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Following Potential 2025 Draftees

Ferguson_Mellochill said:
At first glance, Fears looked like a Jordan Poole/Jordan Clarkson-type volume scorer who could come in and light things up off the bench. Maybe he's more than that.

I don't have a problem with him being a lottery pick, but I don't think he's a target for the Jazz at the top of the draft.
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No guarantee they pick in the top 4
 
Right now, I'd call Fears intriguing. But I will need to see a lot more of him before I'd feel comfortable taking him in the top 8. Pretty much for the reasons mentioned here - it's tough to find small guards who are efficient enough and good enough defensively to impact winning.
 
Like if Wolf is actually 7' tall, idk if I've ever seen a 7 ft guy handle like that. And he's fast with the ball? But he also takes layups on things normal 7'ers would yam with ease?Like my eyes and brain can't process what I see because he looks so white and can't jump, but also has these other wild athletic traits?
 
This is the first draft that I've paid much attention to Sam Vecine, and it is interesting to listen to his perspective. He's pretty down on this draft. He says he likes his top 5 (Cooper, Dylan, Egor, Kas, Ace), but outside of that he's not very excited. He didn't say this, but it feels like his main point is that the guys that are playing well are guys that are hard to project as being true difference makers in the NBA and the guys who have disappointed were the guys that had a more projectable NBA role. I disagree that this is a bad draft, but I can see his point, even if he didn't directly make it.
 
SoberasHotRod said:
This is the first draft that I've paid much attention to Sam Vecine, and it is interesting to listen to his perspective. He's pretty down on this draft. He says he likes his top 5 (Cooper, Dylan, Egor, Kas, Ace), but outside of that he's not very excited. He didn't say this, but it feels like his main point is that the guys that are playing well are guys that are hard to project as being true difference makers in the NBA and the guys who have disappointed were the guys that had a more projectable NBA role. I disagree that this is a bad draft, but I can see his point, even if he didn't directly make it.
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I get what he's saying, especially if you bought the hype on the "consensus top five" before the season started.

Flagg and Harper are the only two players with a legitimate chance at being #1 pick talents

I would say overall it's a normal draft. I think the players in my top (Demin/Kasper/Flagg/Harper/Johnson) 5 this year are much better than last year's top 5, but outside of that, I wouldnt say this year is any stronger or weaker than last year.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
I get what he's saying, especially if you bought the hype on the "consensus top five" before the season started.

Flagg and Harper are the only two players with a legitimate chance at being #1 pick talents

I would say overall it's a normal draft. I think the players in my top (Demin/Kasper/Flagg/Harper/Johnson) 5 this year are much better than last year's top 5, but outside of that, I wouldnt say this year is any stronger or weaker than last year.
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The Freshman/Sophomore class this year has been extremely productive, that should be exciting, but a lot of those guys are difficult to project as NBA guys because of role. The international guys are not that exciting or have been disappointing for the most part.

I think this will end up as a good draft, but one that is more difficult to predict who will really be the best players (besides the top few).
 
It’s a good draft. Certainly one worth tanking for. Next year’s draft seems like the generational draft. This year seems to have some all nba talent at the top and decent quality throughout the lotto… I think. It’s hard cuz last years draft was so tough at the top that it fells like an amazing draft this year.
 
If you take Cooper out of this draft and take Wemby out of 2023… I think 2025 will prove to be better but maybe there is a Scoot like bust that changes things.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
If you take Cooper out of this draft and take Wemby out of 2023… I think 2025 will prove to be better but maybe there is a Scoot like bust that changes things.
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I'm pretty sure I'm on record as saying the 2023 draft would be elite for high level starters/role players, but there wouldn't be very many all stars from the draft. I think that's looking pretty spot on right now.

I think 2025 has much more potential for all star level players, but could also result in more busts. 2023 was a great draft for defense guys. 2025 looks to be great for scorers.
 
IMO Wolf is actually pretty good on defense. Big body, good defensive hands, and moves pretty well. I think you’re in trouble if he’s your center, but he’s not that bad imo. Kind of like Flip on defense (tougher rebounder, probably not as mobile as Flip). I think he fits into a 3rd big kind of role well.

Biggest concern on him for me is his jumper. If he can shoot he gets really interesting, otherwise his skills might prove to be unique but not impactful.

Very fun to watch though. Reminds me a bit of Diaw.
 
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