2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Laughable. There is just no way Ainge takes an undersized SG that doesn’t grind over Cason Wallace. Not happening.

IT will be interesting for these guys when measurements come out. George looks a bit bigger than he is listed to my eyes. Going to say he is 6'4.5 in shoes w/ a 6'9 wingspan. Obviously not great size, but not terribly undersized either. He's got a nice frame though to put on strength.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Also if any prospect was liable for a bad medical report, it's probably Cason Wallace as he has dealt with a lower back injury all season.

On one hand you can say that gives him more upside as he hasnt been healthy, but it's also probably the most worrying body part to have a nagging injury for a 19 year old.

 

[Eddie Zero]

Keyonte is a 6th man at this point for me, which is fine at 8-12 range.
I would bet on him becoming a decent Fultz level playmaker but always a score first type you maybe don't want running your offense especially when you already have one like that in Sexton.
I liked Keyonte more early on, not so much now. Leaning towards DA going high ceiling front court and role player 2 way back court later

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

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Essentially the same as the last one for Utah I believe. At least I know he mocked us JHS and Miller last time, George might be new.

I like KOC mostly but this is dumb... George and JHS... dumb.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

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Essentially the same as the last one for Utah I believe. At least I know he mocked us JHS and Miller last time, George might be new.

The top 8 or 9 make sense. He loses me when he puts Clowney at #14.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Keyonte is a 6th man at this point for me, which is fine at 8-12 range.
I would bet on him becoming a decent Fultz level playmaker but always a score first type you maybe don't want running your offense especially when you already have one like that in Sexton.
I liked Keyonte more early on, not so much now. Leaning towards DA going high ceiling front court and role player 2 way back court later

I think Keyonte is a combo who can play on the ball. If you're drafting him that high it's because you think he can play on the ball with significant usage like a Markelle Fultz. One of Keyonte's issues is that he plays very fast, and he also tends to get sped up. He's rushing on some of his shot attempts and it's causing him to be off balance. His release is nice, but he's often drifting which is throwing his accuracy off. This also affects some of his turnovers. However, I think this can be fixed with coaching. Just in terms of physical talent, he's a higher level prospect than Hood-Schifino, imo. He's got good size if he's effectively your 1.

If the Jazz are drafting at 10, and the top 8 have gone about as expected, then the Jazz are probably deciding between George, Wallace and Black.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I like KOC mostly but this is dumb... George and JHS... dumb.

I think the Jazz might draft one of them, but not both. I think they'd likely take a wing, like GG or Sidy, with their 2nd pick if they took at guard with their 1st one.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

With guys like Nick Smith, Keyonte, Anthony Black, Jett, etc. underwhelming a bit, it becomes increasingly likely that Hendricks and Dick do get into the top 10.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

For a rebuilding team like the Jazz, to miss out on Wemby, Scoot, Amen, Ausar, Miller, Cam, Jarace and even Hendricks has to be pretty disappointing.

 

[Eddie Zero]

I think Keyonte is a combo who can play on the ball. If you're drafting him that high it's because you think he can play on the ball with significant usage like a Markelle Fultz. One of Keyonte's issues is that he plays very fast, and he also tends to get sped up. He's rushing on some of his shot attempts and it's causing him to be off balance. His release is nice, but he's often drifting which is throwing his accuracy off. This also affects some of his turnovers. However, I think this can be fixed with coaching. Just in terms of physical talent, he's a higher level prospect than Hood-Schifino, imo. He's got good size if he's effectively your 1.

If the Jazz are drafting at 10, and the top 8 have gone about as expected, then the Jazz are probably deciding between George, Wallace and Black.

depending on bpa feeling in our offices, I don't think there is much chance we are drafting a guard in the lottery unless we have both picks in there.

So if Hawkins or maybe Keyonte is there at 11, they could be our first pick imo, but not unless Hendricks, Auser etc. aka the lower floor but higher upside forwards are also gone already.
I could maybe see us trade up if anyone will trade back, just ot get our choice of who is on the board after the highest tier is taken.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

depending on bpa feeling in our offices, I don't think there is much chance we are drafting a guard in the lottery unless we have both picks in there.

So if Hawkins or maybe Keyonte is there at 11, they could be our first pick imo, but not unless Hendricks, Auser etc. aka the lower floor but higher upside forwards are also gone already.
I could maybe see us trade up if anyone will trade back, just ot get our choice of who is on the board after the highest tier is taken.

The way things appear to be shaking out, assume that Wemby, Scoot, Miller, both Thompsons, Walker, Whitmore and Hendricks are all off the board when the Jazz pick (e.g., 9 or 10). I think there may be a drop-off after the first 7 or 8 picks. Jazz could very well be choosing between Wallace, Black and George for their first pick. Maybe Gradey Dick is available and he's in that mix.

 

[Eddie Zero]

The way things appear to be shaking out, assume that Wemby, Scoot, Miller, both Thompsons, Walker, Whitmore and Hendricks are all off the board when the Jazz pick (e.g., 9 or 10). I think there may be a drop-off after the first 7 or 8 picks. Jazz could very well be choosing between Wallace, Black and George for their first pick. Maybe Gradey Dick is available and he's in that mix.

in that situation I am drafting Hawkins and never looking back lol but thats just me