The Official 2025 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[IIVI]

The best Cooper Flagg breakdown I’ve seen:

Cooper Flagg | Swish Theory

Introduction Duke’s freshman, the top recruit in the nation playing above his age at just recently turned 18, has taken on mega offensive usage for the Blue Devils. While his efficiency has lagged given this significant change in role, the overall team impact is still there (Flagg is top ten in...

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Cooper Flagg is best when roaming on offense (much like defense, which we will get to shortly), attacking the rim hard in transition, picking up putbacks, or just generally finding the ball in space. But he has shown advanced craft for a player of his size in developing as a driver and with shooting upside as indicated by a very strong free throw percentage. Given his athletic tools and measure of premium, dribble-pass-shoot skills at 6’9”, Flagg’s upside is a top 20 offensive player in the league.

Flagg is likely to be a very good on-ball defender, perhaps an elite one depending on where his strength ends up. He is most threatening one-on-one for his steals potential, as his man has to be extra cautious when attacking. Opponents have only made 2 buckets on 11 attempted iso possessions against Flagg, and only 22% on all attempts before Duke.

With his shot blocking, thievery, and on-ball defense likely to translate at 6’9”, it would be surprising if Flagg never made an All-Defense team. That puts him squarely in the top 10 for NBA defenders.

 

[Dorian Breh]

@Kliq_Souf @AAKing23 @jdashmaj @Flight @Dorian Breh

 

[LEEeveryday]

I'm just gonna say it. I'm not fond of Emoni Bates... I mean Ace Bailey.

I wish him the best, and I hope he proves to be a star.

 

[VegetasHairline]

I'd pass on both of those Rutgers kids.

 

[Flight]

So is next year’s draft suppose to be deep?

Top 10 is better next year.

 

[Th3G3ntleman]

I'm planting the Tre Johnson flag. fukk defense....we getting buckets out here.

 

[JoelB]

I'm just gonna say it. I'm not fond of Emoni Bates... I mean Ace Bailey.

I wish him the best, and I hope he proves to be a star.

I'd pass on both of those Rutgers kids.

Im not the biggest Ace guy but the internet is going in on the kid

He could easily become Rashard Lewis 2.0


If I was Morey, id see if i could finesse Utah into trading up and grabbing Tre or Kon + another asset. If not I think Ace will be aight. The KD comparisons gotta stop tho

Harper will be the next Cade

 

[RubioTheCruel]

Harper will be the next Cade

Cade shoots better and is a better defender.

Harper's like a bigger Brunson(or his dad, if you're old enough to remember Clippers-era Ron Harper)

 

[RickyGQ]

If I’m any team in the lottery, I’m trading up for this kid…

 

[JoelB]

Cade shoots better and is a better defender.

Harper's like a bigger Brunson(or his dad, if you're old enough to remember Clippers-era Ron Harper)

a 6'6 Brunson with a 6'10.5 wingspan will absolutely change a franchise

i was too young for Clippers Harper

 

[JoelB]

If I’m any team in the lottery, I’m trading up for this kid…

@Flight he talkin that shyt

 

[RubioTheCruel]

a 6'6 Brunson with a 6'10.5 wingspan will absolutely change a franchise

i was too young for Clippers Harper

Really athletic, good slasher with a great first step. Big PG. Hurt his knee, had to change his game afterwards. Obviously the Bulls stuff is legend.

 

[pete clemenza]

Utah definitely getting Dybantsa next year

They have no choice but to tank aggressively again too since they lose their pick if it falls out of top 8

How's the fanbase going to take another tank job is the question. Another massive tank job and they don't get Dybantsa

 

[RubioTheCruel]

How's the fanbase going to take another tank job is the question. Another massive tank job and they don't get Dybantsa

Ainge just gave Hardy a 6 year extension after a 17 win season so they know they're blatantly tanking. I just think at some point losing begets losing and you have to at least attempt to win.

I wonder how Hardy feels about leaving Boston? He probably would've gotten the head coaching job after Udoka had his issues instead of Mazzula

 

[JoelB]

How's the fanbase going to take another tank job is the question. Another massive tank job and they don't get Dybantsa

This.

Utah and Washington punted the entire season for #5 and #6. There is no guarantee (unless you trade a star player to LA)

Call my phone and get this #3 off me Utah...might be your only chance at a star