame [6’5 with a 6’11 wingspan]
-Great athlete
-Fantastic defender
-Plays with an incredible motor

Dont see the fit after we added Romeo, but Ainge drafts for BPA, not fit.

The dude is super raw, but if the choice was between him and Romeo, Id have to go with Lewis. Another thing to note on him is his jumper. He is a good FT shooter and the form on his jumper is really good. Again he is still raw, the jumper has too much arc on it, but there is really nothing to tweak about the form itself.

I wouldnt take him with a top 10 pick because of just how raw he is, but if Im sitting late lotto Im taking him and running with no hesitation.

Guessing Ainge has the Mem pick pigeon-holed for him

[Duke4life831]

I feel like Scottie Lewis was tailor made to peak Ainge’s interest:

-Former top high school recruit [#9 per RSCI]
-Good frame [6’5 with a 6’11 wingspan]
-Great athlete
-Fantastic defender
-Plays with an incredible motor

Dont see the fit after we added Romeo, but Ainge drafts for BPA, not fit.

The dude is super raw, but if the choice was between him and Romeo, Id have to go with Lewis. Another thing to note on him is his jumper. He is a good FT shooter and the form on his jumper is really good. Again he is still raw, the jumper has too much arc on it, but there is really nothing to tweak about the form itself.

I wouldnt take him with a top 10 pick because of just how raw he is, but if Im sitting late lotto Im taking him and running with no hesitation.

Guessing Ainge has the Mem pick pigeon-holed for him

If I was Ainge, I would too. Here is how I would look at it if I was Ainge

If pick falls 10-14:
top option: Lewis
2nd option: One of the PGs. Hayes/Hampton/Haliburton/Cole

If Memphis makes the playoffs 15-17:
One of those PGs with the addition of Nico and also add in Josh Green

Boston pick:
Jalen Smith, one of the Bey's

Bucks Pick:
Nick Richards, Tre Jones, Diakite

[chrisab123]

I hope this is finally the year that Danny packages up all of the picks. I know it won't happen and the Celtics will roster 4 rookies yet again but its cool to dream.

[Celtics_History_Lesson]

ESPN are such a sad Mickey Mouse operation.

Their mock draft maker has the current players, and Chad Ford?

It also has the draft order from the Tatum draft.

[Curmudgeon]

Theo Maledon is my initial choice at #17. Kid would look real nice next to Tatum and Brown in a few years.

A have an old friend/associate that is close to the Parker family. Like goes to their family events, celebrations, etc. He told me that Tony Parker LOVES this kid. Said whoever drafts him will not regret it. So there's that. Apparently, Maledon is a gym rat...he'd fit in very nicely with our young core.

Tony Parker loves another French point guard? What a shocker!

I haven't done my homework on this year's draft class. I'm sure there are sleepers out there, but I haven't found the next Terrence Davis-- yet. It's a very thin draft for wings.

[ddb]

Theo Maledon is my initial choice at #17. Kid would look real nice next to Tatum and Brown in a few years.

A have an old friend/associate that is close to the Parker family. Like goes to their family events, celebrations, etc. He told me that Tony Parker LOVES this kid. Said whoever drafts him will not regret it. So there's that. Apparently, Maledon is a gym rat...he'd fit in very nicely with our young core.

Tony Parker loves another French point guard? What a shocker!

I haven't done my homework on this year's draft class. I'm sure there are sleepers out there, but I haven't found the next Terrence Davis-- yet. It's a very thin draft for wings.

Yeah, I'm not high on this draft at all. Reminds me of the Bennett/Dipo 2013 draft. A certain Giannis was drafted in that class though! Every draft counts.

[Fencer reregistered]

ESPN are such a sad Mickey Mouse operation.

I see what you did there, and I hope it was on purpose.

[BostonCouchGM]

A have an old friend/associate that is close to the Parker family. Like goes to their family events, celebrations, etc. He told me that Tony Parker LOVES this kid. Said whoever drafts him will not regret it. So there's that. Apparently, Maledon is a gym rat...he'd fit in very nicely with our young core.

Tony Parker loves another French point guard? What a shocker!

I haven't done my homework on this year's draft class. I'm sure there are sleepers out there, but I haven't found the next Terrence Davis-- yet. It's a very thin draft for wings.

Yeah, I'm not high on this draft at all. Reminds me of the Bennett/Dipo 2013 draft. A certain Giannis was drafted in that class though! Every draft counts.

it's definitely a weaker draft but not necessarily weak. I have it somewhere between the 2013 which is definitely a weak draft and the 2014 draft which is very solid. Value can be found in every draft if you know how to draft. Unfortunately we have Danny so no luck there.

[Shak_Celts]

did they ever wear #0? if not, they aren't on DA's list! some spiritual leader must have told DA his life # is 0 because he has an almost freaky obsession!

[big-shot-ROB]

Jalen Smith out of Maryland is another valuable option with out MEM pick.

[Homerclease]

More on Zeke Nnaji, double double machine and apparently a piano prodigy as well.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/court-report-from-basketball-to-beethoven-zeke-nnaji-is-hitting-all-the-right-notes-for-arizona/amp/

[winsomme2]

A have an old friend/associate that is close to the Parker family. Like goes to their family events, celebrations, etc. He told me that Tony Parker LOVES this kid. Said whoever drafts him will not regret it. So there's that. Apparently, Maledon is a gym rat...he'd fit in very nicely with our young core.

Tony Parker loves another French point guard? What a shocker!

I haven't done my homework on this year's draft class. I'm sure there are sleepers out there, but I haven't found the next Terrence Davis-- yet. It's a very thin draft for wings.

Yeah, I'm not high on this draft at all. Reminds me of the Bennett/Dipo 2013 draft. A certain Giannis was drafted in that class though! Every draft counts.

This isn't a great year for top 5, but the mid first round is pretty loaded. It's gonna be all about scouting because that MEM pick could def be a starting caliber prospect. Tyrese Maxey is a big time player IMO and easily could be there low lottery.

I like Maledon a lot too.

[Curmudgeon]

More on Zeke Nnaji, double double machine and apparently a piano prodigy as well.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/court-report-from-basketball-to-beethoven-zeke-nnaji-is-hitting-all-the-right-notes-for-arizona/amp/

Sign me up! I love the kid already.

[scootch]

I really like what Haliburton could look like on this team in a few years. Outlier length at the guard spot, and even if his shot is a little bit unorthodox, he hits at a great clip. And he's a good free-throw shooter, which puts my mind at ease about whether his form can be refined and smoothed out. I've seen his range all over the place, but if we drop into that 11-14 spot, maybe there's a chance.

[Celtics_History_Lesson]

Carey v Huff, with Dickie V.


Duke player with efficient scoring, Virginia player with all the blocks.


If the Celtics have 4 picks, even if they get rid of some of them there should be enough left for a tall player to be selected.

[Parliament10]

Can we really Draft 4 New Rookies?
Especially after having 7 (technical) Rookies this year.

Something has to give.

[Wes-J]

Can we really Draft 4 New Rookies?
Especially after having 7 (technical) Rookies this year.

Something has to give.

Not if we intend on winning a championship.

[Cuban Pete]

Can we really Draft 4 New Rookies?
Especially after having 7 (technical) Rookies this year.

Something has to give.

If you draft well in 2020, you can remove the mistakes of the past and have a better team in the process.