The Official 2023 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[Blackrogue]

Ehhh MPJ's situation was a different story as it was more so a luxury pick for Denver as they initially weren't planning on making the pick nor needed him on the roster at the time, so they could have afforded to take the chance on him and see what happens. A lot of those teams in the teen's are/were playoff contenders and don't really have the time to take on a prospect with red flags as they're in the middle of a contending window. Teams like Orlando and OKC desperately needed shooting, so I can see why they went for need more than taking the gamble on a player.

I really wanted MPJ the year he was available. I always think these talented players with medical issues have those issues over blown. Look at MPJ and Embiid. I think whatever Cams issues are he will get past them at some point and people are gonna be kicking themselves. The question is can he play? Is his style of play an Issue

 

[CrimsonTider]

I really wanted MPJ the year he was available. I always think these talented players with medical issues have those issues over blown. Look at MPJ and Embiid. I think whatever Cams issues are he will get past them at some point and people are gonna be kicking themselves. The question is can he play? Is his style of play an Issue

MPJ and Embiid have been hurt a lot

 

[Adebisi_Said]

Only missed 5 picks :yes


I’ll have more to say but otherwise vanilla night or drafting

You are truly gifted, sir.

 

[Adebisi_Said]

Spurs gonna be playing the lakers in the NBA opener TNT 10:30 slot

I doubt it. ESPN is the main network behind Wemby. No way they don't broadcast his first game. The pregame show will be at least 2 hours as well.

 

[FAH1223]

He makes David Aldridge look like a midget

 

[Bigblackted4]

He makes David Aldridge look like a midget

Had that boy intro conference on the Wharf that’s dope

 

[who_better_than_me]

I really wanted MPJ the year he was available. I always think these talented players with medical issues have those issues over blown. Look at MPJ and Embiid. I think whatever Cams issues are he will get past them at some point and people are gonna be kicking themselves. The question is can he play? Is his style of play an Issue

His athleticism compares to Anthony Edward. He can go left or right. He had elite catch and shoot number from the perimeter in college(over 40 percent). A more than willing defender.


It’s also coming that it wasn’t just Indiana and Houston trying to trade up for Cam after he made it to the teens. That’s telling me that teams picking were asking for unreasonable assets to allow teams to move up. Stupid stuff. It shouldn’t cost another FRP to move up two spots.

 

[J-MIL]

 

[GoldenGlove]

I guess Portland was set on Bridges. Since it didn't happen, they drafted Scoot. They made a great offer for him too, so Dame can't be mad.

That Simons + Scoot package gets a lot of deals done.

 

[who_better_than_me]

I guess Portland were set on Bridges. Since it didn't happen, they drafted Scoot. They made a great offer for him too, so Dame can't be mad.

That Simons + Scoot package gets a lot of deals done.

Somebody said it and I guess it was true when they said it’s goin take a Durant or harden like package to get Bridges form Brooklyn because he’s all that’s really left over from their big three(they most likely losing cam this summer)and they view him more Important than he probably his true value. It’s weird but it seems to be the case. They’re going to want multiple picks and a good young player(s) in return for him. If they didn’t have Simmons on their roster, they might be willing to to part with him for less

 

[FAH1223]

 

[Adebisi_Said]

Trade all those picks only to trade Webber the following year. One of the reasons why it took them 13 years to get back to the playoffs

 

[Blackrogue]

He makes David Aldridge look like a midget

I was looking at his measurements 8 11' standing reach 7 2' wingspan and looking at the physical comps and he's somewhere around a Paul George, Kawhi size right now. HE might end up still growing which I'm curious about he was asked on one of the pressers and he said he might end up 6 9' or 6 10. He's 200 cms tall without shoes. Which is 6 7'. The standing reach is rare. I mean they are guys about that size but not with his athletic profile. Maybe OG anunoby. And Bilal is talking about playing the point or the two

 

[VegetasHairline]

@who_better_than_me

 

[Diondon]

Shoutout to D'Moi Hodge