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Post#1241 » by Dadouv47 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:47 am

funny that we always speak about "Presti type of guy" but nobody would guess him picking Wallace. Rather get Wallace than Dick or Lively but still not happy (even more with taking on Bertan's contract)
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Post#1242 » by Dadouv47 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:48 am

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Post#1243 » by Dadouv47 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:51 am

We likely failed to get Presti's guy and decided to go for BPA...doubt Wallace was Presti biggest target
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Post#1244 » by jake_swivel » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:54 am

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Post#1245 » by cjmcallist » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:54 am

Dadouv47 wrote:funny that we always speak about "Presti type of guy" but nobody would guess him picking Wallace. Rather get Wallace than Dick or Lively but still not happy (even more with taking on Bertan's contract)

Not ready to defend the Wallace pick but -

Last year it came out that we bought the 11 pick to make sure that we got Jalen at 12. That turned out great and was the correct intel.

If Presti thought we needed to get to 10 then it’s because he has some intel and I trust that.
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Post#1246 » by Dadouv47 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:56 am

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Dadouv47 wrote:funny that we always speak about "Presti type of guy" but nobody would guess him picking Wallace. Rather get Wallace than Dick or Lively but still not happy (even more with taking on Bertan's contract)

Not ready to defend the Wallace pick but -

Last year it came out that we bought the 11 pick to make sure that we got Jalen at 12. That turned out great and was the correct intel.

If Presti thought we needed to get to 10 then it’s because he has some intel and I trust that.


yeah I don't mind taking on Bertans contract. We have ton of cap space and we knew we were not gonna add major pieces in this offseason.
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Post#1247 » by ThunderBorn » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:57 am

Funny how our former front office member (now with the wizards) forget his name.. took the player we were rumored to have a promise to at 12
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Post#1248 » by ThunderBolt » Fri Jun 23, 2023 1:58 am

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Post#1249 » by Dadouv47 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:00 am

Are we still playing JDub at the PF position? Or Presti still believes in Poku?
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Post#1250 » by Dadouv47 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:02 am

Get Brice Sensabaugh please Presti. I want some shooting.
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Post#1251 » by retrobro90 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:03 am

Love the pick. OKC has been way too dog-averse in the past. Think Wallace will immediately help and find a spot in the rotation
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Post#1252 » by jake_swivel » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:05 am

retrobro90 wrote:Love the pick. OKC has been way too dog-averse in the past. Think Wallace will immediately help and find a spot in the rotation


He’s definitely one of those “love him on your team, hate him on other teams” dudes.
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Post#1253 » by Dadouv47 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:08 am

We succeeded drafting guys that were happy to be in OKC...not a good start with Wallace.
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Post#1254 » by oreojenkins » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:08 am

Wallace was one of my favorite prospects, great pick. Wanted Bilal but doesn't seem like that was a realistic option given how it broke.
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Post#1255 » by cjmcallist » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:09 am

Dadouv47 wrote:We succeeded drafting guys that were happy to be in OKC...not a good start with Wallace.

What did I miss? Was there an interview?
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Post#1256 » by ThunderBolt » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:17 am

Draft night feelings/emotions are stupid and meaningless. I know that but I’m pretty underwhelmed and borderline irritated with this kid saying there is nothing to do in Oklahoma. He’s not Lebron. He’s a meh prospect on draft night. Show some enthusiasm and appreciation. This isn’t Ames Iowa.
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Re: 2022 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#1257 » by Dadouv47 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:18 am

cjmcallist wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:We succeeded drafting guys that were happy to be in OKC...not a good start with Wallace.

What did I miss? Was there an interview?


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Post#1258 » by Devilanche » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:44 am

Dadouv47 wrote:
cjmcallist wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:We succeeded drafting guys that were happy to be in OKC...not a good start with Wallace.

What did I miss? Was there an interview?


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Post#1259 » by Old Man Game » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:46 am

My way too early based on way too little research read, this dude's game gives me a little bit of Marcus Smart vibes. Maybe a little better scorer at the same stage.
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Re: 2022 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#1260 » by jake_swivel » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:46 am

Jalen looked like someone shot his dog after he was drafted last year. It’s hard to lose a guy through their first two contracts.
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