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New nytimes mock has us taking Buzelis at 4 and Carter at 8.
Sarr, Risacher, and Castle go 1-2-3
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5565164/2024/06/17/nba-mock-draft/
New nytimes mock has us taking Buzelis at 4 and Carter at 8.
Sarr, Risacher, and Castle go 1-2-3
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5565164/2024/06/17/nba-mock-draft/
Pretty fascinating draft in what's not being said and how little we know.
Yeah, feels like pretty much anything is in play…only thing that truly seems like a lock is Sarr going top 2.
I hope we take Reed if that’s how it breaks tbh…I would rather have Reed/Holland or Reed/Cody than Buzelis/Carter
Would love that....
Would love that...
Pretty normal, if you’re a Spurs fan.
I mean overall.
i'd be pretty unenthused with that outcome
Most likely selections . . .
Tier 1: Castle, Salaun
Tier 2: Carter, Williams
Tier 3: Sheppard, Buzelis.
Some interesting tidbits in that latest Yahoo mock…
Buzelis: His draft range is anywhere from 5-10, with the Pistons likely considering Buzelis, Cody Williams or Tidjane Salaun to add length along the perimeter.
Dillingham: But what's giving teams pause is his work on the defensive end, where he has average footwork and difficulty staying in front of players.
Yves Missi: Missi's draft range is anywhere from 14-21 with his upside as a rim-running big who has a budding pick-and-pop game.
Jakobe Walter: Walter's pre-draft process has been kept under wraps, and anytime that happens teams are likely trying to withhold information so he drops and is available when they pick. He recently worked out for Detroit and Portland and will be an option at 12 if the Thunder choose to keep the pick.
I think Buzelis could go top 3 or 4, if Houston trades.
There's something else going on with Dillingham. His defense is a known quality. He's the same mold of player, with the same size and defensive issues, as Darius Garland and Trae Young, who each went #5 in their drafts.
It's just the draft order.
Hawks have Trae.
Pistons have Cade and desperately need some wings.
Hornets have Lamelo and also need defense.
Blazers have a roster full of guards, with #2 pick from last being a 6'2 PG.
Grizzlies have Ja.
Jazz have Sexton and Keyonte George.
Bulls have Coby White.
Kings have Fox and need wings.
Wizards at #2 would be a reach. And they have Poole who surely made them lose at least some faith in high volume scorers.
Rockets have FVV and Udoka probably doesn't want undersized guards.
Spurs have been searching for guards with size for years.
Thunder have been doing the same.
Heat have #15 pick, idk if he's a Heat culture guy.
That's the entire lottery.
Spurs are the only roster that would actually be a good fit for Dillingham type player.
Considering how good PATFO are at keeping everything under wraps, I don't trust any of these reports about their preferences.
And I'm not ruling out any player except for bigs.
Probably right, but that's not the narrative so far, as if the narrative matters too much.
I still think Washington and Detroit should heavily consider Dillingham. I get that Washington is probably too high and they have so many chuckers already. A Dillingham can get them stuck in John Wall territory, just good enough to be less than good. Detroit is completely senseless to me. If you need a scorer with gravity to play next to Cade who can be covered by good defense from the likes of Ausar, then a great small scoring guard is totally fine, probably even better than stretching on a non-shooting wing. Jaden Ivey shouldn't change anybody's opinions.
Do think there's some subtlety going under the surface. Normally with a week to go, the draft world starts hearing about certain players being "better rated than expected," as a way to prime fans for unexpected players to be taken. (Coulibaly last year.) No team is tipping their hand. Good likelihood that decisions won't be made until near the night itself.
I do find it interesting that we've heard the Spurs working out only three players (of non-fringe SRP types). The two Frenchies Risacher and Salaun are mostly expected. Devin Carter might have been an accidental leak (if not surprising). It's gonna be a fascinating night.
More and more mocks have us taking Buzelis.
It’s no surprise that Devin Carter impressed in a private workout for the Spurs this past week, according to league sources.
2024 NBA mock draft for lottery teams: Is Alexandre Sarr still favored to go No. 1? - The Athletic (nytimes.com)
Not my first choice either but could be worse I guess. I don't see Spurs taking Carter at 8 if Salaun is still on the board though tbh. Only think he's an option if Tidjane's gone. Could be wrong, but I think they'll be too enamored with the size/upside/French-connection with Wemby.
plz no buzelis
Clingan rumors really ramping up.
Smokescreen tbh, though it's not even a necessary one. I really don't see them raking Clingan over Sarr. 20 years ago maybe, but not in 2024. Would be pretty shocking.
Clingan is straight up better than Sarr and is going to be ready right away.
I don't even know who this guy is. Timvp didn't do a write up on him did he?
Buz and Carter would be great for Wemby. Both project to be defensive stalwarts. Buz is more potential but still has evidence to support as well. Both have great length and are both comfortable with off ball movement and shooting.
They're also hussle players that are great on the break.
Another great attribute is they're both tough and always talk about improving for the team.
Anyone can blow up or bust, but these two would be a net positive and designed players for Wemby on paper.
I'd be excited for that draft outcome.They're both two players that are fun to watch play. If nothing else, they'd make tank year 2 much more bearable.
Wonder how much of it is that key FO at the top of the draft are also changing: WAS, DET, CHA. And they’re also trying to pick a new direction? Add to that that ATL didn’t expect to find themselves at 1.
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