2026 NBA draft thread

[DanSchwartzgan]

I've watched so many draft videos and podcasts that I'm dizzy. While I'm not sure it helps, the videos I looked at last month are starting to look different now. I'm just noticing things about the top 10 players especially.

For instance Caleb Wilson really has a motor on him. He struggles with perimeter shooting so I never was full invested in him before. But there's no way I would pass this guy up at #4. He can play SF even at 6'10" and he literally does everything well - passes, rebounds, blocks shots, defends, and will score 15-20 ppg even if he doesn't shoot a 3 ball.

The top 3 players may get shuffled around in those three draft spots, but Wilson is easier for me to imagine as an instant starter than either Flemings or Wagner at #'s 5 and 6.

Anyway, I found it instructive to watch these videos 2-3 times if you can manage the time.

I've had the same thoughts.  I kind of wrote him off because of the lack of a three.  But, that motor!  He's stepped up in his games against the other top guys.  I'd love to see him paired with Flagg for the next decade plus.

The upside is just higher IMHO than any of the PG's.  I'm still trying to figure out who I'd take if drafting here or there.  But, if you assume Dallas sticks with one of the Big Four if given the choice, then some of the decision will be made for them if they are drafting 6-10.

On a different topic, I'm not sure the C's at 30 are going to be any better than Cisse.  His footspeed, rebounding and shotblocking are really good and he's young enough that there is time for development.  He was highly thought of coming out of HS.  Someone has been doing a really nice job (hint, its Riccardi) with this part of the roster the last two seasons.