Official 2022 NBA Draft thread

[rascal]

I think Johnny Davis’ 3-point shooting will continue to improve at the next level with more reps and better spacing than he had at Wisconsin. Just a matter of time imo.

Another underrated aspect of his game that most guards in this draft don’t have is his post-up ability. He was the best SG in the post in CBB this season. Really good in that department with his advanced footwork and mid-range ability.

I like him better than Agbaji personally. Not quite as athletic and not the 3-point shooter Agbaji is, but he’s 2 years younger, is better off the dribble, and is better in the midrange. I also just like his iso-ability to go get you a bucket when you need one better.

I like Agbaji better. More athletic and a tough compe or in the clutch, good all around game.

[SAGirl]

Something to lighten your day…

[rascal]

I've said before, if teams/mocks are going to freak out over Shaeden Sharpe, they have to freak out over Leonard Miller. Either both are worth freaking out over or neither is.

I see a situation where the top four go as a tier -- Smith, Holmgren, Banchero, Ivey, in whatever order -- then things get wobbly. I can see someone like Sharpe going and then a cascade of teams uncertain whether to stick with plans or changing plans with Miller and so on. In short, I can see a player like Murray tumbling in the fracas.

Sharpe looks far better than Miller. Murray would be great at 9 for the Spurs but doubt he will still be there.

Miller would not be a good pick at 9.

[Mr. Body]

Sharpe looks far better than Miller. Murray would be great at 9 for the Spurs but doubt he will still be there.

Miller would not be a good pick at 9.

You have no idea whether Sharpe is better than Miller. It's just dumb highlight packages for both of them.

[rascal]

You have no idea whether Sharpe is better than Miller. It's just dumb highlight packages for both of them.

I have an idea just like you have ideas on some players that you like.

[The Truth #6]

The hype for Miller and Sharpe is similar in that they’re both young and Canadian, I suppose. But Sharpe at least has a great looking jump shot. Miller’s shot looks weird. But they’re both relatively unproven, that’s true.

[Maddog]

You have no idea whether Sharpe is better than Miller. It's just dumb highlight packages for both of them.

I don't think any of us have an idea. And I think a lot of teams have no idea.

I know I'm being a bit facetious, but I think there's a lot luck involved in this

[duncan2150]

I like Agbaji better. More athletic and a tough compe or in the clutch, good all around game.

I think Davis is way better as a player and got more upside. Agbaji could be a real good role player but not more imo. He's not capable of create his shot, not really complete on offense except the shooting ( 3 pt, catch and shoot).

[duncan2150]

A guards ability to post up is not a great selling point for a top 10 pick. He not only has an at best shaky jumper, but lacks elite athleticism/burst to make up for it.

Suggs is similar, with more athleticism and struggled mightily (granted, he was injured on and off and it's early, but still).

and that's not one of his strenghts imo, he can post up but he's better on iso and catch and shoot. Really good defender also.

[BackHome]

Yep, can't get better without a little luck "Come on Ping Pong Ball" get us that top 4 pick this year. As far as Sharpe he looks ready as far as his body while Miller looks like he will take two years to get there which is OK since big usually take a little longer then guards. They both have traits that teams are looking for but I think Sharpe will go around 4 to 8 and Miller will go anywhere from 20 to 30.

I would not mind the following picks:

9 - Ousmane Dieng - PF 6'9
20 - Leonard Miller - SF/PF - 6'10
25 - Ismael Kamagate - C - 6'11
38 - Procida or Besson

Other players I really like in the in our 20 ranges would be:

Malaki Branham *
Blake Wesley *

[Mr. Body]

I think Davis is way better as a player and got more upside. Agbaji could be a real good role player but not more imo. He's not capable of create his shot, not really complete on offense except the shooting ( 3 pt, catch and shoot).

Pretty much. If Agbaji is at 20, definitely interested. At 9 he's a reach.

In playing style, Johnny Davis is a bit of Tyler Herro. Probably not as dynamic in space, but that mix of ability to shoot anywhere that can cause a lot of problems.

[mo7888]

I've said before, if teams/mocks are going to freak out over Shaeden Sharpe, they have to freak out over Leonard Miller. Either both are worth freaking out over or neither is.

I see a situation where the top four go as a tier -- Smith, Holmgren, Banchero, Ivey, in whatever order -- then things get wobbly. I can see someone like Sharpe going and then a cascade of teams uncertain whether to stick with plans or changing plans with Miller and so on. In short, I can see a player like Murray tumbling in the fracas.

I wholeheartedly agree with this..

[duncan2150]

Maybe too high at 9 but he's a player i can move up for. He needs some work on the shoot and the ball handling but he has size, body, athletism , defense and a lot of other things.

Reminds me a little bit of Gerald Wallace with better shooting touch coming out of NCAA.


And he is from Seattle...

[Mr. Body]

Maybe too high at 9 but he's a player i can move up for. He needs some work on the shoot and the ball handling but he has size, body, athletism , defense and a lot of other things.

Reminds me a little bit of Gerald Wallace with better shooting touch coming out of NCAA.


And he is from Seattle...

Eason remains on my short list, even at 9. I'm very intrigued. He made SEC conference first team coming off the bench, which is a bit crazy. His potential is very high as a difference maker, but there are clear issues. He's like this wild man and I'm not sure how disciplined he'll ever be. He not only fouls a ton, he fouled out of a lot of games. He gets tunnel vision on drives and can turn the ball over. And so on. But he also has these beast mode plays where he blows up the opposition on both sides of the ball. I think I still have him behind Sochan at the PF due to uncertainty. If we got a guard or even someone like Duren at 9/10, I'd love to get Eason at 20, but think he'll be gone by then.

[BackHome]

Yeah I agree with you on Eason on defense he is a beast on offense it’s feast or famine the fouls and I think he had maybe 15 assist the whole year gives me pause at 9, but I also agree I think he is gone by 20. Our luck I bet he gets taken at 19 just so close but yet so far. Lol

[Atl Spur]

Sochan

[duncan2150]

Sochan

He's like my favorite at 9. I know it will be exagerrated for some but i may have him ahead of Keagan Murray. I see a biiig upside.

[objective]

I would probably have Sochan over Keegan.

Here's a video from the last couple of days that kind of gets at some of what's bothered me with Murray. And the video doesn't even question his height and simply credits him as being either 6-8 or 6-9.

The comparison to Keita Bates Diop is a little worrisome, especially as I expect Keegan to measure smaller

[exstatic]

Weirdly enough, both Keegan Murray and Johnny Davis have twin brothers that played on their teams last year.

Phoenix will draft/sign both of them. They always go for the ty twin/brother.

[rjv]

found this nice article this morning:

https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/05/nb...paolo-banchero

[Mr. Body]

found this nice article this morning:

https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/05/nb...paolo-banchero

Interesting to see where he puts Duren (after Williams), Griffin, Eason, and others.

[rjv]

Interesting to see where he puts Duren (after Williams), Griffin, Eason, and others.

indeed. after the tourney, i started to prefer williams over duren myself. it was also interesting to see samaki walker's son on that list, as a potential 2nd rounder.

[rascal]

Sochan

Sochan is not strong offensively. Poor shooter

[exstatic]

found this nice article this morning:

https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/05/nb...paolo-banchero

It seemed very old school in it’s choices and preferences.

[rjv]

It seemed very old school in it’s choices and preferences.

i wasn't really paying to much attention to the ranking, or even too much on the scouting. it's just a nice list to start with and then do more research on.