Following Potential 2025 Draftees

[KqWIN]

Seeing some Wizards fans reminding people that this Ace stuff sounds familiar. They got Sarr to “force” his way there in large part to the freedom and role he would receive. And the Wizards delivered. They let him do whatever the F he wanted to do. Unlimited shots/freedom is probably going to be appealing to Ace. Would t surprise me if they sold him on the same message.

 

[The Jazz Wonderbra]

If it would take Lauri and the 5 to move to #2 or #3 then what would it take for Washington to move to #6 to get Ace?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I LOL’d typing this joke and not a single laugh

The name Kerfuffle looked like you were trying to make some kind of a joke, but it didn't really pull together.

 

[Bodhi]

The name Kerfuffle looked like you were trying to make some kind of a joke, but it didn't really pull together.

Kon Knueppel, Jon Kerfuffle..........whatever you guys. It was elite comedy. You guys just dont get art.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I have Tre slightly ahead of Ace on my board, but if Tre is gone at 5, I'd still strongly consider taking Ace, even if he's trying to Kobe his way to some other team.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

After watching Ace 's interviews, he seems like a dude who would make bad decisions during the draft process. Not working out for teams could be a big mistake.

I don't mind it. He believes in himself and he's trying to steer himself into a situation where he can take off. Meanwhile, the Jazz are about to get a bunch of offers for the #5 pick

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

More from Givony below. It sounds like Ace is trying to land on the east coast (e.g., Brooklyn or Washington).

"Some teams question whether Bailey has received assurances of being selected by a team currently outside the top five, to a situation deemed more advantageous from a geographic and playing time perspective.

Bailey is scheduled to conduct a workout with the 76ers later this week, but it's unclear if he plans to visit any other teams at this stage. Should the Sixers pass on him, he could very well slide to the No. 6 or No. 7 picks, two teams in Washington and New Orleans that are said to be highly intrigued with the 18-year-old's talent. And both are situations in which there appear to be plenty of minutes and shots to be had." -- Givony

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Admittedly, the fact that the Jazz have been discussing guys like Fears, Kon and even Maluach does paint the picture that there's been a problem with Ace.

If it were me, I'd be willing to draft him anyway.

 

[HadAnEffectHere]

ESPN on the 5th pick (they have the Jazz taking Tre)

"Bailey, who continues sliding down the board in this scenario, doesn't appear to have much interest in Utah and is viewed by most teams as a riskier bet. Expect Jeremiah Fears, and Knueppel, if available, to receive long looks as well. -- Woo"

 

[KqWIN]

VJ seems locked in at #3. Whether Morey wants him there or not, he knows the teams behind him will. He will extract extra value.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think this Ace situation is really gonna be viagra for old man Ainge. If he is there at 5 he will want to recreate a version of the Fultz Tatum heist and I could see a trade back scenario where he gets one of Wiz/Brook/NO to give something up and still get his guy. They are somewhat telegraphing their intentions and wouldn't do so without some assurances.

Danny is ready to do this dance one last time.

 

[HadAnEffectHere]

I think this Ace situation is really gonna be viagra for old man Ainge. If he is there at 5 he will want to recreate a version of the Fultz Tatum heist and I could see a trade back scenario where he gets one of Wiz/Brook/NO to give something up and still get his guy. They are somewhat telegraphing their intentions and wouldn't do so without some assurances.

Danny is ready to do this dance one last time.

If Ace is available at 5, he's probably not viewed as an elite prospect around the league.