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On 1/1/2023 at 6:42 PM, seminoles1 said:

Is Emoni Bates a potential 1st rounder if he keeps up his play?

He is scoring points for a team that is 3-11.  He is barely rebounding, is not passing the ball at all and his efficiency isnt great but improved from last year.  He is horrible on defense even against sub par competition.  Someone might take a chance on him early but I dont think he ever amounts to anything.  He is 6'9 and looks like he can barely dunk and he surely isnt running by people with his speed.  

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1 hour ago, Bullet Club said:

I could see someone taking Emoni in the late first. Think he has to show more to deserve it though. Being a tough shot maker is a valuable skill but you need to offer more than that.

yeah that is definitely the range I have him going.  He definitely will be gone mid round 2.  I'm working on a mock and might have him slotted in the 28-32 pick range. 

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1. Houston: Victor Wembanyama | C | France

2. San Antonio: Scoot Henderson | PG | G-League

3. Detroit: Amen Thompson | GF | OTE

4. Charlotte: Ausar Thompson | GF | OTE

5. Orlando: Brandon Miller | GF | Alabama

6. Washington: Nick Smith | CG | Arkansas 

7. Toronto: Cam Whitmore | GF | Villanova

8. Orlando (via CHI): Cason Wallace | PG | Kentucky

9. Portland: Jarace Walker | F | Houston

10. New Orleans (via LAL): Keyonte George | G | Baylor

11. Golden State: Gradey D!ck | GF | Kansas

12. Oklahoma City: Kel'el Ware | FC | Oregon

13. Utah (via MIN): Jett Howard | GF | Michigan

14. Indiana: Brice Sensabaugh | F | Ohio State

15. Atlanta: Kyle Filipowski | FC | Duke

16. Utah: Anthony Black | CG | Arkansas 

17. Phoenix: Maxwell Lewis | GF | Pepperdine

18. LA Clippers: Kris Murray | F | Iowa

19. NY Knicks: GG Jackson | F | South Carolina

20. NY Knicks (via DAL): Trequavion Smith | CG | NC State

21. Miami: Dariq Whitehead | GF | Duke

22. LA Lakers (via NOP): Taylor Hendricks | F | UCF

23. Sacramento: Dereck Lively | C | Duke

24. Indiana (via CLE): Ryan Rupert | GF | New Zealand 

25. Brooklyn: Emoni Bates | GF | Eastern Michigan

26. Houston (via MIL): Marcus Sasser | PG | Houston

27. Utah (via PHI): Leonard Miller | F | G-League

28. Memphis: DaRon Holmes | FC | Dayton

29. Charlotte (via DEN): Dillon Mitchell | F | Texas

30. Indiana (via BOS): Coleman Hawkins | C | Illinois

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5 minutes ago, seminoles1 said:

I wouldn't hate Memphis drafting Bates if he's available. If not then a big C to backup and maybe replace Steven Adams in a couple years.

Emoni Bates, Leonard Miller, and Baba Miller all seem like guys that Memphis would be interested in based on your past couple of drafts.

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4 hours ago, NYRaider said:

The Jazz need to find a way to move up for Scoot Henderson or Amen Thompson.

Amen possibly assuming he is falling past 3.   No team in their right mind with the 2nd pick would trade with the Jazz for Scoot.  Only way im trading the 2nd pick is if an established star comes back in the deal. 

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1 minute ago, Texansfan713 said:

Amen possibly assuming he is falling past 3.   No team in their right mind with the 2nd pick would trade with the Jazz for Scoot.  Only way im trading the 2nd pick is if an established star comes back in the deal. 

We're currently only 4 games out of the 6th spot in the lottery which would give us a 39% chance at a top 4 pick and a 9% chance at the #1 pick. If we sell off our veterans and go full tank mode we might be able to get there and give ourselves a chance.

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