2024 NBA Draft Mega Thread
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Shep with 25, Knecht with 40
It's also refreshing to see a player with a bowl cut. You don't see that much these days. Feels kind of retro.
He average 8 points on a bad Miami team. Needs to go back to school. Not close to NBA level currently.
I think he'll come out. His team sucks, can't create advantages and can't defend. I'm not sure the benefit of staying at Miami if I'm him. He needs to go through the NBA workout process and see where he's slated to get picked. The back half of the 1st round is pretty flat. He needs physical development more than anything else.
I don’t think Sheppard will be available. If he is, then he is a no brainer to pick.
Filipowski as a system big has value. His numbers probably won't be gaudy, but his ability to pass, shoot, score around the rim and step out on defensive hedges and switches should make him a valuable system player. I think he's justifiable around the top 10.
If you look at Al Horford as an example, he put up career averages of 12 pts, 8 rebs, and 3 asts and was a valuable starter for teams that made some deep playoff runs. It wouldn't take too much imagination to see Filipowski playing that type of role if he's used intelligently. I think the Jazz ultimately want a switchy big who can play on the perimeter.
If you look at Al Horford as an example, he put up career averages of 12 pts, 8 rebs, and 3 asts and was a valuable starter for teams that made some deep playoff runs. It wouldn't take too much imagination to see Filipowski playing that type of role if he's used intelligently. I think the Jazz ultimately want a switchy big who can play on the perimeter.
We got people thinking we should build around Sexton and Keyonte. I would say you'd have to think about passing on Sheppard if that's the case.
Your point makes a lot of sense, but I think we are bad enough that we just need to draft the best talent regardless of position and fit.
That makes sense with bigger players, but you don't want that many small guards on one roster.
I'm sure Miami has great NIL money. Laranaga is a great coach. Miami has a great recruiting class coming in. Coming out would be stupid imo. Live in Miami, improve your skills and stock, and make NIL money vs be stuck in some teams g league system.
I get if someone is giving him a lottery promise, but outside of that I'm staying in Miami
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Ok caught up.
Shep - I think CY said it best when he said that she's draft position is very dependant on if a team views his as a PG or a SG. If he can play PG he is much more valuable then if he is just viewed as a SG. If he is BPA then the Jazz would have to look at trading away Sexton. Too many small guards. I would also draft Dillingham over Shep.
As for Knecht I would draft him over Shep for the Jazz because of perceived value to the team. I think knecht would get rotational minutes right away (shep probably would also but knecht is needed more on the wings). Figuring the jazz trade Clarkson this offseason. Knecht has great size for a SG.
I like George's shooting and he would be a decent pick early second late first. He is very soft.
March madness should be great for some players. It should improve their stock.
I am surprised Cody Williams is sliding. With CO probably not making the tournament might hurt him some more.
Shep - I think CY said it best when he said that she's draft position is very dependant on if a team views his as a PG or a SG. If he can play PG he is much more valuable then if he is just viewed as a SG. If he is BPA then the Jazz would have to look at trading away Sexton. Too many small guards. I would also draft Dillingham over Shep.
As for Knecht I would draft him over Shep for the Jazz because of perceived value to the team. I think knecht would get rotational minutes right away (shep probably would also but knecht is needed more on the wings). Figuring the jazz trade Clarkson this offseason. Knecht has great size for a SG.
I like George's shooting and he would be a decent pick early second late first. He is very soft.
March madness should be great for some players. It should improve their stock.
I am surprised Cody Williams is sliding. With CO probably not making the tournament might hurt him some more.
Pretty sure CO in the tourney....
Chances are Sheppard is more of a role player, it’s a valid “concern”….but I wouldn’t really bet on anyone being a star in this draft and I’ve often said that we look for the wrong things when judging potential. In order to become a star, he needs to become a higher volume 3 point shooter and level up his playmaking to where it’s elite. That will create some similarish version of Haloburton. Unlikely, but not unreasonable IMO.
Also, @Saint Cy of JFC was early on CMB. He needs more attention.
Also, @Saint Cy of JFC was early on CMB. He needs more attention.
Sheppard can play at the 1 if your team initiates from the wing. I think he's good enough to be a secondary creator, but he needs someone else to draw the defense's attention. For example, he could play on the Celtics because they initiate everything through Tatum and Brown. Or he could play on the Clippers because they initiate through Kawhi and Paul George. The main question may be more related to how he holds his ground defensively against bigger guards.
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Really? I follow bubble watch all season and the pac 12 gets Arizona and Washington St. Colorado is on the bubble list. 22-9 is not bad but not a lot of top wins.
Seems like Cody Williams has been out again. He hasn't played in March so far, has he?
Has anyone watched Bobi Klintman recently? He's kind of interesting. He plays like a really long wing, rather than a big. He's quite active moving off the ball, cutting and handling in some situations. He's got shooting touch from three levels. He might be essentially a value-pick version of Buzelis later in the 1st round or early 2nd round. He should be able to play at the 3 or 4.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIXHH8mQ5Cc
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIXHH8mQ5Cc
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GrfO-z9mlM
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