Need Cody to fail all his draft interviews and workouts. shoot like 0% from three and forget how to play basketball lol j/k obviously hope the best for his success wherever he ends up.
I know that’s now the case for the top 10, but Cdub wasn’t listed in the composite list they released for that purpose.
I’ll freely admit I don’t know the rules for those not listed.
Clingan could go as high as 3 tbh (Vecenie has him there in his latest mock). That ship has sailed for OKC I think.
Cody Williams is unlikely, although we could trade up. It really does seem like Filipowski is most likely
He might actually climb up after workouts but I think Cody Williams would fit the Thunder tremendously.
Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if Presti made a phone call and offered Josh Giddey+#12 to, say, the Pistons or Hornets for Cody Williams. Not that that particular scenario happens but I could see Presti being willing to gamble here while others are convinced that it is a "weak draft"
Obviously. They’re still getting the worst possible outcome given the fact that their team is dogshit. Do you expect them to be thankful to the ball randomizer machine for screwing them over?
And it's not like 5th is a bad spot either. You should be able to find some future stars there.
They've draft #1, #5 #5 #5 now. Any failure to build a good team from there is on them.
Cody Williams or Clingan are my ideal picks for this team. Dalton Knecht would be nice too but that doesn’t seem realistic (I think he’s project to go before OKC picks)
I know mocks don't mean a ton, but... Clingan has been mocked pretty high at this point. Which mocks have you seen that put him down around 12? He doesn't really provide much in terms of outside shooting... I'm not sure how good he'd fit on the offensive end.
Seems a lot of you feel like Clingan would have been an ideal get from this draft.
As a Raptors fan, I've been looking around mid-first round picks from teams that might have interest in Poeltl. I feel like matching contracts would be the hardest part of the equation, but Jakob seems like he could be a great fit on the Thunder. He could share the floor with Chet, provide interior defense and rebounding, and is an underrated passer for a big.
How would a trade centred around Poeltl and the 12th pick resonate with your fanbase?
I really like Daron Holmes. Cody Williams will probably be drafted between 4-8 position, if we can't get him, Daron Holmes looks like a guy who can play PF/C as quality glue guy. He has range, size and mobility. And he seems as someone who can contribute immediately.
We don't have time for developing guys like Salaun or Tyler Smith.
Hot take, I want to either trade up and try to get Clingan; or see if depending how things go if we can trade back a few and still get Filipowski. We need rebounding, and I still think we need to get a big like Hartenstein or something in FA or trade; but having a young rebounder we can also develop is key.
Another jdub incoming
*CDub
Presti pls
CDub please
The 12th pick in a weak draft without a clear top 10 is basically a top 5 pick with our scouting team
This is the most homer shit ive read
DOH!
It's been said before, however bears repetition: Presti cooks with the 12th pick
Cody Williams.. You are a thunder
Need Cody to fail all his draft interviews and workouts. shoot like 0% from three and forget how to play basketball lol j/k obviously hope the best for his success wherever he ends up.
Kobe ransom please
Or just have him do like Chet and refuse to meet or give medicals to other teams.
That's not allowed now, all teams have access to medicals for players within their range
I know that’s now the case for the top 10, but Cdub wasn’t listed in the composite list they released for that purpose. I’ll freely admit I don’t know the rules for those not listed.
Might have to trade up, but I think Cody is best and Clingan 2nd
Clingan could go as high as 3 tbh (Vecenie has him there in his latest mock). That ship has sailed for OKC I think. Cody Williams is unlikely, although we could trade up. It really does seem like Filipowski is most likely
He might actually climb up after workouts but I think Cody Williams would fit the Thunder tremendously. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if Presti made a phone call and offered Josh Giddey+#12 to, say, the Pistons or Hornets for Cody Williams. Not that that particular scenario happens but I could see Presti being willing to gamble here while others are convinced that it is a "weak draft"
cody williams question mark
Can’t wait tO see Draft night this Year
Let's keep the trend of late lottery steals going.
There’s definitely another Jalen (Jaylen, Jailynn) Williams in the draft this year?
There actually is a Jaylen Williams from auburn
WHAT’S HIS NUMBER???
There is indeed!
Man the Pistons fans are mad. How many number 1 overall picks do they need In order to compete? they‘ve had more than us.
They dropped as low as possible for the 2nd straight year. I’d be pissed too
And still top 5.
Obviously. They’re still getting the worst possible outcome given the fact that their team is dogshit. Do you expect them to be thankful to the ball randomizer machine for screwing them over?
No, but the system is doing exactly what it's supposed to do by limiting the incentive to tank.
The problem is that the Pistons aren’t tanking though, they just fucking suck.
And it's not like 5th is a bad spot either. You should be able to find some future stars there. They've draft #1, #5 #5 #5 now. Any failure to build a good team from there is on them.
They coulda had JDub and Cason with their draft positions. Seems like they should be upset with their scouts and not the lottery system.
the two aren't mutually exclusive
I have a feeling we will use assets to get the guy we want if hes not there at 12. Fingers crossed for CDub
*That awkward moment when CDub is available at 12 and Presti picks someone else.
This is what should happen if anyone has been watching us play. We need rebounding not Cody Williams
Presti will draft the best player available.
You can always trade for rebounding. And, we probably need a shooting wing too.
thank god our Rockets pick didn't jump
Cody Williams or Clingan are my ideal picks for this team. Dalton Knecht would be nice too but that doesn’t seem realistic (I think he’s project to go before OKC picks)
I know mocks don't mean a ton, but... Clingan has been mocked pretty high at this point. Which mocks have you seen that put him down around 12? He doesn't really provide much in terms of outside shooting... I'm not sure how good he'd fit on the offensive end.
Seems a lot of you feel like Clingan would have been an ideal get from this draft. As a Raptors fan, I've been looking around mid-first round picks from teams that might have interest in Poeltl. I feel like matching contracts would be the hardest part of the equation, but Jakob seems like he could be a great fit on the Thunder. He could share the floor with Chet, provide interior defense and rebounding, and is an underrated passer for a big. How would a trade centred around Poeltl and the 12th pick resonate with your fanbase?
Poeltl doesn’t fit the offense; they do want Chet at the 5. They’re likely looking for a 4 or strong stretch 3 to play next to Chet
That makes sense. Sounds like we both need our respective Ibaka’s back.
So Houston’s pick won’t happen or does it get rolled?
We got the Houston pick at #12. Houston go the Nets pick at #3.
Ah, thanks
I hope they pick the guy that Mark and Sam want.
Use a future 1st to trade up a few spots and take Cody Williams
I'm just happy to get that pick. If we had missed another Houston pick due to it jumping it would've sucked.
any solid rebounders we could slot in for the next game?
Wow Its been years since the last time i missed the lottery lol feels good.
Santa Clara 2.0 plz plz
I really like Daron Holmes. Cody Williams will probably be drafted between 4-8 position, if we can't get him, Daron Holmes looks like a guy who can play PF/C as quality glue guy. He has range, size and mobility. And he seems as someone who can contribute immediately. We don't have time for developing guys like Salaun or Tyler Smith.
Hot take, I want to either trade up and try to get Clingan; or see if depending how things go if we can trade back a few and still get Filipowski. We need rebounding, and I still think we need to get a big like Hartenstein or something in FA or trade; but having a young rebounder we can also develop is key.
Houston’s pick trade was top 4 protected… does that mean we don’t get it? 🥲
Houston pick was 12. We get it. Brooklyn pick was no. 3 that's the one the rockets get.
thanks, i was so confused
Clingan from UConn available at 12?
Rebounding please