2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[Handlogten's Heros]

How would you feel if we did the Detroit deal 5 and Bagley fin return for 9 and the 2025 Cav’s pick, but we selected Ausar? Or if it was Walker or Cam or even Black? Would any of those 4 scenarios upset you or would you be happy we got our guy? I am higher in Ausar than most of you, but as long as it was only the 1 future pick I’d be happy with any of the 4.

I would assume DA knew they would not be available and ranked them as a higher priority than the guy that would be. I believe in tiers and having a couple guys you like... but also value in moving up if there is a guy in a similar talent tier that has a position or flexibility you prefer. Based on rumors I would likely let the draft come to me at 9 but I would understand if DA knows what he is doing in FA and wants Black (a pg) over Hendricks (a pf).

I think both sides are right and wrong... I trust DA to do what he feels is best and fair.

 

[margodydek]

You'll get excited if it happens. He's awesome.

I'd have zero issue if we took Hendricks. The list of players coming out of the draft who couldn't shoot, but were drafted high under the assumption that they'd develop a consistent jumper, that never ended up improving their jumper is quite long. A frontcourt of Kessler, Markkanen and Hendricks would be quite formidable.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

His floor is 13. Hendricks' floor is 12. They're comparable prospects. Jazz need upside.

Bilal's floor is 16.

 

[Elizah Huge]

His floor is 13. Hendricks' floor is 12. They're comparable prospects. Jazz need upside. If the Jazz can trade up to 10 and get him or Bufkin, that would make sense, but they may not get that deal.

Bilal’s floor is 13 based on what?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Bilal's floor is 16.

His ceiling is 8.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Bilal’s floor is 13 based on what?

Based on OKC or Toronto drafting him if he's still available to them.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

My main point is that Hendricks isn't that special and shouldn't be a priority inside the top 10. He's a 3D wing who really needs to play at the 4 and needs other people to set him up. Guys like Jerami Grant, Robert Covington, Kyle Kuzma, etc., they're fine, they're rotational, but no one builds their team around a player like that. Those players play for 4 or 5 teams over the course of their career.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Take a shot at Bilal at 16 fine. But at 9 is crazy

He just feels like a guy you wait and see if the offensive game comes along and if not he just becomes lost and you just have a nothing burger of a lottery selection.

Yeah nothing but a 6'8 elite athlete with a freak wingspan who defends

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

My main point is that Hendricks isn't that special and shouldn't be a priority inside the top 10.

Preaching to the choir brother. Just what I'm hearing though so I'm mentally prepping for my worst case scenario

 

[Shad]

I'd be pretty disappointed if we trade up with another first round pick to get Black at 5

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

My main point is that Hendricks isn't that special and shouldn't be a priority inside the top 10.

Dear lord... he is special the particular set of skills he displayed and project to have are so unique that they give the nickname of unicorn to players that display those attributes.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

His ceiling is 8.

And his floor is beyond 13... he is a guy that would have a decently wide range. His ceiling may even be Orlando if they want to get real wild.

 

[prodigy]

Yeah nothing but a 6'8 elite athlete with a freak wingspan who defends

Who is as raw as any prospect in this draft.

 

[SojoDave]

We need to move up to 5 so we can draft Grady Dick...signed Internet Troll

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Who is as raw as any prospect in this draft.

How is he raw exactly? He just got done being a contributor against one of the best non-nba teams in a playoff series.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Dear lord... he is special the particular set of skills he displayed and project to have are so unique that they give the nickname of unicorn to players that display those attributes.

He doesn't have unicorn size and has no dribble game.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I'd be pretty disappointed if we trade up with another first round pick to get Black at 5

If the Jazz want to make a move like that, and they think Black is their target, then I'm okay with it. But I would have to think that Walker would be the target. A lead guard who can't create shots for himself or make them very often is a risky proposition. You have to plan your whole rotation around accommodating that guy.

 

[Elizah Huge]

How is he raw exactly? He just got done being a contributor against one of the best non-nba teams in a playoff series.

Our definition of contributor must be a lot different.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

He doesn't have unicorn size and has no dribble game.

Rim protection... yup

Shooting the 3... yup

Allows potential 5 out lineup without completely compromising defense... yup

Unicorn ain't gotta dribble.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Who is as raw as any prospect in this draft.

He's young and not physically developed, but I wouldn't say he's raw. The skills are there. His coach gave him the ball in the playoffs and let him run the show. He just isn't shooting off the dribble yet.