2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[NUMBERICA]

JHS basically has to be a star-level off-the-dribble shooter to justify playing time but the on-ramp to that reputation seems difficult if he can’t generate basically any rim pressure as a 19-year old. He’s also booty on defense. I don’t see an NBA player there, all things considered. I think Ty Jerome was a more promising NBA prospect.

If he can guard and be any kind of threat at the rim even at a mediocre level he has a chance. The indicators do not look promising, though.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I think this place would meltdown if we passed on Hendricks at 9 and Wallace at 16 lmao.

Sorry, what is this in reference to?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I don't see the Jazz drafting BOTH Hood-Schifino and Kobe Bufkin. I think that's an either/or proposition. I think the Jazz would be interested in Whitehead and Coulibaly at #16 if they drafted JHS at 9. I think they'd be looking for a 3D wing who can play at the 3.

Id tend to agree, but drafting two guards gives you a better chance at finding a future starting lead ballhandler.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

JHS at #9 is a horrible idea. If we take him at #16 whatevs.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

This is what was said about Wallace at 17:

Wallace measured better than expected at the draft combine but appears to have a bit of a wider range on draft night than other lottery candidates, as some teams don't view him as a surefire point guard or primary creator and others question his scoring credentials

Where did they put Bobi Klintman? Just curious. I don't think he'd shut down his Combine and workouts just to miss out on the 1st round.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

JHS basically has to be a star-level off-the-dribble shooter to justify playing time but the on-ramp to that reputation seems difficult if he can’t generate basically any rim pressure as a 19-year old. He’s also booty on defense. I don’t see an NBA player there, all things considered. I think Ty Jerome was a more promising NBA prospect.

If he can guard and be any kind of threat at the rim even at a mediocre level he has a chance. The indicators do not look promising, though.

JHS is known as a good defender and he would give you a ton of switchability. Maybe he's just a super sized Monte Morris type of player, but that's still a pretty good player

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Jarace Walker sighting.


View: https://twitter.com/NoCeilingsNBA/status/1663775863127834624

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Givony really thinks GG is going to Hassan Whiteside this draft. It doesn't look like he has Bobi Klintman in his 1st round either.

 

[KqWIN]

JHS's scoring efficieny is under the most spotlight, which makes sense. His ability to score is the most tantalizing thing about him, but his TS of 49% is woefully bad. But the other really bad indicator, especially when it comes to his upwards potential, is his low steal rate. You don't have to get steals to be a good defender and not all good players have higher steal rates....but it has consistently been one of the strongest indicators for star players. Steals reflect activity, ability to read the game, athleticism, hustle, length etc. In order to make it, he has to overcome these two massive indicators.

He's kinda like the Anti-Haliburton prospect.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Jarace Walker sighting.


View: https://twitter.com/NoCeilingsNBA/status/1663775863127834624

Working out in pajama pants and no shirt... I'm out!!!

JK

 

[stitches]

I know a lot of people love Hendricks and I get it, but I don't see him as a good fit next to Lauri. Ideally I want someone a bit more dynamic next to him. If fit isn't really a concern and you just want who you consider BPA, I get that too.

JHS does seem like the intersection of everything we've heard Utah wants

I'm not in love with Hendricks. But I like him. I think he has a very translatable skillset. I kind of feel like at 9 we should still be aiming higher... as in... players with higher reasonably achievable ceiling. IMO if you don't think the players remaining at 9 have all-star potential and Hendricks is there... I feel like he's relatively easy pick with high floor and easy transition to the league.

JHS looked like one of the best actual basketball players I watched in my "highlights scouting"... I bet I'm missing some stuff doing it like this, but I don't have the time this year to watch 2-3 games by every player we might pick before the draft. @KqWIN has mentioned he doesn't finish well at the rim and his defensive metrics are not great... but I still like him. He just looks like a player who knows how ot play and organize a team and he can score... I'm not sure if 9 is the pick I would use... but at 16 IMO he's a no brainer.

 

[Eddie Zero]

JHS at #9 is a horrible idea. If we take him at #16 whatevs.

Ignore I must the smoke of the f's that care not about the Jazz in the slightest.
JHS at 9 is a worse idea than Black or Wallace and neither of them should be worth that pick spot either