2026 NBA draft thread

[mvossman]

That's why I still like the upside of Brown Jr., and why I like him more than Wagler, if that's who it comes down to at 7/8.

This just popped up on X also and thought I'd share here since we're talking about these guys a lot.


@mcfNBA
Isolation points-per-possession (PPP) and turnover efficiency data from 2026 NBA Draft lead guard prospects (FRP projected).

Anything that stands out to you?



Add that with Brown's 31% usage and 30% AST percentage, with his volume 3PT shooting and it's difficult to ignore. Something this team really needs. Something every NBA team needs.

Yeah its a risk vs reward analysis with the biggest reward being elite creation.  Brown's upside means you can make an argument for him over any of those second tier guys (except for Acuff).

On the other hand, there are some upside considerations for some of the other guys.  Flemings and Burries are in situations that are muting their production.  Wagler is a late bloomer.  Late bloomers tend to develop/improve more at the next level.

I would suggest that the argument for Brown ahead of those guys (upside creation potential despite red flags) could be made to put Peterson ahead of Wison on a draft board.