Official 2022 NBA Draft thread

[exstatic]

Not to mention that he’s surrounded by All Stars. Look at how Draymond was exposed when both Curry and Klay were out. He had made All Star games and All NBA teams, and it turns out, he was just a guy with some NBA Skills.

[mystargtr34]

If the Spurs don't get a top 5 pick and end up in the 6-8 range, perhaps they take Jalen Duren and trade Jakob for a 4. That obviously depends if they think Duren will be a player.

If the Spurs do go this route and take Duren. They will obviously trade Jakob. The more I watch Duren the more I like him. Potential to be a monster impact player on defense as a rim protector and also on offense as an above the rim roller like Jarrett Allen or prime Deandre Jordan. Also has a bit of a jumpshot.

Thinking of possible trade partners. One that comes to mind is Toronto. Toronto needs a C, I don’t think playing Siakam and OG at 5 is there long term plan. Neither is Boucher or Achiuwa, they’re all way too small. I think the odd man out is OG. His skill set is redundant with Siakam and Barnes. Toronto could be willing to do a Jakob for OG trade. Would fill a need for both teams. Spurs get their PF/big SF and Raptors get their C. Jakob-Siakam-Barnes-Trent-FVV is nice. Depends if they see Barnes a guy that can guard the other teams best offensive wing.

[Dejounte]

Tari with another big game

[XDT76]

This draft is the year of the SG but after the top 3 bigs it's pretty weak in everything else. If I had to grade this draft on position it would probably be..

PG. D - I see no PG in top 10 and maybe 3 in the first round?
SG. B+ - Not elite talent but a lot of very good players
SF. F - Maybe two or three player in the entire draft
PF. C- - Besides big three not much after that at all
C. C+ A couple of decent big I have my eye on

If what you say is correct then Spurs choose the worse year to conduct their trades or maybe that is why teams throws their FRP at the Spurs

[BatManu20]

Watched the second half of that LSU game. Tari’s defense is legit. Was impressed with all of LSU’s defense actually, but he definitely stood out. He’s super active on that end. His offense is better than I realized too, though his D is definitely his calling card.

[duncan2150]

If what you say is correct then Spurs choose the worse year to conduct their trades or maybe that is why teams throws their FRP at the Spurs

This draft is loaded with high potential, you have a lot of young players who can develop pretty well. Imo that's what the Spurs think about it.

It's always difficult to talk about the level of a draft, you have to wait for years before having an idea but this draft will be good imo.

[Biggems]

has anyone seen this prospect. Walker Kessler. He could be a valuable rim protector.

[duncan2150]

has anyone seen this prospect. Walker Kessler. He could be a valuable rim protector.

We talked about him a few days ago. He is a legit prospect and i would not mind him with Toronto or Boston pick.

He is a strong strong shotblocker with a lot of other skills. Moves well for his size, good hands...

I really like him and his ceiling is high imo.

[spursince#99]

If we’re smart, Johnny Davis will be the pick.

[BatManu20]

Jaden Ivey struggling today against Maryland. 1/8 for 8 pts with 6 minutes left in the game. They’re doing a good job of doubling him off the PnR and not letting him get to where he wants.

His explosiveness towards the basket is elite though. That’s his most noticeable quality so far as a player. He gets others open looks as the defense collapses too. He’s at the very least going to be a very good player who can both create and dish at the next level. Already a solid shooter at 40% from 3 this season. And he’s got a swagger to him. Kid has definite All-Star potential.

[BatManu20]

has anyone seen this prospect. Walker Kessler. He could be a valuable rim protector.

I watched the Auburn game yesterday to watch Jabari Smith and this guy completely stole the show. He’s definitely on the NBA radar with that size and coordination. Good touch around the basket too for a legit 7’1 guy. Have a feeling he’s not going to declare though. Hope I’m wrong.

[John B]

has anyone seen this prospect. Walker Kessler. He could be a valuable rim protector.

I don’t mind him as Poeltl’s replacement if Poeltl’s demand a huge increase. Again my main problem with Poeltl is his on-man defense and overhelping too early leaving his guy for a dunk, almost all the time. I mean I like Poeltl’s closeouts and perimeter defense when caught on PNR. Also his offense and even FT’s are coming along good. But on-man defense, overhelping, getting beat on box outs, those are my big complaints on Poeltl.

If Walker Kessler can protect the paint better, with that Raptor pick.

And Nicola Jovic for the Boston pick (not to be confused with Nicola Jokic ). He’s a 6’10 point forward who is very skilled.


Ideally Spurs can jump in the top 4 so they don’t have to trade up. Damn that would be awesome.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

My latest board:

1. Banchero
2. Ivey
3. Chet
4. Eason
5. K Murray
6. Baldwin Jr
7. K Brown
8. Mathurin
9. Liddell
10. Dyson

where is Jabari Smith Jr.?

I know you aren’t much of a fan but he is better than a few of that top ten you posted.

[RC_Drunkford]

I watched the Auburn game yesterday to watch Jabari Smith and this guy completely stole the show. He’s definitely on the NBA radar with that size and coordination. Good touch around the basket too for a legit 7’1 guy. Have a feeling he’s not going to declare though. Hope I’m wrong.

he's mobile, long, covers a lot of ground and has a 3-point shot. Very promising

[Dejounte]

where is Jabari Smith Jr.?

I know you aren’t much of a fan but he is better than a few of that top ten you posted.

if every year there are players outside of the top 10 who end up being the players projected in the top 10. Jabari is that guy who I feel isn’t going to be that great. Only three guys usually make it.

[duncan2150]

I don’t mind him as Poeltl’s replacement if Poeltl’s demand a huge increase. Again my main problem with Poeltl is his on-man defense and overhelping too early leaving his guy for a dunk, almost all the time. I mean I like Poeltl’s closeouts and perimeter defense when caught on PNR. Also his offense and even FT’s are coming along good. But on-man defense, overhelping, getting beat on box outs, those are my big complaints on Poeltl.

If Walker Kessler can protect the paint better, with that Raptor pick.

And Nicola Jovic for the Boston pick (not to be confused with Nicola Jokic ). He’s a 6’10 point forward who is very skilled.


Ideally Spurs can jump in the top 4 so they don’t have to trade up. Damn that would be awesome.

I also start to like Jovic, Point foward with a good range, skilled like you say with a ton of potential.

I'm pretty sure the spurs have an eye on him, he started the season slowly but he's better and better, good young prospect.



most recent game from jovic

[Mr. Body]

Keegan Murray with another 30 pointer. Against Nebraska, granted. He feels like a guy like Paul Pierce who will drop and make teams regret letting him slide. Not saying they're the same player of course, but they do have the savvy old man game.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

if every year there are players outside of the top 10 who end up being the players projected in the top 10. Jabari is that guy who I feel isn’t going to be that great. Only three guys usually make it.

of course not every high pick is going to be great but I’m surprised you have some of the players you do ahead of him on your top ten.

Especially a guy like Baldwin Jr. who has showed he isn’t as good as projected at the college level. Lmao. But to each their own I guess.

[FlAVaK]

Securing the ball like a running back on that drive has some Manu vibes...

[BatManu20]

Another comeback win for Boston. That’s 8 straight for them. They’re clearly an improved team with Derrick out there. That pick is prob gonna stay mid-late 20’s sadly.

[TD 21]

If the Spurs do go this route and take Duren. They will obviously trade Jakob. The more I watch Duren the more I like him. Potential to be a monster impact player on defense as a rim protector and also on offense as an above the rim roller like Jarrett Allen or prime Deandre Jordan. Also has a bit of a jumpshot.

Thinking of possible trade partners. One that comes to mind is Toronto. Toronto needs a C, I don’t think playing Siakam and OG at 5 is there long term plan. Neither is Boucher or Achiuwa, they’re all way too small. I think the odd man out is OG. His skill set is redundant with Siakam and Barnes. Toronto could be willing to do a Jakob for OG trade. Would fill a need for both teams. Spurs get their PF/big SF and Raptors get their C. Jakob-Siakam-Barnes-Trent-FVV is nice. Depends if they see Barnes a guy that can guard the other teams best offensive wing.

Can't imagine the Spurs selecting Duren. They've literally prioritized the opposite of him in terms of bigs for decades.

There's no chance the Raptors would trade Anunoby for Poeltl. If there was, that trade would have already been made. Instead, they tried to get him with scraps (lottery protected 1st and expiring's).

[DAF86]

So, any interesting 6'8" and beyond Forwards?

[BackHome]

Another comeback win for Boston. That’s 8 straight for them. They’re clearly an improved team with Derrick out there. That pick is prob gonna stay mid-late 20’s sadly.

Yeah I think will pass on the 2022 pick and use the 2028 first option

[talkspurs]

Yeah I think will pass on the 2022 pick and use the 2028 first option

Its not one or the other. We got a 22 first 1-4 protected AND a 28 swap.

[BackHome]

So, any interesting 6'8" and beyond Forwards?

If you looking at Small Fords - only person would be Kendall Brown and AJ Griffin and Wendell Moore in latter part of draft

For PF - Keegan Murray and Tari Eason - I just wish they were both taller then 6’8

For Combo SF/PF - Patrick Baldwin, Nikola Jovic, and Jeremy Sochan