The Official 2018 NBA Draft Talk Thread 6/21

[funkee]

I watch full games and I've came away impressed with Evans defense. It does translate as does his length. So I can't completely agree. That said, his offensive game as you mention isn't at an NBA level yet. That doesn't mean it will not get there but it might not which is the truth. But guys who have plus plus defensive talent and the length and lateral quickness is extremely hard to find. Everyone wants the next Tony Allen but Allen could at least slash. Evans isn't good at anything on offense to me. He's a G-League player right now.

they probably figure his defense is good enough to play him now while they can work on his offense.

both very good points, but there are better players who are either similar defenders or much more advanced offensively that should be taken late first ahead of him who conversely can be taught better defense --> huerter, divincenzo, allen, robinson, thomas, frazier, milton, okogie, etc are clearly better prospects.

 

[#1 pick]

Guards with 6'9 wingspan, laterally quick, defensive minded with elite BBIQ on both sides of the court will always have some value once the coaches start getting into the process.

 

[Max.]

 

[#1 pick]

It's clear who Harry wants at 2. Bagley and Harry are cool and talk often. Harry was huge in getting Marvin to come to Duke.

 

[tremonthustler1]

This says a lot about whether he believes he'll start in this league.

 

[#1 pick]

This says a lot about whether he believes he'll start in this league.

This positionless NBA, he probably is looking at him and Marvin as starters. WCS as a backup

 

[tremonthustler1]

This positionless NBA, he probably is looking at him and Marvin as starters. WCS as a backup

WCS is out the door in that scenario. He's in his walk year.

Mind you, Z-Bo and Skal are still there.

 

[#1 pick]

WCS is out the door in that scenario. He's in his walk year.

Mind you, Z-Bo and Skal are still there.

Z-Bo is probably their 6th man regardless if WCS is starting or not. I am still in the boat that they take Doncic or Porter Jr. Their need for a SF is much bigger than their need for a PF. Giles can play 4.

 

[johnedwarduado]

Guys who do you think 76ers should draft with the 10th pick? Im think mikal bridges

 

[Freddie.Cane]

not even that

who's he a worse prospect than in the lottery? sexton is in freefall and he's a better prospect by far. robert williams. knox. etc

if a team took grayson over him they wouldn't even be wrong for it

:Oakley:

 

[The God Poster]

Who wants that junk?

I was speaking hypothetical based on what he said

 

[tremonthustler1]

Guys who do you think 76ers should draft with the 10th pick? Im think mikal bridges

They’re gonna be making trades. They have a bunch of picks this year

 

[#1 pick]

They’re gonna be making trades. They have a bunch of picks this year

I would say trades down. This is a team that I believe wants to improve their depth as much as possible.

If they stay at 10, Mikal Bridges is a no brainer if available

 

[lightskin jermaine]

Mocks now have the Spurs picking Troy Brown, Kevin Huerter or Khyri Thomas. I'd be happy with any of the 3.

 

[AVXL]

@Poitier @Frump @tremonthustler1 give me your honest assessment about Jaren Jackson Jr. @#1 pick and I are pretty much on the same page as not wanting him to the Hawks at #3, but I'd like to get some different opinions from non Hawks fans who follow prospects closely

And also what do y'all think about Bagley at #3?