2026 NBA draft thread

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[Burries] Wingspan doesn’t match with what Masai looks for. 

If he can play PG is the big question because if not , with his wingspan you can’t slot him to guard 3s or 4s.

I think Burries size is no issue, if he's in the PG category. The point I made is that I see him as being drafted by the Mavs as a PG. Period. I think they will look at his size and skills and history as slot him as a PG-to-be from day one, who they will have to develop a bit (and they look for players that they can develop).

You mention defense. I agree that defensive aptitude will be a priority part of what the Mavs are looking for. Schmitz made that point. But when you compare Burries defense to these other PGs in the 5-10 range (Wagler, Brown, Acuff, Flemings), he's probably the best of the PG lot in looking at the combo of his approach (and history) to defense, and the size he brings to the table. Wagler is probably a close 2nd, but he's not likely to be there at 9 anyhow, and the other 3 each offer some combo of "don't care to defend" or "notably smaller."