2022 Draft Prospects Thread :Bulls get 18th pic: Poll added

[Dan Z]

I'm assuming Duren wouldn't be on the board, but based on the above conversation, if he's on the board I think I'm taking him over Eason even.

Duren is very, very good.

He would cure so many of our ill's at the C position (or at least contrast the limitations Vucevic has on the floor).

Also gives you a potential starting 5 going forward if you are entertaining a Vuc trade.

I don't know anything about him. Would you trade up for him if you thought that was a possibility?

[LateNight]

I'm assuming Duren wouldn't be on the board, but based on the above conversation, if he's on the board I think I'm taking him over Eason even.

Duren is very, very good.

He would cure so many of our ill's at the C position (or at least contrast the limitations Vucevic has on the floor).

Also gives you a potential starting 5 going forward if you are entertaining a Vuc trade.

I don't know anything about him. Would you trade up for him if you thought that was a possibility?

I could be wrong but he looks shorter than listed. I’ve seen 6’10 & 6’11. Will be interested in seeing the measurements

[PistolP]

If one of Eason, Sochan, Duren or Williams falls to us at 18, I'd be very pleased. Lidell or Agbaji would also be solid pick ups.

[GimmeDat]

I'm assuming Duren wouldn't be on the board, but based on the above conversation, if he's on the board I think I'm taking him over Eason even.

Duren is very, very good.

He would cure so many of our ill's at the C position (or at least contrast the limitations Vucevic has on the floor).

Also gives you a potential starting 5 going forward if you are entertaining a Vuc trade.

I don't know anything about him. Would you trade up for him if you thought that was a possibility?

Depends what it takes to trade up.. happy to use Coby, don't necessarily want to use Pat or future picks.

He's a really prolific athlete and shot blocker who moves well and is built like a tank. Right now his offensive skill level is limited but he's going to be a monster defender imo, and his athleticism, hands and motor will make him a really talented play finisher.

[ThisGuyFawkes]

Not worthy of #18, but I'd love to take a chance on LaRavia. Not athletic or long, but has a great stroke and gets to the line. Great motor. Maybe if we make a trade and end up with a pick near the end of the 1st round.

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[MGB8]

I know it won't happen, but I'd just love the Monty-Ayton blowout to enable the Bulls to send Vuc, the 18, the Portland pick, plus Coby in a S&T for Ayton.

But other teams can (and likely would be willing to) top that offer.

[meekrab]

This mock has Duren going 30th, although the blurb about him basically makes him sounds perfect for the Bulls, whereas the player they have the Bulls drafting is basically a Pat Williams clone.

If you're in the market for a rim-running center who can protect the rim and handle pick-and-roll defense, Duren checks the boxes. Offensively, he needs substantial development from a skill standpoint. But his physical tools will make him an effective rebounder and defender in the NBA even if the offense remains underwhelming.

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Not worthy of #18, but I'd love to take a chance on LaRavia. Not athletic or long, but has a great stroke and gets to the line. Great motor. Maybe if we make a trade and end up with a pick near the end of the 1st round.

Any chance we buy a 2nd rounder? Or would we just have to forfeit it since it would become our first available? I don't know if the league has already taken our 2024 or whatever it is.

[Chi town]

Laravia would be unplayable in the playoffs defensively. He’d get PnR to death.

I like him as a 2nd rounder in a Niang type role though.

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[The Box Office]

Anyone can look great with no one guarding them. It's just drills. I could look All Pro by myself, too. Ben Simmons and Shaq can make three pointers all by themselves so I hold no stock in these glamour work outs.

[Andi Obst]

Not going to have the time to do extensive draft prep this year, but after watching some tape and reading some reports I really like our position. What do we have to do to make Tari Eason fall all the way to 18?

[TheSuzerain]

Does Kenneth Lofton have sneaky upside if he loses 80 pounds or something.

I want to believe.

[ThisGuyFawkes]

Draft lottery results:
Orlando
OKC
Houston
Sacramento
Detroit

[1985Bear]

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Cher Holmgren is the weirdest thing I’ve ever watched play basketball.

Is it real?


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[kulaz3000]

Really curitous to see where Ivey lands, if he falls to the Kings, we need to call them immediately. Whether it's to get Ivey, Fox or Mitchell.

[leo921]

Guys that I would look at in our range

Nikola Jović | 6-10 forward | 18 years old | Mega
Jović is a skilled big man out of Serbia who averaged almost 12 points per game this year as a teenager in the Adriatic League while shooting 36 percent from 3 and averaging 3.4 assists. His value lies in his skill and feel for the game. Jović sees the floor well as a point forward and has workable mechanics to the point that it’s easy to buy him becoming an impact player on the offensive end in a specific role. There are questions about his defense, but he’s big and smart enough that teams have some faith that they can make it work with him as he continues to be coached.

Jalen Williams | 6-6 wing | 21 years old | Santa Clara
Williams is my first surprise spike up the board. He has been a significant riser as teams have actually gone back through tape and done the work. There just aren’t many holes in his game. He’s big, standing 6-foot-6 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan. He’s versatile on the ball and defends multiple positions. He hits 40 percent from 3. He can pass at a high level, as he spent time throughout his development at point guard until a late growth spurt pushed him out to the wing. He has a low center of gravity, which allows him to move opposing players, and he possesses some real shake off the bounce. I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest to see him end up in the top 20 by the time the draft rolls around.

Ochai Agbaji | 6-5 wing | 22 years old | Kansas
The Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four this year, Agbaji’s game translates really well to the NBA. He’s an elite, 6-foot-5 catch-and-shoot player, having hit 40.7 percent from 3 on nearly seven attempts per game this season. He’s also an efficient scorer in transition and has become much more comfortable putting the ball on the deck and handling the ball when necessary.

Defensively, he’s tough, strong and physical for a wing, though he lacks the elite-level measurements that most genuine plus defenders in the NBA possess. He’ll hold his own and won’t make mistakes. He might just end up as a role player, but his solid defensive play and shooting make him a good player for Charlotte to target when looking for running mates with Ball. Under the Michael Jordan ownership regime, the Hornets have also valued high-level collegiate producers as opposed to rawer projects.


Malaki Branham | 6-5 wing | 19 years old | Ohio State
The name of the game with Branham is shooting — and scoring. Branham closed the season on a tear, deservedly winning the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year award and playing well in Ohio State’s two NCAA Tournament games. In his final 22 games, Branham averaged 17 points on 52.8 percent from the field and 43.2 percent from 3. He was outstanding as a shot creator over his final portion of the season.

Though Branham isn’t an elite athlete, he does a great job of getting defenders off-balanced when attacking and getting downhill. He has a pure midrange game that bodes well for his long-term success. He can break down guys in isolation, get separation with a series of hesitations and crossovers, and rise up to knock down a shot. He needs to improve on defense — he’s pretty rough there right now — but scouts expect he will be a top-20 pick.

I also would like the Bulls to use a combo of the TPE and cash to buy some low 2nd rounders. I would look for guys like Max Christie (young SG, needs development), Kofi Cockburn, Ibou Badji (19 yr center, Gobert like needs development, can backup Vuc)

[AshyLarrysDiaper]

My guess is that a month into the season, picking anyone other than Chet at #1 will already sound silly.

[chefo]

My guess is that a month into the season, picking anyone other than Chet at #1 will already sound silly.

It's insane how incredibly coordinated he is for a guy 7 feet tall, and how much ground he covers on help D. He won't be 195 pounds forever. Once he gets up to 220-225, he'll be an absolute terror, if he stays healthy. He looks like a taller Mobley.

[WindyCityBorn]

Does Kenneth Lofton have sneaky upside if he loses 80 pounds or something.

I want to believe.

If someone has to lose 80 lbs that’s a pass.