2024 NBA Draft Mocks

[PtldPlatypus]

Really crazy to me to see Carlton Carrington (who?) suddenly being mocked at 12 to OKC after having not seen him in anyone's lottery conversation throughout the past 6 weeks.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581150/2024/06/24/nba-mock-draft-2024-hawks-pick/
https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-m...und-predictions-for-draft-week-155833532.html

 

[Natebishop3]

Really crazy to me to see Carlton Carrington (who?) suddenly being mocked at 12 to OKC after having not seen him in anyone's lottery conversation throughout the past 6 weeks.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581150/2024/06/24/nba-mock-draft-2024-hawks-pick/
https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-m...und-predictions-for-draft-week-155833532.html

He just screams "CJ McCollum" to me.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

He just screams "CJ McCollum" to me.

To be fair, a CJ-McCollum-level player at 12 in this draft would be a steal (for most teams, not for Portland).

 

[HailBlazers]

To be fair, a CJ-McCollum-level player at 12 in this draft would be a steal (for most teams, not for Portland).

The biggest problem with CJ was Neil Olshey not trading him.

 

[THE HCP]

Curious if we could get ONE draft thread once it starts?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Curious if we could get ONE draft thread once it starts?

No

 

[blazerkor]

Curious if we could get ONE draft thread once it starts?

Yeah, I think this is the "game thread" for the draft during the draft.

http://www.sportstwo.com/threads/20...dnesday-thursday-5-30-pm-pst-abc-espn.383875/

 

[Rastapopoulos]

The biggest problem with CJ was Neil Olshey not trading him.

No, the biggest problem with CJ was Giannis being picked 5 picks after him.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Really crazy to me to see Carlton Carrington (who?) suddenly being mocked at 12 to OKC after having not seen him in anyone's lottery conversation throughout the past 6 weeks.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581150/2024/06/24/nba-mock-draft-2024-hawks-pick/
https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-m...und-predictions-for-draft-week-155833532.html

Apparently he really exploded late, and as he's still a young freshman, this is taken as an indicator that he's got a bright future. But he's absolutely a "lead guard" guy, so not sure why OKC would want him other than that he has star potential, and, you know, BPA.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Here's ESPN's mock from last November 30th. Isiah Collier and Dalton Knecht moved in different directions...

 

[cheesehoff]

Here's ESPN's mock from last November 30th. Isiah Collier and Dalton Knecht moved in different directions...

A lot of sites had Collier as #1 or 2 in their preseason mocks. I'm a little surprised he's not staying at SC another year.

 

[Ed O]

Curious if we could get ONE draft thread once it starts?

Let's just start one thread for the season once it starts.

 

[THE HCP]

Let's just start one thread for the season once it starts.

Go away clown. No need to have 43 threads about this draft. Go earn your check.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Go away clown. No need to have 43 threads about this draft. Go earn your check.

1. Don't get pissy.
2. It helps if you read the FULL titles of the threads. They're about different ASPECTS of the draft. Ed's point is that basically all the threads in this forum are about the Blazers, so why not just have one (by your logic).

I will never understand the calls for thread parsimony. They are one of nature's most renewable resources!

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Consensus of mocks has us taking Clingan and Collier.

 

[illmatic99]

Does anyone have Givonys final mock?

He got almost every pick right last yr. I hate how it's behind a paywall.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Does anyone have Givonys final mock?

He got almost every pick right last yr. I hate how it's behind a paywall.

https://archive.ph/RSG20

1 Risacher
2 Sarr
3 Sheppard
4 Castle
5 Buzelis
6 Knecht
7 Clingan
8 Dillingham
9 Williams
10 Topic
11 Carter
12 Salaun
13 Holland
14 Walter
15 Edey
16 McCain
17 Da Silva
18 Furphy
19 George
20 Carrington
21 Missi
22 Dunn
23 Filipowski
24 Collier
25 Shannon
26 Ware
27 Kolek
28 Holmes
29 Scheierman
30 Dadiet

 

[illmatic99]

https://archive.ph/RSG20

1 Risacher
2 Sarr
3 Sheppard
4 Castle
5 Buzelis
6 Knecht
7 Clingan
8 Dillingham
9 Williams
10 Topic
11 Carter
12 Salaun
13 Holland
14 Walter
15 Edey
16 McCain
17 Da Silva
18 Furphy
19 George
20 Carrington
21 Missi
22 Dunn
23 Filipowski
24 Collier
25 Shannon
26 Ware
27 Kolek
28 Holmes
29 Scheierman
30 Dadiet

As a Knecht fan, the comment caught my eye:

"Rival teams say they would be surprised to see Knecht fall past both the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio at No. 7 and No. 8, where he also seems to be coveted. "

 

[illmatic99]

So much groupthink with these mocks, but i would be very unhappy if Daron Holmes ends up with Denver at 28. I have him in my top 10. Checks so many boxes.

And he and Toumani were teammates at Dayton in 22-23.

 

[B-Roy]

As a Knecht fan, the comment caught my eye:

"Rival teams say they would be surprised to see Knecht fall past both the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio at No. 7 and No. 8, where he also seems to be coveted. "

I think @hoopsjock said the Blazers have Knecht a tier above the Salaun/Williams/Holland/Buzelis crew.

 

[illmatic99]

I think @hoopsjock said the Blazers have Knecht a tier above the Salaun/Williams/Holland/Buzelis crew.

As do I. Good.

 

[B-Roy]

https://archive.ph/RSG20

1 Risacher
2 Sarr
3 Sheppard
4 Castle
5 Buzelis
6 Knecht
7 Clingan
8 Dillingham
9 Williams
10 Topic
11 Carter
12 Salaun
13 Holland
14 Walter
15 Edey
16 McCain
17 Da Silva
18 Furphy
19 George
20 Carrington
21 Missi
22 Dunn
23 Filipowski
24 Collier
25 Shannon
26 Ware
27 Kolek
28 Holmes
29 Scheierman
30 Dadiet

It's odd that Givony has Walter going to us at 14, and has so for quite a while. Also his "mock draft" is not the same as his big board. The mock draft is based on what he "thinks" will happen.

Blazers didn't even bring in Walter for a workout but he was the first prospect profile that Casey wrote. It's just odd.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

1. Don't get pissy.
2. It helps if you read the FULL titles of the threads. They're about different ASPECTS of the draft. Ed's point is that basically all the threads in this forum are about the Blazers, so why not just have one (by your logic).

I will never understand the calls for thread parsimony. They are one of nature's most renewable resources!

Agreed, I hate the huge threads. I prefer dozen+ threads with a narrow subject that grow then die.

Maybe after 30 posts a thread just gets locked.... Think I'd prefer that.

 

[Natebishop3]

As a Knecht fan, the comment caught my eye:

"Rival teams say they would be surprised to see Knecht fall past both the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio at No. 7 and No. 8, where he also seems to be coveted. "

I just love the idea of Knecht with Scoot. And he has that killer instinct that we have been debating about Sharpe.

But I'm also okay with Cody or Salaun. I love all the possibilities.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

https://archive.ph/RSG20

1 Risacher
2 Sarr
3 Sheppard
4 Castle
5 Buzelis
6 Knecht
7 Clingan
8 Dillingham
9 Williams
10 Topic
11 Carter
12 Salaun
13 Holland
14 Walter
15 Edey
16 McCain
17 Da Silva
18 Furphy
19 George
20 Carrington
21 Missi
22 Dunn
23 Filipowski
24 Collier
25 Shannon
26 Ware
27 Kolek
28 Holmes
29 Scheierman
30 Dadiet

If we take Clingan at 7 I'd love to then take Edey at 14. The spectacle of having quad centers with Ayton/Clingan/Edey/Duop would be just way too entertaining.

Maybe we could get another PG to add to Scoot/Simons/Brogdon and have quads at the biggest and smallest positions.

For a league that is going for dynamic switching wings from SG-PF it would be a total zag move.

Hey the Wolves made the WCF with three centers right? (Gobert/Towns/Reid)

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

The Ben Gollive mock for the Washington Post: first 14 only. Salaun and Holland to Portland; SA takes Clingan at 5 and Williams at 8.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06/25/nba-draft-2024-mock-draft/

 

[Sheldon Shape]

It's odd that Givony has Walter going to us at 14, and has so for quite a while. Also his "mock draft" is not the same as his big board. The mock draft is based on what he "thinks" will happen.

Blazers didn't even bring in Walter for a workout but he was the first prospect profile that Casey wrote. It's just odd.

I believe his last mock had Walter going to us at 7. Interesting...

 

[Glazeduck2]

I just love the idea of Knecht with Scoot. And he has that killer instinct that we have been debating about Sharpe.

But I'm also okay with Cody or Salaun. I love all the possibilities.

Does he (I'm not arguing I'm asking legitimately, what have you seen that makes you feel comfortable saying that?) The fact that he's a super senior doesn't give you pause there? Scares the shit outa me...

 

[Ed O]

Does he (I'm not arguing I'm asking legitimately, what have you seen that makes you feel comfortable saying that?) The fact that he's a super senior doesn't give you pause there? Scares the shit outa me...

His killer instinct was on full display two years ago when he was getting 8.9 ppg as a 20 year old junior, starting part time for Northern Colorado!

I know there are a couple of posters I like who like Knecht, but... I just am not buying it. Too little sample size with a game that I don't see transferring to the NBA for me to want him as a Blazer in the top 10.

 

[Glazeduck2]

His killer instinct was on full display two years ago when he was getting 8.9 ppg as a 20 year old junior, starting part time for Northern Colorado!

I know there are a couple of posters I like who like Knecht, but... I just am not buying it. Too little sample size with a game that I don't see transferring to the NBA for me to want him as a Blazer in the top 10.

Once again, same.