2024 NBA Draft Thread (Early)

[Rose2Boozer]

This is shaping up to be a pretty good draft for the big man positions. I can't forget how overmatched Alex Sarr looked against Hansen Yang during U19 play.

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For sure looking like it's ideal to take a big. Filipowski or Ivisic both make sense. Skilled bigs are valuable.

Also, I wonder if the Portland pick becomes something of value in a weaker draft to move up?

[Chi town]

This is shaping up to be a pretty good draft for the big man positions. I can't forget how overmatched Alex Sarr looked against Hansen Yang during U19 play.

Sarr, Edey, Filipowski, Bradshaw, Missi, Big Z.
Lots of options at C.

Some interesting PFs too. Matas, Salaun, Risacher, Dunn, Tyler Smith

[Chi town]

I like Salaun. MPJ type PF that plays w an edge.

https://youtu.be/dlZwdv4OI3U?si=PmcWBhtJrtoyI4Xp

[Chi town]

6’9 Aussie Caruso

https://youtu.be/tYsQL6FW1eM?si=JNP0pT_3sTZ53zF-

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People may want another big but if the opportunity is there to get another quality forward, I'd take it.

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People may want another big but if the opportunity is there to get another quality forward, I'd take it.

Some have Cody #1.

I think it’s the big bro Jalen effect.

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[Chi town]

This is the draft to get a C and shooting.

I’ll take Big Z or Edey.

Shepherd, Furphy, Knelt, Walter.

We need two picks inside the top 20.

Still want two picks between 7-20.

Ivisic or Edey at C. Maybe Misi.

Risacher, Salaun, Cody Williams, Furphy at wing/PF

Shepherd, Knelt Walter.

Get two of those guys to go with Pat Coby and Ayo and cap space after we trade Zach and trade DDR or let him walk.

[MrSparkle]

I like Salaun. MPJ type PF that plays w an edge.

https://youtu.be/dlZwdv4OI3U?si=PmcWBhtJrtoyI4Xp

I dunno about MPJ, his handle and shooting look a little clunky and the numbers are very raw... But man does that dude have some rockets for feet (considering his long/strong frame). Reminds me of Pippen.

Of course, putting it all together would be a long and non-guaranteed process. Good find though - looking at his reel, I come away more impressed than college/covid-training highlight Pat W. The flight towards the rim, jackhammers dunks with authority, and then flashes the ability to handle and shoot the 3P. You could tell the dribble is loose and high for NBA standards, but there are some impressive things about it, considering his length. One nice thing is he seemed to recover his loose dribble a few times in the vids I saw.

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[drosestruts]

I think that Duke big man will be pretty good - Flipowski.

Seems to have the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways.

[Jahensle]

I think that Duke big man will be pretty good - Flipowski.

Seems to have the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways.

Yeah, I really like him too. He's my pick as of now if he falls to around 10 or so, assuming that's where we land.

[boozapalooza]

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Dilly Dilly. This kid is a stud.

Gotta say, I think this draft class is super underrated. Ton of talent and upside.

Dillingham and Dalton Knecht are my 2 favorites

[NecessaryEvil]

What’s up with that Portland pick? Haven’t heard about it in a while

[kodo]

What’s up with that Portland pick? Haven’t heard about it in a while

Lottery protected. May not convey as a 1st rounder at all considering POR just started their rebuild.

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[Guru]

4 guys who I am so excited about I can feel it in my plumbs.....

1. Flipowski
2. Saluan
3. Buzellis
4. Ware

[TheSuzerain]

I think that Duke big man will be pretty good - Flipowski.

Seems to have the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways.

My concern with him is that he's kind of a 'master of none'.

Where yes he can do a bit of everything but none of it particularly well.