Draft Day!

[MizzouKing]

There was a time when we would’ve drafted Bronnny… we’ve come a long way, baby!

 

[gunks]

Devin Carter is a dawg and is absurd on defense and rebounding.

All I need to know.

Davion + HB for whom??!

 

[SacTownKid]

I did. I'm not a fan at all.

I'm just surprised there are so many stupid GM's collecting a paycheck still. Good thing the Kings don't have that problem anymore haha.

 

[kingdivac]

10 second Carter scouting report.

-Jrue Holiday type ceiling.
-This dude takes playing defense like his life depends on it. He's a DAWG that's always competing and going right at guys.
-Has a huge 6'8 wingspan and is one of the best athletes in the draft. Some of the best measurables in the draft
-Incredible rebounder for a guard. 14% TRB and 8.7 RPG!!!
-Developed into a high volume 3pt shooter 37.7% on 6.8 3PA.

I absolutely love Keon, but I think Carter has a real shot to overtake him from day 1.

They're gonna start Carter then? Thought Brown was looking at Ellis in the starting block.

 

[macadocious]

Any chance w/ the wingspan the see him at the 3? At least short term?

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

This is a best player available pick, pure and simple. Hard to fault that

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1806140211346231714

umm poor Jake Fischer getting fed fake scoops

 

[Elektrik]

Barnes & Davion for Kuzma
Huerter & Duarte for Williams & Thybulle

That would help balance the roster.

That would be fantastic!

 

[dude12]

Long term every team needs 3-4 really good guards. Carters a rookie and can D up. If he was only offense and skill I'd be worried. He'll find his way with a coach like Brown unless he busts.

I don’t question his ability but we have a crap ton of guards who can ball out. Where is the length? Wing length

 

[SacTownKid]

not a fan of the logjam at PG/SG. He'll need to show that his 3pt shot is legit in the NBA. Hopefully it wasn't a 1 hit wonder like Davion.

The upside with Carter even if not is his length, strength, and athletic ability. It's tougher when you don't have those things to fall back on.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1806139811780022539

Pat Riley apparently loves guards from Sacramento

I'd swap Jordan Ford for...well, name it

 

[Tetsujin]

I forgot about Colby Jones lol what are we doing? I can't wait to see what Monte does to make this make sense

Colby and Carter and Keon alll have wing-length wingspans which probably matters more than how tall the top of your head is.

 

[MizzouKing]

I would be shocked if we don’t move Davion and huerter or Barnes.

Maybe Davion will be the spice we need to make our Barnes and Huerter pitch fresh again.

 

[jiimbob]

I’m happy. Trades still to come.

 

[SacTownKid]

I don’t question his ability but we have a crap ton of guards who can ball out. Where is the length? Wing length

Depends on what you call a wing. We've been around this before, his measurements are close to players like Bruce Brown and Dort. Strength is the difference maker. The lack was there, not just length.

 

[sactowndog]

Kings obviously have something up their sleeve this offseason .. They're confident they can swing Mitchell, Heurter, Barnes into a legit forward. Heck now w/ Carter if a team really likes Ellis he could be available too. Can't judge roster construction while it's still the offseason.

carter doesn’t shoot nearly the percentage Keon does. Hate this pick as much as I hated the Davion pick.

 

[HndsmCelt]

I forgot about Colby Jones lol what are we doing? I can't wait to see what Monte does to make this make sense

I'm sure there's some moves in play to even things out but I'm afraid summer league is going to look like an all guard lineup

 

[206Fan]

I forgot about Colby Jones lol what are we doing? I can't wait to see what Monte does to make this make sense

probably want to move on from Davion, but it doesn't make sense to me having Fox/Monk/Davion/Keon/Carter all as your small guards. Carter players has a longer wingpsan for his height, but he's still only 6'2.5"

 

[ockingsfan]

Have a feeling the Kings gonna trade Mitchell and Huerter or HB for Kuzma. Makes sense for both sides

 

[The_Jamal]

carter doesn’t shoot nearly the percentage Keon does. Hate this pick as much as I hated the Davion pick.

Well, you hate good players, so that's not a surprise

 

[hrdboild]

Honestly, I'm not convinced either, but all the mocks basically had him top 10

They also had Ron Holland falling to 13... and I fell for it. Detroit always goes high ceiling, fit be damned.

 

[Bfreeman]

All I need to know.

Davion + HB for whom??!

Cash Considerations

 

[Tetsujin]

Depends on what you call a wing. We've been around this before, his measurements are close to players like Bruce Brown and Dort. Strength is the difference maker. The lack was there, not just length.

Yeah. We just spent the entire season marveling at Josh Hart handling bigs on defense and handing entire teams their asses. Lateral length matters much more than height.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

They also had Ron Holland falling to 13... and I fell for it. Detroit always goes high ceiling, fit be damned.

I....didn't really fall for that one

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1806138130392588793

 

[ESP47]

I forgot about Colby Jones lol what are we doing? I can't wait to see what Monte does to make this make sense

Imagine in 2017 if we picked Donovan Mitchell at 10. We'd all be like what the hell are we doing? We just drafted Fox and Hield is the future. There's no minutes!

Of course I have no idea if Carter will turn out to be a player or not but I get picking the guy you think is the best player available.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1806139553289584802

 

[SLAB]

carter doesn’t shoot nearly the percentage Keon does. Hate this pick as much as I hated the Davion pick.

Picking at 13 is such a difference than at 7. A potentially excellent defensive roll player at 13 is great. You should be swinging high at 7. Man, the Davion pick still makes me salty.

 

[206Fan]

The upside with Carter even if not is his length, strength, and athletic ability. It's tougher when you don't have those things to fall back on.

not really sure what the upside is considering all the odds are against him on even making a rotation. if he makes it through, he's likely never starting next to Fox unless you want the smallest backcourt in the league with questionable shooting.

 

[LPKingsFan]

Tyrese Haliburton disagrees

So do Mitch Richmond and Kevin Martin