NBA Draft 2022

[DieHardYankee26]

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Of all the things to criticize him over [emoji23]. He really is getting crushed over these interviews though.

[bigeastbumrush]

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Of all the things to criticize him over [emoji23]. He really is getting crushed over these interviews though.

Not a criticism. More of a turn off. Especially for a kid that hasn’t played in a year.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Of all the things to criticize him over [emoji23]. He really is getting crushed over these interviews though.

Dudes can’t win.

Cuz if someone says they don’t take Basketball serious, then it’s an issue but if someone says what he did, it’s an issue, lol.

They might as well just give generic answers at this point.

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Ivey brings up scenarios where he could get drafted to a team 7 spots lower than where he’s projected to go.

Had to look up his agent.

CAA.

Leon Rose greasing the wheels and getting my hopes up.

[DieHardYankee26]

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Here I was thinking the least likely thing I’d hear this week is the Knicks signing Kyrie and it didn’t even last 12 hours.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Ivey brings up scenarios where he could get drafted to a team 7 spots lower than where he’s projected to go.

Had to look up his agent.

CAA.

Leon Rose greasing the wheels and getting my hopes up.

It’s pretty widely known the Knicks are one of the teams looking to potentially move up for him


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[DieHardYankee26]

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The Athletic ramping up their draft coverage, Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie did a mock draft based on how they would draft instead of predictions, Knicks ended up with AJ Griffin at 11. Also, asked scouts what they thought about the top 50 prospects. Some of the write-ups for the guys I've seen projected to the Knicks:

Ochai Agbaji

Spoiler

“Stone-cold winner. Got better every year. He could be a Desmond Bane. My question about him is his functional athleticism. He can run and jump, but I don’t think he’s one of those guys who’s elusive and gets places. His problem is going to be his ballhandling and his play creation. I don’t think he has very much upside. He’s a finished player. He’ll be a solid NBA player, but never an All-Star.”

Malakhi Branham

Spoiler

“Really big fan. Upside guy. He just turned 19. With him the question will be defending, because he’s not a great athlete. Chasing screens and guarding his position at the next level is gonna be a challenge. His shooting percentage was good, but he’s got a flat shot, so extending his range could take some time. He doesn’t do a great job getting by people. He’s not a pure shooter, but he seems to make shots when they matter. Mid-range assassin.”

Johnny Davis

Spoiler

“He’s just a basketball player, man. He’ll fit in with anyone. He’s ready to play now. Probably one of the most competitive kids in the draft. Not a particularly good shooter, not very efficient. His ability to create shots will translate, but he’s got a little bit of a slow windup. Thirty percent from 3 is really problematic. He’s a great scorer from 15 feet and in. Limited upside. His shooting range is concerning. Not a great athlete, but he’s functional, he’s good enough.”

Jalen Duren

Spoiler

“Man-child. Freak of nature. Eighteen-year-old kids shouldn’t look like him. His motor isn’t great and his numbers were up and down, which has to do with not being in shape. It was hard to tell because they were such a screwed-up team. Some nights he dominated the game, sometimes he wasn’t a factor. He’s a legitimate lob threat, and he can play in the short roll. He was amazing at his pro day. He was trying to rip the rim off, and he was making shots out to 17 feet.”

AJ Griffin

Spoiler

“There’s a lot to like there. Really good shooter. Strong. The question would be his ability to create his own shot off the bounce. He took a lot of catch-and-shoots. The jury is still out on him defensively. People forget he missed almost two years of high school, then he got hurt at Duke. He’s a 45 percent 3-point shooter. He’s not a put-the-ball-on-the-floor type guy. He’s a good-shot-fake, one-dribble pullup guy. The fact that he can shoot the ball is gonna have a lot of value. He’s a young kid, doesn’t turn 19 until August. Don’t ever see him being an All-Star, but he’s a solid NBA player. He’s like a Reggie Bullock.”

Jaden Ivey

Spoiler

“Best athlete in the draft. He has an explosiveness like Russell Westbrook or John Wall. He’s gonna be able to get downhill at will. He was able to bail himself out at the college level, although I’m not sure that works up here. He puts so much pressure on the defense with his speed. He’s not a great shooter, but he’s improved. People want to know if he can be a full-time point guard because he played a lot off the ball. The one concern would be lack of ball skills. He’s not a point guard, but man, he’s so athletic. Those guys succeed. He’ll be a better NBA player than college player.”

Bennedict Mathurin

Spoiler

“Not a ton of weaknesses there. Really good shooter. He’s gonna be able to fly off screens and be a really good catch-and-shoot option. He’s going to have to work on his play creation and his ballhandling. He’s not awful with the ball, but he’s not electric. He’s what our game likes, which is a big wing. He’s a streaky guy. He’s great in transition, but I’d be nervous about him in the halfcourt. I’m concerned that emotionally he gets too up and down. The way he shoots it reminds me of Ray Allen.”

Shaedon Sharpe

Spoiler

“He’s a risk. If you watched his pro day, you’d think he was top three. He didn’t miss, and he took some tough shots. I love his size, I love his athleticism. He’s a great kid with high character. I wonder if he’s too nice. He’s an elite athlete and really good shooter. Those usually make for good NBA players. He and Jaden Ivey are the two best athletes in the draft. Somebody will pick him high because he was the No. 1 player in his class. You can look at the history of those guys, and very few of them have failed. If you’re a GM who’s not worried about getting fired, he’s worth the gamble.”

[jeebs9]

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https://twitter.com/brhoops/status/1...537T9YB-eP_IYA

Hard pass

Could be another Maxey? I wouldn't pass.

[bigeastbumrush]

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Could be another Maxey? I wouldn't pass.

It’s one of those l’ll believe it when I see it for me.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Re: NBA Draft 2022

The Athletic ramping up their draft coverage, Sam Vecenie and Matt Pennie did a mock draft based on how they would draft instead of predictions, Knicks ended up with AJ Griffin at 11. Also, asked scouts what they thought about the top 50 prospects. Some of the write-ups for the guys I've seen projected to the Knicks:

Ochai Agbaji

Spoiler

“Stone-cold winner. Got better every year. He could be a Desmond Bane. My question about him is his functional athleticism. He can run and jump, but I don’t think he’s one of those guys who’s elusive and gets places. His problem is going to be his ballhandling and his play creation. I don’t think he has very much upside. He’s a finished player. He’ll be a solid NBA player, but never an All-Star.”

Malakhi Branham

Spoiler

“Really big fan. Upside guy. He just turned 19. With him the question will be defending, because he’s not a great athlete. Chasing screens and guarding his position at the next level is gonna be a challenge. His shooting percentage was good, but he’s got a flat shot, so extending his range could take some time. He doesn’t do a great job getting by people. He’s not a pure shooter, but he seems to make shots when they matter. Mid-range assassin.”

Johnny Davis

Spoiler

“He’s just a basketball player, man. He’ll fit in with anyone. He’s ready to play now. Probably one of the most competitive kids in the draft. Not a particularly good shooter, not very efficient. His ability to create shots will translate, but he’s got a little bit of a slow windup. Thirty percent from 3 is really problematic. He’s a great scorer from 15 feet and in. Limited upside. His shooting range is concerning. Not a great athlete, but he’s functional, he’s good enough.”

Jalen Duren

Spoiler

“Man-child. Freak of nature. Eighteen-year-old kids shouldn’t look like him. His motor isn’t great and his numbers were up and down, which has to do with not being in shape. It was hard to tell because they were such a screwed-up team. Some nights he dominated the game, sometimes he wasn’t a factor. He’s a legitimate lob threat, and he can play in the short roll. He was amazing at his pro day. He was trying to rip the rim off, and he was making shots out to 17 feet.”

AJ Griffin

Spoiler

“There’s a lot to like there. Really good shooter. Strong. The question would be his ability to create his own shot off the bounce. He took a lot of catch-and-shoots. The jury is still out on him defensively. People forget he missed almost two years of high school, then he got hurt at Duke. He’s a 45 percent 3-point shooter. He’s not a put-the-ball-on-the-floor type guy. He’s a good-shot-fake, one-dribble pullup guy. The fact that he can shoot the ball is gonna have a lot of value. He’s a young kid, doesn’t turn 19 until August. Don’t ever see him being an All-Star, but he’s a solid NBA player. He’s like a Reggie Bullock.”

Jaden Ivey

Spoiler

“Best athlete in the draft. He has an explosiveness like Russell Westbrook or John Wall. He’s gonna be able to get downhill at will. He was able to bail himself out at the college level, although I’m not sure that works up here. He puts so much pressure on the defense with his speed. He’s not a great shooter, but he’s improved. People want to know if he can be a full-time point guard because he played a lot off the ball. The one concern would be lack of ball skills. He’s not a point guard, but man, he’s so athletic. Those guys succeed. He’ll be a better NBA player than college player.”

Bennedict Mathurin

Spoiler

“Not a ton of weaknesses there. Really good shooter. He’s gonna be able to fly off screens and be a really good catch-and-shoot option. He’s going to have to work on his play creation and his ballhandling. He’s not awful with the ball, but he’s not electric. He’s what our game likes, which is a big wing. He’s a streaky guy. He’s great in transition, but I’d be nervous about him in the halfcourt. I’m concerned that emotionally he gets too up and down. The way he shoots it reminds me of Ray Allen.”

Shaedon Sharpe

Spoiler

“He’s a risk. If you watched his pro day, you’d think he was top three. He didn’t miss, and he took some tough shots. I love his size, I love his athleticism. He’s a great kid with high character. I wonder if he’s too nice. He’s an elite athlete and really good shooter. Those usually make for good NBA players. He and Jaden Ivey are the two best athletes in the draft. Somebody will pick him high because he was the No. 1 player in his class. You can look at the history of those guys, and very few of them have failed. If you’re a GM who’s not worried about getting fired, he’s worth the gamble.”

I always enjoy the ones where the quotes he weaves together directly contradict each other. Like the Pat Baldwin one says something along the lines “can shoot the lights out. Has never shot it well at any level”


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[DieHardYankee26]

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I always enjoy the ones where the quotes he weaves together directly contradict each other. Like the Pat Baldwin one says something along the lines “can shoot the lights out. Has never shot it well at any level”


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Imagine you’re the GM and your top scout comes back from the combine with “He was heavy and had no swag”. That line is just hysterical to me.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Imagine you’re the GM and your top scout comes back from the combine with “He was heavy and had no swag”. That line is just hysterical to me.

Vivek definitely crossed him off the list after that.


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For those that subscribe (or have other ways to get access), Sam Vecenie posted his 130 page draft guide and it's a great read as always.

https://theathletic.com/3374595/2022/06/21/nba-draft-guide-2022-top-100/

[Majingir]

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I know college stats won't be the best way to judge a guy, but Walker Kessler looks like an interesting late 1st round pick.

The shot blocking is the main thing that stands out for obvious reasons (over 4 per game). Even if he just ends up a bench piece, a late 1st for a shot blocker is decent. Maybe winds up like a McGee/Bamba kind of guy?

[jeebs9]

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For those that subscribe (or have other ways to get access), Sam Vecenie posted his 130 page draft guide and it's a great read as always.



https://theathletic.com/3374595/2022...-2022-top-100/

Oh wow this is comprehensive!!! I suggest everyone take a look if you can. This is very deep and well written.

I expect guys like Collin Gillespie (he's definitely making a team) and Ron Harper Jr I got a stuff spot for him.