The Official 2025 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[JoelB]

Can’t teach self creation and 6’10 wingspan. I think people said he had some weird shyt with his legs where he can’t move side to side well or some nut shyt, but elite shot creation and elite wingspan, you’ll take that out of your swing every time.

I still think atp, you’re just seeing mad jockneying out of his camp, VJ and Kon’s with Bailey crashing out. I don’t think anyone knows who will be taken with that 3rd pick (prob won’t be Kon)

his rebounding numbers are concerning and he showed zero interest on the defensive end. I give him a pass since he had to carry that offense, but like u said....he's 6'6 w/ 6'10 wingspan (tyler Herro only has a 6'3 wingspan) and his playmaking is underrated.

If he can just be a neutral defender in league sign me up. that jumper is too pure... i told @Flight once i found out he has no hobbies in that KOC interview and he just stays in the gym 24/7 like KD that sold me

I fukk with Kon too btw, but he's last on my list for that tier

1. Tre
2. Ace
3. VJ
4. Kon + additional assets

I’m starting to see the vision with taking him over VJ

I still think Morey takes VJ bc he fits the 'win now' timeline and the future Maxey timeline. i think its a safer pick for a nikka trying to keep his job, i hope im wrong tho

 

[tremonthustler1]

@Brozay phoenix might have solved your problem.


Enjoy Bryant or Coward

 

[Rigby.]

his rebounding numbers are concerning and he showed zero interest on the defensive end. I give him a pass since he had to carry that offense, but like u said....he's 6'6 w/ 6'10 wingspan (tyler Herro only has a 6'3 wingspan) and his playmaking is underrated.

If he can just be a neutral defender in league sign me up. that jumper is too pure... i told @Flight once i found out he has no hobbies in that KOC interview and he just stays in the gym 24/7 like KD that sold me

I fukk with Kon too btw, but he's last on my list for that tier

1. Tre
2. Ace
3. VJ
4. Kon + additional assets




I still think Morey takes VJ bc he fits the 'win now' timeline and the future Maxey timeline. i think its a safer pick for a nikka trying to keep his job, i hope im wrong tho

There’s like one too many ifs with VJ for him to be a cornerstone type of piece. Which I think the 6ers (not Morey but the FO) should be in the game of considering if this core only has one more prove it year. I love Maxey and McCain but I don’t think they have the definitive first option to build around as far as young cores go. A lot of promise and tools tho. They can easily flip a switch and be like the pre Udoka Rockets, in terms of their timetable.

 

[JoelB]

There’s like one too many ifs with VJ for him to be a cornerstone type of piece. Which I think the 6ers (not Morey but the FO) should be in the game of considering if this core only has one more prove it year. I love Maxey and McCain but I don’t think they have the definitive first option to build around as far as young cores go. A lot of promise and tools tho. They can easily flip a switch and be like the pre Udoka Rockets, in terms of their timetable.

VJ seems like an elite complimentary piece, but the lack of shot creation is why i would pass on him at #3. Maxey, till this day, still struggles with that aspect of his game. McCain showed flashes of it as a rookie, but that was only a 20 game sample size.

I think Tre can solve most of his weanesses by simply adding more weight. He needs to get on that Maxey weight room protocol That should help with his ability to finish through contact and guarding wings.

Ace and Tre are swings
VJ and Kon feel safer tho

 

[tremonthustler1]

According to Rafael Barlowe, Hansen Yang's stock is between 25-35 and may have a guaranteed deal even in round 2.

 

[O.iatlhawksfan]

France has 3 more prospect that can go 1st round this year what kind of stuff are they doing

 

[GoldenGlove]

Well I think Buzelis is set at PF and I guess the backcourt is Giddey/White, so yeah it opens up SF.


The bigger concern to me about Queen is that he's old as shyt for a freshman. Might as well draft Raynaud who's 18 months older but did 4 years and is established on offense.

Matas skillset is more SF than PF to me, Bulls going with a big doesn't really disrupt what they have going on with Matas IMO. He can play the 3 or 4. I like the prospect of just having a big lineup with him at the 3.

That lineup his huge if they fill it out. Really need to see what happens with Vuc to really envision what this team is going to look like next season.

 

[tremonthustler1]

Matas skillset is more SF than PF to me, Bulls going with a big doesn't really disrupt what they have going on with Matas IMO. He can play the 3 or 4. I like the prospect of just having a big lineup with him at the 3.

That lineup his huge if they fill it out. Really need to see what happens with Vuc to really envision what this team is going to look like next season.

Matas = untrustworthy shooter
Giddey = untrustworthy shooter

whoever y'all pick better be able to let that fly with no fear

Yeah, I'm not giving y'all Queen anymore. Y'all feel more like a Clifford team.

 

[JoelB]

According to Rafael Barlowe, Hansen Yang's stock is between 25-35 and may have a guaranteed deal even in round 2.

Barlowe deserves more love on thecoli...gotta support the breh

I think he said the Hawks have heavy interest in him

 

[GoldenGlove]

Matas = untrustworthy shooter
Giddey = untrustworthy shooter

whoever y'all pick better be able to let that fly with no fear

Yeah, I'm not giving y'all Queen anymore. Y'all feel more like a Clifford team.

Matas still shot it at a 36% clip last season as a rookie.
Giddey was close to 38% with the same volume.

Giddey is just not getting it done from range off the dribble at all. I am not really excited about trying to make shyt fit and build around Josh Giddey, and this is why.

Having to jump through hoops to find the right "fits" for a guy that has the flaws he has is anti-climatic as fukk.

 

[tremonthustler1]

Barlowe deserves more love on thecoli...gotta support the breh

I think he said the Hawks have heavy interest in him

Imma run into him and his bro Wednesday.

 

[tremonthustler1]

Barlowe deserves more love on thecoli...gotta support the breh

I think he said the Hawks have heavy interest in him

I think they reach for Beringer at 13

 

[JoelB]

Imma run into him and his bro Wednesday.

u connected like that? good shyt

 

[tremonthustler1]

there's talk that VJ's workout with Philly was kinda shaky

 

[tremonthustler1]

for the record, @Redguard who would you take at 10?