NBA Draft Day Thread

[AFG-NYC]

I’m also quite perplexed by the Oturu trade. Another big is the last thing I wanted but he was excellent value at 33, and we traded him straight up for a future 2nd?

The only thing that I can think of is that when we had the 23rd pick they wanted maxey. When he went at 21st they decided to trade down and pick up an extra asset. But they didn’t want to draft 3 rookies, so they traded the 2nd rounder for a future second round pick.

[TakeAnotherL]

I’m also quite perplexed by the Oturu trade. Another big is the last thing I wanted but he was excellent value at 33, and we traded him straight up for a future 2nd?

They must think 2023 will be a stacked draft, with high school kids entering the draft.

[D-Leethal]

The only thing that I can think of is that when we had the 23rd pick they wanted maxey. When he went at 21st they decided to trade down and pick up an extra asset. But they didn’t want to draft 3 rookies, so they traded the 2nd rounder for a future second round pick.

Either that or they made the trade for 23 in the event they had to trade up for Toppin, and when they didn't need it, they traded back down to get their guy and an extra asset.

I think the only thing clear is whatever they traded up for didn't matriculate so they traded back down.

And yes there is no point at all at adding another guy who isn't gonna get a roster spot here so might as well add a pick for the HS draft. We have guys like Iggy and Wooten on the roster already who deserve a shot, we don't need MORE late fliers.

[Dr. Detfink]

I thought the Detroit Pistons did a nice job. Re-tooled nicely.

[teddygreen17]

I thought the Detroit Pistons did a nice job. Re-tooled nicely.

I second this. Drafted 3 two-way players. That's how you build.

[AI]

I thought the Detroit Pistons did a nice job. Re-tooled nicely.

I loved their draft. Same goes for Dallas.

[Garrett2010]

Celtics had a great draft too.

[Dr. Detfink]

The Bulls taking Patrick Williams with the #4 pick shocked me. I was expecting Deni.

[Garrett2010]

My colleague @NJHoopsHaven with a really good look here at soon-to-be Knick and former Seton Hall star Myles Powell
https://t.co/xSUA1iu8zT

[AFG-NYC]

It also probably doesn't hurt that he's signed to CAA.

That’s the one thing that I don’t like about the rose connection. I want to build a great team not a team of CAA clients.

[HeartOfStarks]

My colleague @NJHoopsHaven with a really good look here at soon-to-be Knick and former Seton Hall star Myles Powell
https://t.co/xSUA1iu8zT

He’s a shooting guard? Guy put up 9 threes a game, on like 30% but guess he’s not afraid to fire away.

[Knicks Boogie]

All you guys who love Zion in last years draft, I can't wait to see Obi dunk all over him.

[Garrett2010]

He’s a shooting guard? Guy put up 9 threes a game, on like 30% but guess he’s not afraid to fire away.

Don’t be fooled by last season’s 3-point stat. He shot .306 from deep, which Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard attributed to an early-season concussion. It’s true that his accuracy nosedived after the head injury. His numbers as a sophomore and junior (.379 and .363, respectively) are better barometers, and many of those were NBA-range bombs.

[HeartOfStarks]

Don’t be fooled by last season’s 3-point stat. He shot .306 from deep, which Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard attributed to an early-season concussion. It’s true that his accuracy nosedived after the head injury. His numbers as a sophomore and junior (.379 and .363, respectively) are better barometers, and many of those were NBA-range bombs.

I mean I’m with it, welcome to the Knicks Myles!

[xxplayerxx23]

That's really a stupid question right there.
If a defensive specialist coach like Thibs cannot improve a rookie in that area then i don't know who can.
Toppin is going to be an ok defender sooner or later.
He has all the tools needed.
He is long,athletic,can move his feet and he is willing to learn.
With Thibs in his ear this is going to happen eventually.
You can teach defense and we have the right coach for this.
Not saying he is going to be Anthony Davis defensively but not a black hole either.
Anyway That should be the least of our concerns

Lol it’s not a stupid question he’s 22 and is awful on defense that’s a lot of work for a coach to do. Some people never become an average defender