2022 NBA Draft Thread

[ThunderBolt]

I think Daniel's skill sets could still work well with Giddey and SGA despite the fact we might not maximize them. I prefer that skillset overlapping compared to heavy iso guys.

Also, is anyone else having issues with this page loading weirdly at the bottom?

same issue here and I don't know what is the problem tbh. Don't see any different configuration.

I will open a new thread if I can't get it fixed.

Somehow I was subscribed to this topic which I never do. I unsubscribed but it didn't fix anything. Also, I still have access to a few moderator tools and I couldn't tell that anyone made any changes to anything. Strange.

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[ThunderBolt]

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Glad Fischer is almost always wrong.

I'd be ok if Fischer was right this time.

[Balkman32]

I will remain alone on my Sochan island.

I like Daniels and always think we should pick BPA but he doesn't make sense with Giddey and SGA.

I'm pretty low on Eason too. I think Eason, Dieng and Williams are the guys I really don't want at 12.

My thing is we need shooting to spread the floor for Shai.

I like Sochan. He has a little Rodman in him, could win defensive player of the year. Sochan and Chet in the front court would be pretty silly on defense.

I think Daniels, Giddey and Shai can work. The Australians' can play the forward spots with Chet at the 5. Great passing team. I think Dort in the starting lineup with them would be a fun team.

Williams from Santa Clara? I kind of like him. He has a silly 7'2" wingspan, but he is on the older side. I feel like it Presti took Dieng I would be on board, he just isn't as athletic as we might think.

[Dadouv47]

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Glad Fischer is almost always wrong.

I'd be ok if Fischer was right this time.

I don't hate it..really depends on who's available at 7. I wouldn't add another FRP to move up from 12 + Dort to get Sharpe at 7.

I think trading Dort while his value is still high is a smart decision but I still like some players in the 12 range and I don't want to overpay to gamble on Sharpe.

[Dadouv47]

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Guess Keegan is trolling us.

EDIT: okay their agents are both from " Priority Sports"

[Balkman32]

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Glad Fischer is almost always wrong.

I'd be ok if Fischer was right this time.

Dort must want the BAG. I guess they could always sign him after next year as an unrestricted FA. It just seems silly to use Dort to move up 5 spots. We know what Dort can do, he can be your primary defender on a STAR. We have no idea what Sharpe can be and we got a pretty great idea that a player will be there at 12 who is worthy to take a swing on.

[ThunderBolt]

I will remain alone on my Sochan island.

I like Daniels and always think we should pick BPA but he doesn't make sense with Giddey and SGA.

I'm pretty low on Eason too. I think Eason, Dieng and Williams are the guys I really don't want at 12.

My thing is we need shooting to spread the floor for Shai.

I like Sochan. He has a little Rodman in him, could win defensive player of the year. Sochan and Chet in the front court would be pretty silly on defense.

I think Daniels, Giddey and Shai can work. The Australians' can play the forward spots with Chet at the 5. Great passing team. I think Dort in the starting lineup with them would be a fun team.

Williams from Santa Clara? I kind of like him. He has a silly 7'2" wingspan, but he is on the older side. I feel like it Presti took Dieng I would be on board, he just isn't as athletic as we might think.

Dieng is a guy that I can see falling quite a ways.

[ThunderBolt]

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Glad Fischer is almost always wrong.

I'd be ok if Fischer was right this time.

Dort must want the BAG. I guess they could always sign him after next year as an unrestricted FA. It just seems silly to use Dort to move up 5 spots. We know what Dort can do, he can be your primary defender on a STAR. We have no idea what Sharpe can be and we got a pretty great idea that a player will be there at 12 who is worthy to take a swing on.

Keep in mind that Portland's main objective is to form a competitive (not championship) team to appeal to new ownership. Dort does help with that. Of course they would love to get better but he moderately paced treadmill team isn't the worst case scenario for them.

[Dadouv47]

Can't deny that I will be worried about Shai if we trade Dort.

[Balkman32]

I'd be ok if Fischer was right this time.

Dort must want the BAG. I guess they could always sign him after next year as an unrestricted FA. It just seems silly to use Dort to move up 5 spots. We know what Dort can do, he can be your primary defender on a STAR. We have no idea what Sharpe can be and we got a pretty great idea that a player will be there at 12 who is worthy to take a swing on.

Keep in mind that Portland's main objective is to form a competitive (not championship) team to appeal to new ownership. Dort does help with that. Of course they would love to get better but he moderately paced treadmill team isn't the worst case scenario for them.

It would be a pretty small back court w/ Lillard, Simons & Dort. Everyone is under 6'3"

[Dadouv47]

Dort must want the BAG. I guess they could always sign him after next year as an unrestricted FA. It just seems silly to use Dort to move up 5 spots. We know what Dort can do, he can be your primary defender on a STAR. We have no idea what Sharpe can be and we got a pretty great idea that a player will be there at 12 who is worthy to take a swing on.

Keep in mind that Portland's main objective is to form a competitive (not championship) team to appeal to new ownership. Dort does help with that. Of course they would love to get better but he moderately paced treadmill team isn't the worst case scenario for them.

It would be a pretty small back court w/ Lillard, Simons & Dort. Everyone is under 6'3"

I think trading Simons wouldn't be a bad thing for Portland (if they are trying to compete with Lillard)

I don't love it but I can live with a 12 + Dort for 7 and draft Sharpe...just worried about Shai being happy in OKC and Sharpe's high bust potential.

...or move up to 7 and add 2-3 FRPs to get Ivey at 4. Don't see the Kings moving down from 4 to 12, #7 is a possibility.

[Balkman32]

Can't deny that I will be worried about Shai if we trade Dort.

I guess its a good thing he just started his max contract. But, a little too similar to the Harden trade. Relationships are Key in this league. I get that Harden was a partier and they wanted to re-stack some picks. If they take Gannis and Gobert over Adams and Roberson that's a different story as well.

Presti knows what Dort wants contract wise. If Presti isn't willing to go there it makes some sense to pull the trigger. 12 + Dort just seems like an over pay for 7 as both picks can flame out pretty quick and Dort has a place in this league for the next 7 years.

[Dadouv47]

Can't deny that I will be worried about Shai if we trade Dort.

I guess its a good thing he just started his max contract. But, a little too similar to the Harden trade. Relationships are Key in this league. I get that Harden was a partier and they wanted to re-stack some picks. If they take Gannis and Gobert over Adams and Roberson that's a different story as well.

Presti knows what Dort wants contract wise. If Presti isn't willing to go there it makes some sense to pull the trigger. 12 + Dort just seems like an over pay for 7 as both picks can flame out pretty quick and Dort has a place in this league for the next 7 years.

It really comes down to how likely Presti think Sharpe is going to be a good (great) NBA player. Gonna hurt if he's a bust but I get that the goal is to try to draft future stars. Don't really have an opinion about this since I know nothing about Sharpe.

[ThunderBolt]

Can't deny that I will be worried about Shai if we trade Dort.

I guess its a good thing he just started his max contract. But, a little too similar to the Harden trade. Relationships are Key in this league. I get that Harden was a partier and they wanted to re-stack some picks. If they take Gannis and Gobert over Adams and Roberson that's a different story as well.

Presti knows what Dort wants contract wise. If Presti isn't willing to go there it makes some sense to pull the trigger. 12 + Dort just seems like an over pay for 7 as both picks can flame out pretty quick and Dort has a place in this league for the next 7 years.

Also, I wouldn't assume that trading Dort necessarily burns a bridge. Presti is a pretty good negotiator. It's not impossible that if Lu is traded that Lu and his agent view it as Presti making sure Lu was put in the best situation possible.

[Dadouv47]

Can't deny that I will be worried about Shai if we trade Dort.

I guess its a good thing he just started his max contract. But, a little too similar to the Harden trade. Relationships are Key in this league. I get that Harden was a partier and they wanted to re-stack some picks. If they take Gannis and Gobert over Adams and Roberson that's a different story as well.

Presti knows what Dort wants contract wise. If Presti isn't willing to go there it makes some sense to pull the trigger. 12 + Dort just seems like an over pay for 7 as both picks can flame out pretty quick and Dort has a place in this league for the next 7 years.

Also, I wouldn't assume that trading Dort necessarily burns a bridge. Presti is a pretty good negotiator. It's not impossible that if Lu is traded that Lu and his agent view it as Presti making sure Lu was put in the best situation possible.

I have no doubts about this, that's how Presti operates (could cost us some value sometimes but there's a reason a lot of players are fine to play in OKC).

[Balkman32]

What if the deal was #12 and Dort for #4?

How much would you be willing to pay Dort a year?

[Dadouv47]

I will be the only thunder fan left on this forum if Presti trades 12 and Dort for 7 and draft Sochan.

[Dadouv47]

What if the deal was #12 and Dort for #4?

How much would you be willing to pay Dort a year?

Dort can't get you to 4...maybe 12 + Dort + 2 or 3 FRPs.

4 years/72 millions is the max I would give to Dort (and I don't like it). Think 4 years/64 is fair for both sides.

[Nyce_1]

Hey guys, just wanted to drop in a say good luck next week. I hope we both get all-time players with our 2 picks.

[jake_swivel]

Just did a refresher on okc future picks. Next year is probably going to be pretty lame. Denver’s is likely to be the only one that conveys. But holy smokes 2024-26 is going to be a truly wild time to be a thunder fan. Year round. From the time the season starts, the playoffs, to the draft, into summer league and starting up the next season.

The threads for rooting for the wizards, jazz, and pistons and rooting against the clippers, 76ers, and heat will be so fun. Who knows who we will be rooting for in rockets games with the way the protections are. But you’ll have a rooting interest in like 5 games per night.

And a ton of young players rolling in to watch develop. Likely while the team is winning. And trades. Oh, there will be trades. It may not result in championships, but goodness will it ever be interesting.