iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
This commentary has been really awkward all night. And fix the commercial break during picks! So dumb
2021 NBA Draft Superthread
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SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
This was a very, very win now defensive draft. I think he's a Whiteside/Jones replacement in their eyes.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Sources: Portland at No. 43: Greg Brown.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 30, 2021
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
YOu'd think they'd have learned their lesson from the Jokic commercial thing but nooooooo
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
He's got much more offensive feel for the game than either of those guys though.
No clue they'd pick Mitchell -- only saw him in the final - didn't even watch 'tape'.....just watched his highlights now....he likes to yell. -- kidding aside he looks like an NFL RB playing basketball....there's a bit of Baron Davis reminiscent (though no where near the hops) - he looks ready to mix it up physically.....he exudes intensity. No problem with the left either.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Brooklyn selecting Kessler Edwards at No. 44, per source.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
Not that I put a lot of stock on Perk's analysis but if that's all we get from the ESPN guys is "he will be their starting center by the end of the season" I can f with that. I have said in the Bags fallout that I'd like to just try to steal bigs in the second round or Euro stash guys as long as NBA is guard/wing league.
And again, taking the best D guy look, it may not be sexy but I like it and its a lot better than super team but young as a team identity.
And again, taking the best D guy look, it may not be sexy but I like it and its a lot better than super team but young as a team identity.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
That malalignment of the knee is a bit of a concern to me. Knock knees can lead to problems.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Right, we had the worst defense in NBA history so maybe it's okay to just grab guys who don't suck at defense and go from there.
SLAB
Hall of Famer
Younger than Mitchell.
It's not sexy but I sure like this plan a heck of a lot better than what OKC is doing with their all upside team of prospects who might not even be in the NBA in 5 years.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Finally, Boston at No. 45: Juhann Begarin, per source.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
Defensive team, but bad?
Section 101
All-Star
a year younger. normal college senior.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Best available prospects with 15 picks remaining, per the ESPN 100: Sharife Cooper, Charles Bassey, Filip Petrusev, David Johnson, BJ Boston, Daishen Nix, Austin Reaves, Joel Ayayi, Aaron Wiggins, Aaron Henry, Matthew Hurt
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) July 30, 2021
Full 1st/2nd round analysis: https://t.co/k2uLXlEE3h
Wouldn't mind trading back in to get Boston
Kings_of_California
Starter
I'm fine with the pick. I hope Luka Garza gets drafted. That guy was an absolute beast in college and while I understand the game has shifted away from his play style, I can't imagine he'd be any worse than a really solid backup C in the NBA.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
At No. 47 to the Raptors, per source: David Johnson.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
I dont know about likeliness to progress.....the Kings liked what they saw.....and just happy they didn't pick Segun. I if they stand pat, you're gonna see alot of guard pairings to see what works best and why.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Hawks are selecting Auburn's Sharife Cooper at No. 48, per source.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
Hawks reeeeeally like small point guards allergic to defense
I mean when you have to send Trae Young to the bench, it's nice to be able to replace him with Trae Young Lite.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Sources: Nets at No. 49: Marcus Zegarowski.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 30, 2021
KingsFanSince85
All-Star
To be clear, I’m not saying Mitchell was or wasn’t BPA. I said this before, but will say again that I knew less about this year’s prospects than I have in a long while. Just didn’t follow or watch as much as I typically do.
If McNair had Mitchell at the top of his board when #9 was on the clock, I applaud him for taking BPA and not reaching for need. Although the KINGS clearly do have defensive needs, so it worked out well in that respect. But they didn’t have a strong need for another guard.
Regardless, I’m ok with the selection for those reasons. That, and Mitchell’s biggest strength is different than that of Fox and Hali.
But if you didn’t have Mitchell as BPA I can understand the disappointment. I felt the exact same way when Bagley was selected #2. I didn’t have him among my top 6.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Sixers at 50: Filip Petrusev, per source.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
Sixers get Petrusev. Could be a good back up guy
49to5er
Prospect
I think the player we wanted was Franz. The real culprit tonight is Toronto. Orlando was expecting to get Barnes but had to take Suggs. If they had taken Barnes than they woulda grabbed Mitchell at 8 but instead of taking two guards they grabbed Wagner. Anyway, I think Mitchell ends up being a difference maker and solid player but we really need help in the front court. I don’t think bringing back Holmes and drafting Davion moves the needle that much so I understand why some are frustrated with the pick.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Sources: Pelicans trading No. 51 to Clippers and LAC will pick Brandon Boston.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 30, 2021
Damn you Jerry West
iowamcnabb
Hall of Famer
So…
Fox Wright Mitchell
Hali Davis
Buddy Woodard
Barnes Bagley
Holmes Queta
Fox Wright Mitchell
Hali Davis
Buddy Woodard
Barnes Bagley
Holmes Queta
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Detroit at No. 52: Iowa's Luka Garza, per source.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
steelevt
All-Star
metu and jones?
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
As of now James and King are probably in the picture along with Kyle Guy and Metu I'd guess.
