2024 NBA Draft Mega Thread

[Saint Cy of JFC]

One thing the international guys have a leg up on this draft is they are all extremely young compared to the college guys with the exception of Buzelis who will be 20 before the season starts.

Risacher/Sarr just turned 19. Salaun/Dadiet/Topic will all be 18 on draft day. Ron Holland is the only 18 year old (on draft day) American who projects as a first rounder.

Sheppard is going to be 20 in June, very old for a Freshman.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I'll trust your judgment there. I know very little about either.

There's just something aesthetically that bothers me about Salaun. He's very leggy and it's highlighted because he wears shorter shorts than everyone else. Just looks like an awkward high gravity player who isnt going to be able to access his athleticism at the NBA level (kind of akin to Samanic) and I dont think he is very skilled outside of shooting vs Dadiet who has more of an all-around game to my eye test.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Locke has started his draft prep and I think he is trying to give @Elizah Huge an aneurysm.

Loves Rob, Reed, McCain but says he may not draft anyone in the first round under 6'4" which is so so so dumb. Are we not watching these short kings in the playoffs right now?

I'd be willing to bet on Dillingham due to his self creation. He's quick enough and shifty enough that he'll be hard to track with NBA spacing. The concern with him is on defense.

However, I could see how it's possible to have a more cynical take on a guy like McCain. It's easier to dismiss someone like that and say, "Oh, he'll play a role like Seth Curry in the NBA." He might get picked in the late teens or early 20s. It's harder to project him into a more impactful role.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Almost every French Fan's opinion on Risacher and Salaun seems to be the same. Risacher is better/more skilled, but he's soft and Salaun has more potential due to better phyisicals and mentality. I'm not really sure I see the athleticism part with Salaun....looks blocky out there.

Salaun has a high motor and some extra length that makes him look physically impactful. I want to like him, but his skill level doesn't assure me that he's more than an energy guy. The main question is whether he can dribble and change directions at the same time. It's unusual for a guy to be a confident deep shooter, but not be able to shoot from more than a few spots on the floor.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Salaun has a high motor and some extra length that makes him look physically impactful. I want to like him, but his skill level doesn't assure me that he's more than an energy guy. The main question is whether he can dribble and change directions at the same time. It's unusual for a guy to be a confident deep shooter, but not be able to shoot from more than a few spots on the floor.

Dribbling and changing direction isnt really a question, he cant do it. Bigger question is his first step attacking a closeout and if he can get all the way to the rim in 2 dribbles and finish through contact.

 

[whatthe]

Cody has shooting and athleticism and size - those are generally required for a high end player Lacks ISO but who knows maybe it can be learned. He might be soft or maybe is just calm and not a spazz. I would take him at 8.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I have this gut feeling that if we stay at 8 (or even 9), then we will select Ron Holland. He could be the slashing and scoring wing with good instincts on both ends of the court that we need. He is young, but checks a lot of the boxes.

If you want an off-ball slasher or cutter who flies to the rim, he's your guy. He's just got to make enough shots to make defenders step out on him. He's the type of athlete the Jazz will probably like, but if they don't think he can shoot it's going to be tough.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Cody has shooting and athleticism and size - those are generally required for a high end player Lacks ISO but who knows maybe it can be learned. He might be soft or maybe is just calm and not a spazz. I would take him at 8.

He has length and athleticism. I wouldnt give him shooting w/ his lack of volume, non-existent pull-up game, and mediocre FT shooting.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Prediction.... one of these guys in the 9-15 range now kills a couple workouts and ends up top 3-4.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

He has length and athleticism. I wouldnt give him shooting w/ his lack of volume, non-existent pull-up game, and mediocre FT shooting.

This. I'd be fine betting on him but the sample is too small to declare him a shooter.

 

[whatthe]

He has length and athleticism. I wouldnt give him shooting w/ his lack of volume, non-existent pull-up game, and mediocre FT shooting.

Well finishing at the rim is high percentile (which I love) and catch and shoot is little above average. Other stuff is blah and yuck. But I think something is there that can be built on.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Well finishing at the rim is high percentile and catch and shoot. Other stuff is blah and yuck. But I think something is there that can be built on.

Yeah, he's definitely a top 10 prospect IMO.