Official 2022 NBA Draft thread

[Degoat]

Don’t believe this for a second…and I don’t mean the TP stuff…

Man that has to be the loudest sirens going off ever! I think that just about confirms that lol

[Ariel]

who knows maybe they gave him a promise at 20. I like Hollinger's list, it gives you a lot more intel than a mock draft. We've all seen how different drafts can look years later once you know how every player pans out

What would be the point of that? It's not like he needed reassurance to remain in the draft, and he's showcasing himself as much as he can, so I fail to see what a draft promise would accomplish. If he's there and he's the best available, take him promise or no promise. But if someone falls to your lap and you can't take advantage because of a futile promise, it doesn't seem like a great deal.

In all honesty, I was really looking forward to this draft. Nowadays, I find myself on my toes, hoping every bit of news that comes out proves false.

[Ariel]

Yep. There's a point I'd draft nearly any player. Griffin at 20 is definitely a go.

There will likely be some HEALTHY players with athleticism and upside who play defense at 20, like Blake Wesley hopefully. I wouldn't take Griffin in front of him just because some random internet guy has been hyping him all year, to the point where he now seems like a bargain at 20.

[RC_Drunkford]

What would be the point of that? It's not like he needed reassurance to remain in the draft, and he's showcasing himself as much as he can, so I fail to see what a draft promise would accomplish. If he's there and he's the best available, take him promise or no promise. But if someone falls to your lap and you can't take advantage because of a futile promise, it doesn't seem like a great deal.

In all honesty, I was really looking forward to this draft. Nowadays, I find myself on my toes, hoping every bit of news that comes out proves false.

well as you see it seems like the Atlanta Hawks just gave Jalen Williams a promise. Make of that what you want. The Spurs have been giving promises to players prior, like Jordan Poole for example

[Ariel]

well as you see it seems like the Atlanta Hawks just gave Jalen Williams a promise. Make of that what you want. The Spurs have been giving promises to players prior, like Jordan Poole for example

A promise makes sense when you have something to gain from it. Like making sure a player stays in the draft, or keeping him from other teams, be that workouts or medicals. If Minott was staying in the draft regardless, and he's pimping himself so much he's even working out for teams without a first rounder (like Utah), I fail to see what promising him you'll pick him at 20 is supposed to accomplish.

[wildbill2u]

Okay, I'm totally convinced the Spurs are going to take like Mathurin or Duren and then Josh Minott at the 20. I'm not prepared to say they'd go full Primo on him, lol.

I hadn't paid much attention to Minott because he was projected so far down in the draft. Comparing him to Sochan, he may be better at defense because he is much faster and a better leaper. Did you notice how several times in this video he actually chased down guards on breakaways in order to block their shots at the basket? He really can cover a lot of ground. . Neither is much of a shooter, but this guy gets scores on dunks off lobs, and offensive rebounds. No outside shooting touch.

He still looks like he is trying to handle the growth in his body and bring it under control. I'm wondering if he has stopped growing. I could see him as a pick at 20 or 25.

[Mr. Body]

I hadn't paid much attention to Minott because he was projected so far down in the draft. Comparing him to Sochan, he may be better at defense because he is much faster and a better leaper. Did you notice how several times in this video he actually chased down guards on breakaways in order to block their shots at the basket? He really can cover a lot of ground. . Neither is much of a shooter, but this guy gets scores on dunks off lobs, and offensive rebounds. No outside shooting touch.

He still looks like he is trying to handle the growth in his body and bring it under control. I'm wondering if he has stopped growing. I could see him as a pick at 20 or 25.

Sochan is beefier, 20-30 lbs bigger, but isn't as long or the same shotblocker. I wouldn't have thought twice about him unless Hollinger listed him so high in his breakdown and then the news that the Spurs asked him to come back. Whether it was because they wanted to confirm some things or to give him another chance, they were intrigued enough for a second go.

[The Truth #6]

Hopefully Minott is the smoke screen. He has so few skills at this point. At 25, sure. But 9? Oh, boy. Otra vez…

[The Truth #6]

Dyson Daniels: I’m off that bus. If I stop squinting to see all the nuance, I see mostly a player who will likely never be assertive enough and always about to break out. I see a lot of Derrick White, which would be cool if we were a contender but were not. Will probably have a long career but feels like a solid role player.

[rascal]

I hadn't paid much attention to Minott because he was projected so far down in the draft. Comparing him to Sochan, he may be better at defense because he is much faster and a better leaper. Did you notice how several times in this video he actually chased down guards on breakaways in order to block their shots at the basket? He really can cover a lot of ground. . Neither is much of a shooter, but this guy gets scores on dunks off lobs, and offensive rebounds. No outside shooting touch.

He still looks like he is trying to handle the growth in his body and bring it under control. I'm wondering if he has stopped growing. I could see him as a pick at 20 or 25.

He looks more athletic than Sochan around the basket offensively on lob dunks and better at blocks and steals but his shot looks much worse. He won't cost a high number 9 pick like Sochan will so that's good as it opens up the spurs to get another better player at 9.

[T Park]

You watch the tape on Minott and can see why teams get intrigued, the athleticism and jumping ability is insane. His second jump ability, can’t remember the term, is unreal, loses nothing. Can easily see a team in that 8-13 range scramble panic and take him.

[Mr. Body]

Judging by what Memphis Tigers fans say, Minott struggled with defensive rotations, knowing what to do. I don't think it's a matter of being unable to understand them, but being very new. He was frustrated with his role, but it sounds like Hardaway couldn't count on him be in the right spots much of the time.

Take that as you will. You can see how raw he is and how different from Sochan, who is more immediately playable. I do think a team can jump on Minott in the second part of the first round and that may be the Spurs, but he's obvs far more of a project.

[Dejounte]

Jabari Walker

[wildbill2u]

We are in such need for a couple of players who can come in and enter the rotation at once--or even, God willing, break into the starting lineup at the (PF, SF, SG) it will be a shame to lose a kid like Minott, but some team with a relatively set group who can afford to use a 9-25 pick on a wild pick is probably going to get him. If the Spurs can get him at 20 and are willing to take him I'd be surprised, but would have confidence that they really see something for the furure in him and are willing to reach. It wouldn't be the conservative pick. It would also probably mean they are going in the direction of a long rebuilding process a la Primo.

[The Truth #6]

I’d still take Eason over Minott. Taking Minott requires so much more time and development and he hasn't much offensive potential.

[John B]

I wander if he’s the insurance in case Sochan is gone. By the interest on Turner, I’m getting a feeling it’s not going to be Duren or Williams, but going to be Davis at 9. It’s hard for Pop to pass on this guy if available, plays 100% both sides, just looks like a safe bet. If they trade for Turner, they might lose either 20/25. Hence, Minnot and maybe Procida at 38.

Trading for Myles Turner
Davis 9
Minnot 20/25
Procida 38

I still hope they trade their 20/25 whichever is left, Keldon, J-Rich, future picks to reach for Sochan.

[wildbill2u]

I’d still take Eason over Minott. Taking Minott requires so much more time and development and he hasn't much offensive potential.

I take your point. And I like Eason better than him one on one at this point in their development, mostly because Eason has shown he can shoot some. I doubt we'll get/take him at 20 or 25. Spurs needs are too great for our conservative FO to use those picks on such a raw young player, even if he looks absolutely full of "potential." (There's that word I hate again)

But he's gonna fill out with more muscle mass as he matures with age--- and if he keeps that speed, hops, and at ude while learning the IQ defensuve ropes from good coachinhg, he will be a defensive nightmare for opponents.
I see a lot of Larry Kenon in this kid in his steals, breakaway transitions, etc.

Some team with good veteran core who doesn't need him to play right away is gonna get a good one. We just have too many holes to fill. He's getting good advice to try out before every team in the league. Enough folks are seeing his "potential" to move him up nicely from the second round.

He probably won't ever be a 3pt shooter, but he will get a ton of points on put-backs, lobs, and if he ever develops a little short jump hook, he will be OK on offense.

[RC_Drunkford]

I wander if he’s the insurance in case Sochan is gone. By the interest on Turner, I’m getting a feeling it’s not going to be Duren or Williams, but going to be Davis at 9. It’s hard for Pop to pass on this guy if available, plays 100% both sides, just looks like a safe bet. If they trade for Turner, they might lose either 20/25. Hence, Minnot and maybe Procida at 38.

Trading for Myles Turner
Davis 9
Minnot 20/25
Procida 38

I still hope they trade their 20/25 whichever is left, Keldon, J-Rich, future picks to reach for Sochan.

you forgot that they will trade Poeltl if they are going for Turner. If the Spurs can deal Poeltl and J-Rich and get a starting C and PF plus 2-3 picks that would be the ideal outcome

[BatManu20]

Chicago at 18 sounds possible. With the way he’s rising up draft boards, don’t think he’ll be available at 20.

[barakz21]

Would love to see best case/worst case player comps for the draftees

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

[BatManu20]

Thinning Sochan might be their guy.

[BatManu20]