Mock draft 2026

[Dime Dropper]

I’ll be honest, Boozer did have some trouble getting his shot blocked in the last game vs the UConn big man. He still filled up the box score and he’s good but where does he operate in the NBA game? Not a perimeter guy, Definitely a facilitator. Is he a tweener?

He got blocked at least 4 times at the rim in the first 17 minutes and I had to switch off after that. He is a very skilled, physical player but I don't see the high level upside. People compare him to Sabonis which is a good comp, but Sabonis has led the NBA in rebounding multiple times and there's no guarantee Boozer is that dominant on the glass. I have no doubt he'll be a good offensive player but he worries me. He has clear limitations.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

He reminds me a lot of Sabonis. Better outside shooter, but not as good of a facilitator. I think he will struggle to guard PFs and forced to play center.

He reminds me a lot of Sabonis. Better outside shooter, but not as good of a facilitator. I think he will struggle to guard PFs and forced to play center.

What makes Sabonis a better facilitator? Boozer can drive and kick and runs the pick and roll as a roller and ball handler sabonis cant run ball handling duties like that and isn’t driving and dishing

There were a lot of reports saying he was close to 100% going into the tournament, but he still didn't show much. I have seen a lot of players who destroyed team in HS, but never seemed to do so in college. He may prove me wrong, but it is a big gamble for a GM with a top pick.

He still put up elite off ball numbers so his floor could be an very good off ball player with good defense

 

[Telemachus]

What makes Sabonis a better facilitator? Boozer can drive and kick and runs the pick and roll as a roller and ball handler sabonis cant run ball handling duties like that and isn’t driving and dishing

Sabonis has proven that he is an outstanding facilitator at the NBA level. His court vision is excellent. I haven't seen that level of court vision or passing from Boozer. He will be a good facilitator IMO, but not on Sabonis' level. Just like he has shown to be a good rebounder this year, but he has a ways to go to catch up with Sabonis in that area as well.