2026 NBA draft thread

[Chicagojk]

Lendenborg has been the most difficult one for me this year. His age has to be a factor, but how much? I'm not a "timeline guy". Year 2 Flagg could have a similar jump as Year 2 Luka, and now your timeline is different than it was on draft night. Just pick the best player available. The thing that gives me pause with Lendenborg isn't that I don't think he's good, but rather did he look great because he was a grown man playing against teenagers and hit his peak in college, or does he have more growth and All-Star potential in the league?

Hey he is a tough eval.   He was fantastic this year and deserves lottery consideration.  The age is a factor.  In the end, maybe it isn't a big deal, but it is something that needs to be considered..especially against prospects 4 years younger than him.    Sam Vecenie hinted a few weeks ago about some potential maturity issues with him too.  That is also something to investigate.