2025 NBA Draft

[itzsoweezee]

The people who suggest that the Bucks can get both Castle and the number 2 pick, plus fillers and additional draft picks are seriously ing re ed. I would disown this franchise if they gave all that up for a 3-4 year rental.

This guy also had absurd proposals for the Fox trade. He’s a draft guy and is frequently off base on roster management

[BacktoBasics]

Yeah it's silly, Bucks have zero leverage.

I think they have some leverage. Especially across the board when looking at teams that are primed to make a move. I just don't think its the right time for us to unload the truckload of assets we have. We have so much going for us. The Fox trade proves that we can grow organically and still make prudent/meaningful trades without completely compromising our future.

Bucks fans just saw how easily the whole house crumbles when you go all in on that final end of career player in Dame. They got nothing going forward, but expect teams to give up half their rotation and entire future draft stock for one player on his final act. Its nuts.

[spurraider21]

He can absolutely force a trade.

he can force the trade involving no players that he represents?

[scottspurs]

I’ve been thinking about pick 14 more than pick 2 now and want to do a deeper look at fits now that it looks like the Spurs will be guard heavy. Went back and watched Carter Bryant vs Duke. It was not pretty lol. Every time he was in the game they put him on Cooper Flagg and he was absolutely destroyed. Twice he got cooked and the Arizona coach had to call a timeout. Flagg actually struggled when they put a smaller player on him. They basically had to bench Bryant. Flagg ended up with 24 but probably goes for 40 if Bryant guards him the entire game. I know Flagg is the best player in the draft but this is the level of player Bryant would be asked to guard at the next level. Kind of comes across as more of an athlete than a basketball player.

[spurraider21]

castle shot 18/25 in the combine 3 point shooting drill. i care less about the drills other than getting a closer look at forms. where is the release point, how slow is the release, are they getting legs involved, etc. im not a shot doctor but i imagine the teams can make something of this stuff.

from the combine i really just care about the measurables

[scottspurs]

On the ESPN broadcast they just said Maxime Raynaud plays Chess daily with Victor Wembanyama. Mitch Johnson went to Stanford. Hmmmmm

[LeBowen]

https://nbadraft.theringer.com/

Updated with mock draft.

[Russ]

On the ESPN broadcast they just said Maxime Raynaud plays Chess daily with Victor Wembanyama. Mitch Johnson went to Stanford. Hmmmmm

Raynaud was the star of the Combine scrimmages.

A bit gangly but very big and very polished offensively.

[pRoshi]

Everything ive seen on Cedrick Coward screams Spurs picks to me. He has all the measurables plus a level head considering his journey here. Derrick white type story that the Spurs FO loves to take chances on.

[CGD]

Good news that Fleming didn't shoot well at the Combine.

Otherwise he would rise to top 10 and out of reach for us.

Or maybe he’s just not that good?

[Mr. Body]

Or maybe he’s just not that good?

You're not allowed to say that here!

[CGD]

https://nbadraft.theringer.com/

Updated with mock draft.

Interesting. I think this is pretty spot on.

Bryant appears to be out of range, while Coward is rising into our area. Surprise Jase didnt drop more, but thought Fears was appropriately adjusted down. Fleming continues to be an end of first round guy.

[baseline bum]

Looks better than Sochan though, tbh

prevert!

[baseline bum]

Everything ive seen on Cedrick Coward screams Spurs picks to me. He has all the measurables plus a level head considering his journey here. Derrick white type story that the Spurs FO loves to take chances on.

Didn't he kill it at shooting drills yesterday?

[BackHome]

Yeah, he did better then Tre who is moving into top 5 of draft based on measurements and skills numbers

[pRoshi]

For sure, he was top ten in mid-range and 3pt shooting drills. If he didn't get hurt at the beginning of the season, I believe he would have easily been talked about as a lottery pick.

[SpursBills]

Coward's a career 84% FT and 38% 3 point shooter with > 50(!)% on midrange over the last 3 years. He's got a very high chance of shooting in the league. I don't know anything else about him though having never watched him - how's his defense outside of his measurements?

[pRoshi]

His defense is what he thrives on, probably the best thing about him honestly.

[ace3g]

[scottspurs]

Coward's a career 84% FT and 38% 3 point shooter with > 50(!)% on midrange over the last 3 years. He's got a very high chance of shooting in the league. I don't know anything else about him though having never watched him - how's his defense outside of his measurements?

I wrote this after I watched all his games -

Very tough on defense. Decent foot speed but uses his strength and long arms to disrupt. 1.7 blocks per game as a guard. Shows a lot of compe iveness even when being beat off the dribble. Excellent post defense for a guard. Hold his ground against much bigger opponents. Looks to have very strong lower body strength. Very switchable but also great at fighting through screens. Great rebounding for a guard with 7 per game

[scottspurs]

Just listened to 76ers GM Daryl Morey interview. He is very matter of fact when he does interviews and he said they are super happy with the 3rd pick. Says it’s a 7 maybe an 8 player draft. Best draft since his very 1st draft as a GM in 2003 (LeBron draft)

[Snaq O'Meal]

I wrote this after I watched all his games -

Very tough on defense. Decent foot speed but uses his strength and long arms to disrupt. 1.7 blocks per game as a guard. Shows a lot of compe iveness even when being beat off the dribble. Excellent post defense for a guard. Hold his ground against much bigger opponents. Looks to have very strong lower body strength. Very switchable but also great at fighting through screens. Great rebounding for a guard with 7 per game

Sounds just like a certain nephew.

[mystargtr34]

I’m warming up to Cedric Coward. Need to watch some more tape but seems like he will make a good 3nD role player who can guard bigger wings.

Not buying his jersey though if Spurs draft him.

[John B]

https://nbadraft.theringer.com/

Updated with mock draft.

Danny Wolf moving up to 11. If ever all 5 guys who can pass would be wild. Just a thought.

And Goldin 7 barefoot and 9’4 standing reach. It’s not a bad backup C at 2nd round pick.

[ace3g]