One of the smartest humans you'll ever see on a professional basketball court. Very impressive interview.
Extremely. Ugh. I am going to have FOMO big time when we draft Ayton.
I will definitely be rooting for the kid and I am looking forward to seeing what he will become in the NBA no matter where he ends up. For that matter, the top 5 will be very interesting to follow and I would even add in Young as I currently have no idea what to expect from him.
I really like Bagley, I would have loved for him to be the top guy for us, but it would be hard to take him over Ayton or Doncic. His defense is a big question mark.
And Ayton’s isn’t...?
Actually Ayton made the Pac-12 All-Defensive team.
I'm not saying there aren't questions about him, but he's a much better defensive prospect than Bagley.
The criticism of his D is that he’s not a great rim protector. It would be nice to be able to pair him with a PF who is.
“Are you crazy?! You think I’m going to go for seven years and try to get there? You enjoy the 2030 draft picks that we have holding? I want to try to see the game today.” — Ish 3/13/25
I really like Bagley, I would have loved for him to be the top guy for us, but it would be hard to take him over Ayton or Doncic. His defense is a big question mark.
https://twitter.com/DaveKingNBA/status/1005639538197164033
I think it was INF who pointed out McD didn't include JJJ when he mentioned the top candidates for #1 at the combine. He did mention Porter then, but it doesn't look like Porter is getting a workout.
I wonder if this draft is either insanely more talented than other drafts, or if having the number 1 pick just makes you second guess more. I havent been so excited about so many different players in any other draft I can remember, except maybe when Lebron was drafted.
I wonder if this draft is either insanely more talented than other drafts, or if having the number 1 pick just makes you second guess more. I havent been so excited about so many different players in any other draft I can remember, except maybe when Lebron was drafted.
I do feel that this is an exceptionally deep draft especially at the top.