The Official Draft Day thread

[FullAB]

ESPN.com keeps listing Giles as best player avail. I don't follow closely but did he slip for a reason? Or is ESPN just off on this?

 

[sono]

Is he SG or SF?

 

[kingdivac]

Jackson was a pick probably targeted with Fox. Or at least scenario driven

 

[206Fan]

And there's our SG.

Really, am I ever wrong?

He's a SF who can guard SGs. Plays a little soft, but a very high IQ player.

 

[kingsboi]

Is he SG or SF?

6'8, 200+...time to bulk him up into a SF

 

[Merdiesel]

Love it. Sounds like a really good kid who can shoot. Great night for Kings fans!

 

[Kingster]

Jackson can defend. Still streaky on the shooting, but he's demonstrated he can get better with that. Solid pick, and it never hurts to have a guy on your team that's won an NCAA championship.

 

[Merdiesel]

Who else doesn't want to hear about Jimmy F'ing Butler any more??

 

[KingsFanSince85]

I like the pick. Upperclassmen are often ready to contribute and there's plenty of room for improvement

I'm a UNC fan and watch a dozen or more games a season. JJ is a winner. He was a big reason UNC was in the title game 2 years in a row. If he works hard, I really think we found a player.

Both Fox and Jackson have the ability to play good defense and could be really, really good defenders if they wanna be. I love that we're drafting players that at least could be good 2-way players.

 

[steelevt]

not exactly the fox/jackson combo we wanted but itll do. i guess we shoulda been more specific when praying to the basketball gods

 

[kingsboi]

good pickup by Minnesota

 

[Kingz19]

ESPN.com keeps listing Giles as best player avail. I don't follow closely but did he slip for a reason? Or is ESPN just off on this?

His legs I believe are Greg Oden level questionable

 

[KingsFanSince85]

Can I just say the front office is killing it so far!

You may sir!!

 

[kingdivac]

Love it. Sounds like a really good kid who can shoot. Great night for Kings fans!

He reminded me of ...tada....Kevin Martin on his highlights.

 

[The_Jamal]

Is he SG or SF?

I think he'll be able to play some small-ball PF too. He really does have fantastic length and he's got good defensive fundamentals.

 

[FullAB]

His legs I believe are Greg Oden level questionable

Whoa

 

[DesertFox]

Draft og, work him in slowly as a combo forward.

 

[kingdivac]

not exactly the fox/jackson combo we wanted but itll do. i guess we shoulda been more specific when praying to the basketball gods

Or more sincere

 

[The_Jamal]

Would LOVE for O.G to fall to 20. Versatile wings like him and Jackson are the exact direction the NBA is heading in and we'd have the potential to get one of the best defenders in the draft. Would also have the luxury of bringing him along slowly as he rehabs.

 

[Kingz19]

He reminded me of ...tada....Kevin Martin on his highlights.

Uh oh. Hope he's ready for Grant Napear

 

[KingsFanSince85]

Now if we take Jordan Bell at 20 or 34, I'll be happy (don't think he'll make it to 34, so 20 would have to do).

3 players with good to very good defensive potential and 2 guys that'll probably be efficient offensive players too.

 

[biltalent]

You could see that pick from a mile away. Not the biggest fan of Jackson but I've been wrong on tall wing shooters before. Love however that we did not settle for him with #10. Like his fit with Fox. Hope he can get stronger and defend a bit.

Names to watch at #20: Giles, Pasecniks, Evans, Anunoby

 

[CurseOfTheSalmons]

Wow, looks like we got a winner with #15.

 

[Arkitect]

I think he'll be able to play some small-ball PF too. He really does have fantastic length and he's got good defensive fundamentals.

He needs to put on some weight.

 

[funkykingston]

I like Jackson in combination with Fox.

Solid pick. And a guy who is well suited for Sacramento. Humble, hard worker that fans will appreciate.

Considering some people wanted him at 10 I think this is a solid choice.

Still have #20 and #34 to take two more shots.

 

[Merdiesel]

He needs to put on some weight.

Don't they all though? Everyone but OG, please be there at 20!

 

[Kingz19]

Fox is on Grants show right now

 

[kingdivac]

Would LOVE for O.G to fall to 20. Versatile wings like him and Jackson are the exact direction the NBA is heading in and we'd have the potential to get one of the best defenders in the draft. Would also have the luxury of bringing him along slowly as he rehabs.

I would absolutely LOVE Juwan Evans!! Maybe too high for an undersized PG, and I'm sure theyll pick OG if he's there in a few picks...

 

[CyKings]

Evans or Swanigan at 20 please

 

[The Hammer]

He's a SF who can guard SGs. Plays a little soft, but a very high IQ player.

Sorry... meant SF!!!

Been saying we draft PG then SF for months now.

Unfortunately my spelling is not quite as accurate. Great pick.