The Official SPOILERS 2022 NBA Draft Thread

[Kingster]

It's possible Monte thinks Murray is BPA over Ivey at 4. If the Spurs interest is to be believed, we wouldn't be the only ones.

That strains credulity for me. I've seen enough of both to see Ivey's ceiling as much higher than Murray's. This is where I think the draft consensus is right: there is a pretty big drop-off after Ivey at #4.

 

[The_Jamal]

I have KM 4 in this draft, so wouldn't bother me in the slightest. Just would be a let-down after all the Kings rumors over the past week and reported interest in the pick.

At the end of the day, Murray is an excellent prospect at a premium NBA position that we have no talent at. Anyone being mad at adding that to the Kings is just silly and a slave to mock drafters.

 

[Livinthedream]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1539994366487326720

Kings fans questioning Sam Amick's sources. Tensions are high in Kings land.

Of note, CD gave Amick a chance to clarify and Sam came back to the same conclusion. Kings have been considering fit.

 

[macadocious]

Watch Murray go in the top 3 and twitter crash.

 

[Ozymandias]

In February and March Jaden Ivey shot 24% from 3 and had as many turnovers as he did assists

 

[Ozymandias]

the idea that Murray is a "fit" pick is absurd.. He's absolutely one of the best players on the board

 

[Kingster]

I have KM 4 in this draft, so wouldn't bother me in the slightest. Just would be a let-down after all the Kings rumors over the past week and reported interest in the pick.

At the end of the day, Murray is an excellent prospect at a premium NBA position that we have no talent at. Anyone being mad at adding that to the Kings is just silly and a slave to mock drafters.

If all that happens today is the Kings draft Murray and pass on Ivey it will be a big disappointment for me. I'm routing for a very nice trade, but if that doesn't happen I'll suck it up with Ivey and deal with the trade-offs and compromises that must inevitably occur because of the redundancy at the guard position.

 

[Ozymandias]

did you see the way Murray was carrying his team? and putting up consistent stats on both sides of the ball

 

[kb02]

If the Kings stay at 4 and draft Murray, Monte would've earned his middle manager nickname.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1540004925446492161

uhhhhhhhh no RJ no deal

 

[kb02]

did you see the way Murray was carrying his team? and putting up consistent stats on both sides of the ball

Ed O'Bannon, Johnny Flynn...carried their teams too. I think Murray is solid, but at 4? Trade down and pick him, if Monte really loves him that much.

 

[The_Jamal]

the idea that Murray is a "fit" pick is absurd.. He's absolutely one of the best players on the board

He gets punished because he's good and he's an amazing fit with our core. That SHOULD be a good thing, but Kings land is crazy these days

 

[Padrino]

If the Kings stay at 4 and draft Murray, Monte would've earned his middle manager nickname.

You say that like you're not the only person who's ever referred to Monte McNair that way.

 

[gunks]

I'm going to cling to hope that we are able to trade up to #2 for Smith Jr with all this Banchero going 1st buzz.

Murray at 4 won't be devastating, but I won't be jumping for joy either. Inarguably a good fit, but whether or not he's BPA will take a bit longer to suss out.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1540004925446492161

uhhhhhhhh no RJ no deal

Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?

 

[Kingster]

the idea that Murray is a "fit" pick is absurd.. He's absolutely one of the best players on the board

"One of the best" is irrelevant. We're talking BPA. Is he better than Ivey? Sure, pick him. If not, then don't. I don't think he is.

 

[Tetsujin]

Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?

have been staring at the ceiling for the last hour and a half compulsively checking my phone every ten minutes

 

[Capt. Factorial]

have been staring at the ceiling for the last hour and a half compulsively checking my phone every ten minutes

Try counting backwards by 13s from 8,974. I need you rested and ready for action tonight!

 

[kb02]

You say that like you're not the only person who's ever referred to Monte McNair that way.

I have no problem being first.

 

[Entity]

Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?

they can just sleep tomorrow lol.

 

[The_Jamal]

Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?

Twitter bots need to sleep?

 

[Ozymandias]

He gets punished because he's good and he's an amazing fit with our core. That SHOULD be a good thing, but Kings land is crazy these days

I hate to say this cuz I wasnt posting it but my friend asked me about Keegan Murray months ago when he was projected more at the end of the lottery and I told him "I wouldnt be surprised if he ends up in the top5"

If u follow these prospects on a regular basis during the college season. He was like remarkably consistent and impactful.. ... What more is he even supposed to do??? hes dropping 20 every game 3 orebs and like 2 blocks and a steal and a half... and his turnovers r crazy low...

and the killer stat is really 40% from 3..

 

[Letsgokings13]

have been staring at the ceiling for the last hour and a half compulsively checking my phone every ten minutes

Think of how sleeping will be a time machine to more news!

 

[KingsCitizen]

It's probably down to Chet/Murray. I don't see Monte drafting Ivey unless it is trade

 

[macadocious]

have been staring at the ceiling for the last hour and a half compulsively checking my phone every ten minutes

I know we havent officially met, but I didnt realize you were still a teenager.

 

[Tetsujin]

I know we havent officially met, but I didnt realize you were still a teenager.

Been a teenager for the last *checks calendar* last two decades I guess.

 

[Ozymandias]

"One of the best" is irrelevant. We're talking BPA. Is he better than Ivey? Sure, pick him. If not, then don't. I don't think he is.

well i mean Murray was willing his teams to win on offense and defense... like check the indiana game big10 semifinal where they are down like 15-2 to start thre game and murray just starts making plays on defense and running down the court then drilling 3's, gets em right back into it almost singlehandedly.. I think he's better at that sorta chaining together high impact plays one after the next more than Ivey who's more of like a tools guy that projects to have impact..

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?

I'm glad it was the Captain who ended up asking this question. Because I've been thinking the same thing since Tetsujin's first post after he declared his intention(s) to get some rest.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

the idea that Murray is a "fit" pick is absurd.. He's absolutely one of the best players on the board

The idea that picking the player mocked at 5 at 4 is a "reach" is also absurd.

 

[Tetsujin]

Woj bomb\

https://twitter.com/statuses/1540014173450543112