2024 NBA Draft Thread

[JPB]

Believe this is the first confirmation we’ve gotten that the Spurs worked out Buzelis.

Givony mentioned it in his ESPN mock this morning.

A few minutes later, everybody drops the info on their social media, thanks to their "sources".

[FireMicoHalili]

Topic at 8 means the Spurs really like this guy. But would they select regardless who they got at 4? Castle at 4 could play SF in the future. Sarr at 4 is possible with Clingan in the mix

I think Topic at 8 is okay if he’s viewed as the future starting PG despite not playing this coming season. He’s viewed as the player who is the best passing guard, and who can also put up points in many ways.

If the Spurs want to continue tanking, Topic makes a ton of sense at 8. It’s a weak draft and there aren’t a lot of desirable options at 8. He comes in with next year’s lottery pick.

[rascal]

Definitely think Topic at 8 is in play, especially if they’re super happy with the selection at 4. RC won’t be able to help himself.

I’ve never thought Dillingham was a serious option but we’ll see.

Agree

Topic is going to find his way on the spurs.

If they miss on Castle and Risacher I expect Topic and Salaun

[John B]

If the Spurs want to continue tanking, Topic makes a ton of sense at 8. It’s a weak draft and there aren’t a lot of desirable options at 8. He comes in with next year’s lottery pick.

Ideally yes with a stronger 2025 draft. But I think ST will explode more than Wemby, who will take it more mature than many posters here, if that’s what it takes to build a dynasty.

[Obstructed_View]

If the Spurs want to continue tanking, Topic makes a ton of sense at 8. It’s a weak draft and there aren’t a lot of desirable options at 8. He comes in with next year’s lottery pick.

Much as I dislike that idea, there is a method to that madness. The current lottery rules give teams a real shot at jumping up, and may not last forever. One more crack at that Cooper kid might be worth another year to some folks.

[BatManu20]

Agree

Topic is going to find his way on the spurs.

If they miss on Castle and Risacher I expect Topic and Salaun

Spurs somehow get even worse defensively

[Mr. Body]

Topic makes little sense. They continue to develop the team all next season, then go into next year's draft with some guy just hanging on the wings there that has a very particular play style. You've been developing all this time without him, so may not even think his style works anymore, plus you're getting two picks where you have to keep him in mind.

Why?

[baseline bum]

The Hawks getting back their 2025 unprotected first-rounder from San Antonio would be a huge boon, but it isn't clear whether the Spurs would be willing to pay such a high price, while other great trade opportunities do not appear to have materialized thus far.

no, no chance in I'm giving up their 2025 unprotected pick just to swap picks for Risacher. Don't see much of a delta between Risacher, Castle, and Sheppard, and at least one of them should be there at #4.

[Mr. Body]

Agree

Topic is going to find his way on the spurs.

If they miss on Castle and Risacher I expect Topic and Salaun

Why would they pick Topic at 4 when no one will pick him before 8?

[FireMicoHalili]

Ideally yes with a stronger 2025 draft. But I think ST will explode more than Wemby, who will take it more mature than many posters here, if that’s what it takes to build a dynasty.

water is wet lol at this point really just hoping they don’t mess up both picks. drafts are always going to be crap shoots but to have two picks and punt on both down the line is going to be awful

[FireMicoHalili]

Much as I dislike that idea, there is a method to that madness. The current lottery rules give teams a real shot at jumping up, and may not last forever. One more crack at that Cooper kid might be worth another year to some folks.

not saying I like it too but it’s definitely on the table, depending on their vision and timeline. Not going to be surprised if it happens either. Just seems like a swing they’re likely to make

[Seventyniner]

no, no chance in I'm giving up their 2025 unprotected pick just to swap picks for Risacher. Don't see much of a delta between Risacher, Castle, and Sheppard, and at least one of them should be there at #4.

Yup. As long as those aren't the top 3 picks, which is pretty unlikely since Sarr is probably going top 2, one of those three is guaranteed to be available at #4. Trading up for any of those three seems like a bad idea to me.

[mo7888]

My Final Big Board + My Final Spurs Centric Big Board

2024 NBA Draft Board
Tier 1:
1. Zaccharie Risacher
2. Alex Sarr
3. Matas Buzelis
Tier 2:
4. Reed Shephard
5. Cody Williams
6. Stephen Castle
7. Dalton Knecht
8. Donovan Clingan
9. Robert Dillingham
10. Tidjane Salaun
Tier 3:
11. JaKobe Walter
12. Nikola Topic
13. Johnny Furphy
14. Jared McCain
15. Devin Carter
16. Isaiah Collier
17. Kyle Filipowski
Tier 4:
18. Tyler Smith
19. Ron Holland
20. Ke'lel Ware
21. Yves Missi
22. Zach Edey
23. Bobi Klintman
24. Kyshawn George
Tier 5:
25. Pacome Dadiet
26. Trevon Brazile
27. Baylor Scheierman
28. Melvin Ajinca
29. Tristan Da Silva
30. Pelle Larsson

My Spurs Board Top 10

1. Zaccharie Risacher
2. Matas Buzelis
3. Alexander Sarr
4. Reed Shephard
5. Stephen Castle
6. Cody Williams
7. Dalton Knecht
8. Robert Dillingham
9. Donovan Clingan
10. Tidjane Salaun

[rascal]

Why would they pick Topic at 4 when no one will pick him before 8?

Because they will pick whoever his high on their board regardless where they think they will get picked.

[Pauleta14]

Not a huge fan of the cp3 option, but considering his connexion to Dilligham it woud makes sense tbh (if Dilli is PATFO's guy)

[couchman]

The only reason for the Spurs to trade up from #4 to #1 is if they secretly covet Sarr.
Everyone else they might want has the potential to be there at #4.

I like the Spurs telling teams they will take BPA.
That gives them more leverage if someone like Clingan is there at #4 and they want to entertain offers.

[DPG21920]

no, no chance in I'm giving up their 2025 unprotected pick just to swap picks for Risacher. Don't see much of a delta between Risacher, Castle, and Sheppard, and at least one of them should be there at #4.

Would you do it for ATL pick straight up? SA keeps 4 and 8 and gets pick 1?

[BatManu20]

Would you do it for ATL pick straight up? SA keeps 4 and 8 and gets pick 1?

ATL wouldn't do that lol. Even in a weak draft, it makes no sense to trade the #1 overall pick for a future projected lottery pick.

[Mr. Body]

ATL wouldn't do that lol. Even in a weak draft, it makes no sense to trade the #1 overall pick for a future projected lottery pick.

Atlanta fanbase would legit riot.

[baseline bum]

Would you do it for ATL pick straight up? SA keeps 4 and 8 and gets pick 1?

I think I would. I doubt Atlanta would though.

[Kevin]

As the draft gets closer and closer the more I want to tune out until Wednesday night. The smoke screens and BS are out of control this year because the class is so flat. Should be the most entertaining draft night in a long time even if the class is weak.

[DPG21920]

ATL wouldn't do that lol. Even in a weak draft, it makes no sense to trade the #1 overall pick for a future projected lottery pick.

I agree, but honestly, if you strip away the “its the number one pick” and just look at the player (Sarr or Risacher) does it seem unreasonable? Trading Risacher for the complete control of your own fate and ability to tank for Flagg if you want etc seems like a pretty easy call to me unless you think those guys are superstars (Risacher/Sarr)

[DPG21920]

Based on this, things starting to shape up (assuming no trades) as:

The first 3 picks being some order of Sarr, Risacher & Reed. That sets up Castle to SA…

[Mr. Body]

Based on this, things starting to shape up (assuming no trades) as:

The first 3 picks being some order of Sarr, Risacher & Reed. That sets up Castle to SA…

I wouldn't disregard Houston picking and trading Clingan. Really, San Antonio doing the same if Houston doesn't.

[DPG21920]

I wouldn't disregard Houston picking and trading Clingan. Really, San Antonio doing the same if Houston doesn't.

Sure - I was just going off of the “as of now, no trades” scenario.