2022 NBA Draft Prelude

[buddha]

12 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said:

The more stuff you post about Murray the more I like him. Im getting to the point where I may actually be a little disappointed if we don't get him, which is weird cause a month ago I didn't even want him. 

all signs seem to point to him as the pick.

[NYLion]

I keep flipping back and forth between Murray and Ivey. I think Murray is a better fit because of his versatility and ability to play off of a high end playmaker like Cade in the pick and pop/roll but that Ivey athleticism and rim attacking ability is special. I'm trying to envision a scenario where he learns how to shoot the 3 with more consistency and develops that little floater that Morant perfected and I see immense upside even though the fit alongside Cade isn't ideal. Plus, as we all know, the Pistons really need an injection of high end athleticism in this lineup. Ivey also has that "dog" mentality that I don't see in Murray who seems more content to be a background character in crunch time.

I'm sort of cooling on Sharpe the more I think about it. Too much of a mystery box for me and virtually no competitive tape to base anything on. I'd be more inclined to take a shot at him if the Pistons didn't already have their franchise player and had more of a need to take a homerun swing but I don't know if the risk is worth it now, maybe if they get another high pick for Grant somehow.

Edited June 9, 2022 by NYLion

[RandyMarsh]

3 hours ago, buddha said:

all signs seem to point to him as the pick.

I think if he is there then he's probably the pick but I wouldn't be surprised if Sacramento goes after him, particularly if they are indeed serious about making the playoffs next year. 

[Deleterious]

Matt Pennie and Sam Vecenie do 13 minutes on Keegan Murray.

 

[Deleterious]

 

[Deleterious]

Schmitz sits down with Ivey.  

Still bummed he took that Portland job.  These film sessions were always great.

 

[RandyMarsh]

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/34055752/2022-nba-draft-ranking-top-30-prospects-based-stats-scouting

Kevin Pelton top 30 prospects based off the advanced metrics and scouting. The metrics point a much different picture than what the scouts say.  His list has Holmgrem, Smith, Murray, Griffin and Daniels  at the top 5 in that order. Paulo is all the way down at 12.

Even though it says and scouting I'm not sure how much emphasis is put on that though. 

[Deleterious]

5 hours ago, RandyMarsh said:

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/34055752/2022-nba-draft-ranking-top-30-prospects-based-stats-scouting

Kevin Pelton top 30 prospects based off the advanced metrics and scouting. The metrics point a much different picture than what the scouts say.  His list has Holmgrem, Smith, Murray, Griffin and Daniels  at the top 5 in that order. Paulo is all the way down at 12.

Even though it says and scouting I'm not sure how much emphasis is put on that though. 

So if one of the top 3 drops, do we take them?

[buddha]

only if its smith

[1984Echoes]

20 minutes ago, buddha said:

only if its smith

Concur.

Otherwise...

That leads to Henry Ellenson-itis.

Beware the Dropping Draftee.

[Betrayer]

1 hour ago, Deleterious said:

So if one of the top 3 drops, do we take them?

If it's Jabari.

If not, you answer the phone because multiple GMs are about to give you a king's ransom to get that pick.

[Deleterious]

Less than a month away before we can see our new draft picks in summer league.  I do not think schedules have been released yet, but the league starts on July 7th.

[Betrayer]

1 minute ago, Deleterious said:

Less than a month away before we can see our new draft picks in summer league.  I do not think schedules have been released yet, but the league starts on July 7th.

Unless it's Sharpe. He probably won't participate in that either 😄

[Deleterious]

 

[Deleterious]

People are saying Mathurin and Daniels also received invites, but no confirmation yet.

 

[Betrayer]

Who's going to be the awkward one that's still sitting there a bit too long this year? AJ Griffin?

[Deleterious]

29 minutes ago, Betrayer said:

Who's going to be the awkward one that's still sitting there a bit too long this year? AJ Griffin?

He would be my guess.  His shooting might save him.

I still think one of the big 3 falls.  Not to an awkward level, but the word disrespect will be used a lot in his interview as he comes off stage.

Daniels is another one I would bet on.  He has a lot of tools but he just can't shoot.  Video came out yesterday of his workout in Indiana and it looked rough, even in an empty gym.

[Deleterious]

Word got out that Daniels also worked out for Detroit.

 

[RandyMarsh]

I could potentially see Chet dropping if he gets by OKC but I don't think he will though. With all the draft capital they have I think they can afford to swing for the fences for him and hope he turns into the unicorn prospect that some people think he can be. If for some reason they pass he could slide a few spots potentially cause I'm not sure how much Houston or Sacramento value him at. If he somehow makes it to us though I think Weaver would either take him or hopefully trade the pick for another team willing to give us a haul for him. 

 

[Hart]

Seems like it would be Chet or Banchero that falls if it happens.  

It seems like this board, myself included, has kind of moved on from the 3 big guys.  It would be an interesting dilemma for sure. 

[Betrayer]

I can't imagine any of the big 3 drop farther than #4.

People have been touting this as a "big 3" draft talent-wise for a long time now and all of those teams would rather draft a big than a guard. Plus, having one of them draft Ivey would make SAC's day since they'd much rather grab one of the "big 3" instead of staring at Ivey (or having to trade out) since they just traded away Haliburton.

[Deleterious]

 

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[Deleterious]

Are Tweets not rendering?  Or is that just for me?

[buddha]

just you.