2022 NBA Draft Thread

[Dadouv47]

If the Magic take Paolo what do we think about the Thunder going up to 3 with #12 and the two Rockets picks from the Westbrook trade.

I would do it 100% but Houston will say no

I think Banchero odds went higher maybe because on some rumors at Houston trying to move up to 3.

Still think Magic will pick Jabari or Chet at 1.

[ThunderBolt]

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Vegas changes the odds to get people to place more bets. That way whatever happens, they make money. This doesn’t necessarily mean anything. I don’t think Jabari at number one is a lock but I never did. I would read too much in to this.

[Dadouv47]

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Vegas changes the odds to get people to place more bets. That way whatever happens, they make money. This doesn’t necessarily mean anything. I don’t think Jabari at number one is a lock but I never did. I would read too much in to this.

usually books change lines because a lot of money is being placed on X player/team (likely some big money went for Banchero). They don't want to give any value to anyone. Doesn't change the fact that Banchero likely won't go N°1 but maybe some intel that Orlando could pick him or make a trade with Houston and it's not a lock that it would be Jabari or Chet.

[Dadouv47]

I have my "board" but It's gonna take years anyway to know if we drafted well because we aren't able to say who's gonna be the best player between any of the top 4 (we will have an idea next season but that's it)

Don't want Presti to be super aggressive but I hope we can move up from 12 because I think players in the 6-10 range are a tier above the rest and it's unlikely one of them will fall to 12.

Should be an exciting team to watch next season anyway with two top 12 picks.

[Patches Perry]

So if Paulo goes number 1, are you guys Team Chet or Team Jabari ORRR TEAM IVEY?

I watched a bunch of YouTube highlights Saturday night for like 2 hours on the top 5 picks (which basically makes me an expert) and I came away thinking Jabari is the better prospect. Chet has size, skills and coordination but I don't know if he can move fast enough at the pro level to unlock a lot of his offensive potential.

[Patches Perry]

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I posted the nbadraft.net link a week or two ago where they had Thunder taking Ivey #2. Now they have Thunder taking Paulo #2. Maybe they know something we don't, but they don't seem to buy into the idea that the Thunder are going to take whoever is left between Jabari and Chet.

https://www.nbadraft.net/

[Patches Perry]

Also I really just need this draft to happen so I can know who to be an obnoxious homer about, and claim is easily the best player in the draft.

[Dadouv47]

Also I really just need this draft to happen so I can know who to be an obnoxious homer about, and claim is easily the best player in the draft.

and also which rookies I will be rooting against

I like Ivey/Jabari/Chet but no way I will be rooting for any of those 3 if getting drafted by Houston.

I will also root against Sharpe if we can't get him. Shame on me.

[Big nick]

Also I really just need this draft to happen so I can know who to be an obnoxious homer about, and claim is easily the best player in the draft.

This I just want for this draft to happen and I hope I won't be disappointed. I trust presti, we badly need some good shooting and some height in the front court.

[Patches Perry]

Also I really just need this draft to happen so I can know who to be an obnoxious homer about, and claim is easily the best player in the draft.

and also which rookies I will be rooting against

I like Ivey/Jabari/Chet but no way I will be rooting for any of those 3 if getting drafted by Houston.

I will also root against Sharpe if we can't get him. Shame on me.

Houston is always the enemy, plus with the pick swaps we have from them, we want them to be in the non-bottom 4 lottery through 2026.

[ThunderBolt]

So if Paulo goes number 1, are you guys Team Chet or Team Jabari ORRR TEAM IVEY?

I watched a bunch of YouTube highlights Saturday night for like 2 hours on the top 5 picks (which basically makes me an expert) and I came away thinking Jabari is the better prospect. Chet has size, skills and coordination but I don't know if he can move fast enough at the pro level to unlock a lot of his offensive potential.

A wise man once said… “ I really just need this draft to happen so I can know who to be an obnoxious homer about, and claim is easily the best player in the draft.” I don’t care who we take. I’ll be excited on Thursday. All of the players have aspects to be excited about but none of them appear heads and shoulders above the rest.

[Old Man Game]

So the 'Paolo is now going number 1' momentum is solely based on a bunch of prop bets from random gamblers right. Literally nothing else.

[Patches Perry]

So the 'Paolo is now going number 1' momentum is solely based on a bunch of prop bets from random gamblers right. Literally nothing else.

I honestly think it's boredom as we enter the final days until the draft. Paulo has always had a great argument for #1. He is probably the favorite for ROY out of the gate and has a decent chance to be the best player in the draft, but Jabari seems to have a more modern PF skillset, and Chet is the unicorn, so people have been enamored by those things. But when all that modern fit/unicorn stuff wears off, Paulo starts looking good again.

We just need this thing to be over and done with.

[Old Man Game]

You've got to sort of feel for the king's fan base at this point. Imagine not even being able to get excited about the draft. You've got all these players who are all but begging Sacramento not to pick them. If you can't build via free agency and you can't even build via the draft you are really screwed as an organization and a fan base.

[EliteSmarts]

So seems like people think Paolo goes to Magic or Rockets.

Atm I see him going to the Thunder. Sam Presti shocked everyone with Josh Giddey pick. I think Sam Presti likes Paolo skillset more than Chet. Also if reports of teams not getting access to medicals of Chet then that's major concern as well.

[Dadouv47]

So seems like people think Paolo goes to Magic or Rockets.

Atm I see him going to the Thunder. Sam Presti shocked everyone with Josh Giddey pick. I think Sam Presti likes Paolo skillset more than Chet. Also if reports of teams not getting access to medicals of Chet then that's major concern as well.

We don't know anything but most likely scenario is still Jabari/Chet with the first two picks.

I don't think Presti picking Paolo would be a surprise. We didn't get any information on who he wants (some fans assume Chet because a lot of thunder fans want him but that's just speculation). Also doubt Chet didn't give all his medicals to the top 3 teams.

[EliteSmarts]

So seems like people think Paolo goes to Magic or Rockets.

Atm I see him going to the Thunder. Sam Presti shocked everyone with Josh Giddey pick. I think Sam Presti likes Paolo skillset more than Chet. Also if reports of teams not getting access to medicals of Chet then that's major concern as well.

We don't know anything but most likely scenario is still Jabari/Chet with the first two picks.

I don't think Presti picking Paolo would be a surprise. We didn't get any information on who he wants (some fans assume Chet because a lot of thunder fans want him but that's just speculation). Also doubt Chet didn't give all his medicals to the top 3 teams.

Yeah that's all fair.

Me personally I be shocked if Thunder select Chet over Paolo.

I personally don't see star player in Chet. I see him as solid center, #3 on championship team. Key starter with valuable defense and 3 point shot. But I believe Paolo has skillset to be top 15 player.

Also when last time the best player from Duke been bust? Okafor and his game was built for Pre 21st century NBA. Tatum, Ingram and Zion have performed in the league.

[ThunderBolt]

So seems like people think Paolo goes to Magic or Rockets.

Atm I see him going to the Thunder. Sam Presti shocked everyone with Josh Giddey pick. I think Sam Presti likes Paolo skillset more than Chet. Also if reports of teams not getting access to medicals of Chet then that's major concern as well.

We don't know anything but most likely scenario is still Jabari/Chet with the first two picks.

I don't think Presti picking Paolo would be a surprise. We didn't get any information on who he wants (some fans assume Chet because a lot of thunder fans want him but that's just speculation). Also doubt Chet didn't give all his medicals to the top 3 teams.

Yeah that's all fair.

Me personally I be shocked if Thunder select Chet over Paolo.

I personally don't see star player in Chet. I see him as solid center, #3 on championship team. Key starter with valuable defense and 3 point shot. But I believe Paolo has skillset to be top 15 player.

Also when last time the best player from Duke been bust? Okafor and his game was built for Pre 21st century NBA. Tatum, Ingram and Zion have performed in the league.

I’d be shocked if the night ended and I wasn’t shocked in some way. No one every knows what Sam will do.

[ThunderBolt]

Also, I’m ok with Chet peaking as the third best player on a championship team. That’s a valuable player. I can see Paulo and Ivey possibly having a higher ceiling. I like the odds of Chet becoming the third best player on a championship team more than I like Paulo or Ivey becoming the first or second player on a championship team.Overall, I don’t think it’s hard to see any of these top four guys becoming great or being a bust.

[Dadouv47]

Also, I’m ok with Chet peaking as the third best player on a championship team. That’s a valuable player. I can see Paulo and Ivey possibly having a higher ceiling. I like the odds of Chet becoming the third best player on a championship team more than I like Paulo or Ivey becoming the first or second player on a championship team.Overall, I don’t think it’s hard to see any of these top four guys becoming great or being a bust.

unlikely we find a franchise player in this draft. My hope is to find an option #2 (already have one in SGA). Could a team with two legit options #2 and one option #3 in Giddey win a championship if surrounded by the right pieces? Not likely I guess but not impossible either. Could be enough if SGA improves to Tatum kind of level who's a borderline franchise player.