Official 2022 NBA Draft thread

[FutureMan]

Tankathon finally had a recent update they have us picking the following:

9. Daniels
20. Jovic
25. Liddell
38. David Roddy

Note - They have Sochan going before Duran at pick 10 and Dieng at 16

Dieng really is all over the place in mock drafts. I’ve seen him as high as a lottery pick to as low as a high second rounder.

[Mr. Body]

Tankathon finally had a recent update they have us picking the following:

9. Daniels
20. Jovic
25. Liddell
38. David Roddy

Note - They have Sochan going before Duran at pick 10 and Dieng at 16

They seem to be taking team needs into account. Their big board is different than their mocks. For s and giggles:

David Roddy - I like this pick in the 2nd round. Crafty, skilled players can survive despite physical limitations - the Jared Dudleys of the world. A hard worker off the bench who can jump in to contribute.

EJ Liddell - I'm not a fan of undersized OSU players, especially bigs, but am coming around on him a bit. Scouts told him to develop his 3 and shotblocking and he did. Feels like he overlaps Keldon a good bit.

Nicola Jovic - No real interest in him unless they're just punting a draft and stash. I really don't want players who suck on defense, despite some real offensive skills. There have to be better stashes.

Dyson Daniels - A player who seems to do a number of things pretty well, but shooting concerns. He's really moving up, his defense looks very promising, but ultimately he feels like a bigger, less fleet Dejounte.

And I'd definitely take Sochan above Duren.

[PhantomDashCam]

It was Bryan K who had an interview last year with Josh Primo pre-draft too.

Some Spurs-type quotes:

No matter where he ends up, Miller told For The Win he is looking for a place that holds him accountable, and he is also seeking a great developmental program with a coaching staff that has his best interests in mind.

Although his form isn’t replicable and rarely looks the same two attempts in a row, many talent evaluators tend to buy his shooting touch. He is a far more willing shooter than most prospects of his size.“The shot is going to change. Whoever gets him is going to fix it,” added the scout, who knows that NBA teams have planned development coaches and shooting specialists to work on these types of issues. “His shot is the least of my concerns.”
Even without perfect mechanics, you’ll notice the confidence with which he shoots his jumper.

[tonight...you]

It was Bryan K who had an interview last year with Josh Primo pre-draft too.

Some Spurs-type quotes:

*He wants the Spurs to develop him so he can go to LA on a monster contract via sign and trade that he demands.


*tongue in cheek, but likely

[KingKev]

One young Canadian in need of development is enough thanks.

[CGD]

One young Canadian in need of development is enough thanks.

Serious question: what is up with the proliferation of young basketball talent out of Canada these day? Is there a golden age of basketball going on right now, or is this about American kids finding a workaround to the college thing?

Canada also has a decent National soccer side now , which is the first time I’ve ever seen that in decades of following that sport.

[RC_Drunkford]

It was Bryan K who had an interview last year with Josh Primo pre-draft too.

Some Spurs-type quotes:

mocked in the 30s, wouldn't mind taking him with the Lakers 2nd

[exstatic]

mocked in the 30s, wouldn't mind taking him with the Lakers 2nd

If he does well at the combine, he could go late lottery. The mocks a month from now will look nothing like the mocks today, and the actual draft will wipe its ass with both.

[RC_Drunkford]

If he does well at the combine, he could go late lottery. The mocks a month from now will look nothing like the mocks today, and the actual draft will wipe its ass with both.

doesn't matter we got 3 picks. If the Spurs want him they gonna get him. My hope is mainly on us moving into the top 4 with some lottery luck. That would be a game changer, but otherwise the Spurs scouting department needs to strike gold

[Degoat]

I’m starting to get back on the Eason or Sochan wagon with number the 9 pick, Draft a team need and then with the other two picks swing for high upside guys

[BackHome]

If he does well at the combine, he could go late lottery. The mocks a month from now will look nothing like the mocks today, and the actual draft will wipe its ass with both.

Yeah, if you have a lot of potential teams will definitely draft you a lot sooner then people think in mocks - as far as Miller I think he is a legit 6'11 and his hand size is ridiculous 10.5 inches to go with his standing reach of 9 feet. Besides Chet he is the next Unicorn but this Unicorn will take easily two or three years of being on a good development team before you see any fruit.

I really want the Spurs to start going after size and speed so I like Tari, Sochan, Dieng, Duren, Miller, Procida, and Josh Minott

[BackHome]

I prefer Davis but I think Spurs would take Dyson over him if it were between the two. Davis could easily be gone by the time we’re on the clock though. Dyson would be a solid consolation prize.

Nice find Bat - If he is a legit 6'8 that will I think put him in the top 10

[BackHome]

There is only 5 players I do not want us to draft and those are:

Griffin - Injury prone
Baldwin - Injury prone and I think he does not have that compe ive fire
TyTy - Not impressed
Chandler - Not impressed
Jovic - I really liked him early but the more I see of his defense the more I don't like

[KingKev]

Serious question: what is up with the proliferation of young basketball talent out of Canada these day? Is there a golden age of basketball going on right now, or is this about American kids finding a workaround to the college thing?

Canada also has a decent National soccer side now , which is the first time I’ve ever seen that in decades of following that sport.

Basketball is HUGE here now. I grew up in the 90s in Toronto and before the Raps we only got 1 game a week Sundays on NBA on NBC and only after Superbowl. These days basketball is just as popular as hockey.

The Vince Carter Toronto Raptors era inspired alot of youth here and we are only now seeing the result of kids who had a ball in their hand from near birth. Our programs have come along way.

[JPB]

It was Bryan K who had an interview last year with Josh Primo pre-draft too.

Some Spurs-type quotes:

Twitter hype... Gimme an interview, I'll praise your ass.

I mean the kid might be legit but all anybody got is a couple of staged, meaningless short practice segments and a couple of Twitter "experts" calling him "intriguing"... Should withdraw from the draft IMO.

[exstatic]

Twitter hype... Gimme an interview, I'll praise your ass.

I mean the kid might be legit but all anybody got is a couple of staged, meaningless short practice segments and a couple of Twitter "experts" calling him "intriguing"... Should withdraw from the draft IMO.

It would actually be colossally stupid to withdraw from the draft before the combine. He and his agent will get legit feedback, and if he isn’t slated to go mid first or higher at the end of the combine, THEN you withdraw, having planted the seed for next year.

[The Truth #6]

mocked in the 30s, wouldn't mind taking him with the Lakers 2nd

So then we’ll pick him 9th?

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

So then we’ll pick him 9th?

Might have to. I think OKC is a realistic landing spot for him with their second lottery pick. If he impresses in the combine and workouts, that is.

[Twisted_Dawg]

So then we’ll pick him 9th?

Only after his agent calls RC and tells him other teams are interested in drafting the kid high.

[The Truth #6]

Only after his agent calls RC and tells him other teams are interested in drafting the kid high.

Sounds like it’s a done deal. Should we close the thread and move on to other issues? Ha.

[mo7888]

Portland is promoting Joe Cronin who's vowed to build around Dame to GM. I think this means the odds that they draft a more mature player or trade the pick increases significantly.

[rjv]

https://gleague.nba.com/news/nba-g-l...mp-in-chicago/

lots of 2nd round and free agent fodder.

[mudd]

Canadian Benne Mathurin is nba ready and would make Sean happy. Would not be bad at 9.

[BatManu20]

Twitter hype... Gimme an interview, I'll praise your ass.

I mean the kid might be legit but all anybody got is a couple of staged, meaningless short practice segments and a couple of Twitter "experts" calling him "intriguing"... Should withdraw from the draft IMO.

From the article:

Miller is currently working out in California, preparing for G League Elite Camp (May 13-15) or the NBA Draft Combine (May 16-22). Both events are in Chicago. If he wants to play into the mystique, he may just participate in measurements and interviews with select teams while there.

Hopefully we’ll have more footage of him in the next couple weeks. If he sits those out, then that’s a red flag imo and will be disappointing.

[BatManu20]

Also from the same article that catches your attention:

Some of his measurements will help his draft stock. He has massive hands that, at 10.5 inches, are as wide as 7-foot-6 big man Tacko Fall’s. At 9-foot, Miller has the same standing reach that Anthony Davis did before he was selected at No. 1 overall in 2012.

Those are impressive measurements. I do think his billed height of 6’11 is a little generous. Looks closer to 6’10 to me. Will be interested to see his official measurements at the combine.