2023 NBA Draft Thread

Post #1141 » by **luciano-davidwesley** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:50 am

MugzZo wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:Scoot shot like 28% from deep in the g league. He's ridiculously athletic. Thompson twins are also in play. In my opinion.
I would not be mad at Amen Thompson at 2

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That would be a massive reach.

If we fall in love with Amen we could always trade down to 4 or 5 and probably get 1, maybe 2 future firsts as well.

Post #1142 » by **luciano-davidwesley** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:51 am

Start watching a lot of Scoot and Miller tape and games people.

Liver_Pooty · Post #1143 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:53 am

luciano-davidwesley wrote:Start watching a lot of Scoot and Miller tape and games people.

Already have. I like Miller a lot. Scoots shooting bothers me. His release is okay. It just doesn't go in.

amcoolio · Post #1144 » by **amcoolio** » Wed May 17, 2023 12:58 am

I just worry about Miller disappearing from games like PJ Washington, Jeff Green, Otto Porter, etc. he reminded me of that type of player.

With Scoot you know you are getting 110%. Defense is there. Everything is there except 3PT shooting. I think he's more Derrick Rose than Westbrook.

badladd22 · Post #1145 » by **badladd22** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:01 am

Just in general top 3 picks frequently miss first seasons, so I agree with thar

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Post #1146 » by **JDR720** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:04 am

I'd pick Scoot.

Post #1147 » by **JDR720** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:07 am

Also wouldn't hate moving down for 2-3 more future picks.

The Swarm are gonna finally be good.

Braggins · Post #1148 » by **Braggins** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:07 am

Scoot's full season sample was 32.4% from 3pt and he was shooting from actual NBA distance. He shot 75% from the line and his mechanics look fine, if not kind of good.

Post #1149 » by **Diop** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:08 am

Liver_Pooty wrote:
yosemiteben wrote:I'm happy, moved up 2. Will got a big time talent

Gonna be some crazy Scoot vs Brandon Miller debates around here

My mind is already made up. I'll take the guy that can shoot the basketball.

yeah its Miller for me

Post #1150 » by **Darthlukey** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:11 am

Congrats on the move up, nice to see (shame spurs nabbed 1st though)!

LofJ · Post #1151 » by **LofJ** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:11 am

Was at a Scouts event with my Son and just saw the news!!!

**** yeah!!!!

LofJ · Post #1152 » by **LofJ** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:20 am

fatlever wrote:Bring on Scoot Melo backcourt. I love that combo. Sucks for Terry, but oh well.

#Don't get cute, just draft Scoot.

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Peace out Terry, it's LaMelo and Scoot time now.

Braggins · Post #1153 » by **Braggins** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:21 am

MasterIchiro was a huge Scoot fan. I wonder if this is enough to get him back and we effectively won the Ichiro lottery.

Post #1154 » by **JDR720** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:25 am

Braggins wrote:MasterIchiro was a huge Scoot fan. I wonder if this is enough to get him back and we effectively won the Ichiro lottery.

I'm pretty sure he is still a Charlotte fan. He made like 4 threads on the GB about being a fan of different teams, so I think he was just trolling.

wilson115 · Post #1155 » by **wilson115** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:26 am

Aahh so close. Gotta go with Scoot now, need playmakers on this team.

NatiboyB · Post #1156 » by **NatiboyB** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:28 am

go ahead and draft scoot ship rozier and Martin to the suns for CP3 and have CP3 mentor Scoot until the trade deadline and either move Paul again or buy him out. Save on cap.

GiggitySmalls · Post #1157 » by **GiggitySmalls** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:28 am

I really hope we don't mess up and not take Scoot. People loved kemba. Scoot can be muuuuch more. LaMelo and him can cross match on defense. I am very excited. Let's freaking goooo!!!

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MasterIchiro · Post #1158 » by **MasterIchiro** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:31 am

Braggins wrote:MasterIchiro was a huge Scoot fan. I wonder if this is enough to get him back and we effectively won the Ichiro lottery.

I'm a Celtics fan (as long as they keep winning).

Not many teams have a backcourt where both guards can create their own shot plus shots for teammates.

One will be on the court at all times.

LofJ · Post #1159 » by **LofJ** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:33 am

NatiboyB wrote:go ahead and draft scoot ship rozier and Martin to the suns for CP3 and have CP3 mentor Scoot until the trade deadline and either move Paul again or buy him out. Save on cap.

Love this, some Chris Paul mentorship will make LaMelo and Scoot a hell of backcourt. He'd be huge for them just like he was for SGA and Booker.

Rich4114 · Post #1160 » by **Rich4114** » Wed May 17, 2023 1:43 am

Liver_Pooty wrote:I don't know. I'd like scoot more if he wasn't 6'2. I don't know how him and Lamelo would pair together. Both ball dominant and Scoot is not a catch and shoot player.

Terry is 6’1” and 190. Scoot is a teenager and 6’2” 193. I’m not worried about his size. Go watch his highlights and you’ll see how crazy athletic this dude is and the fire he plays with. Outside shot needs work. LaMelo was looking like a 20% shooter coming into the league. It’s not like his jumper is broken, he just needs refinement and practice like any prospect.