05-04-2026, 09:24 AM
(05-03-2026, 06:59 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I am just trying to think of ways to maximize whatever assets the Mavs have right now. When I talk about trading down it's not about trading out of the draft. If you don't like the guard that is still available when the Mavs pick try to trade down and add another pick. Ideally you end up in a scenario where you turn something like #10 into two mid/late firsts. Now you can take two swings instead of one.
In the mentioned scenario Carr is a good option. Not as a lottery pick but in the 15-30 range.
Probably not my favorite but that might just be my viewing bias. Baylor had a bad year. Missed the NCAA tournament. Carr was flying under the radar and not getting as much attention as he probably deserved.
Edit: Same for Okorie. Would not take him in the 8-10 range. Another trade down option. And even if he is rising in recent mocks there is still a chance that he drops to #30.
I have not done a deep dive on Carr, but he scares me a little from a distance. I do agree with you that he is 15-30...and it would not shock me if he fell closer to the back of round 1. Physical wise he hits a lot of the check marks. Good size, long wingspan, good athlete, good shooter, etc.
Although, he did very little at Tenn his first two years. In fact, he left the program abruptly in December of his second year. He really played well at Baylor, but the team stunk with two potential first round draft picks. That gives me pause. Of course, Mara at Michigan also did very little his first two years before playing great at Michigan and may be a potential lottery pick now. Still though, Carr gives me concern. I can see the route for him to have success but I could also see him be one of those guys who disappears after a few years despite having a lot of the things GM's look for in prospects.
I think Okorie, Tanner and Anderson are all later first round picks. All are pretty small. With all the lottery guards going plus guys late lottery/mid first in Philon and Stirtz that is a lot of guards. With so many point guards, I expect some to fall when we get out of the lottery. I expect some of these guys go back to school. I like all three though. Despite preferring not wanting another small point guard, I will have trouble passing on any. I might even try to trade up for one if they stay in the draft.