NBA Draft Prospects 2023

[croz24]

Tank for..... Baba???

College ball is just around the corner, so it's about time we get this thread started.

[owl]

Who knows?? I find this guy interesting..

https://www.tankathon.com/players/jarace-walker

[croz24]

Who knows?? I find this guy interesting..

https://www.tankathon.com/players/jarace-walker

Lol we think alike. Yes, right now Jarace and Baba are my most intriguing heading into the college season, playing a position of need for us. Both going to colleges with coaches (Sampson/Hamilton) who will preach defense and toughness.

[festar35]

#1 Pick you go Wembanyama, outside of that I'm looking at Cam Whitmore, Dariq Whitehead, Amen Thompson + Ausar Thompson to fill that SF spot with some actual size.
I love Terry Taylor as well, but I think with our other assets we should look at upgrading that back-up PF as well.

C. Isaiah Jackson / Goga Bitadze (I'm re-signing him)
PF. Jalen Smith / Rookie
SF. Rookie / Aaron Nesmith
SG. Bennedict Mathurin / Chris Duarte
PG. Tyrese Haliburton / TJ McConnell

[croz24]

#1 Pick you go Wembanyama, outside of that I'm looking at Cam Whitmore, Dariq Whitehead, Amen Thompson + Ausar Thompson to fill that SF spot with some actual size.
I love Terry Taylor as well, but I think with our other assets we should look at upgrading that back-up PF as well.

C. Isaiah Jackson / Goga Bitadze (I'm re-signing him)
PF. Jalen Smith / Rookie
SF. Rookie / Aaron Nesmith
SG. Bennedict Mathurin / Chris Duarte
PG. Tyrese Haliburton / TJ McConnell

We have to be very careful the kind of player we select at the #3 spot. It cannot be a guy looking to "get his", but someone who's willing to play the system or provide elite defense (a Franz Wagner/OG type). The focus is building a TEAM where the pieces compliment each other. Honestly, this is partly why, if we don't land Wemby, I am ok dealing the pick for cornerstone big/sf who does fit with Hali/Benn.

Dariq seems to have his head on straight but definitely curious how these guys will all play with real coaching against real competition.

[owl]

At 1, no question what you do. At 2? Scoot or trade?
Outside that I sure like Cam Whitmore

[owl]

Will need to see how these guys play this season

[festar35]

We have to be very careful the kind of player we select at the #3 spot. It cannot be a guy looking to "get his", but someone who's willing to play the system or provide elite defense (a Franz Wagner/OG type). The focus is building a TEAM where the pieces compliment each other. Honestly, this is partly why, if we don't land Wemby, I am ok dealing the pick for cornerstone big/sf who does fit with Hali/Benn.

Dariq seems to have his head on straight but definitely curious how these guys will all play with real coaching against real competition.

I think at 3 you still take "that guy" if he is there as it's the 3rd pick & it'd be silly picking for fit over talent. In saying that I think most of those guys fit. The main one is Cam Whitmore on terms of 3/D, he is an absolute unit in terms of hoe he is built & very strong defensive instincts. Right now the 3rd best projected player is actually another guard in Nick Smith Jr, 6'5 combo guard out of NC State.

[Wage]

Leading into the season Dariq is my guy. I have him in the same tier as Scoot.

[owl]

Leading into the season Dariq is my guy. I have him in the same tier as Scoot.

He is number 0. We already have a 0 and 00. Triple 000 probably not allowed.

He looks like a good scoring sf from distance. Put him on the list.

[owl]

Brandon Miller at 6'9" sf with handles and athleticism. ??

https://www.tankathon.com/players/brandon-miller

[Ozwalt72]

We have to be very careful the kind of player we select at the #3 spot. It cannot be a guy looking to "get his", but someone who's willing to play the system or provide elite defense (a Franz Wagner/OG type). The focus is building a TEAM where the pieces compliment each other. Honestly, this is partly why, if we don't land Wemby, I am ok dealing the pick for cornerstone big/sf who does fit with Hali/Benn.

To fit with Hali and Mathurin you're probably right, but I think we can afford to go best player even if it's not an immediate flip. Stack talent for a year and wait for a team to go big for Haliburton or Mathurin. I'm not necessarily confident in this FO with that strategy, but it could end up the best play.

I like the big show fire Mathurin has and Haliburton is definitely talented. I think there's a personality fit between the two. Haliburton being confident and steady, Mathurin fiery. They COULD be a championship backcourt - can they defend like it?

[MillerTime]

Hypothetically, if we got the 2nd overall pick, would you tank Scoot? If so, what do we do with Haliburton

[croz24]

Hypothetically, if we got the 2nd overall pick, would you tank Scoot? If so, what do we do with Haliburton

The last time a ball dominant, me-first undersized 2 guard led his team to the title was...? He may be explosive and flashy, but will he ever lead you anywhere close to a title? I'd stay far away, especially with our current roster makeup.

[owl]

It is still a team game