Joshyjosh31
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You’d rather win 35 games with him the next two year instead of getting assets to build around our core?
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You’d rather win 35 games with him the next two year instead of getting assets to build around our core?
He's going to be the best value pick in this draft. It's not that Wilson or Flemings aren't deserving of going higher, but I think we're seeing the narrative play out where we only nit-pick the slight deficiencies in his game and ignore the overwhelming evidence he's awesome. While just dreaming of the pure upside Wilson and others can bring because their athletic profiles are through the roof.
We just need to hope that we can land Dybansta and not have to worry about much else. The guy fits next to pretty much anyone. There's no questions about his health or mental toughness. Athleticism is there. Ability to defend. #1 option potential. The only question mark is whether he's going to be able to shoot the 3 in the NBA, but he's sitting at 36% right now. It's really a no brainer if the Kings are in position.
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Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Man, I generally appreciate Bobby’s basketball takes but anyone who ranks Mikel Brown as the 31st best player in this class shouldn’t be taken seriously. (Although as a fan of the team that’s probably gonna have the 31st pick in the draft I’d be ecstatic)
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It does warrant some kind of explanation. He had Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud ranked 12th and 15th overall respectively in last year's class, and also recently ranked Killian Hayes #1 for G-League prospects so his rankings may be relevant to project which direction our front office might be leaning. Or it could just be a complete coincidence. AJ Dybantsa ranked 4th is also eyebrow-raising given he seems to be settling in closer to the consensus #1.
SacTownKid
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This is going to be a wonky draft beyond 4-6. Good, the Kings might end up getting another legit first round level talent in the 2nd round.
Dash Daniels is also sliding with most mocks placing him in the middle of the second round after he started the season projected to go in the late lottery. He's scored in double figures just once in 35 games in the NBL and has gotten his minutes cut recently. Maybe he'll stay another year and try to raise his stock but I could also see him staying in the draft anyway and moving over to the G-League where he'll likely be handed a larger role than what he has now.
Joshyjosh31
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SacTownKid
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Yeah, he'd be a great get in the 2nd round.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
At some point someone will blast him saying look at Domas. All efficiency is not the thing anymore, but Boozer literally has the entire bag offensively. If Domas had his 3 ball? Ability off the dribble? Yeah, that's a potential core piece for sure.
Beat me to it Joshy, was literally just about to post this exact thing. Insane amount of variety in his scoring and all at elite levels.
The same amount of PnR Roll man and PnR ball-handler possessions is super fun to think about what that could look like with Domas, if we keep him.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Not a great showcase of top draft picks in the Kansas/Houston game so far but yeah no way is Flemings the next De'Aaron Fox. Fox even as a skinny 18 year old was way more physical. Flemings has good potential and gets his but in a very finesse, in the flow and without pushing a defense kind of way. I'd take Wagler over him at this point without much thought.
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Joshyjosh31
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Made it three minutes and had to give up because I couldn't stand having to hear dude's every breath
Hear you. But I appreciate draft experts that trust their gut and don’t just do “consensus with a twist”. Plus, I’m pretty certain Bobby is actually watching the games.
When I’ve watched AJ - I’ve noticed a lack of physicality compared to the others “top 4”.
The only thing true about the NBA Draft is that everybody is going to be wrong about something.
Joshyjosh31
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Haha the mic recently started doing that it was annoying at first
