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2025 NBA Mock Draft #2
- Thread starter SoberasHotRod
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With the first round coming to a close, what does everyone think so far? Are yall happy with how it turned out for your teams?
For me
Memphis:
Wasn't able to work out a Ja trade, there didn't seem to be much interest which is understandable but still a little surprising, thought Ja still had some value. Its fine to keep him and just run it back to see what happens.
76ers:
The goal was to use the #3 to get rid of Paul George and get back a wing player and other assets to make some runs with Embiid during the next 4 or 5 years. Also to try and shave some money off to resign Grimes. Did not just want to sit and draft a young guy not ready to contribute immediately or one that didn't fit what was on the roster. Wanted to maximize the last few years of Embiid.
Was able to turn
Paul George +#3 (VJ) + Justin Edwards + Worst of 2028 firsts + Ricky Council IV (filler) + Lonnie Walker IV (filler)
into
Herbert Jones + Cam Johnson + Nic Claxton + #27(Noah Penda)
Think I did decent work, got off the Paul George contract, money situation is fixed somewhat, have enough space to resign Grimes and obtained the good wings needed to compliment the core players. If Embiid is healthy, great! If he isn't, Nic Claxton is there to fill in and still be a good team. Stinks to give up on Justin Edwards so early, he has big time potential, just doesn't fit Philly's timeline.
Hawks:
Was originally just going to stay pat but some good trade offers were coming in.
#13 for #15 + #24
and
#15 for #19 + #36 + 2 seconds
Goal was to go center with first pick. Could have waited to see if Maluach dropped but I didn't like Maluach all that much compared to Beringer and Yang. Traded back twice and mulled over Beringer vs. Yang. Chose Yang to diversify the Hawks offense a bit. Think there is a bit more potential there.
Nique Clifford and Adou Thiero will hopefully come in as rotation guys immediately. Adou, in particular, has some untapped potential still.
For me
Memphis:
Wasn't able to work out a Ja trade, there didn't seem to be much interest which is understandable but still a little surprising, thought Ja still had some value. Its fine to keep him and just run it back to see what happens.
76ers:
The goal was to use the #3 to get rid of Paul George and get back a wing player and other assets to make some runs with Embiid during the next 4 or 5 years. Also to try and shave some money off to resign Grimes. Did not just want to sit and draft a young guy not ready to contribute immediately or one that didn't fit what was on the roster. Wanted to maximize the last few years of Embiid.
Was able to turn
Paul George +#3 (VJ) + Justin Edwards + Worst of 2028 firsts + Ricky Council IV (filler) + Lonnie Walker IV (filler)
into
Herbert Jones + Cam Johnson + Nic Claxton + #27(Noah Penda)
Think I did decent work, got off the Paul George contract, money situation is fixed somewhat, have enough space to resign Grimes and obtained the good wings needed to compliment the core players. If Embiid is healthy, great! If he isn't, Nic Claxton is there to fill in and still be a good team. Stinks to give up on Justin Edwards so early, he has big time potential, just doesn't fit Philly's timeline.
Hawks:
Was originally just going to stay pat but some good trade offers were coming in.
#13 for #15 + #24
and
#15 for #19 + #36 + 2 seconds
Goal was to go center with first pick. Could have waited to see if Maluach dropped but I didn't like Maluach all that much compared to Beringer and Yang. Traded back twice and mulled over Beringer vs. Yang. Chose Yang to diversify the Hawks offense a bit. Think there is a bit more potential there.
Nique Clifford and Adou Thiero will hopefully come in as rotation guys immediately. Adou, in particular, has some untapped potential still.