Official 2022 NBA Draft thread

[exstatic]

Raptors getting blown out by the ty Hawks. They’re about to lose 4 of their last 5 games, 3 of which will be by 30+ pts if this holds. Playing their worst basketball of the season, and they have one of the toughest schedules remaining in the league.

They’re going to tank if this keeps up. That pick is looking like it might not convey.

They’re still 7th. Didn’t even drop a spot. They would have to really collapse to not be 7 or 8.

How you liking that non Poeltl trade now, Masai?

[BackHome]

I think they will drop to the 8th once the Nets get everyone back healthy they will probably go on a tear - But I don't see them falling any further then that as I don't expect the Hornets to beat them out for the 8th spot

[XDT76]

It would just hopefully convey 2023……..no biggie.

If it doesn't convey this year its seems harder next year.

[exstatic]

If it doesn't convey this year its seems harder next year.

Why? It’s one position less protected next year. Only 1-13.

[XDT76]

Why? It’s one position less protected next year. Only 1-13.

Nets, Hawks, Hornets all are expected to be better next year. It will be tougher for Raps to get into playoff next year.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Nets, Hawks, Hornets all are expected to be better next year. It will be tougher for Raps to get into playoff next year.

The Hawks and Hornets were expected to be better this year as well.

[slick'81]

Nets, Hawks, Hornets all are expected to be better next year. It will be tougher for Raps to get into playoff next year.

truth is nobody knows where the raps will be year from now. Spurs need that pick to convey this season

[exstatic]

truth is nobody knows where the raps will be year from now. Spurs need that pick to convey this season

It’s still quiet likely to. Projects fivethirty eight has them at 76%.

[BackHome]

Tankathon has a new mock which has us passing on Johnny Davis and selecting the following picks for us:

Pick 7 - Keegan Murray - 6’8 PF
Pick 18 - Walker Kessler - 7’1 C
Pick 19 - Nikola Jovic - 6’10 SF/PF
Pick 42 - Jaime Jaquez - 6’ 7 SG/SF

Also has Tari Eason going number 10 to Portland not bad for a guy who was a second round pick on mocks a few months ago. Man Patrick Baldwin has dropped to 24th pick I wonder if he is going to stay in draft?

[PhantomDashCam]

I expect Patrick Baldwin to be treated similarly to Ziaire Williams last year. 6' 9" + Wings with all-around skills (and shooting that belies their numbers) are some of the most sought after commodities in the league.

At this current point in process, the guys I'm looking at and thinking they would be heavily on Spurs radar, (taking into account Spurs history of culture, character, upside and probable drafting position of 10 - 25):

G - Blake Wesley, Dyson Daniels, Ben Mathurin

W - Jeremy Sochan, Nikola Jovic, Ousmaine Dieng, Tari Eason, Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Look like strict 4s - Keegan Murray, Justin Lewis

C - Jalen Duren, Ismael Kamegate

[BatManu20]

Tankathon has a new mock which has us passing on Johnny Davis and selecting the following picks for us:

Pick 7 - Keegan Murray - 6’8 PF
Pick 18 - Walker Kessler - 7’1 C
Pick 19 - Nikola Jovic - 6’10 SF/PF
Pick 42 - Jaime Jaquez - 6’ 7 SG/SF

Also has Tari Eason going number 10 to Portland not bad for a guy who was a second round pick on mocks a few months ago. Man Patrick Baldwin has dropped to 24th pick I wonder if he is going to stay in draft?

Pretty confident we won’t be selecting that high sadly. Spurs are going to win more games. They’re playing their best ball of the season. I expect us to hunt for that play-in and end up selecting outside of the top-10.

[BackHome]

Your probably right which I think if that is the case we pick Ben Mathurin or Tari Eason as long as we don't draft Baldwin Jr. I am cool with who ever we pick

[K...]

Pretty confident we won’t be selecting that high sadly. Spurs are going to win more games. They’re playing their best ball of the season. I expect us to hunt for that play-in and end up selecting outside of the top-10.

how many times have you posted this? please give it a break and wait a few years to declare the team a treadmill causality. perhaps wait until after the lottery to about games won they could have lost.

[BatManu20]

how many times have you posted this? please give it a break and wait a few years to declare the team a treadmill causality. perhaps wait until after the lottery to about games won they could have lost.

How is this even ing..? I literally just shared my opinion without complaint. FOH

[BatManu20]

Your probably right which I think if that is the case we pick Ben Mathurin or Tari Eason as long as we don't draft Baldwin Jr. I am cool with who ever we pick

I like Tari out of those two, though Mathurin would be a solid consolation prize. Wouldn’t mind packaging our first two picks to move up a couple slots either of a guy we like is still sitting there and someone’s willing to move down.

[Mr. Body]

I expect Patrick Baldwin to be treated similarly to Ziaire Williams last year. 6' 9" + Wings with all-around skills (and shooting that belies their numbers) are some of the most sought after commodities in the league.

At this current point in process, the guys I'm looking at and thinking they would be heavily on Spurs radar, (taking into account Spurs history of culture, character, upside and probable drafting position of 10 - 25):

G - Blake Wesley, Dyson Daniels, Ben Mathurin

W - Jeremy Sochan, Nikola Jovic, Ousmaine Dieng, Tari Eason, Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Look like strict 4s - Keegan Murray, Justin Lewis

C - Jalen Duren, Ismael Kamegate

Really intrigued by Jeremy Sochan. I feel like he's going to rise a lot.

[BatManu20]

Really intrigued by Jeremy Sochan. I feel like he's going to rise a lot.

He’s trending up for sure. Versatile player who fits a position of need.

[PhantomDashCam]

I’m going to start spruiking Blake Wesley.

6”5’ G with reported wingspan just under 7 ft. He’s only 18 btw. Think this kid is the real deal.



If the growth plates are still open, look out…

[The Truth #6]

He’s trending up for sure. Versatile player who fits a position of need.

Nice. Definitely feels like a Spurs type player, and his theoretical skill set is exactly what we need.

[Atl Spur]

Nice. Definitely feels like a Spurs type player, and his theoretical skill set is exactly what we need.

A big sf…yes please

[Atl Spur]

Nice. Definitely feels like a Spurs type player, and his theoretical skill set is exactly what we need.

A big sf…yes please

[Mr. Body]

I’m going to start spruiking Blake Wesley.

6”5’ G with reported wingspan just under 7 ft. He’s only 18 btw. Think this kid is the real deal.



If the growth plates are still open, look out…

Blake Wesley feels a bit like a discount Ivey at this point. Not a bad thing.

[bluebellmaniac]

Nice. Definitely feels like a Spurs type player, and his theoretical skill set is exactly what we need.

Would you pick him over Nikola Jovic?

[The Truth #6]

Would you pick him over Nikola Jovic?

I’ll be honest, I barely know either. Jovic seems to have a wide variance in his draft ranking. Sochan feels like a player who is rising, which gets my interest. After the top 4, there will probably be a lot of movement. And someone in the top 4 will probably fall out of it. Seems to happen every year.

[John B]

I think if Spurs get outside of top 4, that they should consider trading a player(s) and pick(s) to get Chet or Ivey, both to me can move the needle. If it means Murray + FRP, then be it. And build from either Chet or Ivey. As much as I want Dejounte, I think he’s a Robin. It’s not a popular take, but that’s just my take.