2024 NBA Draft Thread

[PtldPlatypus]

Clingan would be such a stupid pick

Seems unlikely Portland would go that route with their own pick. But if he somehow drops to the GSW slot (he won't), I'd go for it.

 

[C_note]

Clingan looks like a complete stiff, even in highlight reels. Potential is already maxed out as well.
IMO he's basically a 2nd Rd pick type of dude - a typical college big-man that would be exposed in today's league.

 

[HoopsFanAZ]

Edey has skills and is limited … and maybe gets picked in the 1st by a better team as a back-up big.
Boban (who I really like) has made a career because he works hard.

Clingan, OTOH, is a rim protector AND gets tough blocks. Watching him a bit, he’s not twitchy athletic but he looks like an effective center in today’s NBA. A guy who can hedge and get back. He has work to do, but I won’t be surprised to see him gone prior to the Warriors pick. At 7’2 and his level of mobility he’s an actual shot blocker — not an athletic big who SHOULD be a shot blocker! He’s got value.


[With that said, I want forwards drafted with both lottery picks. Sarr as PF/C, Risacher, Williams ….]

 

[Pinwheel1]

Seems unlikely Portland would go that route with their own pick. But if he somehow drops to the GSW slot (he won't), I'd go for it.

I assume that our pick will be a keeper. Filling a need at forward. While GS's pick could be moved later in a trade along with a Vet. So BPA should be considered.

I do wonder though if we landed in the top 3, how much value that pick plus GS's pick is worth if combined with one of our "vets". (Brogdon, Ant, Grant, Thybulle)

A team like Orlando who has cap space this summer could take on an unbalanced trade. Although they probably will just try to land a free agent and keep all their players. But if they crash and burn in the playoffs......would getting a guard like Topic, plus Grant be enough for Franz? I am sure we would all prefer Banchero in that scenario, but even if we added GS's pick and another future #1 they would be stupid to move him.

Regardless, if we land in the top 3 there could be a few suitors for the pick.

 

[Kell]

 

[Samuel]

 

[BBert]

SA holds on and wins. Blazers only one game behind SA in tankathon. Pops is not tankng.

LOL Pops is the Master Tanker

 

[Sheldon Shape]

 

[illmatic99]

Reminscent of Shaedon suddenly showing up on draft boards a year before expected.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

LOL Pops is the Master Tanker

Some years, yes. I think he has done a cost/benefit analysis this year and decided it wasn't worth it. Also, he just can't hold Wemby back.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Reminscent of Shaedon suddenly showing up on draft boards a year before expected.

I'd almost be tempted to take the guy with the most upside in a draft where every guy has so many question marks. If he was available for our GS pick would definitely think about it, even though he is another PG.
https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/a-look-at-ignite-guard-dink-pate-2024-nba-draft

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I'd almost be tempted to take the guy with the most upside in a draft where every guy has so many question marks. If he was available for our GS pick would definitely think about it, even though he is another PG.
https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/a-look-at-ignite-guard-dink-pate-2024-nba-draft

We need to find stars. If you're OKC you can draft for fit because you've already accumulated stars. If you're the Blazers, you need to find stars. That's why I take Salaun with our second pick.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Samuel]

let me guess--nick wright is one of those dame-obsessed miami heat guys from last summer?

 

[Samuel]

We need to find stars. If you're OKC you can draft for fit because you've already accumulated stars. If you're the Blazers, you need to find stars. That's why I take Salaun with our second pick.

here's some tape of salaun.



what nba-level skills do you see here?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

let me guess--nick wright is one of those dame-obsessed miami heat guys from last summer?

Nick Wright is a national guy on Fox Sports. Hails from KC. Definitely not a Miami guy.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

here's some tape of salaun.



what nba-level skills do you see here?

Size. Athleticism. Shooting. Everything in a modern 4 you'd be wanting if you aren't Neil Olshey.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I think Spurs can beat Nuggets and Pistons. Their last two games. If that happens and Blazers lose the rest, they can sneak into the 4 spot.

 

[Whyachi]

I think Spurs can beat Nuggets and Pistons. Their last two games. If that happens and Blazers lose the rest, they can sneak into the 4 spot.

Wemby needs rest. Heckuva rookie season. I'm glad he punched Britney Spears, she's out of control and may have been carrying a knife.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Wemby needs rest. Heckuva rookie season. I'm glad he punched Britney Spears, she's out of control and may have been carrying a knife.

I don't think he rests. He has all off-season. Players going to the playoffs are resting which is why I think they can beat the Nuggets. Hopefully OKC rests its guys too.

 

[Samuel]

Nick Wright is a national guy on Fox Sports. Hails from KC. Definitely not a Miami guy.

ah ok, not familiar with his game.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Blazers draft Clingan and Filipowski in the lottery? The WABC quinella? Why does Jonathan Wasserman hate @Mediocre Man?!

 

[Sheldon Shape]

This would make me throw up everywhere. I'd go for Matas or Cody.

 

[Predator]

Holland @ 3? Hahahahah

 

[THE HCP]

So exciting.

 

[THE HCP]

This could honestly be the end of @Mediocre Man

 

[THE HCP]

Why in the hell didn’t we draft HIM!!!!!!???