The Official 2017 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[str8up]

Not understanding the OG hype

I don't see it

6'8" with a 7'2" wingspan, potential to legitimately guard 1-5 at an elite level, athletic, ability to stretch the floor or post up will cause a lot of mismatches for both forward positions and allows him to play some small ball 5.

He's very disciplined for a 19 year old. He's going to get a lot of blocks/steals without fouling and can finish by himself in transition off turnovers. He's a great offensive and defensive rebounder.


That's just the sort of basic overview of him, there's a lot of other little things he's able to do that others can't. But you can see how deadly he could become if he develops his handle to at least a secondary ball handler level.

 

[tremonthustler1]

If the Suns picking at 4 or 5. Do they take Fox

Draft Tyler Ulis replacement...to be Tyler Ulis replacement

4 or 5 is Tatum /Isaac territory for them

 

[str8up]

I feel like Minny should trade down and draft Anigbogu or even Anunoby.

I think Anigbogu will be able to contribute earlier than people think, certainly earlier than Isaac would be able to.

 

[Ashyneezz]

I just hope both Monk and Makkanen get taken in the top 8

 

[Poitier]

What do yall think of Anzejs Pasecniks?

 

[str8up]

What do yall think of Anzejs Pasecniks?

I think he'd be a really good look in Houston with one of those second rounders, or they could move up a little.

His current skill set would fit in quite well with the Rockets, and the areas he needs improvement in wouldn't be as big of a worry there.

If you are looking for a player in that realm though I would rock with Thomas Bryant over Pasecniks if he's still on the board.

 

[Frump]

What teams in the lotto do u think are most like likely to trade their pick?

 

[str8up]

What teams in the lotto do u think are most like likely to trade their pick?

Boston if they don't land at #1 seems like the most likely scenario. I feel that Minnesota should move their pick too.

 

[Frump]

Boston if they don't land at #1 seems like the most likely scenario. I feel that Minnesota should move their pick too.

If Philly gets the Lakers pick I could see them moving one of them. Colangelo isn't Hinkie he's not here to keep tanking and getting younger

 

[str8up]

If Philly gets the Lakers pick I could see them moving one of them. Colangelo isn't Hinkie he's not here to keep tanking and getting younger

I was thinking that too, but even if they don't get Fultz they could afford to go Monk/Ntilikina or even Tatum. I'm not sure there's too much they could get in return from one of those picks that would be better than what's available in the draft.

 

[Frump]

I was thinking that too, but even if they don't get Fultz they could afford to go Monk/Ntilikina or even Tatum. I'm not sure there's too much they could get in return from one of those picks that would be better than what's available in the draft.

They have enough assets to get into the Butler George sweepstakes but don't know if either would go there

Would they be interested in Bledsoe maybe?

 

[str8up]

They have enough assets to get into the Butler George sweepstakes but don't know if either would go there

Would they be interested in Bledsoe maybe?

Maybe Butler, I don't really follow him that closely so I have no idea about his thoughts on Philly.

I wouldn't swap a top 5 pick for Bledsoe though. They would be better off trying to get CJ or Dame.

 

[Adebisi_Said]

Two things I expect to happen at Tuesday night's Draft Lottery:

-The Lakers WILL receive a pick in the top 3
-The Celtics WILL NOT receive a pick in the top 2

 

[Reggie]

Lowry to Philly would be a waste of money, just draft Monk and call it a day. If you get lucky and get two top 5 picks and can't grab Fultz then Ntilikina and Monk would work even.

Sixers should leave Lowry alone unless it's for a two or three year deal. Adding him wont make them a contender and by time they are ready to win he will be past it anyway. Save that money and get someone closer to the young cats ages.

 

[ISO]

NBADraft.net has De'Aaron Fox at number three overall, DraftExpress has bumped him to number five overall