Texansfan713 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 I'm im guessing who the top 4 will be in no order: Kings (the 7th worst record has moved up to the top 4 every year in the new lottery) Rockets (worst record has never fallen out of the top 5 under the new lottery) Magic (they are due) Pelicans (just to screw the Rockets) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Just now, Texansfan713 said: I'm im guessing who the top 4 will be in no order: Kings (the 7th worst record has moved up to the top 4 every year in the new lottery) Rockets (worst record has never fallen out of the top 5 under the new lottery) Magic (they are due) Pelicans (just to screw the Rockets) Who do you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, NYRaider said: Who do you want? As far as picks I want either pick 1, 2 or 3. As far as prospects I rank them as: Jabari Smith Banchero Chet Ivey Sharpe If the Rockets get pick 4, I hope they dont overthink it and just take Ivey. If it's pick 5, just pick Sharpe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 16 minutes ago, Texansfan713 said: As far as picks I want either pick 1, 2 or 3. As far as prospects I rank them as: Jabari Smith Banchero Chet Ivey Sharpe If the Rockets get pick 4, I hope they dont overthink it and just take Ivey. If it's pick 5, just pick Sharpe. I'm personally just not a fan of Smith, reminds me of a bigger Harrison Barnes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles1 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 57 minutes ago, NYRaider said: I'm personally just not a fan of Smith, reminds me of a bigger Harrison Barnes. That would be a REALLY good player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, seminoles1 said: That would be a REALLY good player. I just mean in terms of being more of a 3&D guy that doesn't really create his own offense. He shot worse on 2P FG then he shot on 3P FG last season, and only 15% of his FGA came at the rim with roughly half of them being assisted. I've seen him compared to a bunch of guys but I think a mix of Harrison Barnes/JJJ/Rashard Lewis is one that makes some sense. Edited May 16, 2022 by NYRaider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Texansfan713 said: If the Rockets get pick 4, I hope they dont overthink it and just take Ivey. If it's pick 5, just pick Sharpe. How well does an Ivey/Green backcourt work though? Neither guy is a PG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, NYRaider said: How well does an Ivey/Green backcourt work though? Neither guy is a PG. you worry about the fit later. Ivey and Green would be a nasty scoring backcourt. A decent HC could make the fit work. Unfortunately Stephen Silas isnt decent. Edited May 16, 2022 by Texansfan713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhanYouDigIt Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Texansfan713 said: you worry about the fit later. Ivey and Green would be a nasty scoring backcourt. A decent HC could make the fit work. Unfortunately Stephen Silas isnt decent. Sources tell me they have Keegan Murray in their top 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, Texansfan713 said: you worry about the fit later. Ivey and Green would be a nasty scoring backcourt. A decent HC could make the fit work. Unfortunately Stephen Silas isnt decent. How many teams have won titles built around two ball dominant scoring guards that don't pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 minute ago, KhanYouDigIt said: Sources tell me they have Keegan Murray in their top 3. What are the Magic going to do? Will Mo Bamba be back? You guys have such a weird roster assuming Isaac is back as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 46 minutes ago, NYRaider said: I just mean in terms of being more of a 3&D guy that doesn't really create his own offense. He shot worse on 2P FG then he shot on 3P FG last season, and only 15% of his FGA came at the rim with roughly half of them being assisted. I've seen him compared to a bunch of guys but I think a mix of Harrison Barnes/JJJ/Rashard Lewis is one that makes some sense. I like Jabari because he has the safest floor out of the bigs. At the least you are getting a 3 and D big man. He can improve on his 2 point FG percentage and scoring at the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Just now, Texansfan713 said: I like Jabari because he has the safest floor out of the bigs. At the least you are getting a 3 and D big man. He can improve on his 2 point FG percentage and scoring at the rim. I don't think that his floor is particularly that high to be honest. Guys that can't create their own offense or get to the rim in college typically don't start to do it at a high level against better defenders in the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 It's an interesting draft this year for sure, no sure fire top tier prospects but a lot of guys with intrigue for sure. Chet Holmgren could have a similar impact to what Evan Mobley had and I think he's more skilled offensively. Shaedon Sharpe could be a superstar or a complete bust. Paolo Banchero will be productive but I think he's likely to end up more in the Julius Randle tier of player then a true star. Jabari Smith has star qualities but his lack of creation ability worries me a lot, boom or bust guy. Jaden Ivey should be good but probably won't ever be great, pre injury Oladipo level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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