2023-24 NBA Season

[jncuse]

Not really a late riser, just kind of a boring prospect. All he’s really done so far in his career is play solid team defense and stand in the corner and make 3’s sometimes.

The descriptors used on the broadcast certainly are boring "Not an explosive athlete", "Might not be a great shot creator", doesn't scream #1.

But in this draft, getting someone who could potentially be a versatile / high level 3+D guy, is probably intriguing.

 

[jordville]

I believe Nolan Traore is French as well, one of the favorites to potentially go #1 next year.

That’s right. 6’5ish combo guard. Probably not one with Cooper/Ace but a lottery pick nonetheless.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I think Sarr will have a nice career.

 

[jordville]

I think Sarr will have a nice career.

For sure. Probably would’ve gone #1, but he didn’t want to go to Atlanta.

 

[jordville]

Reed Sheppard going to #3 overall tells you all you need to know about this being a weak draft in my opinion. Elite shooter.. but think he is listed around 6’1. We’ll see…

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Knecht will be the best player in the draft

That guy bothers me.

 

[jordville]

Lots of French guys -- I have to think San Antonio takes at least one of them at #4/#8 to put in a group with Victor -- or maybe not, that is not how they tend to operate.

I read last week that the Spurs were trying to move up to get Sarr to pair with Wemby.

Pop and Spurs will develop Castle. Good landing spot for him.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Hurley's such a dweeb.

 

[jncuse]

I read last week that the Spurs were trying to move up to get Sarr to pair with Wemby.

Pop and Spurs will develop Castle. Good landing spot for him.

Two ways to look at Castle with Wemby.

1. You would think you want shooters to surround Wemby - and Castle is certainly not that.
but
2. With Wemby getting increased attention all over the court, Castle could be a great release valve as a shot creator going to the rim who will have even more space to work with.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Wait, are they spoiling picks on the broadcast? I just started watching on ESPN, did they really reveal the pick before Silver announced it?

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Hurley's such a dweeb.

Even worse than Calipari. And that says a lot.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

Hurley's such a dweeb.

You’re too kind.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Wait, are they spoiling picks on the broadcast? I just started watching on ESPN, did they really reveal the pick before Silver announced it?

I started watching on ABC, but saw Stephen A, I knew I would much rather watch ESPN.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Two ways to look at Castle with Wemby.

1. You would think you want shooters to surround Wemby - and Castle is certainly not that.
but
2. With Wemby getting increased attention all over the court, Castle could be a great release valve as a shot creator who will have even more space to work with.

I mean I feel like no matter what people think "surround him with shooters" is a good plan, regardless of who the guy getting surrounded is.

 

[jncuse]

Ron Holland - I'll go with him being underwhelming in the end simply because he was drafted by Detroit. Nothing ever works out for them.

I know he is a Syracuse guy, but Troy Weaver did some really suspect things while he was there

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I started watching on ABC, but saw Stephen A, I knew I would much rather watch ESPN.

I don't want to watch a broadcast that spoils the picks.

 

[jordville]

Wait, are they spoiling picks on the broadcast? I just started watching on ESPN, did they really reveal the pick before Silver announced it?

I caught that one too. First one that I noticed.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Ron Holland - I'll go with him being underwhelming in the end simply because he was drafted by Detroit. Nothing ever works out for them.

I know he is a Syracuse guy, but Troy Weaver did some really suspect things while he was there

He got Buddy on a two way though, THESE COLORS DON'T RUN

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Pizza Hut's new tavern style pizza looks questionable.

 

[Melancer46]

That’s right. 6’5ish combo guard. Probably not one with Cooper/Ace but a lottery pick nonetheless.

He certainly isn't the odds on favorite but he's got a chance depending on how next season goes. The stuff he was doing at the pro level this year is pretty remarkable for a 17 year old. Dropped 45/9 against Barcelona's 18U team and then put up 25/7 in the French playoffs playing with the big boys.

 

[ssbriefcase]

Ron Holland - I'll go with him being underwhelming in the end simply because he was drafted by Detroit. Nothing ever works out for them.

You can't kill my hope

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Ron Holland - I'll go with him being underwhelming in the end simply because he was drafted by Detroit. Nothing ever works out for them.

I know he is a Syracuse guy, but Troy Weaver did some really suspect things while he was there

Dennis Lindsey just got hired the other day as Senior VP of Basketball Operations. Did a good job in Utah and will teach Trajan Langdon a few things.

 

[Melancer46]

Ron Holland - I'll go with him being underwhelming in the end simply because he was drafted by Detroit. Nothing ever works out for them.

I know he is a Syracuse guy, but Troy Weaver did some really suspect things while he was there

I ended up with Holland #2 on my big board. His jumper is absolutely gross though and he's probably not as good defensively as people think right now. It's a bit of a projection.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Dennis Lindsey just got hired the other day as Senior VP of Basketball Operations. Did a good job in Utah and will teach Trajan Langdon a few things.

My impression of Lindsey from his time in Utah is he is a big time good old boy.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I ended up with Holland #2 on my big board. His jumper is absolutely gross though and he's probably not as good defensively as people think right now. It's a bit of a projection.

It seems like this whole draft will be a reach.