2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[Elizah Huge]

View: https://twitter.com/JakeLFischer/status/1671956935627735063

 

[Bodhi]

I’m very pro upside swing even if it means a potential big miss, for record. But as Seattle said, we may not always agree on someone’s upside or to what degree.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Latest Wasserman mock:

5. Ausar
6. Black
7. Jarace
8. Cam
9. Bilal
10. Lively
11. Dick
12. Hendricks
13. Bufkin
14. JHS
15. Wallace
16. Hawkins
28. Whitehead

not a fan of bilal at 9, but hawkins and whitehead would more than make up for the disappointment.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Also a bit ironic that the Giannis draft 4 spots below him MCW was drafted and now 10 years later we have Bilal/Black w/ Black expected to go higher.

Are we going to repeat the mistake of history again?

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

not to mention, we may disagree about his upside. i think most people are consistent as it relates to upside, it's the perception of upside that causes people to pull back a bit. i just question whether bilal's upside is that great. heck, i think the twins, who i have **** on all over this thread, have more upside that bilal. hence the reason i'd take ausar at 9 if he were available but would pass on bilal at 9.

Bilal just feels like throwing a dart a bit... like not sure who to take so give me the mystery bag. Now... DA has clearly done his homework here... so he has more and better info and I think that is CRITICAL with Bilal since he is such a fast riser.

I will say if you are going to swing... swing on wings with athleticism... so its not like we are taking a swing on a big, defensively limited combo guard, or something like that (if it happens).

 

[seattlejazzfan]

View: https://twitter.com/JakeLFischer/status/1671956935627735063

lol. after his performance in the playoffs, of course they are. i have zero sources, but i would bet my life the warriors are trying to trade poole.

 

[Bodhi]

Also a bit ironic that the Giannis draft 4 spots below him MCW was drafted and now 10 years later we have Bilal/Black w/ Black expected to go higher.

Are we going to repeat the mistake of history again?

Oh if it was only that easy, my friend….

 

[NUMBERICA]

It's funny to me we always talk about how important taking risk are and how you need high level talent, but when push comes to shove and you got a guy with huge upside staring you in the face you can't make the pick.

Just asking the Jazz to not put their car keys (#9) on the poker table.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

View: https://twitter.com/JakeLFischer/status/1671956935627735063

I mean of course... he has a monster contract and they have a huge money issue.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Generally speaking, if it's a muscular issue then it's fine. If he has connective tissue or bone injuries in his spine it's a different situation.

I have nothing to support this claim but it just seems to be more muscular than that his SPINE has a chronic issue.

I had a buddy with a bad bulging disc and it was rough... couldn't sleep well... constant attention. I get it... but also... Wallace has that dawg in him and with dawg all things are possible. GIVE ME CASON!!!

 

[NUMBERICA]

Latest Wasserman mock:

5. Ausar
6. Black
7. Jarace
8. Cam
9. Bilal
10. Lively
11. Dick
12. Hendricks
13. Bufkin
14. JHS
15. Wallace
16. Hawkins
28. Whitehead

So Black/Dick is finally getting some legit traction. Nice.

And like, actually. That's a nice pairing.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Latest Wasserman mock:

5. Ausar
6. Black
7. Jarace
8. Cam
9. Bilal
10. Lively
11. Dick
12. Hendricks
13. Bufkin
14. JHS
15. Wallace
16. Hawkins
28. Whitehead

Also this is kinda horrifying.