2026 NBA draft thread

[Chicagojk]

Oh there's definitely a case to be made for Ament.  19 (1 year younger than Burries), 6'9 barefoot, can get to the line very well for a skinny tall guy playing predominantly on the perimeter, excellent FT %. As others have said, he started off slow, but before his injury, there was a stretch where he was excellent.

The key is his jump shot. I read folks who have followed him for a while saying he was an excellent shooter who had a late growth in HS.  The other glaring problem is his finishing around the rim is not very good. Is that a lack of touch or just that he grew late and has not yet adjusted to his growth?

I would not be disappointed at all if they picked Ament.  Of course, then you hope and pray that he can fix his jump shot and touch around the rim. Carr is 2 years older and not as well rounded as Ament.

 I am not there yet with him and am concerned about his toughness.   In theory, I sort of like having two 6'9 plus wings at 19 to start the season.   Eventhough him and Coop are the same age and Ament is bigger, I feel like it is sort of like a little brother thing with Ament.   Him being around Coop all the time is a good place to be and push himself.    I also think Ament's personality is not an alpha type so i think he would be fine with a support role.   

There is a lot risk though, complicates the current roster, and leaves us without a young lead guard to pair with Flagg.  So I get all that, but if you hit on him.....