2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[Bodhi]

https://theathletic.com/4206199/2023/02/22/victor-wembanyama-height-weight-prospect-nba-draft/

Good article that actually goes into depth on Grant Nelson. That might be a guy to target with the Sixers pick. Nelson is probably considered more of a second round prospect but its not hard to see how this guy might have been completely overlooked and might have enormous upside.

@Saint Cy of JFC has mentioned Grant before... haven't really seen much on him in any mock drafts. Bet he gets some buzz in workouts or the combine. A smart team might give him a promise to shut down workouts etc.

I’ve watched a lot of him lately and honestly wouldn’t hurt my feelings to take a flier on him with our last pick.

His skill is undeniable for his size but obviously the competition is so rough you have to squint to see it translate.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

https://theathletic.com/4206199/2023/02/22/victor-wembanyama-height-weight-prospect-nba-draft/

Good article that actually goes into depth on Grant Nelson. That might be a guy to target with the Sixers pick. Nelson is probably considered more of a second round prospect but its not hard to see how this guy might have been completely overlooked and might have enormous upside.

@Saint Cy of JFC has mentioned Grant before... haven't really seen much on him in any mock drafts. Bet he gets some buzz in workouts or the combine. A smart team might give him a promise to shut down workouts etc.

He's been putting up some great games since he went viral. Plays tonight.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

https://theathletic.com/4206199/2023/02/22/victor-wembanyama-height-weight-prospect-nba-draft/

Good article that actually goes into depth on Grant Nelson. That might be a guy to target with the Sixers pick. Nelson is probably considered more of a second round prospect but its not hard to see how this guy might have been completely overlooked and might have enormous upside.

@Saint Cy of JFC has mentioned Grant before... haven't really seen much on him in any mock drafts. Bet he gets some buzz in workouts or the combine. A smart team might give him a promise to shut down workouts etc.

grant nelson shoots 25% from three. yikes. no thanks. give him a ufa deal and see what he can do in summer league.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I’ve watched a lot of him lately and honestly wouldn’t hurt my feelings to take a flier on him with our last pick.

His skill is undeniable for his size but obviously the competition is so rough you have to squint to see it translate.

I had some thought of that but then you watch him drive and mash on a guy from like outside the charge circle and I'm like "yeah that **** will work basically anywhere".

Like he's doing what he's doing without ever working with high level coaches... Seems like a coach's dream too.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

grant nelson shoots 25% from three. yikes. no thanks. give him a ufa deal and see what he can do in summer league.

33% prior to the season though... sixers pick is aggressive... but if we made a promise and moved back to the second round or acquired a second rounder it would definitely be worth it. He's the type that becomes a mid first rounder by playing in Portsmouth or at the combine.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Honestly I've been with you the last 3-4 weeks on GG and then beyond the Insta live he kept it going, and then his body language last night was just terrible. The kid has a lot of maturing to do and not just for someone his age. He is dropping quickly for me at this point based on personality alone. Very rough patch for ole boy.

The maturity issues have become a real concern. Two minutes left in the game, and he wandered up near half court because he didn't want to be involved in the play. Giving up on defense on multiple plays in the 2nd half. It's a real problem. Whoever is advising him may have done him a disservice encouraging him to jump up a draft class.

 

[YoungJefe]

Same article says Wemby is 7'5" in shoes

Is there a point where he becomes too tall?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The maturity issues have become a real concern. Two minutes left in the game, and he wandered up near half court because he didn't want to be involved in the play. Giving up on defense on multiple plays in the 2nd half. It's a real problem.

Almost as bad as the 45% TS% in SEC play.

 

[RandyForRubio]

Is Grant Nelson the kid from NDSU?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

33% prior to the season though... sixers pick is aggressive... but if we made a promise and moved back to the second round or acquired a second rounder it would definitely be worth it. He's the type that becomes a mid first rounder by playing in Portsmouth or at the combine.

It'd be a totally Memphis Grizzlies style late first round pick.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Is Grant Nelson the kid from NDSU?

aka the skinny white guy who dunks cool

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I don't think anyone should discount the possibility, that a lot of teams at the top, are going to hold this off court stuff against Miller. At least enough where Danny might get the steal of the draft in the 7-10 range. But Danny Ainge himself might also feel bringing a prospect of questionable character and poor judgement to a small market, where he could easily become public enemy #1 to a lot of family's is not worth the risk.
I think if we are at 4th overall and Miller is there. Danny could easily trade back a few picks to get more assets. Likely sending the pick to some big market team who can ignore the noise of negative press and easily fill the seats with people, who are more easy to forget someones off court struggles if the team is winning.

If the Jazz have the #4 pick, I could see them just take Whitmore, Walker or one of the Thompsons and move on.