In this video we make our mock draft installment after March Madness for the 2023 NBA Draft! Gradey Dick, Victor Wembanyama and more discussed
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I don’t think the mavs will finish the season with a top ten pick, so I think they snag Hawkins at maybe 14 or 15. I don’t think adding another ball dominant guard (even with a lot of upside) helps the mavs at all. But, a shooter like Hawkins can be a great guy to compliment Luka early on and then develop his game kinda like a Bradley Beal. They already have jaden hardy who I feel like is better potential than nick smith, but who knows the mavs front office has been a mess.
Why does everyone think KPJ at PG has not been a success??
He is averaging 19 PTS, 5 REB and 6 AST
He comes in clutch in big moments and his passing has improved a lot. If he were scoring an extra 5 PTS a game (which is likely next year with a better squad around him), he would be putting up borderline All-Star numbers
I don't think the Pacers would pass on Jarace Walker. It would be great to get a Thompson twin, but Indiana REALLY needs an upgrade at PF as well as significant improvement on defense in general.
Brandon miller should not be drafted
I can't see Indy passing on Jarace Walker for Ausar.
Miller to the hornets makes too much sense. They need more people with off the court issues
AMEN THOMPSON….. IS ANOTHER LONZO BALL!
Pacers will take Jarace Walker if they get the 6th pick. Fits too well
Blazers and Pacers passing up on a big forward who's defensive minded and a capable shooter is insane. Magic selecting Black (not a bad prospect but him being so unrefined doesnt fit the magic timeline at all) over Dick surrounding Wagner and Banchero with a pure shooter is beyond me. Wizards drafting another forward? Mavs drafting a pure scorer with nothing else in his skillset looks catastrophic…i strongly disagree with this mock draft. Im a fan tho keep up the work
Dallas taking Nick Smith is a big L. They already have way too many ball handlers.. What they really need is someone who can play really good defense.
This draft is stacked man. Damn. God Damn raptors. STOP WINNING!!!! We are about to pass ATL. We play hornets tonight who suck, so that’s another win. Might be out of the lottery tonight 🙁
Why use high school tape for the players who went to college and have newer (and prettier) footage available??
Nick smith to the mavs is the most backwards pick
Thank you for taking Amen Thompson over Brandon Miller. Miller’s tournament play was so bad that no one should even care about his gun incident unless he is proven guilty. And it has seemingly had no effect on his draft stock. In fact, I have seen people pleading his case vs. Scoot Henderson now more than ever. It makes no sense.
there is no way Dallas takes another guard who can't defend.
As a OKC fan, I would like Jarace Walker or whoever Sam Presti likes is ultimately the best option!
if u think that the mavericks are going to get their top 10 pick and not use it on one of the dominating centers in this draft ur smoking
Jordan Hawkins reminds me a lot of Will Barton
Sorry but if Jordan still has majority ownership of the Hornets, there is no way he will allow Brandon Miller to be drafted by the team.
I’d love Taylor Hendricks as a Thunder fan, hopefully we can lose out so we take the Mavericks spot. There’s no way they’d pass on him
I like gradey dick and keyonte for Orlando
Miller does not play well against athletes of the same caliber, I watched damn near every Alabama game and he had an alarming hard time having his way when he played NBA talent
Miller 4 is crazy, he is top 3
And I got Bronny at 6
The league will ensure Houston gets #1. Book it.
Hope Spurs get the top pick
I closely watched MILLER throughout the season. What I observed is he struggled to perform against upper echelon opponents. IMO, this is an indicator that he needs more time in college to develop. If he struggled to perform consistently against Texas A&M, Auburn, UNC, Houston, Connecticut, and Michigan State, you can certainly expect the same whenever he faces the Celtics, Bucks, Cavs, and 76ers. As a diehard Pistons fan, I would avoid drafting such a player because it will lead to yet another development period like what Killian Hayes and James Wiseman has gone through.
Although both these players have shown immense improvement, it has taken 3 to 4 years. And in the case of Hayes, there is still more development cycles to go. Rather than go through yet another period like this, it’s better to not waste Cade’s prime years. That’s why the Pistons should TRADE the pick for a bonafide player already in the NBA. In addition, as a fan I’m sick and tired of this lottery level play. I want to see playoffs next year not babysitting another unproven rookie.
Kings are snatching Kris Murray later in the first round for that twynergy
The lottery hasnt even happened yet why are you so sure the pistons are getting the first pick lol
Cmon go the whole first round if you gonna call this a real mock draft
As a Raps fan, I'd be absolutely thrilled if Cason Wallace is available at 14. Best perimeter D in the class and I think his offence is underrated. Guards often don't show out in Kentucky's system, leading guys like Shai and Maxey to fall lower than they should (and soon Cason).
It’s pronounced Ah men .. not a men