05-17-2026, 02:28 PM
(05-17-2026, 01:17 PM)RasheedsBigWhiteSpot Wrote: Strongly disagree.
Would you rather have the 3rd pick in the 2000 Draft or the 15th in 1996?
Top 5 in 2004 or top 20 in 1984?
No, this isn't cherry picking. Years are pre-judged based on talent. 2000 was seen as so bad that the Magic gave away their lottery pick to the Mavs for a future pick in a better draft.
Likewise, who made the better decision in the 2024 Draft? San Antonio or Minnesota? Rob Dillingham or a future 1st?
Would you rather have Derik Queen or the 8th pick in a better draft?
I simply do not understand people's affinity for needing "brand name" (lottery picks) selections when the generic version is just as good or better. If Karim Lopez is picked this year at 18, does it mean he's a less talented player than if he went 3rd in 2027 simply because the other players in his class aren't as good?
You are arguing in hindsight. With this draft and the upcoming draft, we both will need 3-5 years to confirm who was correct or wrong. I am willing to take the chance that a lot of the hype around this draft doesn't live up, because most drafts don't live up to hype. Even now after the top 4, there is no real consensus, because all the players have real warts and upside as well.
I would always want a shot at a lottery pick than a mid first round pick.