2024-25 NBA Thread: Thunder starting to question having 140 pound guy playing in post in Finals (42 Viewers)

[scoobus]

Poor Orlando.

 

[Desert_Power]

Knecht always annoyed me to watch. Lakers are an interesting fit. Definitely giving the take complex some fodder.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Interesting pick by Charlotte. Not a bad idea

The Hornets have never really had the culture to develop these type of younger project players, but I guess the new regime thinks they can.

Not really sure what their overall plan is.

I would give them the benefit of the doubt for now considering what they’ve done since the new owners took over.

 

[Capella]

Poor Orlando.

They could’ve traded up. If my fat *** sitting here could figure out he’s a perfect fit for the Lakers surely they could have too.

 

[Yo Mama]

Knecht!!!! Wasn’t even on my radar since I thought he’d be long gone by 17. Love it.

 

[Jayrod]

Knecht's offensive game will definitely translate immediately. This draft's Jaquez? Not sure of his defensive abilities, though.

 

[Major]

Knecht's offensive game will definitely translate immediately. This draft's Jaquez? Not sure of his defensive abilities, though.

That seems like a good comparison. For these win now teams, I don't see why they're so adverse to an older and often more developed player. Get him on a cheap rookie contract and extract value now.

 

[SayWhat?]

“Ja’Kobe, whose parents named him after two legends. Kobe, after Kobe Bryant. And Ja for Jaaaordan, Michael Jordan.”

SayWhat?

 

[Desert_Power]

Interesting pick by Charlotte. Not a bad idea

The Hornets have never really had the culture to develop these type of younger project players, but I guess the new regime thinks they can.

Not really sure what their overall plan is.

I would give them the benefit of the doubt for now considering what they’ve done since the new owners took over.

That is my default until they show me otherwise. Hard to know what this team has when Lamelo and Mark Williams only manage 41 games combined. In related news, they replaced the training staff.

 

[The Gator]

n00b question

Is Bronny supposed to go in the first round?

 

[scoobus]

n00b question

Is Bronny supposed to go in the first round?

No.

 

[Mister CIA]

“Ja’Kobe, whose parents named him after two legends. Kobe, after Kobe Bryant. And Ja for Jaaaordan, Michael Jordan.”

SayWhat?

Better than Ja'Stackhouse <<< stolen

 

[Desert_Power]

n00b question

Is Bronny supposed to go in the first round?

No. The NBA needs people to tune into their 4PM 2nd round tomorrow.

 

[SoBeDad]

Heat make great pick, no one is surprised.

Ware needs to gain about 20 pounds, like Jovic did in year 2 putting on 15 pounds of muscle.

 

[SWC]

if the bucks were going to do that they should have taken bronny to see if labron would come here take that to the bank brohans

 

[TLEF316]

Steven A DEVASTATED

 

[Desert_Power]

Dillingham to the Wolves is a fun one. They needed some offensive spark at times.

 

[Frostillicus]

Wolves crushed this thing.

 

[SayWhat?]

Hoping the Wolves land either Shannon or Scheierman, someone that can step in and provide 10-15 minutes a game immediately.

 

[mr. furley]

Wolves crushed this thing.

i don't know anything but Shannon sure was a lot of fun to watch play basketball. balls to the wall all the time.

 

[Chemical X]

pain in the knecht

 

[The Gator]

pain in the knecht

this isn't pronounces like connect?

 

[SayWhat?]

Scheierman to Boston. Great get for the Celts.

 

[trader jake]

Scheierman to Boston. Great get for the Celts.

Perfect pick for the Celtics. Someone check to make sure Bill Simmons is okay.

 

[Deamon]

A little sad the Sixers didn't take Knecht when he was sitting right there. But as a Duke fan, I'm happy to see him on the Sixers. Knecht would have been sooooo good though.

 

[Zeppelin]

Pistons needs 3 point shooting. FML.

I don't get that pick. Another athletic guy that can't shoot. What am I missing?

 

[Kev4029]

Pistons needs 3 point shooting. FML.

I don't get that pick. Another athletic guy that can't shoot. What am I missing?

High ceiling player for a team that is years away from being competitive.

 

[scoobus]

Surprised that Filipowski and Furphy made it out of round 1.

 

[msudaisy26]

Pistons needs 3 point shooting. FML.

I don't get that pick. Another athletic guy that can't shoot. What am I missing?

High ceiling player for a team that is years away from being competitive.

Problem is they building a roster to compete in 1975. The years are going the wrong way.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Pretty quiet on trades this year overall it seems.

 

[identikit]

The Bronny watch begins today

In earnest

 

[massraider]

Was looking at a 2nd round mock on the Athletic. Think there were two or three bigs mentioned, not many to be had today it seems

 

[Brunell4MVP]

The Wiz take the early Vegas lead with a projected 24.5 win season. DET and POR at 27.5. I think the play is the under on all three of these.

 

[msudaisy26]

The Wiz take the early Vegas lead with a projected 24.5 win season. DET and POR at 27.5. I think the play is the under on all three of these.

They only do win totals for Detroit in two year blocks.

That total is for the 24/25 and the 25/26 season combined.... still take the under!

 

[Desert_Power]

Pistons needs 3 point shooting. FML.

I don't get that pick. Another athletic guy that can't shoot. What am I missing?

High ceiling player for a team that is years away from being competitive.

He's got the size and the Celtics just gave the league a lesson in switchable defense. Shooting is also more important than ever so will have to hope he can develop there.

 

[Major]

The Wiz take the early Vegas lead with a projected 24.5 win season. DET and POR at 27.5. I think the play is the under on all three of these.

What are the Nets at? Seems like they're in full tank mode

 

[mr. furley]

Pistons needs 3 point shooting. FML.

I don't get that pick. Another athletic guy that can't shoot. What am I missing?

High ceiling player for a team that is years away from being competitive.

how many of these "super athletic, few actual basketball related skills" guys ever develop?

maybe as a defense-only depth piece?

 

[mr. furley]

The Bronny watch begins today

In earnest

still like his chances of going in the 1st round today

 

[Spartans Rule]

how many of these "super athletic, few actual basketball related skills" guys ever develop?

Giannis, Siakam, Anunoby, Adebayo, Aaron Gordon, Jaden McDaniels, Kuminga all fit that description to some extent when they were drafted.

I don’t disagree with your point though, the bust list is a lot longer.

 

[General Malaise]

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[thecatch]

how many of these "super athletic, few actual basketball related skills" guys ever develop?

Giannis, Siakam, Anunoby, Adebayo, Aaron Gordon, Jaden McDaniels, Kuminga all fit that description to some extent when they were drafted.

I don’t disagree with your point though, the bust list is a lot longer.

It's a total crapshoot, but if you want to draft a great wing, you generally need to roll the dice on guys like that. It's extremely rare to find a 6-7 - 6-10 guy who is athletic and can dribble pass and shoot in the draft, and when they are there they go in the top 2-3 picks.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Wolves had a heck of a 1st round with Dillingham and TSJ.

JMO TSJ is going to thrive immediately in the transition NBA. Guy is massive and going to be a load to stop to the hoop. In a draft looking devoid of difference makers, I think the Wolves got at least 1 in TSJ.

As much as he thrived at Illinois, I think he's better suited for the NBA game. When he struggled in college, it was in the half court game with a big roaming at the glass.

 

[Anarchy99]

Porzingis underwent leg surgery and is expected to be out 5-6 months. If it turns out to be 6 months, that's approximately the first 30 games of the season.

 

[General Malaise]

The Wiz take the early Vegas lead with a projected 24.5 win season. DET and POR at 27.5. I think the play is the under on all three of these.

Portland is 100% in on tanking for Flagg. Load up on your under there.

 

[Deamon]

Porzingis underwent leg surgery and is expected to be out 5-6 months. If it turns out to be 6 months, that's approximately the first 30 games of the season.

Dude, we're tired of talking about Boston.

 

[Deamon]

The Wiz take the early Vegas lead with a projected 24.5 win season. DET and POR at 27.5. I think the play is the under on all three of these.

Portland is 100% in on tanking for Flagg. Load up on your under there.

Drag for Flagg?
Slag for Flagg?

There's gotta be something there.

 

[trader jake]

The Wiz take the early Vegas lead with a projected 24.5 win season. DET and POR at 27.5. I think the play is the under on all three of these.

Portland is 100% in on tanking for Flagg. Load up on your under there.

Drag for Flagg?
Slag for Flagg?

There's gotta be something there.

Pooper for Cooper

 

[General Malaise]

The Wiz take the early Vegas lead with a projected 24.5 win season. DET and POR at 27.5. I think the play is the under on all three of these.

Portland is 100% in on tanking for Flagg. Load up on your under there.

Drag for Flagg?
Slag for Flagg?

There's gotta be something there.

It's been "Capture the Flagg" here for months, but that's pretty lame.

It's going to really suck when Portland wins 11 games and gets screwed in the lottery again.

 

[General Malaise]

Porzingis underwent leg surgery and is expected to be out 5-6 months. If it turns out to be 6 months, that's approximately the first 30 games of the season.

Dude, we're tired of talking about Boston.

Is there anything dumber in the world of sports than when reporters say 'so and so had successful surgery'? Has there EVER been a report of unsuccessful surgery on any athlete?

 

[Anarchy99]

Porzingis underwent leg surgery and is expected to be out 5-6 months. If it turns out to be 6 months, that's approximately the first 30 games of the season.

Dude, we're tired of talking about Boston.

Is there anything dumber in the world of sports than when reporters say 'so and so had successful surgery'? Has there EVER been a report of unsuccessful surgery on any athlete?

I've seen it on occasion. PLAYER X was expected to be out 4-6 weeks, but the surgery revealed additional damage, so his new timeline is to be out 3-4 months.