2026 NBA draft thread

[Chicagojk]

Baylor has another kid who looks interesting. He is a transfer from Tenn who barely played his first two years. He looks great now.

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA_Draft/comme...3_3s36_vs/

[khaled1987]

So Caleb Wilson is gonna make a push to be a top-3 pick.

Possibly. 
I think he is a safe pick, but I think he is more of Aaron Gordon than a franchise player

[khaled1987]

Baylor has another kid who looks interesting.  He is a transfer from Tenn who barely played his first two years.  He looks great now.

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA_Draft/comme...3_3s36_vs/

Damn, he looks amazing tbh
Age isn't exactly on his side, but if he keeps shooting 3pt greatly, he is in the lottery

[Dirknows]

Possibly. 
I think he is a safe pick, but I think he is more of Aaron Gordon than a franchise player

Looks more Jalen Johnson than Aaron Gordon to me. I could see a team valuing his skillset over Boozer's potentially. I don't know what to think of Boozer honestly.

[Chicagojk]

Such a hard evaluation for me to see how he translates to the pros but boy has he been putting up stats. About 6 months younger than Coop, Aj and Daryl.

https://youtu.be/0qn87KT277c?si=oXS1gLDd450W_q6i

I haven’t watched any games this year, but AJ feels like number 1 imo.

https://youtu.be/2JaMbolFowY?si=66a2k7njAe3wfeBc

[david75090]

Such a hard evaluation for me to see how he translates to the pros but boy has he been putting up stats.  About 6 months younger than Coop, Aj and Daryl.

https://youtu.be/0qn87KT277c?si=oXS1gLDd450W_q6i

I haven’t watched any games this year, but AJ feels like number 1 imo.

https://youtu.be/2JaMbolFowY?si=66a2k7njAe3wfeBc

Duke is sick. They lost all those guys to the pros from last years team, and they look better this year.

[FireNicoHarrison]

Guys, will you draft the best player available or the best fit to Flagg?

[Chicagojk]

Guys, will you draft the best player available or the best fit to Flagg?

They desperately need a guard to pair with Cooper, but they are at the stage where they need to prioritize best player available.   I think the only position they would pass is a center only guy.

[khaled1987]

Such a hard evaluation for me to see how he translates to the pros but boy has he been putting up stats.  About 6 months younger than Coop, Aj and Daryl.

https://youtu.be/0qn87KT277c?si=oXS1gLDd450W_q6i

I haven’t watched any games this year, but AJ feels like number 1 imo.

https://youtu.be/2JaMbolFowY?si=66a2k7njAe3wfeBc

Boozer looks to be for real, but the busts of previous bigs is gonna hunt him. 

I doubt AJ is ahead of Peterson, and there is a bit in his game that reminds me of Andrew Wiggins.

But then again, Wiggins wasn't knownfor his work ethic or love to the game, when he was slightly motivated he made it to All-Star.

Guys, will you draft the best player available or the best fit to Flagg?

Best player available,  no question asked.

[Mavs2021]

Such a hard evaluation for me to see how he translates to the pros but boy has he been putting up stats.  About 6 months younger than Coop, Aj and Daryl.

https://youtu.be/0qn87KT277c?si=oXS1gLDd450W_q6i

I haven’t watched any games this year, but AJ feels like number 1 imo.

https://youtu.be/2JaMbolFowY?si=66a2k7njAe3wfeBc

Unquestionably Boozer is the hardest to project. I really like his passing vision and skills. He moves the ball quickly. Speaking of the Bagley comparison. Maybe we can get him on the Lakers. Luka making Ayton look like a stud, too.

[RGP1981]

Peterson and Dybantsa over Boozer, to me at least. Boozer could be a big fish in a little pond; will he make it once he's out in the open ocean? He is a good player and seems like he will be a good professional too... but I am not sure about his style of scoring in the NCAA. It seems to rely on him being bigger and stronger than the players he is up against, and he is able to power his way through them. That won't be the case in the NBA where there are bigger, stronger, longer and quicker players. So will he be able to play/score like he does now once he's in the NBA? Peterson and Dybantsa each have a characteristic that is elite and that could help them become potential stars; one is a sharp-shooter with potential to be a #1 scoring option and the other has exceptional athleticism while having a good shot technique and handles.

[Chicagojk]

Well if you are looking in the 7-12 range there are two centers who are highly rated.   My guess is this would not be a huge need for Dallas. 

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA_Draft/comme..._1_blk_in/

Chris Cenac from Houston looks pretty skilled though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyQl44LnaQ4

Jayden Quantance is actually younger than Flagg despite being a sophomore.   He tore his ACL last year and is at Kentucky this year.   He has not played yet this year.   He appears less skilled than Cenac but is suppose to be a terror on defense.

[DL2RimRocker]

Guys, will you draft the best player available or the best fit to Flagg?

BPA for sure.

Imagine how many championships Portland would have if they they would have drafted Jordon instead of Bowie.
They didnt draft Jordon because they didnt think he would be a fit with Drexler.

I think Peterson has the most upside and star potential and he would be a fit with Coop.

[Chicagojk]

Duke vs Kansas tonight. Unfortunately Peterson is out with an hamstring injury.

[KillerLeft]

Guys, will you draft the best player available or the best fit to Flagg?

One of the best things about Flagg is that almost every type of player can fit with him. He's an ideal starting point in many ways. 

I don't know if he'll be as good, better or worse than Dirk, Nash, Luka or Brunson, but I'm pretty confident that building a team around him will be easier than it was with any of those guys. When your best player is also one of your best defenders, things get much simpler.

[Chicagojk]

First time watching Boozer. He has great hands. When he goes up for a rebound if he touches the ball, it is his. He is also an advance passer already. Looks like a winning player. The bully ball game gives me a little concern, but he is just 18. I was impressed in the first half.

[Dirknows]

Nate Ament is growing on me. Very smooth player. Caleb Wilson with 23/12 and 7 stocks. Unfortunately isn’t a great 3 point shooter yet, but shooting a corner 3 can be learned in the NBA.

[Chicagojk]

I really enjoyed watching Boozer for the first time. Even with an off shooting night. He doesn’t hold the ball, makes quick decisions and already an advanced passer. Also looks like he can move his feet a little.

The lack of explosion is just concerning. Kansas has some big bodies but you just wonder how he is going to be able to finish against all the long athletes in the nba. Still 18.5 years old and looks to be a winning player.

When they play UNc with Caleb Wilson will be appt watching for me.

[Chicagojk]

Soph Philon from Alabama. Has a chance to be a late lottery pick. Last year he was a support player. Has a bigger role this year. He is a bigger guard. Not a great athlete but really good changing pace. His shot was not great last year but has been shooting better this year.

I like him. Will be disappointed if he was the guy after this rough season. Could play with Kyrie too.

https://youtu.be/ANVF2MFBKzA?si=0v_iRXwSVDnSVkmd

[loki]

Kingston Flemings is going to be moving up draft boards. I thought Mikel Brown Jr would be the top guard prospect outside of Peterson, but now I'm not sure. Flemings has looked better so far. Great athlete, super quick first step. Current shooting splits are 61/52/71 although it's on relatively low volume. Hopefully his 6'4" 190 listing isn't too exaggerated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT1jJzvnF54