Official 2022 NBA Draft thread

[ZeusWillJudge]

Knowing the way the Spurs think I would not be surprised if they used the early first round pick on Malacai Branham.

Every year I'm on the lookout for overlooked players who can be bargains when the Spurs (normally) pick in the 20's. I was talking about Matisse Thybulle when the few articles were saying that he was undraftable. And Chuma Okeke, long before he started rocketing up the mock draft boards. This year, Branham was one of my potential bargain picks. I like him. But I hate him with the Spurs' #9 pick. I don't disagree, though, that it's the kind of thing the Spurs might do.

If the Spurs were going to reach down and take a 6'5"-ish player with their first pick, I would rather have it be EJ Liddell. He's a better defender, a MUCH better rebounder, and has a 7' wingspan. His 3P% wasn't as high as Branham, but it was more than adequate on higher volume.

But if Branham is available further down, and they pick him, I wouldn't hate it. Now watch the Spurs do exactly what you said and take Branham at 9.

[The Truth #6]

So many ways to look at this. There’s what the team needs and there’s also a certain type of player we should recognize that will do well in the Spurs system with Pop, which to me means: tough, thick skinned, high bbiq. I know that doesn’t address our specific needs, but if we get a player that can’t gel with Pop and/or survive Pop depending on how you look at it, then the other factors don’t matter as much. Luka Sandwich, Lonnie: the potential was great but temperament was horrible fit with Pop in my opinion.

I can’t easily say who would fit with Pop, but Davis and Sochan both seem to make sense. Chet probably also (not that he’s possible). I’m sure some others. Anyway, just spitballing.

[duncan2150]

[rascal]

Branham is good for one of the later picks but not at 9.

[duncan2150]

Branham is good for one of the later picks but not at 9.

I like him but yes i don't think the Spurs will consider him at 9. There's way more chances that they go high for sochan or someone else.

[Degoat]

I mean last year we took a guy in Primo who was projected as a late first to early 2nd rounder with our 12 pick so anything’s possible at our 9th pick this year lol

[Gibbz]

A play I've thought of is to take whoever you think is the best available and sign Chris Boucher to start at the 4. He had a bit of a down year after being great a year prior so the price probably wouldn't be atrocious.

[The Truth #6]

I mean last year we took a guy in Primo who was projected as a late first to early 2nd rounder with our 12 pick so anything’s possible at our 9th pick this year lol

Ousman Dieng (sic) could be a possible reach. Just spitballing.

[Ariel]

Apparently the tiebreakers will be next monday (couldn't find an official source, though I looked at NBA communications):

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/wa...s-target-no-28

The tiebreaker between the Warriors and Heat will be determined on April 18 in a draw by the NBA.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/04/...aft-order.html

These tiebreakers will be conducted by the NBA next Monday (April 18)

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/artic...14822_37391991

These tiebreakers will be conducted next Monday (April 18)

That would determine where the Toronto pick (20/21) and Boston pick (23/24/25) land.

[duncan2150]

Apparently the tiebreakers will be next monday (couldn't find an official source, though I looked at NBA communications):

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/wa...s-target-no-28

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/04/...aft-order.html

https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/artic...14822_37391991


That would determine where the Toronto pick (20/21) and Boston pick (23/24/25) land.

Yes that's monday i posted it a little bit earlier. Will be interesting for the Spurs

[Ariel]

Yes that's monday i posted it a little bit earlier. Will be interesting for the Spurs

You left me thinking, because I didn't read anything about it here, and I scrolled your posts and realized the tweet tag shows as a blank post, had to click reply, copy the code and only then I was able to see what you posted. Sorry.

[mo7888]

Ousman Dieng (sic) could be a possible reach. Just spitballing.

I don't expect him to be that much of a reach after we get through the individual workouts..

[duncan2150]

[Uriel]

This draft is actually quite simple.

If we break into the top 4, we should draft one of Smith, Banchero, or Holmgren (in that order), depending on who’s available.

If we stay at #9, we should draft Sochan.

[Ariel]

I really, really like him... him and Sochan are a lot alike in many ways, in that they're very young, smart, well rounded, defensively oriented, and need to work on their shooting. But if they do, man they're going to be great.

[PhantomDashCam]

I actually like Daniels as a better long term prospect than Josh Giddey. I wouldn’t take any other guard ahead of him with the exception of Jaden Ivey…

[exstatic]

A play I've thought of is to take whoever you think is the best available and sign Chris Boucher to start at the 4. He had a bit of a down year after being great a year prior so the price probably wouldn't be atrocious.

He’s 29, so, no.

[NickiRasgo]

Initially didn't like what I saw a little bit of him in Youtube until you posted this one. Looks good! I can see some Brandon Roy type of play - fundamentals.

[objective]

Not caring for Keegan Murray. Looks about 6-6.5 in shoes. He just looks like Keldon with longer arms and a small head.

Granted, Keldon might be developing into a 20ppg scorer, so I don't dispute the talent. Just don't want another undersized guy at the 4

Re: Sochan, I get a lot of slim (or rather, slimmer) Boris Diaw vibes from him. Won't be a big scorer, but will defend and make the smart plays

[mo7888]

This draft is actually quite simple.

If we break into the top 4, we should draft one of Smith, Banchero, or Holmgren (in that order), depending on who’s available.

If we stay at #9, we should draft Sochan.

It's not that simple to me...I don't care for Sochan at 9....at 13 or 14 then maybe but I don't expect him to be much more than a role player without a high upside.

[NickiRasgo]

Re: Sochan, I get a lot of slim (or rather, slimmer) Boris Diaw vibes from him. Won't be a big scorer, but will defend and make the smart plays

Same impression initially.

[Degoat]

I know it’s not how the spurs really handle things but it would be nice to draft a guy that really contributes a lot immediately. Looking at guys from past drafts like Maxey, Halliburton, Duarte, Herro, etc.

[Maddog]

Same impression initially.

Does he have a portable Expresso machine ?

[Dejounte]

That Procida fella looks insanely athletic for a white dude. I’m impressed.

[Dejounte]

Initially didn't like what I saw a little bit of him in Youtube until you posted this one. Looks good! I can see some Brandon Roy type of play - fundamentals.

Brandon Roy is actually an excellent comparison. Thank you for that. They both lean heavily on floaters. If the Spurs stay at 9 this is my 1B guy.