2024 NBA Draft Thread

[spurraider21]

Meh, the roster can be full of 50% 3p McDermott types like Zaccharie and the offense is still going to be ugly. I really don’t care for 1 dimensional players at this point. This team needs a lot more. Like I said before, they have to draft someone who projects to be a max player. Aiming for a maybe-better-than-Bertans type is aiming really low.

you dont really want 5 guys that want to pound air out of the ball though and call their own number. between sochan calling for post ups, vassell running pick and rolls, keldon trying to attack the rim, etc, in addition to the PG of the future, whoever that may be, there's only so much ball. you need that sniper who can play D but also be an option in transition, etc.

i dont think risacher is the solution to the offense, but he could be part of the final picture. as ive said earlier, he's not in the same tier as Buzelis who can function as an offensive hub like Wagner does in Orlando, nor would i value him over a PG like topic. but he's a solid option with the raptors pick

[BacktoBasics]

you dont really want 5 guys that want to pound air out of the ball though and call their own number. between sochan calling for post ups, vassell running pick and rolls, keldon trying to attack the rim, etc, in addition to the PG of the future, whoever that may be, there's only so much ball. you need that sniper who can play D but also be an option in transition, etc.

i dont think risacher is the solution to the offense, but he could be part of the final picture. as ive said earlier, he's not in the same tier as Buzelis who can function as an offensive hub like Wagner does in Orlando, nor would i value him over a PG like topic. but he's a solid option with the raptors pick

If they’re going to draft their pg of the future it furthers the need for a legitimate veteran pg. They’ll have to bridge the gap from the draft to 2 years down the road.

I’m all for drafting a pg it’s just that position is one of the slowest to impactful contributions and I don’t see a world where this team can be anything short of marginally compe ive next year.

[Kurik]

At this point in the year, Ja’Kobe Walter is the top pick for me. In terms of shooting and shot creation no one else comes close in the top 8 or so. Finding a potential number 1 option seems to me at this point more important than trying to find someone who can feed Wemby. A PG can be selected with any other potential picks.

[Dejounte]

you dont really want 5 guys that want to pound air out of the ball though and call their own number. between sochan calling for post ups, vassell running pick and rolls, keldon trying to attack the rim, etc, in addition to the PG of the future, whoever that may be, there's only so much ball. you need that sniper who can play D but also be an option in transition, etc.

i dont think risacher is the solution to the offense, but he could be part of the final picture. as ive said earlier, he's not in the same tier as Buzelis who can function as an offensive hub like Wagner does in Orlando, nor would i value him over a PG like topic. but he's a solid option with the raptors pick

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There was probably a period Vassell ran pick and rolls this season but he’s back to his normal self and handling the ball much less.

Neither Keldon or Sochan are guaranteed to be long term starters with the former already losing that spot.

The only player the Spurs should worry about fit with is Wemby. These snipers you speak of come a dime a dozen, there’s no reason to make that investment now because you feel that’s too much pounding of the ball with guys like Keldon and Sochan.

[SpursBills]

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There was probably a period Vassell ran pick and rolls this season but he’s back to his normal self and handling the ball much less.

Neither Keldon or Sochan are guaranteed to be long term starters with the former already losing that spot.

The only player the Spurs should worry about fit with is Wemby. These snipers you speak of come a dime a dozen, there’s no reason to make that investment now because you feel that’s too much pounding of the ball with guys like Keldon and Sochan.

Do they come a dime a dozen? I assume one dimensional shooters like duncan robinson, mcdermott, Bertans etc. do, but I always assumed guys that can be a pluses on both ends were more rare as most of the time you're getting mediocre 3 or terrible d (sometimes both). I don't think guys like Klay necessarily grow on trees and Risacher has shown pretty good POA defense at 18 for a decent Eurocup team as a medium volume elite 3 point guy. That's not a bad piece to have and he may be a surer bet to translate than a higher upside swing like Holland or Castle for example. You might like Dilly and he certainly has certain similarities to De'aaron fox making him appealing but I'm operating under the assumption that we go and get Topic as our initiator and if that's the case Risacher is probably one of the two best complementary pieces we can get.

[BatManu20]

The off-season can’t get here soon enough tbh. This season is already dragging on and we’re only a third of the way through

[Mugen]

The off-season can’t get here soon enough tbh. This season is already dragging on and we’re only a third of the way through

Just wait until next season when it's the same story. Even if they luck in to two lottery picks in a mid draft, it won't mean a damn thing.

They literally won the biggest draft lottery since LeBron and they rewarded their fanbase with the worst season in franchise history

[BackHome]

SG Kevin McCullar - Kansas

Does anyone like this kid? I do not watch college basketball as much as I used to, and I usually only watch Texas when I do. Apparently, he is from Wagner HS.

He is a much older prospect, but looks like he already has polish to his game. He is a late first rounder in all the mocks I have seen.

If drafted, he would be the 3rd player from Wagner to make it to the NBA.

There a couple of older guys who are good if you really follow this draft I don't see a vast difference from someone in the low teens to probably 40. If you look at last draft J. Jaquez (who was drafted 18 by Heat) is the kind of guy people will be looking for the dude has been playing some pretty good ball he just had 31pts against Philly - I think the trend this year will be to draft older guys that have proved there skills vs the young kids who may have potential but have a lot of warts.....

[scott]

Just wait until next season when it's the same story. Even if they luck in to two lottery picks in a mid draft, it won't mean a damn thing.

They literally won the biggest draft lottery since LeBron and they rewarded their fanbase with the worst season in franchise history

Sept 2024 : "We need to see what we have around [Insert High Lotto Pick Name Here], we're just going to let [Name] be [Name] and this will be a development year"
Sept 2025 : "We need to see what we have around [Insert High Lotto Pick Name Here], we're just going to let [Name] be [Name] and this will be a development year"
Sept 2026 : "We need to see what we have around [Insert High Lotto Pick Name Here], we're just going to let [Name] be [Name] and this will be a development year"
Sept 2027 : "We need to see what we have around [Insert High Lotto Pick Name Here], we're just going to let [Name] be [Name] and this will be a development year"


June 2028: Pop signs a 5-year, $150mil extension (NBA record)

[onechance87]

draft any playmaking guard that can lob pass and pick and roll....Anybody got an a idea who
doing that well this draft

[The Truth #6]

At this point in the year, Ja’Kobe Walter is the top pick for me. In terms of shooting and shot creation no one else comes close in the top 8 or so. Finding a potential number 1 option seems to me at this point more important than trying to find someone who can feed Wemby. A PG can be selected with any other potential picks.

He's worth considering. Possibly more than Risacher/Buzelis.

[exstatic]

At this point in the year, Ja’Kobe Walter is the top pick for me. In terms of shooting and shot creation no one else comes close in the top 8 or so. Finding a potential number 1 option seems to me at this point more important than trying to find someone who can feed Wemby. A PG can be selected with any other potential picks.

Ja’Kobe is just a taller Buddy Hield, a stone cold gunner, but no one you can build a team around. People called the real Kobe a selfish ball hog, and he averaged 4.7 assists. Ja’Kobe averages 1.5 assists. He’s a black hole.

[duncan2150]

Ja’Kobe is just a taller Buddy Hield, a stone cold gunner, but no one you can build a team around. People called the real Kobe a selfish ball hog, and he averaged 4.7 assists. Ja’Kobe averages 1.5 assists. He’s a black hole.

every player in this draft has his flaws, i like walter, he's a lethal shooter. imo the biggest question is can he creates for himself ? for the moment i don't have the answer but he is young and will improve.

[Kurik]

Ja’Kobe is just a taller Buddy Hield, a stone cold gunner, but no one you can build a team around. People called the real Kobe a selfish ball hog, and he averaged 4.7 assists. Ja’Kobe averages 1.5 assists. He’s a black hole.

That’s fine with me, I’m not sure if anyone can be built around in this draft but of all the players being talked about in the top 10, Walter just looks like the best combination of can actually shoot and not be a pushover on defense. He keeps his turnovers down as well which is something.

[The Truth #6]

If Jakobe is basically just a set shooter than you wonder if Risacher is a better choice. Too soon for me to have a strong opinion.

[Extra Stout]

Sept 2024 : "We need to see what we have around [Insert High Lotto Pick Name Here], we're just going to let [Name] be [Name] and this will be a development year"
Sept 2025 : "We need to see what we have around [Insert High Lotto Pick Name Here], we're just going to let [Name] be [Name] and this will be a development year"
Sept 2026 : "We need to see what we have around [Insert High Lotto Pick Name Here], we're just going to let [Name] be [Name] and this will be a development year"
Sept 2027 : "We need to see what we have around [Insert High Lotto Pick Name Here], we're just going to let [Name] be [Name] and this will be a development year"


June 2028: Drowning in red ink, Holts sell majority stake in team to Seattle-based investment group. Said group fires Gregg Popovich on day one.

Fixed.

[onechance87]

i think we can all agree that collier shouldint be drafted here...guy is a mess

[BackHome]

Yeah I agree he is a Hard pass the kid is shooting .314 from the 3, .681 free throw %, and is averaging almost 4 turnovers a game.

[CorrectCrusader]

[scott]

I don't watch enough college ball to know if this is typical at that age, but he the whole section of the video with him getting toasted on D seems concerning for a 3&D guy.

[The Truth #6]

In college so far he's more 3 and Me than 3 and D it sounds like. But who knew Keyounte would have changed his game in the NBA into a passer, so there's always some unknown. Too soon for me to say.

[rascal]

Castle is the guy I want over Topic.

He's under the radar because of his knee injury setting him back but he is gaining his form back and back in the starting lineup.

Castle is going to be a strong two way player, bringing both offense and defense.

[The Truth #6]

Thought experiment. Let's say Spurs get the 5th pick. Off the board already are Saar, Topic, Buzelis, and Holland. (Just guessing).

Who do you pick?

[TrainOfThought5]

Thought experiment. Let's say Spurs get the 5th pick. Off the board already are Saar, Topic, Buzelis, and Holland. (Just guessing).

Who do you pick?

castle or Dillingham.

[onechance87]

Thought experiment. Let's say Spurs get the 5th pick. Off the board already are Saar, Topic, Buzelis, and Holland. (Just guessing).

Who do you pick?

risacher or cody williams...Both long small fowards with 3 and d potential...Or a pg in stephon castle or
collier if they somewhat improve more in the coming months