2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[The Midnight]

Because you live in another country.

I don’t think I could access insider stuff in the past. Have they changed that?

 

[The Midnight]

As much as I like Black, I would prefer any of those other 3 over him, I would prefer Walker as well.

Agreed.

 

[Elizah Huge]

We actually are in a better spot than many think at 9.

 

[The Midnight]

We actually are in a better spot than many think at 9.

Well we kinda lucked out that WAS needed a PG, are picking before us, are just out of reach of Amen,.. and Black’s shooting is coming around.

It could turn out to be the perfect Storm that we need.

 

[stormkoopacv03]

I wouldn't mind it if it's JHS at 16, but definitely not at 9. It's way too early if you ask me. Wallace at 16 would totally be a big win. I mean, it could happen if other prospects continue to climb up the ranks. I wouldn't be shocked if Lively went at 10 and GG at 12.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

We actually are in a better spot than many think at 9.

I think Orlando and OKC would trade up to 9 if they could. Players in the 9 - 16 range are pretty even, but at 9 you get your pick of the litter. No one is going to criticize you if you take Dick, Wallace, Black, Hendricks, George or Bufkin.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Everyone's not-so-favorite site https://www.nbadraft.net was updated today and has a nightmare result for the Jazz.
9 Nick Smith
16 Jalen Hood-Schifino
28 Amari Bailey

Good to have what has to be the worst mock of the off-season out of the way.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Givony has a new mock…

9 JHS
16 Bufkin
28 OM Prosper

Has Cason at 17, GG at 33


View: https://reddit.com/r/NBA_Draft/comments/13wrmpo/jonathan_givony_jeremy_woo_espns_postcombine_pro/

Clown ****.

Anybody remember when his assessment of Draymond Green was that he couldn’t guard anyone in the NBA? That was cool.

 

[The Midnight]

Rafael’s latest podcast.

He’s very well connected so it’s worth a listen.


View: https://youtu.be/3qo9Ba6ujQs

 

[NUMBERICA]

It sounds like some teams may be spooked by the back injury… MP Jr fell like 7-9 spots… I could see that happening here.

He also noticeably limped into the draft. His back was ****ed which is why he basically didn’t play in college.

I’m praying that the Jazz can nab him with the 2nd pick. I assume it would require trading up, but holy **** if he just slides that much.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I think better defender is debatable and Black is definitely the superior passer.

I’ve never seen a more boring mix of “highlights” for a supposed “floor general”.

 

[stitches]

About Black's shot going in in workouts... I've seen some of that footage... I'm a bit queasy about his shot. To me it looks very robotic and deliberate in those workouts. I'm not sure it will translate in-game. Good to see he's worked on it, but I'm still not a believer in it. It doesn't look natural to me, even when he hits it in those workouts.