2020 Pre-Draft Discussion

[Rich4114]

I'd say it's MEANT if we draft LaMelo Ball, trade for Lonzo Ball, and have JaDen McDaniels fall to us at pick 32.

Ball Brothers, Martin Twins, McDaniel Brothers

Wait a second. JaDen is Jalen's brother?

[316Hornets]

I'd say it's MEANT if we draft LaMelo Ball, trade for Lonzo Ball, and have JaDen McDaniels fall to us at pick 32.

Ball Brothers, Martin Twins, McDaniel Brothers

I think we could actually give LeAngelo a spot if it makes Lamelo more comfortable. He's a decent shooter and we actually lack those on the 2nd unit.

So,

PG Lonzo - Lamelo
SG Devonte - Monk - Caleb
SF Bridges - Cody
PF PJ - Jaden - LiAngelo
C Zeller - Jalen


Maybe look for an upgrade at center in free agency. Pretty solid squad with plenty of upside

[HornetJail]

I'd say it's MEANT if we draft LaMelo Ball, trade for Lonzo Ball, and have JaDen McDaniels fall to us at pick 32.

Ball Brothers, Martin Twins, McDaniel Brothers

I think we could actually give LeAngelo a spot if it makes Lamelo more comfortable. He's a decent shooter and we actually lack those on the 2nd unit.

So,

PG Lonzo - Lamelo
SG Devonte - Monk - Caleb
SF Bridges - Cody
PF PJ - Jaden - LiAngelo
C Zeller - Jalen


Maybe look for an upgrade at center in free agency. Pretty solid squad with plenty of upside

this is a complete waste of assets and rosters spots

[316Hornets]

I'd say it's MEANT if we draft LaMelo Ball, trade for Lonzo Ball, and have JaDen McDaniels fall to us at pick 32.

Ball Brothers, Martin Twins, McDaniel Brothers

I think we could actually give LeAngelo a spot if it makes Lamelo more comfortable. He's a decent shooter and we actually lack those on the 2nd unit.

So,

PG Lonzo - Lamelo
SG Devonte - Monk - Caleb
SF Bridges - Cody
PF PJ - Jaden - LiAngelo
C Zeller - Jalen


Maybe look for an upgrade at center in free agency. Pretty solid squad with plenty of upside

this is a complete waste of assets and rosters spots

Rome wasn't build in a day. This is a rebuild and that's a great start. Look at Atlanta, they have a lot of great pieces but you have to develop talent before thinking win at all costs. I'd like to see us get another top 5 pick next year.

[wilson115]

Not trying to be an ahole or anything, I’d just genuinely like to hear from the Wiseman camp why I should even draft him over Okongwu? What is he better at?

BigSlam said measurables. I think I can rephrase that to "potential." Watching Wiseman's flashes is like watching Lamelo, opinions may vary about the product as it stands but you just can't help wondering if the flaws simply come down to environment. There is no way I can look at these highlights and say Wiseman has been coached up to his potential at this point. What would come out if someone grinds away the bad habits?

Watch on YouTube

I can point to when Dwight Howard and Emeka Okafor entered the draft at the same time. Okafor, the NCAA champion and obviously more polished prospect, versus Dwight, straight out of high school and a bundle of potential. As it turned out, Okafor was almost at his ceiling even back then, while Dwight was barely scratching it.

[316Hornets]

I know a few people have mentioned Killian Hayes. I think he looks like a solid prospect but the biggest problem with Hayes is I just don't see how him and Devonte could share the floor together. They both have similar profiles and it seems like it'd be rather redundant.

[BlackOutBuzz]

Tier 1
* LaMelo Ball (Highest rank: 1 - Tankathon, CBS, Fansided, Hollinger / Lowest rank: 4 - Dean on Draft)
* Anthony Edwards (Highest rank: 1 - ESPN, NBADraft.net, Yahoo, SI, BB Insider, Atlantic / Lowest rank: 7 - Tankathon)

Tier 2
* Onyeka Okongwu (Highest rank: 1 - Dean on Draft / Lowest rank: 9 - Atlantic)
* James Wiseman (Highest rank: 2 - SI, Dean on Draft / Lowest rank: 14 - Fansided)
* Killian Hayes (Highest rank: 1 - Ringer / Lowest rank: 9 - ESPN, SI, B Insider)

Tier 3
* Tyrese Haliburton (Highest rank: 3 - CBS / Lowest rank: 11 - Fansided)

Tier 4
* Deni Avdija (Highest rank: 4 - ESPN / Lowest rank: 16 - Hollinger)
* Obi Toppin (Highest rank: 2 - NBADraft.net / Lowest rank: 15 Fansided)

Tier 5
* Isaac Okoro (Highest rank: 5 - SI / Lowest rank: 13 - Tankathon)

I think this is basically where I'm at; maybe combine tiers 3 and 4, but I'd probably still have Haliburton atop the group.

This is why it was so key to at least stay at 8, it felt like there was a clear cutoff there and I didn't wanna have to try to sift through Okoro, Vassell, Nesmith, Patrick Williams, etc.

There's also a cutoff after 2, but obviously we're talking a higher pedigree of players there.

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[BigSlam]

So I wasted some time looking at several draft sites today. This class really doesn't have a consensus set of picks. Anyway based on average rankings....

Thanks for doing all that work Vandy.

Amazing to see those swings. Not only is there not a consensus #1, but the range prospects are being mocked in is just crazy!!

1-4
1-7
1-9
3-11
4-16
2-15

Yowzers!! Going to make for such an exciting and mystery filled draft night!!


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[LofJ]

These are the players that have been picked at 3 since 2008 (in order).

OJ Mayo
James Harden
Derrick Favors
Enes Kanter
Bradley Beal
Otto Porter
Joel Embiid
Jahlil Okafor
Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum
Luka Donic
RJ Barrett

No pressure Mitch Kupchak, best of luck you man (seriously).

[UNCNYC]

These are the players that have been picked at 3 since 2008 (in order).

OJ Mayo
James Harden
Derrick Favors
Enes Kanter
Bradley Beal
Otto Porter
Joel Embiid
Jahlil Okafor
Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum
Luka Donic
RJ Barrett

No pressure Mitch Kupchak, best of luck you man (seriously).

Whoa lol

[UNCNYC]

I know a few people have mentioned Killian Hayes. I think he looks like a solid prospect but the biggest problem with Hayes is I just don't see how him and Devonte could share the floor together. They both have similar profiles and it seems like it'd be rather redundant.

like Killian mainly for star potential and the lack of any other real options at that pick. I think Edwards is a chucker who will find his way as a 6th man and I think Wiseman is a stiff. LaMelo wont hardly be there by the time we pick so that leaves Hayes. I also like that Hayes is a combo guard. If he works out Graham will be one heck of a trade piece

[LofJ]

These are the players that have been picked at 3 since 2008 (in order).

OJ Mayo
James Harden
Derrick Favors
Enes Kanter
Bradley Beal
Otto Porter
Joel Embiid
Jahlil Okafor
Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum
Luka Donic
RJ Barrett

No pressure Mitch Kupchak, best of luck you man (seriously).

Whoa lol

The number 3 pick in recent history has produced much better players than the 2nd pick for some reason I do not understand. It's almost as good as the top pick.

[Rich4114]

Wow, go back even further and look at historical number 3 picks. It’s a hall of fame list. Of course we already have the worst possible number 3 pick if all time. Whoever we pick will have something in common with Michael Jordan and two things in common with Baron Davis and Adam Morrison.

[LofJ]

Wow, go back even further and look at historical number 3 picks. It’s a hall of fame list. Of course we already have the worst possible number 3 pick if all time. Whoever we pick will have something in common with Michael Jordan and two things in common with Baron Davis and Adam Morrison.

Mitch has been one of the few GMs to break the number two pick curse. Russell got paid while Okafor is struggling to stay in the league, and Ingram is about on par with Jaylen Brown. I hope that bodes well for whoever we draft in October.

[UNCNYC]

I have never liked the top two picks anyway because imo it's unnecesary pressure to pick certain players. 3 provides a lot more flexability. We pick 3 can draft any of

LaMelo
Edwards
Wiseman
Hayes
Toppin
Advija
Haliburton

Whereas with pick 1 or 2 its usually a 2 man race

[BlackOutBuzz]

Wiretap from a couple months ago:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/basketball.realgm.com/wiretap-amp/258332/Warriors-Have-Tyrese-Haliburton-Above-LaMelo-Ball-Killian-Hayes-On-Draft-Board

"If Golden State lands anywhere between No. 2 and No. 5, it will seriously consider Haliburton."

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[BlackOutBuzz]

EDIT: Double post

[Braggins]

I like Wiseman, Okongwu, Haliburton, and Hayes.

I dont like Ball, Edwards, or Toppin.

[driveandkick]

Wiretap from a couple months ago:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/basketball.realgm.com/wiretap-amp/258332/Warriors-Have-Tyrese-Haliburton-Above-LaMelo-Ball-Killian-Hayes-On-Draft-Board

"If Golden State lands anywhere between No. 2 and No. 5, it will seriously consider Haliburton."

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“If Golden State lands between 2 and 5...” well who do they have at #1 then?

[DY_nasty]

Is there a single timeline where GS keeps their pick?