Official 2022 NBA Draft thread

[Dejounte]

Yo that reverse dunk at the beginning of this clip is ing insane

[Dejounte]

The “WTF I can’t believe we won the lottery and I’m ing HYPED” tier
-Banchero
-Ivey

The “I’m very excited about the Spurs’ future because I think these guys have star potential” tier
-Dyson Daniels
-PBJ
-Gabriele Procido
-Blake Wesley

The “Okay, it makes sense to draft them because of fit and I think they could make an instant impact” tier
-Keegan Murray
-EJ Liddell
-Tari Eason
-Jeremy Sochan

The “Expected and unexciting Spurs-type pick but I’m okay with it” tier
-Matteo Spagnolo
-Johnny Davis
-Bennedict Mathurin

[Mr. Body]

It's not that simple to me...I don't care for Sochan at 9....at 13 or 14 then maybe but I don't expect him to be much more than a role player without a high upside.

If you like Sochan at 13 not taking him at 9 is pretty dumb. At that point take who you want.

[Ariel]

The “WTF I can’t believe we won the lottery and I’m ing HYPED” tier
-Banchero
-Ivey

The “I’m very excited about the Spurs’ future because I think these guys have star potential” tier
-Dyson Daniels
-PBJ
-Gabriele Procido
-Blake Wesley

The “Okay, it makes sense to draft them because of fit and I think they could make an instant impact” tier
-Keegan Murray
-EJ Liddell
-Tari Eason
-Jeremy Sochan

The “Expected and unexciting Spurs-type pick but I’m okay with it” tier
-Matteo Spagnolo
-Johnny Davis
-Bennedict Mathurin

Agree with Ivey & Banchero, they're my top 2 guys if we pick top 4. Dyson Daniels I totally agree with, I have Eason & Sochan there too, more so for fit but also like their potential. As for Johnny Davis I like him, just not the fit. But wouldn't be disappointed as I believe he has potential, same with Mathurin. They're my guys if we pick at 9-13. For the 20 something picks I'd like Jovic, but I'd be cool with Wesley, PBJ or Liddell. Procida, Kamagate or another draft & stash would be my choice for the Lakers pick.

As for who I WOULDN'T take with each pick... Chet if we pick top 4... too passive on offense, too frail a frame... makes me nervous. If we pick at 9-13, I don't want AJ Griffin (too injury prone, haven't seen that explosive athleticism that was so advertised).., and PLEASE NOT A REACH. If we draft another guard projected to go 20 something I'm going to lose it.
In the 20s, take best talent. Another player who will likely be there and has a lot of talent and a lot of issues is Hardy. Could be a dynamic scorer off the bench, or could be a serial shot chucker. But at 20 something he's worth the risk.

[mo7888]

If you like Sochan at 13 not taking him at 9 is pretty dumb. At that point take who you want.

I would take who I want at 9 and there are other players that would be available then and I would take one of those..

[objective]

I think Mathurin is the player Spurs fans hoped Lonnie Walker would be.

Lonnie without the listless disappearing acts after getting swagger jacked by Pop would be a really good NBA player.

[Gibbz]

He’s 29, so, no.

So what? I'm talking simple moves to make the team better and he's a great defensive rebounding 4 who can occasionally stretch the floor. It's not like I'm talking about a max contract player. Unless they want to go with Sochan I think Boucher is a great fit to improve the team.

[exstatic]

So what? I'm talking simple moves to make the team better and he's a great defensive rebounding 4 who can occasionally stretch the floor. It's not like I'm talking about a max contract player. Unless they want to go with Sochan I think Boucher is a great fit to improve the team.

You do understand that Jalen Smith is 22, 6’10, defends and shoots the long ball, right?

[Ariel]

You do understand that Jalen Smith is 22, 6’10, defends and shoots the long ball, right?

That would be a very good signing because of age, skillset and fit, and the FO has been interested in him too. He'd be my no. 1 target.

[BatManu20]

He Tankathon updated their algorithm yet? Just simmed the lottery like 7 times in a row and the Spurs dropped down 1 or 2 spots every single time

[BatManu20]

[JPB]

Let him first learn how not to travel, tbh.

[rascal]

Sharpe has a nice shooting stroke and he is explosive to the basket and can play above the rim. Wow, only 18 years old.

He's going to be a beast.

He reminds me of Dr. J for those old enough to remember how he played.

[exstatic]

He Tankathon updated their algorithm yet? Just simmed the lottery like 7 times in a row and the Spurs dropped down 1 or 2 spots every single time

It’s not the algorithm, it’s our spot at 9. It’s only a 1 in 5 shot. The good news is that the odds of teams behind us jumping over us and pushing us back are slimmer than our odds of jumping up.

[PhantomDashCam]

You do understand that Jalen Smith is 22, 6’10, defends and shoots the long ball, right?

Every clip I’ve seen of Jalen, be it college or the pros, appears to show him playing the 5. Even when he is paired with Isaiah Jackson situationally in Indy, it’s the fleeter of foot Jackson that slides onto the perimeter to guard opposition 4s.

I’m happy to be wrong on this but can you show some clips of him actively guarding the perimeter as a 4 for a sequence of game film? Or are we dealing with a Zach Collins hype train situation?

[Gibbz]

Every clip I’ve seen of Jalen, be it college or the pros, appears to show him playing the 5. Even when he is paired with Isaiah Jackson situationally in Indy, it’s the fleeter of foot Jackson that slides onto the perimeter to guard opposition 4s.

I’m happy to be wrong on this but can you show some clips of him actively guarding the perimeter as a 4 for a sequence of game film? Or are we dealing with a Zach Collins hype train situation?

I feel like he's gonna get paid way too much this offseason based on 22 games for a horrifically tanking Indiana team. I'll happily eat crow if I'm wrong, cause this team is desperate for a real starting 4. For the right price? Sure.

[TD 21]

Daniels is apparently up to 6'8'' in shoes, 200 pounds with a reported 7'0'' wingspan and he hit 45% of his 3's in his last 9 G-League Ignite games (obviously small sample size though). He should eventually be able to guard 1-4.

Barring an unexpected fall from someone in the projected top 8, I suspect there's a strong chance it's either Dieng or Daniels. The former appears higher ceiling/lower floor, so I'd lean slightly towards him for now.

[objective]

Daniels to me looks like a better defending Kevin Huerter. Maybe the shooting is less of a guarantee, but Huerter did have 2 years of college to prove his stroke. Something about how he moves just brought the comparison to mind for me. Could be way off.

I liked Huerter in his draft, so Daniela seems fine by me.

[Degoat]

The G league guys concern me a bit, I wouldn’t mind them but they all have kinda underachieved there, even last years group did imo

[Ariel]

Daniels, Sochan, Eason, will all go between 10 and 15. It would be awesome to turn the 2 20 something picks into one in that range and get two of them.
Something to look at would be Charlotte's picks at 13 & 15... they may be willing to deal one of them + filler in some deal involving Poeltl.
Same with Cleveland, that picks at 14. Josh Richardson's 3 point shooting, defense and veteran presence would be a nice addition for them... maybe even Lonnie Walker.

Barring an unexpected fall from someone in the projected top 8, I suspect there's a strong chance it's either Dieng or Daniels. The former appears higher ceiling/lower floor, so I'd lean slightly towards him for now.

Dieng with the first pick is Primo all over. If they want him, he'll be available at the mid 20s.

[TD 21]

Daniels, Sochan, Eason, will all go between 10 and 15. It would be awesome to turn the 2 20 something picks into one in that range and get two of them.
Something to look at would be Charlotte's picks at 13 & 15... they may be willing to deal one of them + filler in some deal involving Poeltl.
Same with Cleveland, that picks at 14. Josh Richardson's 3 point shooting, defense and veteran presence would be a nice addition for them... maybe even Lonnie Walker.

Dieng with the first pick is Primo all over. If they want him, he'll be available at the mid 20s.

Not you specifically, but in general I don't get the obsession with all these non shooters who are mostly scrawny.

That big and young, at that position, with those projected ball skills, I doubt it. But they could try to package the Raptors and Celtics 1sts to move up into the mid round for him, if available.

[mo7888]

Daniels, Sochan, Eason, will all go between 10 and 15. It would be awesome to turn the 2 20 something picks into one in that range and get two of them.
Something to look at would be Charlotte's picks at 13 & 15... they may be willing to deal one of them + filler in some deal involving Poeltl.
Same with Cleveland, that picks at 14. Josh Richardson's 3 point shooting, defense and veteran presence would be a nice addition for them... maybe even Lonnie Walker.

Dieng with the first pick is Primo all over. If they want him, he'll be available at the mid 20s.

I disagree on Ousmane Dieng... I think he's rising and will have a shot at the top 10... an 18 year old 6' 10" kid with a 7' 1" wingspan with some handles and emerging outside shot and a frame to add weight will be more attractive going forward after workouts...

[Ariel]

Not you specifically, but in general I don't get the obsession with all these non shooters who are mostly scrawny.

None of the players I'm interested in I would qualify as scrawny. They're thin, because they're very long and young, and at that age most young guys who grow rapidly need to gain muscle mass. But they've got the frame to put on the weight, I'm not the slightest bit concerned with Daniels or Sochan in that regard, like I'm with Chet for instance (who I think will always be pushed around and prone to be injured).
The shooting I will concede, but again, I think it's easier to improve your shooting that to make a selfish guy pass, a stupid guy think, or an untalented player gain skills. So given that every guy in that range is lacking something (that's why they're there after all), I'd rather target the guys that have those traits you can't teach and bet on them adding the shooting that's missing. If they become even adequate, they're going to be really good pros.

[Ariel]

I disagree on Ousmane Dieng... I think he's rising and will have a shot at the top 10... an 18 year old 6' 10" kid with a 7' 1" wingspan with some handles and emerging outside shot and a frame to add weight will be more attractive going forward after workouts...

I don't recall seeing any mocks where he is going anywhere near that high. Not that they're infallible, because some are just awful, but there is something to be read there, and I would be shocked if he breaks into the top 20. He would seem like a perfect draft and stash kind of guy, ideal for the 20s pick.

[rascal]

It’s not the algorithm, it’s our spot at 9. It’s only a 1 in 5 shot. The good news is that the odds of teams behind us jumping over us and pushing us back are slimmer than our odds of jumping up.

It's not true that there is more chance the Spurs get a top four pick then another team below them jumping into the top four.

20% for the Spurs to land a top four pick and if you add all the odds of all the teams below the Spurs to get into the top 4 picks it comes out to 37.6%.