2022 NBA DRAFT

[SOUNDCHASER]

Since we're bringing up possible UDFAs now, how about Marcus Bingham Jr for a big off the bench if he goes undrafted?

F/C. 6-11" high level rim protector and rim running lob threat that brings solid shooting as well. He had to share minutes at Mich St. so he only averaged 11.9 minutes per game in college and is flying under the radar it seems. Am I missing something? Why is this kid not getting hardly any love at all?

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Bingham Jr.
Pts. Reb. Blk. Stl. FT% Ast. FG% 3PA 3P%
19.8 13.4 4.7 2.0 .747 0.5 .534 2.5 .415

Kofi Cockburn
Pts. Reb. Blk. Stl. FT% Ast. FG% 3PA 3P%
27.2 13.8 1.3 1.1 .655 1.6 .596 0.0 0.0

looks like a PF/C and I would add that in for a back up for Kleeber and Wood but a center is what we need we already have Wood starting and Kleeber as his backup. It is a defensive big rim protecting center where we need help. The guy can block and he is a good shooter but why is he not even listed on tankathons big board? Is he not declaring for the draft?

[ejs78]

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Lu Dort 2.0

Possible Ntlikina replacement in the coming seasons.

[LukaSmile]

Since we're bringing up possible UDFAs now, how about Marcus Bingham Jr for a big off the bench if he goes undrafted?

F/C. 6-11" high level rim protector and rim running lob threat that brings solid shooting as well. He had to share minutes at Mich St. so he only averaged 11.9 minutes per game in college and is flying under the radar it seems. Am I missing something? Why is this kid not getting hardly any love at all?

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Senior seasons per 40 minutes for comparison.

Bingham Jr.
Pts. Reb. Blk. Stl. FT% Ast. FG% 3PA 3P%
19.8 13.4 4.7 2.0 .747 0.5 .534 2.5 .415

Kofi Cockburn
Pts. Reb. Blk. Stl. FT% Ast. FG% 3PA 3P%
27.2 13.8 1.3 1.1 .655 1.6 .596 0.0 0.0

looks like a PF/C and I would add that in for a back up for Kleeber and Wood but a center is what we need we already have Wood starting and Kleeber as his backup. It is a defensive big rim protecting center where we need help. The guy can block and he is a good shooter but why is he not even listed on tankathons big board? Is he not declaring for the draft?

He's in the draft but due to lack of playing time he's still an unknown and will likely go undrafted. His senior season was supposed to be his time to shine as starter and looked great but a battle with Covid around Christmas that slowed him down for awhile. He said it probably messed him up but also admitted that he needed to play better despite that.

https://statenews.com/article/2022/01/marcus-bingham-jr-struggles-to-find-his-footing-after-covid-19?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

That led to questions about his inconsistencies on offense and effort by Coach Tom Izzo who became frustrated and took to benching him for long stretches in games. He also had a reputation of being more of a "me guy" than a team player that also frustrated Izzo. However, Coach Izzo had nothing but praise for him at after his senior night performace near the end of the season.

“Marcus was kind of begging people, willing people,” MSU head coach Tom Izzo said. “I never saw that side of him. And so some players grow in a lot of different ways. Marcus Bingham grew and winning has become more important than individual play. And, man, that's a hell of a thing to take with him for the next 60 years, I think. I'm proud of him.”

https://statenews.com/article/2022/03/marcus-bingham-jr-caps-off-rollercoaster-msu-career-with-utopic-senior-day-performance?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

I didn't do a ton of research on him or anything but from what I could gather, Marcus Bingham Jr. is one giant question mark. He has the skills and talent but will he put it all together? Was it Covid or is it lack of effort? Is he a me guy or did he grow into a team player? Nobody seems to know because the book is still out on him. I'm not saying to trade back into the draft to take the guy but he's worth a look if he goes undrafted. At bare minimum you're getting an elite shot blocker, good rebounder and lob threat who can hit the 3. He's got what it takes to have a role in todays NBA if...

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Lu Dort 2.0

Possible Ntlikina replacement in the coming seasons.

Not quite Ntilikina. Maybe Stering Brown. Keels reminds me of Dominique Jones. I'm a fan of 31.2% from 3 and 67% from FT. I think Keels go undrafted. I have a serious doubt over the scouting jobs the Mavs done so far. Pretty bad. Not even great defender with fine shooting is targeted. With a lot of depth at wing, the Mavs is still not looking for frontcourt depth despite most bugs expiring in 2023.

[Darren]

I think Keels is too slow against NBA players.

[Darren]

Does it make more sense to draft Klesser now with Boban leaving? I think Klesser likely slips to 2nd rounder. The Mavs do not have any Jokic stopper now.

[Apz]

Does it make more sense to draft Klesser now with Boban leaving? I think Klesser likely slips to 2nd rounder. The Mavs do not have any Jokic stopper now.

Nothing stops the jokers, embiids and such. Meaningless to get a pick just to use it on someone that got too big flaws to play.

I cant see mavs grabbing a guard if they buy a pick. I think they hope one of the bigs that been discussed falls to 2nd round. Maybe even a pf. Its cheaper salary then vetmin guys for rosterslots that wont get much playing time

[Teffer10]

Mavs should just forget drafting a center and...

Plan A - Try like hell to sign Hartenstein
Plan B - Sign one of Howard/McGee/Biyombo/Whiteside/Jordon to min

Plan B is most likely imo.

[BeiBeau]

Does it make more sense to draft Klesser now with Boban leaving? I think Klesser likely slips to 2nd rounder. The Mavs do not have any Jokic stopper now.

Kessler can’t guard Jokic and Embiid. Jokic and Embiid both have guard skill sets. They will just take Kessler to the perimeter and make them guard dribble drives which he can’t do.

[LAL1947]

Dallas, you have a problem!

Houston now has quality pieces in 3 positions... need PG, Green/KPJ, need SF, Jabari, Sengun.

[Mavrelous]

Dallas, you have a problem!

Houston now has quality pieces in 3 positions... need PG, Green/KPJ, need SF, Jabari, Sengun.

Your guy Agbaji went 14.
Knicks dumled Kemba on Detroit and their pick on OKC, they are seriius about free agency

[Maverick41]

So NY gave up a pick to dump Kemba? And for some reason, we didn't jump on that for the TPE? God that's frustrating. Literally could have have had Mark Williams or Jalen Duren for just the TPE.

[LAL1947]

Dallas, you have a problem!

Houston now has quality pieces in 3 positions... need PG, Green/KPJ, need SF, Jabari, Sengun.

Your guy Agbaji went 14.
Knicks dumled Kemba on Detroit and their pick on OKC, they are seriius about free agency

Haha, he's not my guy, Luka is. Just thought he'd be a good get in the early 20s, i.e., when the Mavs looked like they might end lower down in the standings and some mocks had him closer to #25. Good pick for CLE though, they now have their own version of the Splash Bros with Garland and Agbaji.

I have no idea what the Knicks FO are doing, this is nuts! Reading that the Hornets will get a future 1st round pick and four 2nd round picks in the trade that sent Duren to NY. Lol, and people keep blaming poor Dolan. Could Dallas have got in on that Knicks/OKC action by taking on Kemba?

Detroit has drafted well though, seems like they plugged most holes in their roster.

Cade, Ivey, Bey, Bagley, Duren

[Mavrelous]

Dallas, you have a problem!

Houston now has quality pieces in 3 positions... need PG, Green/KPJ, need SF, Jabari, Sengun.

Your guy Agbaji went 14.
Knicks dumled Kemba on Detroit and their pick on OKC, they are seriius about free agency

Haha, he's not my guy, Luka is. Just thought he'd be a good get in the early 20s, i.e., when the Mavs looked like they might end lower down in the standings and some mocks had him closer to #25-30. Good pick for CLE though, they now have their own version of the Splash Bros with Garland and Agbaji.

I have no idea what the Knicks FO are doing, this is nuts! Reading that the Hornets will get a future 1st round pick and four 2nd round picks in the trade that sent Duren to NY. Lol, and people keep blaming poor Dolan. Could Dallas have got in on that Knicks/OKC action by taking on Kemba?

Detroit has drafted well though, seems like they plugged most holes in their roster.

Cade, Ivey, Bey, Bagley, Duren

Kemba will be bought out and sivn for the vet min

[LAL1947]

Kemba will be bought out and sivn for the vet min

Not after the draft, I mean earlier, to have gotten some of those picks the Knicks sent out.

The Knicks are probably freeing up space to make an offer to Brunson. So maybe it's like you said in the other thread, Cuban wouldn't agree to a S&T... and now both teams are hurting themselves in the process.

[Mavrelous]

My biggest fear is Cuban ego leading him to something stupid, again...

[41Dirk41]

So NY gave up a pick to dump Kemba? And for some reason, we didn't jump on that for the TPE? God that's frustrating. Literally could have have had Mark Williams or Jalen Duren for just the TPE.

Because Cuban goes cheap... Again

I said it multiple times, maybe someone coff ejs78 coff understood finally

[41Dirk41]

My biggest fear is Cuban ego leading him to something stupid, again...

Nothing news..

[LAL1947]

Dallas, you have a problem!

Houston now has quality pieces in 3 positions... need PG, Green/KPJ, need SF, Jabari, Sengun.

Your guy Agbaji went 14.

Another guy I wanted for the Mavs just got moved... pretty cheap too.

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