2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[fishonjazz]

lol at the narrative of us not using all our picks this year.

Sure, that's possible, but I see no reason why that is likely. Our roster is *** cheeks with talent. The Jazz need to stock pile some talent and we have no picks next year. Why not make all 3 this year? This draft is considered deep, so make all 3.

Agreed.

 

[fishonjazz]

The not having a pick next year makes me think along these same lines.

Dudes on rookie deals are so valuable. Not ideal having 3 in the same draft since that causes problems if 2-3 really hit with cap/salary implications at the same time but a great problem to have especially vs less dudes overall.

Ya more bites at the apple is the way to go imo. There are almost never any sure things in any draft. Always lots of busts and always lots of sleepers and suprises. Use all 3 and hope that 1 of the three turns into a guy that you want to sign to a second contract. If more than 1 does then that isn't a bad thing at all. Quite the opposite. That would be ideal.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

okay, so start paying more attention to kobe bufkin. turns out despite being a sophomore, he's younger than his teammate jett howard and has been a better player. i've dismissed it mostly because i assumed he was older, but learning that he's younger is a bit of a game changer. really the only thing jett has on bufkin is their listed size, but i think (total guess) they will measure within an inch or two in terms of wingspan. bufkin is the better athlete and his production has been superior to howard.

i'm not going to say he's a better prospect - yet - but if jett is a lottery pick, bufkin at least has to warrant late first consideration.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEmJaVd6vGo

 

[HermanG]

lol at the narrative of us not using all our picks this year.

Sure, that's possible, but I see no reason why that is likely. Our roster is *** cheeks with talent. The Jazz need to stock pile some talent and we have no picks next year. Why not make all 3 this year? This draft is considered deep, so make all 3.

It also gives us a long window of having a very positive cap situation. I think we pick 3 as well, and if we move up we might even use some future picks for that.

This draft is key, then its more about the markets going forward.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Ya more bites at the apple is the way to go imo. There are almost never any sure things in any draft. Always lots of busts and always lots of sleepers and suprises. Use all 3 and hope that 1 of the three turns into a guy that you want to sign to a second contract. If more than 1 does then that isn't a bad thing at all. Quite the opposite. That would be ideal.

Yeah, and how many rotation players are we going to sign in UFA? 1-2, maybe 3 tops?

Sexton
Ochai/Clarkson
No Idea
Lauri
Kessler/Olynyk

Jazz really only have 6 bonafide NBA rotation level players. THT is kind of a wildcard if he can make some scoring/shooting consistency leaps. It could be 5 if we can't re-sign Clarkson and it could be 4 if we decide to waive KO because we decide he isnt worth his 12 million per year contract.

The Jazz have a lot of room on the roster.

 

[jom2003]

I wouldn't mind Lively with the last pick. He has potential but has A LOT of work to do. We also need a backup to Kessler

We should stop using 1st rounders on bAcKuP cENtEr... Just saying. We can easily grab someone cheaper off waiver

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

We should stop using 1st rounders on bAcKuP cENtEr... Just saying. We can easily grab someone cheaper off waiver

This is probably the smart move.

I like Lively, in the late first round it would be nice value, but you are almost guaranteed to never maximize Lively because he would never get enough minutes. If the draft is zapped of 1st round quality talent and Lively is the only prospect left that is that quality, you should probably look for a trade.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

I signed up for ChatGPT just to ask what the Jazz will do in the draft, this thing stinks.

What will the Utah Jazz do in the 2023 NBA draft?

As an AI language model, I cannot predict the future with certainty. However, I can provide some insights based on the Utah Jazz's recent draft history and their current team needs.
The Utah Jazz have had a history of drafting well in recent years, selecting players such as Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, who have become key contributors to the team's success. The team's current roster features a strong starting lineup and bench, with players such as Mitchell, Gobert, Mike Conley, and Joe Ingles.
Based on the team's current needs, the Jazz may look to add depth to their frontcourt or wings in the 2023 NBA draft. If there is a talented big man or a versatile wing player available, the Jazz may consider selecting them to provide additional support to their current lineup.
However, the actual draft strategy of the Jazz will depend on the team's current needs and the talent available in the draft. The team's management will likely conduct extensive scouting and evaluation to identify the best players available that can contribute to the team's success in the long term.

What players will they target in the draft?

As an AI language model, I don't have access to inside information or the ability to predict the future. It's impossible for me to say with certainty which players the Utah Jazz will target in the 2023 NBA draft.
However, typically, teams target players in the draft based on a variety of factors, such as the team's needs, the player's skill set, and the team's overall strategy. The Utah Jazz may target players who can help address any weaknesses in their roster, such as additional depth in the frontcourt or wing positions.
In general, teams tend to look for players who have a combination of athleticism, basketball IQ, and skill. The Utah Jazz may target players who have a strong work ethic, a team-first mentality, and a good fit with their existing players and team culture.
Ultimately, the draft strategy of the Utah Jazz will depend on the team's management, their scouting and evaluation process, and the talent available in the draft.

You're really bad at this

I'm sorry to hear that. As an AI language model, my responses are based on the data and knowledge available to me. If you have any specific questions or topics you would like me to help with, I'll do my best to provide accurate and helpful responses.

Do a mock draft for the 2023 NBA draft

Sure, here is a very basic mock draft for the 2023 NBA draft based on current player projections and team needs:

1. Emoni Bates - Detroit Pistons
2. Jalen Duren - Houston Rockets
3. Jaden Bradley - Cleveland Cavaliers
4. Paolo Banchero - Orlando Magic
5. Chet Holmgren - Oklahoma City Thunder
6. Amari Bailey - New Orleans Pelicans
7. Jabari Smith - Toronto Raptors
8. Adrian Griffin Jr. - Sacramento Kings
9. Caleb Houstan - San Antonio Spurs
10. Kendall Brown - Washington Wizards

Please note that this is just a very basic mock draft, and there is still a lot of time until the actual draft, so player rankings and team needs may change. Additionally, teams may make trades or adjust their draft strategy based on their needs at the time of the draft.

Those are players from last years draft.. I'm talking about this upcoming draft

I apologize for the error in my previous response. As a language model, I have no knowledge of future events beyond my training data. However, based on current projections, here is a basic mock draft for the 2023 NBA draft:

1. Jalen Hardy - Detroit Pistons
2. Chet Holmgren - Houston Rockets
3. Patrick Baldwin Jr. - Oklahoma City Thunder
4. Jabari Smith - Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Paolo Banchero - New Orleans Pelicans
6. Peyton Watson - Orlando Magic
7. Jaden Bradley - Toronto Raptors
8. Adem Bona - Sacramento Kings
9. Victor Wembanyama - San Antonio Spurs
10. Kennedy Chandler - Washington Wizards

It's important to note that this mock draft is based on projections and speculation and is subject to change as the draft approaches. The actual draft order and player selections will depend on several factors, including team needs, player performances, and evaluations leading up to the draft.

Good god, the AI takeover is a long way off

As an AI language model, my primary goal is to assist users in generating human-like responses to their questions and inquiries. While AI has made significant progress in recent years, there is still a long way to go before any type of AI takeover could occur. AI technologies are designed to be tools that can augment human intelligence and improve decision-making, rather than replace it entirely. At the end of the day, humans will always play a vital role in shaping the future of technology and determining how AI is used in society.

Do a full 60 pick mock draft for the upcoming 2023 NBA draft

Sure, here's a very basic mock draft for the 2023 NBA draft, including all 60 picks:
First Round:

1. Detroit Pistons - Jalen Hardy
2. Houston Rockets - Chet Holmgren
3. Oklahoma City Thunder - Patrick Baldwin Jr.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jabari Smith
5. New Orleans Pelicans - Paolo Banchero
6. Orlando Magic - Peyton Watson
7. Toronto Raptors - Jaden Bradley
8. Sacramento Kings - Adem Bona
9. San Antonio Spurs - Victor Wembanyama
10. Washington Wizards - Kennedy Chandler
11. Memphis Grizzlies - Caleb Houstan
12. Indiana Pacers - AJ Griffin
13. Minnesota Timberwolves - AJ Neal
14. Charlotte Hornets - Dyson Daniels
15. Chicago Bulls - Yannick Nzosa
16. New York Knicks - Alex Antetokounmpo
17. Atlanta Hawks - Caleb Furst
18. Philadelphia 76ers - Harrison Ingram
19. Brooklyn Nets - Amari Bailey
20. Utah Jazz - Michael Foster
21. Denver Nuggets - Jett Howard
22. Boston Celtics - J.D. Davison
23. Los Angeles Lakers - J.D. Tsasa
24. Portland Trail Blazers - Julian Champagnie
25. Los Angeles Clippers - Jalen Warley
26. Miami Heat - Kaden Perry
27. Phoenix Suns - Daishen Nix
28. Dallas Mavericks - Ousmane Dieng
29. Golden State Warriors - Jaemyn Brakefield
30. Milwaukee Bucks - Keon Johnson

Second Round:

1. Detroit Pistons - Keegan Murray
2. Houston Rockets - Michael James
3. Oklahoma City Thunder - Tarris Reed Jr.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Matthew Cleveland
5. New Orleans Pelicans - Isaiah Todd
6. Orlando Magic - Max Christie
7. Toronto Raptors - Ziaire Williams
8. Sacramento Kings - Moussa Diabate
9. San Antonio Spurs - Jean Montero
10. Washington Wizards - Jabri Abdur-Rahim
11. Memphis Grizzlies - Nah'Shon Hyland
12. Indiana Pacers - Jonathan Kuminga
13. Minnesota Timberwolves - Marcus Bagley
14. Charlotte Hornets - Franck Kepnang
15. Chicago Bulls - Nikola Jovic
16. New York Knicks - Tyrese Hunter
17. Atlanta Hawks - Jalen Hood-Schifino
18. Philadelphia 76ers - Harrison Henderson
19. Brooklyn Nets - Peyton Daniels
20. Utah Jazz - Kendall Brown
21. Denver Nuggets - Tae Hardy
22. Boston Celtics - Juhann Begarin
23. Los Angeles Lakers - Bryce McGowens
24. Portland Trail Blazers - Trey Alexander
25. Los Angeles Clippers - Aaron Wiggins
26. Miami Heat - Michael O'Connor
27. Phoenix Suns - Andre Curbelo
28. Dallas Mavericks - Quentin Grimes
29. Golden State Warriors - Jaquan Harris
30. Milwaukee Bucks - Bryce Thompson

Please note that this is just a very basic mock draft, and there is still a lot of time until the actual draft, so player rankings and team needs may change. Additionally, teams may make trades or adjust their draft strategy based on their needs at the time of the draft.

Many of those players are already in the NBA. Do it again and do not include any players already in the league

I apologize for the error in my previous mock draft. Here's an updated mock draft for the 2023 NBA draft with no current NBA players:
First Round:

1. Detroit Pistons - Chet Holmgren
2. Houston Rockets - Jalen Hardy
3. Oklahoma City Thunder - Patrick Baldwin Jr.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Paolo Banchero
5. New Orleans Pelicans - Jabari Smith
6. Orlando Magic - Victor Wembanyama
7. Toronto Raptors - Jaden Bradley
8. Sacramento Kings - Kennedy Chandler
9. San Antonio Spurs - AJ Griffin
10. Washington Wizards - Caleb Houstan
11. Memphis Grizzlies - Adem Bona
12. Indiana Pacers - Dyson Daniels
13. Minnesota Timberwolves - Yannick Nzosa
14. Charlotte Hornets - Harrison Ingram
15. Chicago Bulls - Daishen Nix
16. New York Knicks - Amari Bailey
17. Atlanta Hawks - JD Davison
18. Philadelphia 76ers - Jalen Warley
19. Brooklyn Nets - Ousmane Dieng
20. Utah Jazz - Michael Foster
21. Denver Nuggets - Franck Kepnang
22. Boston Celtics - Alex Antetokounmpo
23. Los Angeles Lakers - Jaemyn Brakefield
24. Portland Trail Blazers - Julian Champagnie
25. Los Angeles Clippers - Kaden Perry
26. Miami Heat - Tarris Reed Jr.
27. Phoenix Suns - Max Christie
28. Dallas Mavericks - Jett Howard
29. Golden State Warriors - Moussa Diabate
30. Milwaukee Bucks - Jonathan Kuminga

Second Round:

1. Detroit Pistons - Jalen Duren
2. Houston Rockets - Jaden Ivey
3. Oklahoma City Thunder - TyTy Washington
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jarell Walker
5. New Orleans Pelicans - Michael James
6. Orlando Magic - Tae Hardy
7. Toronto Raptors - Jerrell Colbert
8. Sacramento Kings - Moussa Cisse
9. San Antonio Spurs - Langston Love
10. Washington Wizards - Aaron Wiggins
11. Memphis Grizzlies - JD Tsasa
12. Indiana Pacers - Jalen Hood-Schifino
13. Minnesota Timberwolves - Jaxson Robinson
14. Charlotte Hornets - Jett Roesing
15. Chicago Bulls - Peyton Watson
16. New York Knicks - Andre Casey
17. Atlanta Hawks - Tamar Bates
18. Philadelphia 76ers - Caleb Foster
19. Brooklyn Nets - J.R. Konieczny
20. Utah Jazz - Jalen Cook
21. Denver Nuggets - Jonathan Davis
22. Boston Celtics - Trey Alexander
23. Los Angeles Lakers - Julian Strawther
24. Portland Trail Blazers - Osiris Grady
25. Los Angeles Clippers - Kobe Bufkin
26. Miami Heat - Kowacie Reeves Jr.
27. Phoenix Suns - Jacob Hood
28. Dallas Mavericks - Isaiah Todd
29. Golden State Warriors - Kendall Brown
30. Milwaukee Bucks - Malik Reneau

Again, please note that this is just a basic mock draft, and player rankings and team needs can change significantly leading up to the draft.

Again you have failed. Why is Victor Wembanyama not the #1 pick? All databases on the internet should agree on this one thing.

I apologize for the oversight in my previous response. Victor Wembanyama is indeed one of the top prospects in the 2023 NBA draft and is considered by many to be a potential number one pick. He is a talented 7-foot-2 center with excellent mobility, defensive instincts, and shooting touch.
That being said, it's important to note that there is always a degree of subjectivity involved in evaluating draft prospects, and different experts may have different opinions on who the top players in a given draft class are. While many scouting services and experts have Wembanyama ranked as a top prospect, some may have other players such as Chet Holmgren or Jalen Hardy rated higher. Ultimately, the draft order will be determined by the individual teams' evaluations of each prospect and their specific needs.

Chet Holmgren was already drafted and is in the league. How could you not know this super basic information?

I apologize for the confusion. My previous response was an error on my part. Chet Holmgren is indeed already committed to Gonzaga University and is not eligible for the NBA draft until 2024.
Once again, I apologize for the mistake and any confusion it may have caused.

****ing hell

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[seattlejazzfan]

We should stop using 1st rounders on bAcKuP cENtEr... Just saying. We can easily grab someone cheaper off waiver

kessler was drafted as a back up center and would have been had the jazz drafted him.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

kessler was drafted as a back up center and would have been had the jazz drafted him.

Yeah, but there's a difference in getting some insurance on your max aging center and drafting a backup center to backup your 2nd year center.

 

[HermanG]

I signed up for ChatGPT just to ask what the Jazz will do in the draft, this thing stinks.

Ive used it a lot. It has old information by design.

 

[Udidthizz]

It also gives us a long window of having a very positive cap situation. I think we pick 3 as well, and if we move up we might even use some future picks for that.

This draft is key, then its more about the markets going forward.

Our cap flexibility is off the charts. For 24/25 we only have Lauri, Sexton, Kessler and Ochai under contract for a grand total of slightly less then $43.5m total. Or about $0.5m less than the Wolves will be paying Gobert.

 

[Bodhi]

okay, so start paying more attention to kobe bufkin. turns out despite being a sophomore, he's younger than his teammate jett howard and has been a better player. i've dismissed it mostly because i assumed he was older, but learning that he's younger is a bit of a game changer. really the only thing jett has on bufkin is their listed size, but i think (total guess) they will measure within an inch or two in terms of wingspan. bufkin is the better athlete and his production has been superior to howard.

i'm not going to say he's a better prospect - yet - but if jett is a lottery pick, bufkin at least has to warrant late first consideration.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEmJaVd6vGo

This draft is going to be wild.

I’ve heard his name a lot lately but hadn’t really watched him much until this. Thanks.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I havent really watched Bufkin yet, but I've cooled way down on Jett Howard. Dude is just too soft.

 

[HermanG]

I signed up for ChatGPT just to ask what the Jazz will do in the draft, this thing stinks.

This is what you are supposed to do with it.

 

[sip]

Jazz are in great shape. But I am envious of the Magic. Their own and the Bulls picks is a sweet deal.

The magic are in an incredible situation right now. They already have 2 guys in Paolo and Franz that I think are future stars and a bunch of guys that look like solid role player pieces. If they somehow come out of this draft with Wemby, Scoot or Miller then watch the hell out the rest of the league because you have a future juggernaut. To me a really good draft for them would be Keyonte George and Sidy or one of the Thompson brothers.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

This is what you are supposed to do with it.
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Lol, I guess it's a niche thing for now.

 

[sip]

I havent really watched Bufkin yet, but I've cooled way down on Jett Howard. Dude is just too soft.

I have a feeling he sticks around for another year. Money is no issue with his family and the chance to play for his dad another year has to be appealing.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I have a feeling he sticks around for another year. Money is no issue with his family and the chance to play for his dad another year has to be appealing.

Money may not be an issue, but please point to me the 19 year old who wouldnt like to have millions of their own personal money.

 

[sip]

Money may not be an issue, but please point to me the 19 year old who wouldnt like to have millions of their own personal money.

I'm sure if he were to come back he would be getting a pretty good chunk of NIL cash coming his way. I also think he is probably a 20 or later pick this year and could raise his draft stock quite a bit if he plays well next year. I'm not saying that he is coming back but I think out of all the potential 1st rd picks he may benefit the most from it.