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2023 NBA Draft Megathread

Saint Cy of JFC said:
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NBA Draft Big Board: Taylor Hendricks among big risers; Wembanyama on top

Sam Vecenie notes that beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to several potential later-first-round prospects.
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If Jarace Walker was available at 9 I would be a pretty happy person. I think he would fit wonderfully in the Jazz lineup. I know most people seem to be projecting him as a 4 but he can guard most positions.
 
I really hope the Jazz can trade up. I don’t see Hendricks or certainly Whitmore being there at 9 and I’m losing my excitement for Wallace and Dick. Not been sold on Anthony Black either.

The Jazz have to hit on a pick this year. Have to.
 
I think I'm still leaning George > Hawkins. Their seasons ended in opposite ways and I wonder if that's having too big of an impact on people's evaluations. George is not the typical type of prospect I like, but I think he's falling too far. I think his toughness on defense is a little underrated, and while his shot is not as good as Hawkins I think he offers a more diverse overall game. I think Hawkins could be a special shooter, but there's only a couple Redick/Hield type shooters and a lot more Ellington/Shamets.
 
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KqWIN said:
I think I'm still leaning George > Hawkins. Their seasons ended in opposite ways and I wonder if that's having too big of an impact on people's evaluations. George is not the typical type of prospect I like, but I think he's falling too far. I think his toughness on defense is a little underrated, and while his shot is not as good as Hawkins I think he offers a more diverse overall game. I think Hawkins could be a special shooter, but there's only a couple Reddick/Hield type shooters and a lot more Ellington/Shamets.
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If George is on the board at 16 I’m pretty sure you have to take him.
 
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Haven't seen anyone dislike Bufkin. Dude is great on film and on paper.
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It might be me. I made the audacious claim that Bufkin will probably be available at #16 and if he isn’t then someone I might like even more will be.
 
NUMBERICA said:
It might be me. I made the audacious claim that Bufkin will probably be available at #16 and if he isn’t then someone I might like even more will be.
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Eh, Bufkin at #16 isn't exactly a hater take lol. I'm not sure if I'd take Bufkin or George. Bufkin is a lot better at getting to the basket and scoring, but I think Keyonte has really good potential as an off the dribble shooter. George isn't Clippers Eric Gordon....but he could be Rockets Eric Gordon who was super valuable as a bomber and underrated tough defender.
 
KqWIN said:
Eh, Bufkin at #16 isn't exactly a hater take lol. I'm not sure if I'd take Bufkin or George. Bufkin is a lot better at getting to the basket and scoring, but I think Keyonte has really good potential as an off the dribble shooter. George isn't Clippers Eric Gordon....but he could be Rockets Eric Gordon who was super valuable as a bomber and underrated tough defender.
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I have them more or less rated the same overall. Bufkin seems more well-rounded but George has some serious skill and talent. You made a point about the pull-up 3 (and how it’s one of the most important shots in basketball) about George that has stuck with me.
 
KqWIN said:
I think I'm still leaning George > Hawkins. Their seasons ended in opposite ways and I wonder if that's having too big of an impact on people's evaluations. George is not the typical type of prospect I like, but I think he's falling too far. I think his toughness on defense is a little underrated, and while his shot is not as good as Hawkins I think he offers a more diverse overall game. I think Hawkins could be a special shooter, but there's only a couple Redick/Hield type shooters and a lot more Ellington/Shamets.
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I'd be interested at 16. It wouldn't be an automatic draft for me, but he's enticing. I'd probably have Whitehead/GG over him though as far as blue chip HS prospects who disappointed in college.

I'd also probably still take Hawkins over George at 16 if they were both there and I had to choose. Hawkins has a better shot at being an impactful in his role than George does IMO. Maybe there is some kind of outcome that would make me want George at 16, but it probably won't happen.
 
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NUMBERICA said:
I really hope the Jazz can trade up. I don’t see Hendricks or certainly Whitmore being there at 9 and I’m losing my excitement for Wallace and Dick. Not been sold on Anthony Black either.

The Jazz have to hit on a pick this year. Have to.
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All those bad Dick jokes really broke you
 
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