Following Potential 2018 Draftees

[LoPo]

I don't like the idea of Phoenix trading down, still getting Ayton and picking up assets. They could get decent in a hurry.


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[Bodhi]

I'd take JJJ #1 overall.

Or at least top 3.

 

[SCS]

Rumor has it he's been near automatic from 3 in workouts..... I have a feeling were gonna see some top 5 trades

I have the opposite feeling. I don't think anyone in the top 5 wants to trade. Phoenix seems locked in on Ayton. The Kings will zero in on someone. The Hawks desperately need a franchise level talent and can get one at 3. Memphis desperately needs to keep 4, they can't afford to trade out. Dallas needs young talent. And the top 4 or 5 in this class is so good that I don't think anyone at the top will want to move.

 

[Jack Strop]

Good year to be top 5, crappy year to get the #1 overall. #5 could very easily be better than #1.

Not sure that's any different than most years. Look at last season. Philly was just stupid to take Fultz. And to compound matters they gave up assets to do it. Boston laughed all the way to the bank with Tatum.

It's always good to have #1. You get to choose anyone. So if you think Doncic will be better than the bigs, you take him. If you think it's JJJ or Porter, you take that player. The draft "experts" may be saying Ayton is the best prospect, but that's why a team employs scouts and has a GM.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Dang this draft is so strong in the top 5

Doncic
Bamba
Ayton
Porter
JJJ

are pretty darn good

I believe in Bagley too. Bigs are going to have a hard time staying in front of him.

 

[Game6Conley]

Peja is how tall exactly???? He kinda looks taller than Marvin Bagley at this Kings workout. Vlade looks 2" or more taller than him

 

[Jack Strop]

I have the opposite feeling. I don't think anyone in the top 5 wants to trade. Phoenix seems locked in on Ayton. The Kings will zero in on someone. The Hawks desperately need a franchise level talent and can get one at 3. Memphis desperately needs to keep 4, they can't afford to trade out. Dallas needs young talent. And the top 4 or 5 in this class is so good that I don't think anyone at the top will want to move.

No one is going to drop more than a couple of spots. I remember in the Hayward draft, KOC talked afterwards about trying to trade into the top-5 and he couldn't do it. There was a perceived drop-off and no one wanted to trade down to #9. I think the same happens here. The top-5, in some order is probably set.

 

[Game6Conley]

I have the opposite feeling. I don't think anyone in the top 5 wants to trade. Phoenix seems locked in on Ayton. The Kings will zero in on someone. The Hawks desperately need a franchise level talent and can get one at 3. Memphis desperately needs to keep 4, they can't afford to trade out. Dallas needs young talent. And the top 4 or 5 in this class is so good that I don't think anyone at the top will want to move.

If Doncic goes 2nd things could go quietlyh. I think its the kings who trade down for MP Jr or something like that

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Peja is how tall exactly???? He kinda looks taller than Marvin Bagley at this Kings workout. Vlade looks 2" or more taller than him

Peja was 6'8" or 6'9". Vlade listed 7'1"

 

[Game6Conley]

Peja was 6'8" or 6'9". Vlade listed 7'1"

I'd bet good $$ Peja's 6'10 or taller in shoes he damn sure isn't 2-3 inches shorter than Bagley..... I think Iremember someone saying he was taller than chris webber.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

I believe in Bagley too. Bigs are going to have a hard time staying in front of him.

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sorry missed bagley

 

[Game6Conley]

Thon's brother Matur Maker is out of the draft, will play pro and try again next year.

Kostas Antetokoumnpo's in and he's shut down all workouts.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Thon's brother Matur Maker is out of the draft, will play pro and try again next year.

Kostas Antetokoumnpo's in and he's shut down all workouts.

Someone was floating a rumor that Kostas has a promise in the 2nd round from Orlando at 41.

 

[stitches]

We got Okobo in the latest Bleacher Report mock.

That mock is now sacred.

Sacré bleu!

 

[Shad]

I think Marvin is going to be great

 

[SCS]

Tony Jones responding to a question about the possibility of the Jazz drafting Anfernee Simmons at 21.

Interesting. He also seemed to shrug off the idea of Khyri Thomas, saying that he could go high or slip past 25. He's spoken highly of Melvin Frazier and Troy Brown. Has anybody kept track of Tony and Locke's thoughts on each prospect? Maybe it would give us a general idea of what the Jazz are thinking.

 

[SCS]

I have this gut feeling that Melvin Frazier is extremely high on the Jazz board. I remember hearing buzz weeks ago that the Jazz liked him a lot (can't remember from where exactly). Locke likes him a lot. Tony Jones has spoken highly of him. He fits the mold of a DL pick too. Great size and length for his position, very athletic, good defender, two way player potential.

 

[Jingled]

I have this gut feeling that Melvin Frazier is extremely high on the Jazz board. I remember hearing buzz weeks ago that the Jazz liked him a lot (can't remember from where exactly). Locke likes him a lot. Tony Jones has spoken highly of him...

I hope not, I think we could do better at 21.

 

[BENTLEY]

I have this gut feeling that Melvin Frazier is extremely high on the Jazz board. I remember hearing buzz weeks ago that the Jazz liked him a lot (can't remember from where exactly). Locke likes him a lot. Tony Jones has spoken highly of him. He fits the mold of a DL pick too. Great size and length for his position, very athletic, good defender, two way player potential.

I liked him too, based on vids. I like a lot of guys this year though. But I remember wondering why I wasn't hearing more about Frazier after being impressed by his footage/readups.

 

[BENTLEY]

I liked him too, based on vids. I like a lot of guys this year though. But I remember wondering why I wasn't hearing more about Frazier after being impressed by his footage/readups.

But, of course, I defer to DL.