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Post by nuggetshipster on Jun 26, 2024 5:40:04 GMT -5
Like whats going in guys. Did Calvin kill everyones hype for the draft.
Considering how little flexibility we have. This pick is a pretty big deal
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Post by JB on Jun 26, 2024 8:34:09 GMT -5
every mock I'm looking at has Ware going in the early-mid 20s. seems like a reasonable ask to trade up a few spots and grab him. he's definitely not falling past the Bucks so we would need to be proactive on that front.
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Post by wicked3line on Jun 26, 2024 8:56:59 GMT -5
Like whats going in guys. Did Calvin kill everyones hype for the draft. Considering how little flexibility we have. This pick is a pretty big deal The issue is that many (including me) sense this pick may be traded away...hence the apathy toward what is already a weak draft.
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Post by Ring on Jun 26, 2024 9:25:59 GMT -5
How can anyone care about this draft when the Nuggets are in dire need of actual veteran contributors.
If Calvin trades Zeke/Reggie in a package tonight there will be hype. Instead he'll just draft some random guy that won't contribute next year because the Nuggets roster is full.
Can we trade MPJ for Paul George please?
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Post by jimijam28 on Jun 26, 2024 10:16:39 GMT -5
yawn
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Post by Tymes Rhymes on Jun 26, 2024 10:39:34 GMT -5
I could be wrong but Calvin drafting someone tonight that Malone won't play, and doing nothing else, will be viewed as the new "we were aggressive". Especially so if essentially nothing is done for the rest of the off-season.
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Post by JB on Jun 26, 2024 10:46:33 GMT -5
Malone will play him if he will defend at a reasonably high level.
get Malone a Lively-like big (Ware) that can protect the rim and he'll play him behind and even with Jokic.
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Post by scooter on Jun 26, 2024 12:13:31 GMT -5
From the little I’ve seen, a guy I like who is mocked in the 2nd round is Jonathan Mogbo. People get hung up on his height but you play with your hands, not your head, and his standing reach is 9’0.5”, 3.5” higher than AG who has been playing center in the playoffs (and 3” taller than Nnaji). Mogbo has little high level basketball experience and is a late bloomer. His background reminds me a little of Chris Andersen from back in the day. Mogbo was a late grower who had no scholarship offers coming out of HS, then played at 2 different junior colleges before transferring a couple of more times.
He just moves extremely well and handles and passes very well for a big. The fact that in college he made unusual, quick passes suggests he reads the court well and is a smart, instinctual athlete. He’s not had much real coaching and given his very good hands and natural coordination and athleticism I don’t think it’s too late for him to learn to shoot.
The Nuggets need to add some athleticism to the pipeline and I’m impressed with Mogbo’s combination of basketball size (7’2” wingspan and 9’0.5” standing reach) and how quick and coordinated his movements appear to be on video.
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Post by wizardofcozz on Jun 26, 2024 12:43:18 GMT -5
The guys in the draft I like that may be possible:
Terrence Shannan Jr. Ke'lel Ware Baylor Scheierman Pacome Dadiet Jaylon Tyson
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Post by nuggetshipster on Jun 26, 2024 16:52:57 GMT -5
How can anyone care about this draft when the Nuggets are in dire need of actual veteran contributors. If Calvin trades Zeke/Reggie in a package tonight there will be hype. Instead he'll just draft some random guy that won't contribute next year because the Nuggets roster is full. Can we trade MPJ for Paul George please? Because Calvin is insane and thinks his rookies is better than vets. And he makes the decisions
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Post by famicommander on Jun 26, 2024 17:03:13 GMT -5
I have the same attitude towards the draft that I do every year.
I don't really watch college or overseas ball so I don't know s**t about any of these guys. After the picks are announced I go look at some tape of them, then I watch them in Summer League, then I decide what I think.
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Post by voodoo on Jun 26, 2024 17:25:23 GMT -5
Some team is going to draft Antonio Reeves in the 2nd round and get a decent player.
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Post by inyourmind on Jun 26, 2024 18:09:41 GMT -5
Every draft is a roll of the dice in a way but this one is all over the place. No idea how it'll fall but I like Baylor Scheierman. His offense would be a good fit for the Nuggets. High basketball IQ and can shoot the ball really well. Sneaky handle/offensive versatility but not sure that translates with his limited athleticism. Doubt Malone would like him given how his defense projects. Was impressive in the tourney.
Also like Holmes. Feel like he could be what everyone wanted Zeke to develop into. KJ Simpson, Tyler Smith are two others I like. Malone would absolutely love Ryan Dunn. His offense doesn't make any sense here tho.
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Post by wizardofcozz on Jun 26, 2024 18:43:40 GMT -5
Every draft is a roll of the dice in a way but this one is all over the place. No idea how it'll fall but I like Baylor Scheierman. His offense would be a good fit for the Nuggets. High basketball IQ and can shoot the ball really well. Sneaky handle/offensive versatility but not sure that translates with his limited athleticism. Doubt Malone would like him given how his defense projects. Was impressive in the tourney. Also like Holmes. Feel like he could be what everyone wanted Zeke to develop into. KJ Simpson, Tyler Smith are two others I like. Malone would absolutely love Ryan Dunn. His offense doesn't make any sense here tho. My one worry on Holmes is that his 3 PT shot is a mirage. He's barely a 70% FT shooter. Which isn't a good sign that his shot will be legit at the next level. It's why I would prefer either Scheierman 44/38/87 or Shannon Jr. 47/36/80. Both have great size, and have shown an ability to create their own shot! We need more creators on this team!
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Jun 26, 2024 18:50:20 GMT -5
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Post by inyourmind on Jun 26, 2024 18:50:20 GMT -5
Every draft is a roll of the dice in a way but this one is all over the place. No idea how it'll fall but I like Baylor Scheierman. His offense would be a good fit for the Nuggets. High basketball IQ and can shoot the ball really well. Sneaky handle/offensive versatility but not sure that translates with his limited athleticism. Doubt Malone would like him given how his defense projects. Was impressive in the tourney. Also like Holmes. Feel like he could be what everyone wanted Zeke to develop into. KJ Simpson, Tyler Smith are two others I like. Malone would absolutely love Ryan Dunn. His offense doesn't make any sense here tho. My one worry on Holmes is that his 3 PT shot is a mirage. He's barely a 70% FT shooter. Which isn't a good sign that his shot will be legit at the next level. It's why I would prefer either Scheierman 44/38/87 or Shannon Jr. 47/36/80. Both have great size, and have shown an ability to create their own shot! We need more creators on this team! I don't disagree but at our pick and in this draft I think it's a decent roll of the dice to see if he'll develop it further. Teams get to see more than us tho. Certainly a fair question surrounding Holmes. Be interesting to see what direction the Nuggets go.
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Post by wizardofcozz on Jun 26, 2024 19:14:06 GMT -5
Risacher goes 1 to ATL
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Post by wizardofcozz on Jun 26, 2024 19:29:16 GMT -5
If I'm SAS I'm taking Clingan and pairing him with Wemby! Wemby has the shooting and ball-handling to play a 4 in the NBA, and has the length to guard 4's!
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Post by AbdulJabber on Jun 26, 2024 19:32:41 GMT -5
Some team is going to draft Antonio Reeves in the 2nd round and get a decent player. I really like KJ Simpson. Be cool if he fell to us. Antonio Reeves looks pretty decent too for an older guy that doesn't play much defense. Both guys are naturally talented and will be good shooters and I think both will crack the rotation for whoever drafts them. Talent is talent. Doesn't matter if a guy is a little undersized or a little older.
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Post by JB on Jun 26, 2024 19:38:01 GMT -5
read earlier that if the Rockets draft Clingan they're going to trade Sengun for KD.
you don't deserve to be successful if you do something obscenely stupid like that.
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Post by JB on Jun 26, 2024 19:39:42 GMT -5
Ron Holland, welcome to NBA hell.
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