2026 NBA draft thread

[mvossman]

I wonder how much GMs feel pressure based on hype.

Case in point: Wilson, Caleb

For the better part of 4 months Wilson has been hyped to be, at the very least, a top 4 pick.  Now let's say we all "Men In Black" flashy thinged, wiping out a year's worth of Tankathon mocks and viewed each player at face value. Is Caleb Wilson THAT MUCH BETTER than Morez Johnson?

I mean, at the combine, Wilson appeared to have little shot or offensive game. Meanwhile, Johnson shooting stood out.

I think on the court performance is a much bigger impact to player evaluation than combine.  The combine can nudge guys up or down some, but the baseline is taken from how they play in college.  Caleb Wilson was the primary offensive option scoring 20 points a game efficiently.  His offensive game is way more advanced than Morez outside of three point shooting (and I don't see that becoming a big part of his game anytime soon).  Morez would be a project, but Caleb Wilson is an NBA ready player right now.