Post by zinger on Aug 28, 2024 10:53:56 GMT -8
1. Indiana Pacers (from Brooklyn Nets) - Kawhi Leonard SF 6'7'' 225 20 B C+ C B+ C A
Royal acquired this pick in a trade with the Nets and GM greeme in which Marc Gasol was sent packing to BKN. If this pick lands #1, I am sure greeme will have serious regrets. He made a similar deal back in 2003 and it cost him Carmelo Anthony, so he did not learn his lesson. As for Kawhi, he's a stud. All around wing that you can build your franchise around.
2. Houston Rockets - Kyrie Irving PG 6'2'' 195 19 B- B C C C- A
@thechampishere gets a franchise player here. We all know the shit the Rockets went through last season, losing out on the #2 pick. This time, with the 2nd pick, the squad adds an elite PG in Kyrie. It would not shock me to see Kyrie be the best player in this draft. Where are his flaws? Defense? I could live with that. His notes are extremely sexy.
3. Oklahoma City Thunder - Jimmy Butler SG 6'7'' 230 22 B- B- C+ B C AThis is a team that needs a lot. Break and the OKC Thunder are currently building around Gordan Hayward, which is not ideal. Butler will come in and instantly be the teams franchise player. In my eyes, this draft is 3 at the top. Then there is a drop off at 4, and another drop off after that.
4. San Antonio Spurs - Klay Thompson SG 6'6'' 215 21 C A- D+ B C- A
Klay is the lone player in my tier 4. He's a great get for the Spurs and should fit the team nicely. The Spurs and kobe appear to be in the beginning stages of a long rebuild, but Klay and Whiteside is a good start.
5. Milwaukee Bucks - Marcus Morris SF 6'8'' 218 22 B- B- C- B C B
The Bucks are one of the few teams that can action the stipulation for the Morris brothers. They nab the first one here at #5. Smart play here by Jayda
6. Atlanta Hawks - Nikola Vucevic C 6'10'' 260 21 B- B- C B- B- B
This team is going nowhere right now. chipper is hardly active and has never really picked a direction. It might look like I am shitting on him, well - I am. I like chip as a person, but he needs to step aside if he doesn't have the time. With that said, Vucevic is a nice addition to any squad.
7. Charlotte Hornets - Kemba Walker PG 6'0'' 184 21 C+ B- C+ C+ C- A
Kemba just belongs in my arms. I am not trying to fool anyone here. I love me some Kemba! I know, I know - the Hornets have two young PGs already in Patrick Beverly and Avery Bradley, but that won't stop me from drafting Kemba.
8. Phoenix Suns - Bismack Biyombo C 6'8'' 255 19 C D+ D+ B+ C+ B
Bismack is always a good FBB big. I am a little surprised his blocks are not GOOD, but they might be borderline Solid/Good. The Suns and douche have a defensive big already in Jordan, but I would look at add another since you have the elite Kevin Durant on the wings.
9. Denver Nuggets - Davis Bertans PF 6'10'' 225 19 C A- C- C+ C+ B
No, he is not the next Dirk. But can he be the next Bargnani for Braz ? Sure. He has mediocre stocks, which is actually a plus IMO. The Nuggets are starting their rebuild around DMC, so they really can go any way here. I like Bertans as an elite backup 1-5.
10. Portland Blazers - Kenneth Faried PF 6'8'' 220 22 B C- D+ C+ B B
The draft is really dropping off now. Lots of role players, but not many guys that will WOW you. Faried looks like he has a low ceiling, but a high floor. At worst, he's a rotational big for 🔥 Blake Griffindor 🔥
11. Washington Wizards - Enes Kanter C 6'11'' 250 19 B- C D B- B- Bs
Where in the world is jahallstar ? He's been very quiet lately. Pick it up brother. Anyways, what a Wizards like pick here. Kanter has a solid base but isn't a stock big, but would it surprise anyone for Kanter for somehow to improve his stocks in Washington and turn out to be solid?
12. Indiana Pacers - Bojan Bogdanovic SF 6'7'' 226 22 B- B+ C- C C- B
I expect Royal to troll JR and take the other Morris brother. It's almost inevitable LOL, but let's assume he takes BPA and goes Bojan. Bojan is a stud. I could see him being B A+ when it is all said and done and being a 25-30PPG guy. Like him a lot.
13. Milwaukee Bucks - Markieff Morris PF 6'9'' 245 22 B- C+ C- B- C+ B
He did it! +15 potential to both Morris brothers. Nice and fun stip, but will it matter much? Both are flawed. I don't think either player becomes a star, but will be very good rotational players for the Bucks. Who knows! I am tired of typing!
Solid inside scoring, jumpshot, handling, quickness, steals, perimeter defense and strength.
2. Houston Rockets - Kyrie Irving PG 6'2'' 195 19 B- B C C C- A
Elite quickness. Good jumpshot. Good inside scoring, 3 point shot and handling.
@thechampishere gets a franchise player here. We all know the shit the Rockets went through last season, losing out on the #2 pick. This time, with the 2nd pick, the squad adds an elite PG in Kyrie. It would not shock me to see Kyrie be the best player in this draft. Where are his flaws? Defense? I could live with that. His notes are extremely sexy.
3. Oklahoma City Thunder - Jimmy Butler SG 6'7'' 230 22 B- B- C+ B C A
Good strength and jumpshot. Solid inside scoring. Mediocre 3 point shot, handles and steals
4. San Antonio Spurs - Klay Thompson SG 6'6'' 215 21 C A- D+ B C- A
Elite jumpshot and perimter defense. Good handles. Solid quickness. Mediocre inside scoring and steals.
5. Milwaukee Bucks - Marcus Morris SF 6'8'' 218 22 B- B- C- B C B
Good jumpshot. Solid inside scoring and strength. Mediocre handles and 3 point shot. If you DRAFT both Morris brothers they each get a +15 potential.
The Bucks are one of the few teams that can action the stipulation for the Morris brothers. They nab the first one here at #5. Smart play here by Jayda
6. Atlanta Hawks - Nikola Vucevic C 6'10'' 260 21 B- B- C B- B- B
Good strength. Solid inside scoring, jumpshot and post defense.
This team is going nowhere right now. chipper is hardly active and has never really picked a direction. It might look like I am shitting on him, well - I am. I like chip as a person, but he needs to step aside if he doesn't have the time. With that said, Vucevic is a nice addition to any squad.
7. Charlotte Hornets - Kemba Walker PG 6'0'' 184 21 C+ B- C+ C+ C- A
Good jumpshot and quickness. Solid handles. Mediocre inside scoring, 3 point shot and steals.
8. Phoenix Suns - Bismack Biyombo C 6'8'' 255 19 C D+ D+ B+ C+ B
Good strength. Solid post defense and blocks.
9. Denver Nuggets - Davis Bertans PF 6'10'' 225 19 C A- C- C+ C+ B
Good jumpshot and 3 point shot. Solid handles and strength. Mediocre inside scoring.
No, he is not the next Dirk. But can he be the next Bargnani for Braz ? Sure. He has mediocre stocks, which is actually a plus IMO. The Nuggets are starting their rebuild around DMC, so they really can go any way here. I like Bertans as an elite backup 1-5.
10. Portland Blazers - Kenneth Faried PF 6'8'' 220 22 B C- D+ C+ B B
Good defensive rebounding, strength and jumping. Solid inside scoring. Mediocre blocks, steals and defensive rebounding.
The draft is really dropping off now. Lots of role players, but not many guys that will WOW you. Faried looks like he has a low ceiling, but a high floor. At worst, he's a rotational big for 🔥 Blake Griffindor 🔥
11. Washington Wizards - Enes Kanter C 6'11'' 250 19 B- C D B- B- Bs
Good strength. Solid inside scoring, jumpshot, post defense and defensive rebounding.
Where in the world is jahallstar ? He's been very quiet lately. Pick it up brother. Anyways, what a Wizards like pick here. Kanter has a solid base but isn't a stock big, but would it surprise anyone for Kanter for somehow to improve his stocks in Washington and turn out to be solid?
12. Indiana Pacers - Bojan Bogdanovic SF 6'7'' 226 22 B- B+ C- C C- B
Good jumpshot. Solid inside scoring, strength, 3 point shot and handles.
I expect Royal to troll JR and take the other Morris brother. It's almost inevitable LOL, but let's assume he takes BPA and goes Bojan. Bojan is a stud. I could see him being B A+ when it is all said and done and being a 25-30PPG guy. Like him a lot.
13. Milwaukee Bucks - Markieff Morris PF 6'9'' 245 22 B- C+ C- B- C+ B
Solid strength and jumpshot. Mediocre inside scoring, handling and offensive rebounding. If you DRAFT both Morris brothers they each get a +15 potential.
He did it! +15 potential to both Morris brothers. Nice and fun stip, but will it matter much? Both are flawed. I don't think either player becomes a star, but will be very good rotational players for the Bucks. Who knows! I am tired of typing!
