2026 NBA draft thread

[Chicagojk]

Five guys in the first round who don't get their flowers

NoCeilings looks at 5 guys who might fall, even as far as a Mavs late first, but are very good players.

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/2026-nba...tes-volume

The last one the list - Joshua Jefferson - might very well be there at #29. There's video there, and his passing ability is a fun watch. This is your Naji replacement, but perhaps as a PF coming off the bench averaging 5.2 assists per game. He defends well too. This year, he's also shooting well.

This is a good video of him.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU6Jyyjjr...42Y3F1aXEy

I think the shooting thing you mention is big.  30 percent his first 3 years.  38 percent this year.  Is it real?

Typically I am lower on these type of prospects.  I like the passing though.