The Tankathon Thread (since that's apparently what this is now)
- Thread starter Tetsujin
- Start date
I like his defense. I think he'd step right in and be a great wing defender. I'm curious to see what his offense looks like in the NBA. Could be a top shelf scorer or a chucker. He has a knack for making really difficult shots but those same shots would be even more difficult against NBA defenders so it's anyone's guess.
I think Chet has more bust potential.
I think Chet has more bust potential.
yeah but since Monte is elite at drafting in those slots we are good to go 
That's probably a good take. Not like any of us really know but yeah Chet could be like a better Porzingis.
I personally just really like Jabari and he fits our needs perfectly. Looks like he can handle a big percentage of the offensive load and defend as well. It's exactly what the Kings need. Plus he's a great shooter so he doesn't have to operate in the lane with Fox and Sabonis.
I personally just really like Jabari and he fits our needs perfectly. Looks like he can handle a big percentage of the offensive load and defend as well. It's exactly what the Kings need. Plus he's a great shooter so he doesn't have to operate in the lane with Fox and Sabonis.
Fantasyland scenario that will never come true: could we put together a big 3 of Fox Dame and Sabonis? Dame makes $42mm next year and has another 3 years ~$130mm total. Blazers have a terrible owner who might try to cut costs. We have a bunch of contracts (including HB) that end next year, meaning we could save Jody Allen nearly $100mm in salary. Does the #1 overall pick get it done?
In all honesty, unless you’re particularly enamored with Chet’s potential or convinced Jabari is going to continue down an astronomical growth curve, this isn’t really a top four worth full on tanking for. The gap between the top players in this draft class and the rest of the players in the top ten isn’t as big as they were in the last draft and the top guys in this class would all probably get drafted after the top guys last year.
Six really isn't a bad spot to end up in this draft either. Keegan, Benedict, Griffin are all there for the taking or Johnny Davis has fallen to us. Ivey being on the board at six would be unfortunate in that he'd probably be the clear best player available at that point and we know how Monte is about those situations.
The thing there is that some team out there could con themselves into thinking that Ivey is the next Ja and give up a bunch of assets to move up and take him.
The thing there is that some team out there could con themselves into thinking that Ivey is the next Ja and give up a bunch of assets to move up and take him.
Why can't Ivey play the 2? He's 6'4 with a huge wingspan and of course the unlimited athleticism. Should have absolutely no problem checking any guard in the league. I'd say the guy I'd take at 3 being available at 6 would be a huge blessing.
But yeah, the tier break is at 8. The top 4 and all the 4 guys you mentioned would be outstanding picks. Or if Sharpe changes his mind, that would be 9 guys. And I wouldn't be surprised to see Duren or TyTy in the top 8 either, which would give you a little more choice if we picked 7 or 8.
But yeah, the tier break is at 8. The top 4 and all the 4 guys you mentioned would be outstanding picks. Or if Sharpe changes his mind, that would be 9 guys. And I wouldn't be surprised to see Duren or TyTy in the top 8 either, which would give you a little more choice if we picked 7 or 8.
I don't know who your top two players are, but I am going off of what I see on nbadraft.net. Jabari Smith will go number 1, regardless of team, I think. If Jaden Ivey goes number 2, then, as you eluded, it really doesn't matter who we grab out of the next group of players.
BUT, I will say this, though, and that is the simple fact that I won't complain AT ALL if we end up with Paolo Banchero. I think he's going to have himself a solid professional career, and I wouldn't mind seeing it (or at least most of it) in Sacramento, in Kings colors.
BUT, I will say this, though, and that is the simple fact that I won't complain AT ALL if we end up with Paolo Banchero. I think he's going to have himself a solid professional career, and I wouldn't mind seeing it (or at least most of it) in Sacramento, in Kings colors.
Smith is far and away my #1 but he is often mocked at 2 behind Holmgren. I have a minor concern about Holmgren that will hopefully be cleared up after his medical in the combine.
I am not into Banchero.
My preference is to somehow win or get #2 and luck into Smith, failing that I hope we can trade for a 3/4 player with some size who can shoot the 3 and isn't allergic to defense and grab a similar profile player at the 2/3 spot in the draft. I'm partial to Benn but there are 2-3 guys that fit that profile just outside of the top 4.
I am not into Banchero.
My preference is to somehow win or get #2 and luck into Smith, failing that I hope we can trade for a 3/4 player with some size who can shoot the 3 and isn't allergic to defense and grab a similar profile player at the 2/3 spot in the draft. I'm partial to Benn but there are 2-3 guys that fit that profile just outside of the top 4.
