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2023 NBA Draft Megathread

And no, I would not trade picks in this draft to move up. I like the depth of this class and it's important to have those guys in development.

I have zero problem with moving the 28th pick if it was the difference in getting someone like Ausar vs Black/Wallace.
 
Who is the player in this draft that is generally thought to go late first round or later that could have star upside? And not guys who have hype like GG/Bilal, but more upperclassmen/not on most people's radars to potentially go top 20.

I'm gonna say Jaime Jaquez

Agree on Jaquez been saying that for awhile. Podz stands out as well.

I don’t know if Clowney counts because he is a young/toolsy prospect but he has very little hype. I like him a lot.
 
Agree on Jaquez been saying that for awhile. Podz stands out as well.

I don’t know if Clowney counts because he is a young/toolsy prospect but he has very little hype. I like him a lot.
Clowney is kind of borderline because he's a freshman and there are a decent amount of people who have him as a guaranteed first
 
Reluctantly I will admit that Cason is a great choice. Yes we want to go wing heavy but great ball handling and playmaking is also an exception just like high level center play is an exception. Maybe we can get the Dallas pick and keep 16 and everyone will be happy.
 
Clowney is kind of borderline because he's a freshman and there are a decent amount of people who have him as a guaranteed first

Yeah….he’s more in the GG/Bilal camp prospect wise as you’re projecting out a lot on a very young player. But there’s not much discussion about him here or anywhere else. Didn’t go to the combine either so it’s been radio silent hype wise. I think he will be drafted in the teens though and it will probably shock some people who aren’t draft nerds.
 
Ainge is not going to take an undersized player.

Look for one or two of the available big wings to complement Lauri.

Based on what? He has taken plenty of undersized players. I don’t think it makes sense to put Ainge in a box of what type he likes or who he won’t draft. He has drafted each and every type of player. If he likes them he will draft them.
 
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