capt-
do you know what date they determine if we are 13 or 14?
Today!!!! kings are 13
capt-
do you know what date they determine if we are 13 or 14?
Today!!!! kings are 13
link? I am not seeing it reported anywhere.
capt-
do you know what date they determine if we are 13 or 14?
Today!!!! kings are 13
So, technically, the draft lottery, which will take place on May 12th, will determine where we actually end up picking in June. What today determined was which teams win the various tiebreakers amongst all of the teams (postseason and non-postseason teams). As a result of that process, it was determined that the Kings will be picking before the Warriors (as we were the winners of that tiebreaker), as long both of us do not move up into the top 4. With that being said, keep in mind that the Warriors' pick will go to Portland if it lands outside of the top 4.link? I am not seeing it reported anywhere.
So, technically, the draft lottery, which will take place on May 12th, will determine where we actually end up picking in June. What today determined was which teams win the various tiebreakers amongst all of the teams (postseason and non-postseason teams). As a result of that process, it was determined that the Kings will be picking before the Warriors (as we were the winners of that tiebreaker), as long both of us do not move up into the top 4. With that being said, keep in mind that the Warriors' pick will go to Portland if it lands outside of the top 4.
If both Kings and Warriors do not move up:
13th pick: Sacramento Kings
14th pick: Portland Trail Blazers
If the Warriors move up into the lottery (i.e. top 4), they keep their pick.
So far one player that looks almost identical to Franz on first look is Tidjane Salaun. Very similar in build. Both somewhat slow, but they have legit ball handling chops to operate in the paint and back out.
Only watched the game against Arizona in round 2. He gave them fits but got in foul trouble and Dayton was done after that.What do we think of DaRon Holmes? Seems to fit a lot of Monte's boxes
- "older" player that's showed improvement every year
-Statistically dominant this past season.
-Added a 38% 3 ball on 2.5 3PA/game, after not previously being a spacer.
-6'10 with a 7'0 wingspan
-18.9% Ast rate this past season (up from 12.1% the previous year)
-8.7%, 6.5%, 7.2% Block rate in his college career.
-Staggering .724 FTr and a 71% FT shooter this past year. That points to real upside in his offensive profile at the next level.
The worry might be is he's a better fit at the NBA 5 than an NBA 4. Could he be that unicorn 4 defender that protects the rim? Not too sold on his lateral movement, but it's like "just" enough and he's so good at recovery he almost always finds a way to block or contest a shot. I really really like the idea of what a Keon-Keegan-Holmes 2-3-4 defensively could look like and if Holmes proves his shot is real... could be an absolute flawless fit.
What do we think of DaRon Holmes? Seems to fit a lot of Monte's boxes
- "older" player that's showed improvement every year
-Statistically dominant this past season.
-Added a 38% 3 ball on 2.5 3PA/game, after not previously being a spacer.
-6'10 with a 7'0 wingspan
-18.9% Ast rate this past season (up from 12.1% the previous year)
-8.7%, 6.5%, 7.2% Block rate in his college career.
-Staggering .724 FTr and a 71% FT shooter this past year. That points to real upside in his offensive profile at the next level.
The worry might be is he's a better fit at the NBA 5 than an NBA 4. Could he be that unicorn 4 defender that protects the rim? Not too sold on his lateral movement, but it's like "just" enough and he's so good at recovery he almost always finds a way to block or contest a shot. I really really like the idea of what a Keon-Keegan-Holmes 2-3-4 defensively could look like and if Holmes proves his shot is real... could be an absolute flawless fit.
you are scaring me he won’t be available at 13/14.
Well you never know who else is watching. Petrie thought he had discovered a hidden talent but on draft day Jerry West made a trade to pick one spot before the Kings and stole Kobe Bryant from us. It was originally thought that Chomche would spend one year in college having received multiple offers from division one schools, and he still has that option available. But since he barely qualified age wise for the draft, he threw his name in. So we'll see!
Honestly I haven't seen film on Risacher - I'm not big on watching highlight mixes because I think they obscure so much of a player's game, and I don't even know if there is full game tape available on YouTube. I just made that comment based on size, need, and reputation. So the comment was more banter than hard analysis, didn't mean to cause confusion there.
I was able to see a few games of Sarr when his NBL team was playing the G-League and dude looked very solid. But he's maybe not the best fit for us.
Honestly, it would be a nice problem to have, but I don't think we'll have it.
Well, unless we get lucky in the lottery, I wouldn't spend too much time discussing Risacher or Sarr. It's likely they go one/two in the draft, although I would take Reed Sheppard over both of them. Sheppard is the complete package and without a doubt the best 3pt shooter in the draft, and if he can do in the NBA what he did at Kentucky, he'll be the best shooter in the NBA.
When is the last time a college player shot over 50% from three for the entire season?
Literally nothing alike Tidjane is about as raw as it gets with little to no bball IQ, Tidjane is MPJ without the 3point shooting or back injuries atm but could develop into a MPJ type player but probably never as good shooter.So far one player that looks almost identical to Franz on first look is Tidjane Salaun. Very similar in build. Both somewhat slow, but they have legit ball handling chops to operate in the paint and back out.
Literally nothing alike Tidjane is about as raw as it gets with little to no bball IQ, Tidjane is MPJ without the 3point shooting or back injuries atm but could develop into a MPJ type player but probably never as good shooter.
It’s pretty much impossible to be too critical of OKC’s rebuild job but it’s remarkable how many of their first round picks wound up being whiffs/not even on their roster/buried behind second round picks or UDDA guys who panned out as role players sooner/better than the high upside prospect guys. The non-Trade acquisition guys in their rotation are all the lotto pick level guys that OKC got with their own picks via tanking who were loved as prospects even before ending up on OKC (Chet/Jalen Williams/Cason) or Josh Giddey.Salaun strikes me as a boom or bust, long-term upside gamble. He's the type of player OKC takes chances on with their seemingly endless supply of picks (see Poku, Ousmane Dieng etc) but who knows if their philosophy will change given their sudden emergence as actual playoff contenders.
Another team where Salaun makes sense would be Portland with GS's pick at 14 (assuming the Warriors don't win the lottery). They need big wings and shooting, and they have the time to let him develop since they are still in their rebuilding phase.
Salaun strikes me as a boom or bust, long-term upside gamble. He's the type of player OKC takes chances on with their seemingly endless supply of picks (see Poku, Ousmane Dieng etc) but who knows if their philosophy will change given their sudden emergence as actual playoff contenders.
Another team where Salaun makes sense would be Portland with GS's pick at 14 (assuming the Warriors don't win the lottery). They need big wings and shooting, and they have the time to let him develop since they are still in their rebuilding phase.
Either way I don't see him as an option for the Kings since they need players that can help now and I'm not bullish enough on Tidjane's long term potential to draft him and let him develop in the G-League for a couple seasons.
It’s pretty much impossible to be too critical of OKC’s rebuild job but it’s remarkable how many of their first round picks wound up being whiffs/not even on their roster/buried behind second round picks or UDDA guys who panned out as role players sooner/better than the high upside prospect guys. The non-Trade acquisition guys in their rotation are all the lotto pick level guys that OKC got with their own picks via tanking who were loved as prospects even before ending up on OKC (Chet/Jalen Williams/Cason) or Josh Giddey.
hopefully Monte sets aside the win now Philosophy and drafts the best wing prospect out there but I doubt he does.
I wanted Johnson and we went Davion
I wanted Prosper or Jackson and we traded it
this year I am leaning toward Chomche we shall see
It’s pretty much impossible to be too critical of OKC’s rebuild job but it’s remarkable how many of their first round picks wound up being whiffs/not even on their roster/buried behind second round picks or UDDA guys who panned out as role players sooner/better than the high upside prospect guys. The non-Trade acquisition guys in their rotation are all the lotto pick level guys that OKC got with their own picks via tanking who were loved as prospects even before ending up on OKC (Chet/Jalen Williams/Cason) or Josh Giddey.
I don't see Chomche going in the lottery, but stranger things have happened. Most mocks I've seen have him anywhere from early 2nd to undrafted, but I think he'll ultimately go in the mid 20's. If so the Kings are best off either trading down or acquiring another FRP. Given how weak this draft is, that might not cost as much as usual.
Literally nothing alike Tidjane is about as raw as it gets with little to no bball IQ, Tidjane is MPJ without the 3point shooting or back injuries atm but could develop into a MPJ type player but probably never as good shooter.
Ulrich Chomche: PF/C, 6'11", 240 Lb's, 7'4" Wingspan, 9'4" Standing reach, 18.5 Yr's old, NBA African League.
30.0 mpg - 13.0 ppg - 42.4% fgp - 38.1% 3pp - 75.0% ftp -9.0 rpg - 3.3 apg - 1.3 steals - 2.7 blocks
Let me start by saying he'll be the youngest player in the draft if he stays in the draft, and that will likely depend on feed back that he gets from the combine and possible workouts. When you add in that he came to the game late along with being that young, you have to be impressed with his skill level. He's a very good passer with good court vision. He's a good shooter who also has a midrange game including floaters, and at the basket, he's an animal, especially defensively.
He's an explosive leaper and a tenacious rebounder. He's very fast down the floor which makes him a lob threat. There's no doubt that he's raw in some areas, but by all accounts, he's a hard dedicated worker, and very humble. Apparently Yakiem Noah took him under his wing when he was 16 years old and started getting him the training he needed. I think Chomche has some of the highest upside in this draft. He has all the tools to be a great player. I like players that know how to play, and you don't usually find that in a player as young as him. But he has a remarkable feel for the game.
Not gonna lie. I thought Sandfort was in last year's draft.
I'm not sure if he was the most recent, but in his sophomore year Aaron Nesmith did: .522 on 8.2 attempts per game!
yeah in an ideal world we could trade with New Orleans who needs a point and get their two picks but @bajaden has me convinced he won’t last that long. If he can flip his hips and guard 3’s he could be an ideal fit for us.