Reacting to the Athletics Post Lottery NBA Mock Draft

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[@MoGhadas]

Everybody is whining about how "weak" this draft is but its actually very fun to see how many different ways this draft can go. Drafts like this is where front office scouting departments show what they're made of.

[@badsky4196]

Great take man i also enjoy seeing all the different Options for each draft Position

[@cristianalvarez3910]

The ROY is going to be really good. Way better than this year since it was only close the first half.

[@robojimtv]

It's weak in the sense that no one jumps off the page. There will be good players but people are used to having a player with All-NBA potential go in the top and very few this year feel that way IMO.

[@rjejames28]

Teams that figure it out may end up getting crazy value out of the draft

[@user-qh1bn8tg3t]

And we don't know they haven't even played NBA game yet

[@milezeroe]

Media: There is no consensus number one pick. Also Media: We all have Sarr as number 1.

[@Hmmmmmm487]

Sarr should be drafted at 4

[@milezeroe]

@@Hmmmmmm487 Okay Spurs fan

[@Hmmmmmm487]

@@milezeroe I’m a pacers fan

[@johnathanlinville8899]

@@Hmmmmmm487Eh I think maybe top 3. Also a Pacers fan lol

[@milezeroe]

@@Hmmmmmm487 ayt, I'll bite. Who do you think should be at 1 and 2?

[@andysauro1500]

Hot take: This draft is FAR BETTER than what the media would lead you to believe.

[@adamryuji7691]

i agree, i feel like there wont be as many busts as other years

[@thechickenman3713]

Probably less mvp candidates or all nba players but fs a deep draft with a lot of great contributing role players

[@andysauro1500]

@@thechickenman3713 There's been roughly 5 all stars per draft since 2015. I can see at least 3 in this class becoming allstars if they stay on track, and plenty more with potential. Seems like the media is making a bigger deal of this draft than necessary.

[@thechickenman3713]

@@andysauro1500 I said all nba, there definitely be 5 players with at least 1 all star appearances

[@zavv_]

I think that the fact that there’s no clear consensus on the first several picks and their draft pick makes this class seem way more tough, interesting, and very deep

[@andresparry8104]

I’m a little shocked to see Clingan so high in these Mocks. He moves well in game action, and patrols the paint pretty well, but he tested very poorly at the combine. In drills, he was outperformed by Edey, a guy who everyone seems to believe is Greg Ostertag….

[@robertteague6342]

Clingan is another Mark Eaton. He has poor conditioning and can only go 20 minutes a game before he gets too winded and has to be replaced.

[@hbdabfellas3916]

Totally disagree I think clingan will be a great defensive big especially in the center heavy western conference

[@robertteague6342]

@@hbdabfellas3916 yeah, like I said, another Mark Eaton.

[@EDTheOneable]

​@@robertteague6342having a high level defensive anchor is very important still. Getting a young one with good size and pretty decent mobility in this draft is a no brainer. Closest thing to a sure thing in this draft. Great sample size and comes from winning.

[@robertteague6342]

@@EDTheOneable I have nothing against Clingan but won’t go any higher than 7 at the very most. Most likely 9th. If we draft Clingan we need to trade down and a aquire more assets. Topic, Sheppard, Holland, Risacher, Dillingham, Buzelis, Knecht and Castle are all better picks than Clingan. Go look at every mock draft and come back and tell me where he averages to go?

[@doorhandle1870]

As a bulls fan, i would hate to see them pick a guard like collier. Im a big fan of missi for us

[@maurygoldblat8982]

If this is the draft, Spurs are gonna be very happy

[@vexotimmer2675]

I'm a Spurs fan, and if we drafted those two players, I would be a happy man.

[@amityvville]

i want dillingham or castle for 8 but i wouldn’t be upset about sheppard, all pretty nice options

[@Isaac-ym8kq]

risacher is the most overhyped player in the draft... his shooting is fake

[@sarahmccoy1941]

I would happy with Risacher and Reed!

[@sarahmccoy1941]

@@Isaac-ym8kq 😂

[@amcoolio]

It's getting hard to explain why Clingan should be a top 5 pick and Edey shouldn't be lottery. Edey beat him at every single Combine drill and measurement,...."but Donovan's defense!" yeah and Edey destroyed him in the championship game

[@hamiltopia5211]

Edey shouldn’t be a first rounder and clingan shouldn’t be a lottery pick

[@JamesTheEmperor]

​@hamiltopia5211 agreed with clingon but edey should Def be a late first at the very least. You cant teach the measurables, killed it in college which def matters and moved better then most thought at the combine. Too enticing to pass on if your a good team picking late with nothing to lose

[@JB-sc1tg]

Edey is gonna get absolutely smoked in the PnR game. He doesn't block shots and is an average rebounder. Offensively, he doesn't have a reliable jumper so he's limited to playing around the rim. Scouts believe his stats are the product of his size compared to smaller college players.

[@EDTheOneable]

It's really simple. Defensive anchor is going to be more valuable than a back to the basket center who will be a liability on defense and still has questions about if the offense will translate. NBA teams do not want to run that style of offense for players unless they are next level.

[@Jimmer13]

Edey is slow and doesn’t fit in today’s nba . He’s a defensive liability despite his size . He isn’t a 1st rounder lowkey

[@nenadadvance2935]

If the detroit get nikola djurisic at 53 it will be the biggest steal in this years draft for sure or if anybody take him in the 2nd round he has proven more than topic in mega squad as their first scoring option.

[@mcsg5053]

He averaged around 15 points, no? Topic 19 and is a better passer + younger, injury concerns are scary and it is is a smaller sample size given that Topic only played 13 regular season games for Mega but still.

[@nenadadvance2935]

​@@mcsg5053yes topic played less games and he is better talent for sure but his injuries and lack of sgooting in comparison to djurisic who is not injury prone and has really nice jumper

[@DetroitRocco]

Life as a Pistons fan sucks. Not only did we fall to 5 but quite literally every single mock draft has us taking Matas… I haven’t seen 1 single other player mocked to us.

[@puddIeman]

i’ve seen Risacher a few times which would be way better. Ausar/Matas/Duren spacing is horrific

[@DetroitRocco]

@@puddIeman Totally agree, he’s my preferred choice.

[@justinporter7818]

I honestly love this draft class

[@Volantredx]

I think they're having the Bulls get Collier because the Bulls position of need (center) is in an odd place in this draft. The best centers will be gone before 10 and the second teir centers aren't good enough for pick 11. So all the mock drafts are just ignoring who is picking at 11 and just projecting the player assumed to be the 11th best or so and just shoving them on the team.

[@otisdickerson594]

I really want to see Oso do good as I met him at marquette

[@user-kf8xv4qe4c]

If the blazers pick Dalton Knecht it’s gonna feel like to me that they just settled with the safe pick and weren’t even trying to go out and gamble with some potential which I am very hopeful they do NOT do

[@sha3don]

100% agree

[@parkerrosi8063]

Bulls wouldn’t utilized Collier, Williams would be the better pick. They have too many mediocre forwards and Cody would bring some scoring in that is needed. Especially if they hit the reset button (they won’t 🥲).

[@saturns473]

What are your thoughts on the ringers rankings of the top 25 players under 25

[@hillbilly21960]

Why in world would Houston want to draft a center that’s dumb. It’s like no homework was done just throw out names.

[@SimpreOroNuncaPlata]

Dude I’ve been saying this for months Tyler smith to the Knicks is a must ! Especially what we went through yesterday game 7 we need height and shooting I love hart but he’s too short to play back up PF in a desperate situation

[@delphes5984]

Risacher just dropped 28 points 6 rebounds in the french playoffs with crazy efficiency (5/9 3 pointers, played 29 minutes). Dude looks like a solid defenser as well. I would love having him join the Spurs but I doubt he'll be available at 4 :/.

[@Hman202]

McCain is also from sac, so thats cool if they select him

[@kdt35503]

Blazers drafting another guard at 7th is just crazy lol

[@jimmystrickland8709]

I like that pick for the heat like really a starter pg and a back up big or two rational big men 😊

[@jamesedwards1284]

I’m a big fan of carrington, I really hope my knicks can get him m, alongside with a verstalie and switch wing. I’m a big fan of da silva as well, but I rly doubt we can get him with our pick. Dadiet also looks rly good, but he might need some time to develop.

[@ninogagliardini5674]

Risacher just drop a 28 points performance in french league playoff 🥶

[@maxserafini8127]

As a Knick fan I feel really good abt the Kolek pick

[@nitoshadow]

You right bulls need to draft anyone that’s the 3 4 or 5 no guards

[@Now_To_Infinity]

His blessings 😇

[@darrylurbano5219]

What's with Collier always drafted by the Bulls??

[@MonaliZ54]

One person then everyone ran with it

[@BigB_HayesTV]

Its stupid Bulls guards: White Ayo Zach (can play wing) Carter Caruso (can play wing) (Lonzo) WE DONT NEED ANOTHER GUARD 1-3 spots are covered WE NEED A BIG (either 4 or 5)

[@jacobkelso3981]

​@BigB_HayesTV would you like if they took Cody Williams at 11

[@twistedtide]

Id honestly love for my nuggets to draft Bona in the 2nd round if he's still there. I had to watch him utterly crush the buffaloes year after year and UCLA lol, I think he has some high upside

[@CarloBarlo69]

I actually love Dalton to the Blazers. They wouldn’t actually take him because of age, but that’s a great fit. Gimme Salaun at 14 too.

[@PlatinumState]

Clingan at 3 😂

[@KyouOneZilla]

I honestly prefer how anyone could go anywhere compared to other drafts where every parrots each other for their mocks for 30 picks. People actually having to do research is a nice plus.

[@Zaarkzz]

I'm not deeply familiar with the draft class but I seriously doubt that Jazz would pick another small guard. Organization is very open about seeking positional size. Unless they think Dillingham has true (super) star potential, that would change things.

[@aspleen1102]

7:50 Reed Sheppard at the combine was 6'1.75 (without shoes) in fact (with a 6'3.25" wingspan) he's not 6'3 or 6'4 as you think. 12:15 6'2.5 (without shoes) but with near 6'9 wingspan, and so athletic who can shoot (over 37% a 3P) he should be higher imo...

[@rafiu7660]

1. ATL- Sarr 2. WAS- Topic 3. HOU- Risacher 4. SAS- Holland 5. DET- Buzelis 6. CHA- Sheppard 7. POR- Castle 8. SAS- Collier 9. MEM- Clingan 10. UTA- Dillingham 11. CHI- Knecht 12. OKC- Williams 13. SAC- McCain 14. POR- Salaun

[@guadalupechavarria1227]

Sarr was measured at 6'11 at combine. Not close to 7'1 😂

[@vsant2886]

Sarr listed at 6’11 at combine and reed at 6’1. Idk where you getting your heights

[@muldermi]

Totally agree, plus Sarr was slower than Eddy in lane drills, how can you honestly say he has quick feet. Dillingham is probably still 6‘4 here as well

[@JoeArce210]

The Sheppard pick is ok, but don't like the Risacher pick for the Spurs. Would want them to take Dillingham at 4 and Castle at 8. I left out Topic because of his injury concerns

[@sarahmccoy1941]

Risacher and Reed, and then sign a free agent point guard. Go Spurs, Go!

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

You talking about Memphis made me remember just how stacked the west really is. Already having ELEVEN teams go .500+, now throw Memphis in there and you really have no idea when it comes to San Antonio. They could make trades this summer and even if they dont, young teams all the time take that big jump, and Wembanyama is scary to even think about how high his ceiling could be.

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

Sorry Jazz and Blazers.

[@pewpew9193]

I really think Knecht can be more than a spot up shooter. He is a fantastic athlete & he has potential to become a great shot creator.

[@Elig727]

Here in 11 seconds W notifications

[@michaelfilppi3352]

Any chance Jaylon Tyson falls to the Knicks at 24?

[@Un_Debunkable]

Risacher or topic are going 2 and 3. Topic could fall with the injury. I don't see Houston passing on Risacher if he gets to the 3. They want defense and shooting with some size next to Sengun. They don't need another guard or small wing type. I keep doing Clingan to Memphis at 9. Knecht to the Jazz 10. I think Buzelis is a lock to Detroit at 5. Like Houston, they have centers they like and plenty of guards and small wings. There're tons of great prospects in this "bad draft." I feel like there is going to be a lot of moving around before and during the draft

[@anycoveryoulike7510]

No Baylor Schierman in this mock?! I think he's going to be a steal

[@jimmystrickland8709]

Mavs fan here .. If I was pop for the spurs I would trade my 2 first picks this yr and next yrs first round for ice tre from the hawks... Pops should now be in win now mode before he retires

[@sam_serold]

Hi SROS

[@taurusp11]

As a bulls fan you’re not wrong at all the last thing this roster needs is another pg

[@bminer1220]

Bulls do not need another guard. Please no.

[@SetoFrankTTV]

If I’m Houston, i trade the #3 pick for big pieces

[@joehughes1709]

The Bulls needs size and shooting. No bulls fan wants another guard, we have nothing but guards

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

Uhhhh Bulls best 2 players this year was Coby White and Ayo...both PGs. Ayo plays the 2G. Lavine and Ball and their 62mil in Cap Do Not Play!!! So...could the team go PG, yeah, they are dumb AF. 😅😅😅 But should they? I mean, we ruined Patrick Williams at PF, actually a Wing smh. They need a PF who can hit the 3, help protect the Rim, get boards.

[@matthewporcel5431]

Spurs getting NIKOLa

[@Un_Debunkable]

Also, Carter to Miami if available seems like the most obvious pick in NBA history. So, it probably won't happen. Speaking of obvious, watch Orlando take Ware. Do they have a long-term Center? Last I checked John Hammond is still there as the senior advisor to the new GM. Hammond drafting a freak athlete 7 footer is like Al Davis with the raiders drafting the fastest WR in the draft. It's a hard lock. A pick I want to see is Edey to the Bucks. Spend a year with Lopez, could be legendary. I have a very hard time seeing Smith fall to the Jazz at 29 sheesh.

[@daviddzwonkiewicz7675]

No youre not being stupid with the bulls at all. we absolutely need a proper forward or an athletic center. I'd argue ALL of our current guards are necessary besides Jevon Carter obv

[@GrayGamer]

Why isn’t Mark Sears getting looked at more

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

If Terrence Shannon Jr is innocent and isn't Drafted. That's 🐂💩. Guy dominated the B1G.

[@BigB_HayesTV]

Some mocks got ware going #11 to bulls no way he falls to rd 2

[@faz2616]

If the Bulls can’t trade up for one of the better bigs in the draft I’d rather they try and trade up or trade the pick entirely than pick a guard 10:04

[@matteomoloney6073]

Broody gotta be drafted cmon

[@ChanBoogie310]

I just don’t like the fact that people are saying this draft class sucks. It’s a common trend honestly if they don’t know no one they just think that player automatically sucks.

[@masonparr8950]

These names look like their auto generated lol

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

Illinois has 2 Sleepers to watch. Hawkins was the best Big at the combine. And if our 6-7 PGs assault case is investigated and he seems innocent, which, why Illinois let him play this year after investigation. But 6-7 PG, 30ppg in the B1G. Lead Illinois to B1G Championship. Elite 8. UConn obviously beat em but, if they wasn't in the No 1 bracket, they may get blown out by UConn in the finals 😅💯😭. I think 🤔 Nba is higher on Illini kids than the public is

[@Jimmer13]

I don’t get what makes it a weak draft just because there’s no consensus #1? Outside of Flagg , edgeconbe and Bailey .. how is 2025 any better lol I think media just said it and everyone running with it

[@patrickwilson9829]

Kyrie played 10 mins at Duke and went 1 so Topic should be okay, plus Euro ball is more physical.

[@SignatureRiff]

Castle reminds me of Latrell Sprewell. I’d take him First. I also like Dalton Knecht as a a scorer and a plug and play pick. Heck he’s better than Jordan Poole at the 2. Wizards should take him.

[@robojimtv]

Dillingham doesn't need to get picked 4th if you assume no one will trade up to take him. None of Detroit, Charlotte, and Portland will take him so Spurs cab easily take him at 8.

[@ClassyScents23]

I don’t! I have Williams going to the bulls! Everyone desperately wants OKC to draft Williams cause of his brother but he will go to the bulls.. Callier will probably go blazers at 14

[@Mr.beard1916]

The spurs will not pass up on Dillingham twice he will not fall to the 10th pick

[@gt4980b]

I am almost positive Atlanta won't go Sarr at #1. If you look at their draft history, they always do something that no other team would do. Laitner, Sheldon William, Marvin Williams, Luka, Reddish and a few others. So that's going to throw off the draft a little. Sarr wouldn't get past the Wizards so it wouldn't be a big deal.

[@nitoshadow]

Pistons should trade for bron and draft bronny in the second round Ideally keep Cade out of the trade

[@slimhardaway8]

NBA needs expansion soo many teams have positional redundancy!

[@rjejames28]

That's always been the case depending on each team situation

[@DEMI-sq5uf]

These mocks kinda ass ngl

[@RotondoWiffleBall]

Terrance Shannon??

[@jamesedwards1284]

Dude’s stock plumited due to a rape case

[@LeTitiPaisa]

Nikola Djurisic will be the steal of the draft mark my words.

[@ericmausbach1808]

That pick for the Rockets makes no sense....hate it

[@Hmmmmmm487]

Reed Sheppard and Stephon castle are the clear 1 and 2. Legit all-nba players if they get to a good situation. Sarr should be valued at 4-6 range

[@NazoredRamed]

Why do you say?

[@Hmmmmmm487]

@@NazoredRamed look at how Efficient Sheppard is and Castle passes the eye tests with flying colors and will fill out nicely

[@Fgh-ng3qu]

Lmao boy you crazy

[@Hmmmmmm487]

@@Fgh-ng3qu just wait

[@landox]

You gotta stop saying “of the world” when referring to specific guy lmfaoooo

[@Tim31513]

12th

[@nickpalasz4828]

bulls take cody williams with that pick over collier

[@uoeno5693]

If lakers take Kyle instead of edey. LeGM gotta get fired.

[@Diz2Drippy]

Bronny #1 pick

[@nitoshadow]

Detroit needa a better gm they horrible at team construction

[@ABCDjjw]

I don’t understand everyone’s fascination with mocking Castle to Charlotte. The Hornets need a lot of things. They could use wings, shooters, and quality defenders, and if Melo’s availability is worrying enough to draft injury insurance wouldn’t you rather just take Clingan as insurance for the equally-injured Mark Williams??

[@JL-iq6yb]

Because their lineup is: PG: Lamelo SG: ? SF: Miller PF: Bridges C: Williams They’re missing someone to pair up with Lamelo at the 2 spot, more specifically someone who’s a great defender as Lamelo, Miller and Bridges can all score. It’s either that or you would move Miller to the 2 spot and draft a wing like Holland, Buzelis, or Cody Williams.

[@thishandleisalreadytaken3]

detroit always gambling

[@I_AM_SKOKS]

Bulls fan here, Us drafting a PG would be criminal. Plz no

[@BigB_HayesTV]

We will prob get a wing to replace pat will or if we plan to resign pat then we will get a big Missi/ or ware or edey or tsmith

[@liltmgamer8846]

U get me h0rny bro real talk love the content 😊

[@Huzini]

didnt even give it 5 minutes 😭

[@garyleroy91]

Spurs will draft either Reed Sheppard/Rob Dillingham at 4. Dalton Knecht at 8 in this draft.

[@Jesussaves33_]

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