2022 NBA Draft

[Duke4life831]

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you onboard now?

Ya it took me awhile compared to most. The jumper seemed to have progressed very well over the last year and a half. That form is beauty (a little slow, but given time it will speed up). If he is a legit 6’10 (looks like it to me), he might not be the most explosive guy, but explosive enough and moves damn well.

To be fair to myself haha, I always thought he would dominate college, but I questioned the NBA potential. That question isn’t there for me anymore though haha.

I’m also still very high on AJ as well. I’ve heard some whispers that he has been on a mission to be a top 3 pick and it has been showing off.

[clyde21]

i think J Randle seems like a good comp for Paolo, obviously on a much quicker developmental curve...the season that we just saw from Randle might be the norm for Paolo in the league.

really, no idea how anyone thinks Duren goes ahead of this guy at this point (or Chet)...looking @ you Sammy V i know you're reading this.

[Chuck Everett]

That doesn't look like a 6'11 player to me. He looks like he is 6'8.

[Duke4life831]

really, no idea how anyone thinks Duren goes ahead of this guy at this point (or Chet)...looking @ you Sammy V i know you're reading this.

Is this really something that is being discussed?

[clyde21]

really, no idea how anyone thinks Duren goes ahead of this guy at this point (or Chet)...looking @ you Sammy V i know you're reading this.

Is this really something that is being discussed?

yea Vecenie just posted his mock with Duren going #1

[Duke4life831]

really, no idea how anyone thinks Duren goes ahead of this guy at this point (or Chet)...looking @ you Sammy V i know you're reading this.

Is this really something that is being discussed?

yea Vecenie just posted his mock with Duren going #1

I get it, the dude is jacked and athletic. But really, raw athletic big over highly skilled bigs in today’s NBA? With each passing year, raw athletic bigs mean less and less to me when it comes to taking someone early in the draft.

[Marcus]

you onboard now?

Ya it took me awhile compared to most. The jumper seemed to have progressed very well over the last year and a half. That form is beauty (a little slow, but given time it will speed up). If he is a legit 6’10 (looks like it to me), he might not be the most explosive guy, but explosive enough and moves damn well.

To be fair to myself haha, I always thought he would dominate college, but I questioned the NBA potential. That question isn’t there for me anymore though haha.

I’m also still very high on AJ as well. I’ve heard some whispers that he has been on a mission to be a top 3 pick and it has been showing off.

yeah kid is both levels ready i think. Underrated value in excelling at two field of vision sports like he did and i've seen football fluidity translate extremely well on the court. The confidence is another part for me and there's some clear dog in there.

AJ i needs to see more of but from what i've heard these two together should hopefully send K out with a bang.

[Marcus]

That doesn't look like a 6'11 player to me. He looks like he is 6'8.

you wanna get an early jump on the debate?

[clyde21]

i think measurements should be mandatory @ the combine, not really sure why they allow players to skip those even if they are guaranteed top picks.

i always thought Cade was more in the 6-6 range, but looks like a lot of people thought he was 6-8 (their fault really)...but all of it would be put the bed if everyone is forced to get a real measurement at the combine.

as it pertains to Paolo, i do think his height is gonna dictate a lot about how people perceive his game b/c for him it's a question of whether he has actual center size (even small ball center) or whether he's more strictly a combo forward.

so yea, hopefully everyone actually gets measured this combine and those questions can be put to rest. if we can get real measurements for the internationals as well that would be splendid.

[Marcus]

i think measurements should be mandatory @ the combine, not really sure why they allow players to skip those even if they are guaranteed top picks.

i always thought Cade was more in the 6-6 range, but looks like a lot of people thought he was 6-8 (their fault really)...but all of it would be put the bed if everyone is forced to get a real measurement at the combine.

as it pertains to Paolo, i do think his height is gonna dictate a lot about how people perceive his game b/c for him it's a question of whether he has actual center size (even small ball center) or whether he's more strictly a combo forward.

so yea, hopefully everyone actually gets measured this combine and those questions can be put to rest. if we can get real measurements for the internationals as well that would be splendid.

the sooner the better. i'd love to just focus on what they do on the court without those questions looming in the background.

[Chuck Everett]

That doesn't look like a 6'11 player to me. He looks like he is 6'8.

you wanna get an early jump on the debate?

I'll wait till they are playing in college, but being a tweener isn't the worst thing in the world anymore [in the NBA] unless you can't defend a position. If he's 6'8, then I do not believe he can thrive in a small ball environment. If he's 6'11, then that changes Banchero's entire trajectory.

[God Squad]

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I watched one of his crossover games. The one with Malachi Flynn as their PG. He looks as advertised IMO. Looks like a less athletic Simmons with a jumper? Maybe even some Odom. He has some serious point forward skills and isn't afraid to pull up from mid/three. I have him number one over Chet atm.

[The Moose]

i think measurements should be mandatory @ the combine, not really sure why they allow players to skip those even if they are guaranteed top picks.

i always thought Cade was more in the 6-6 range, but looks like a lot of people thought he was 6-8 (their fault really)...but all of it would be put the bed if everyone is forced to get a real measurement at the combine.

as it pertains to Paolo, i do think his height is gonna dictate a lot about how people perceive his game b/c for him it's a question of whether he has actual center size (even small ball center) or whether he's more strictly a combo forward.

so yea, hopefully everyone actually gets measured this combine and those questions can be put to rest. if we can get real measurements for the internationals as well that would be splendid.

the cade thing is a bit reminiscent of Beasley going from 6'10 at Kansas State to 6'8 in shoes at the combine and 6'7 barefoot.

[BostonCouchGM]

same size and overall ability as Tatum. I think he's actually ahead of Tatum with a more grown man body. But Tatum has added muscle each offseason and is now his size.

[Sea2003]

This seems to be another solid draft. Doesn't seem to be quite as good as the '21 draft with the lack of guards but solid nonetheless.

I like Banchero at #1. 6'9ish PF with guard like handles and solid shooting. Doesn't seem to project as a good defender so he might not be a small ball 5.

Haven't looked at Chet a ton but I've got some doubts with him. He seems to be a great defender but I'm not sure what hs role on offense looks like to warrant being the first pick.

Nzosa is super intriguing. Only !7 and is playing in the 2nd best league in the world. His defense looks really good. His hip mobility is great. I think he's the best defender in this class. On offense he's a good roller and has great touch but he's not much of a shooter. I think he's got top 5 potential

ton of bigs in this class

[clyde21]

Nzosa is gonna be a pretty ridiculous rim runner, his ability to turn and pop to the rim to finish with strength/speed is Giannis like...obviously defensively projects to be a pretty elite rim protector too...it'll just be a question of high he goes without having a real offensive game to him outside rolling/putbacks/lobs but his speed to power finishing @ rim is absurd

[Marcus]

Nzosa is gonna be a pretty ridiculous rim runner, his ability to turn and pop to the rim to finish with strength/speed is Giannis like...obviously defensively projects to be a pretty elite rim protector too...it'll just be a question of high he goes without having a real offensive game to him outside rolling/putbacks/lobs but his speed to power finishing @ rim is absurd

only seen highlights. how consistent are these ridiculous defensive reads he's making off ball? because some of the coverage in these clips are insane.

[Sea2003]

Nzosa is gonna be a pretty ridiculous rim runner, his ability to turn and pop to the rim to finish with strength/speed is Giannis like...obviously defensively projects to be a pretty elite rim protector too...it'll just be a question of high he goes without having a real offensive game to him outside rolling/putbacks/lobs but his speed to power finishing @ rim is absurd

He has great touch around the rim and a solid floater. he projects to be a somewhat decent shooter( 75% from the line; 0.7 attempts). The fact that he's this far long In his development despite him only playing basketball for 4 years( and only being 17) gives me hope that the sky is the limit for him. A Giannis like outcome may not be crazy

[Sea2003]

What's the general consensus on Duren? Haven't looked at him a lot yet but from limited tape I've seen, he's not on Mobley's level. Maybe closer to Ayton/JJJ.

[clyde21]

Nzosa is gonna be a pretty ridiculous rim runner, his ability to turn and pop to the rim to finish with strength/speed is Giannis like...obviously defensively projects to be a pretty elite rim protector too...it'll just be a question of high he goes without having a real offensive game to him outside rolling/putbacks/lobs but his speed to power finishing @ rim is absurd

He has great touch around the rim and a solid floater. he projects to be a somewhat decent shooter( 75% from the line; 0.7 attempts). The fact that he's this far long In his development despite him only playing basketball for 4 years( and only being 17) gives me hope that the sky is the limit for him. A Giannis like outcome may not be crazy

that's like virtually no attempts tho for a big, that's the problem, right now it's pretty much all runs/rolls..and I think charactizering his offensive game as anything more than that at this point is wrong.