- 35,112
- 26,756
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2005
unless its a unanimous decision i dont think a big today should ever be drafted #1 overall
2025 NBA Draft Thread
- Thread in 'Sports & Training' Thread starter Started by addict4sneakers,
- Start date
- 25,522
- 45,780
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2010
Depends what the big plays like...If you find the rare 7 footer that can legit shoot 3’s, rebound and move his feet/protect the rim then that’s hard to pass up
Prospects rarely have all 3 tho
Prospects rarely have all 3 tho
- 35,112
- 26,756
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2005
Man every time I put any stock into a prospect with defensive potential they always bust.
Thabeet
MKG
Noel
Wiggins
Exum
Josh Jackson (more so attitude related)
Frank Ntlikina
I havent seen Wiseman play enough, but if the media is gonna push his defensive potential then thats a red flag
Thabeet
MKG
Noel
Wiggins
Exum
Josh Jackson (more so attitude related)
Frank Ntlikina
I havent seen Wiseman play enough, but if the media is gonna push his defensive potential then thats a red flag
Last edited:
- 61,009
- 131,930
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2003
Isaac has lived up to the defensive projections for a lottery pick.
but those super raw motor guys with limited skill are a super crap shoot.
but those super raw motor guys with limited skill are a super crap shoot.
- 72,027
- 115,317
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2011
I think you have to see some offensive potential there if you are going to draft one of these defensive guys high. If they don't have that, a high energy/effort guy can probably give you a lot of what that prospect will, and those guys can be had later in draft or for cheap in free agency.
- 35,112
- 26,756
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2005
You're drafting strictly on potential though. None of those guys were viewed as high energy role players coming out of the draft.
Especially a player like Wiggins. The defensive potential was the only reason he was drafted over Jabari who at the time was way more polished offensively. What a let down.
Kids today are getting smarter on the basketball court though. They know what to work on if they want to be noticed.
Especially a player like Wiggins. The defensive potential was the only reason he was drafted over Jabari who at the time was way more polished offensively. What a let down.
Kids today are getting smarter on the basketball court though. They know what to work on if they want to be noticed.
- 61,009
- 131,930
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2003
MKG, thabeet, and Noel were absolutely high energy role players
Exum was playing low level basketball but he played well at the global games. Frank Niketalk was a project as a PG.
- 35,112
- 26,756
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2005
Thats what they turned out to be. During draft time, you're not drafting a high energy role player in the top 3.
As a point guard prospect, I think it comes down to if you're not great at one thing, then you should probably stay away from that player.
As a point guard prospect, I think it comes down to if you're not great at one thing, then you should probably stay away from that player.
- 72,027
- 115,317
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2011
Nerlens was actually probably drafted in a proper position (#6) given his performance in college and what he projected to be at next level. High energy shotblocker/rim runner.
Thabeet and MKG? Nah.
Thabeet and MKG? Nah.
- 35,112
- 26,756
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2005
Noel was suppose to go #1 if he never got hurt
- 72,027
- 115,317
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2011
I feel like he was projected that prior to the college season though. Once he was there, he was a bit underwhelming outside of the shot blocking, and the team didn't even make the NCAA tourney.
- 61,009
- 131,930
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2003
we must have been watching different things. Every buzz word you heard about MKG was intangibles and winning.
- 72,027
- 115,317
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2011
Thoughts on Onyeka Okangwu? Looks kind of Bam-ish without the playmaking?
- 25,522
- 45,780
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2010
The Hornets definitely drafted MKG because he was a high energy defender and known as a “winner” with “good intangibles”
I peeped that bust from a mile away
- 35,112
- 26,756
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2005
Man thats because they won the 2012 NCAA championship. He actually was a huge part of that run. Melo was labeled as a "winner" too coming out.
- 72,027
- 115,317
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2011
Can't compare those two situations at all
- 35,112
- 26,756
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2005
True
I'm just saying all the "he's a winner, coachable, intangibles, makes winning plays" nonsense in college is strictly on how well your team plays in the tournament. All comes from when the nation and the media watch in March. Every scrappy defender will at one point get those labels on a winning team.
I'm just saying all the "he's a winner, coachable, intangibles, makes winning plays" nonsense in college is strictly on how well your team plays in the tournament. All comes from when the nation and the media watch in March. Every scrappy defender will at one point get those labels on a winning team.
- 25,522
- 45,780
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2010
Melo had many reasons to go high in the draft, most of em was on court, The winner label was extra for him ....MKG was the opposite, the only basketball reason they talked about was his defense, every thing else was winning/intangibles/leadership etc ...it’s been like that for him since high school too
- 38,746
- 77,043
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2008
Isaac Okoro getting Recognize 
- 80,694
- 55,639
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2012
Emoni Bates short
- 72,027
- 115,317
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2011
So nobody got any thoughts on Okangwu?
- 38,746
- 77,043
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2008
So nobody got any thoughts on Okangwu?
Chino hills legend
How many people on NT watching USC / West Coast basketball
- 61,009
- 131,930
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2003
I’m going to watch his film soon.
- 22,188
- 63,106
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2017
- 90,351
- 123,117
- Joined
- Sep 5, 2010
If memory serves me correctly, Charlotte had one of the worse SF groups prior to drafting MKG.The Hornets definitely drafted MKG because he was a high energy defender and known as a “winner” with “good intangibles”
I peeped that bust from a mile away
At the time, I thought they were better served drafting Thomas Robinson.
