Winners and Losers Of The 2023 NBA Draft

[@Bentley7Cruize]

Charlotte needed a small forward for years and finally landed the best forward in the draft and he's a great scorer. Guards are everywhere but great wings that can shoot are rare. I think it's a win.

[@jonelljohndomondon8801]

They definitely need Jordan to play LOL. He always draft players wrong as for past draft selections

[@maxmustermann8184]

Damn the Mavs finally did something right. Huge winner 🙌

[@hybs9473]

Watch them make a nash and brunson situation again.

[@ReAIex17]

@@hybs9473 why do you need to hate on everything??

[@Leroyscaand]

@@ReAIex17Mark Cuban is known for making bad basketball decisions

[@whocares3201]

​@@hybs9473im totaly fine with that if that means 4 years of Brunson/Nash level talent to be honest. At least some hope for next years instead of current shit. Cant even be brunson situation tho as noone can be signed to 2nd roudlnd cintract that brunson was signed to and ended up unrestricted due to it.

[@boris2997]

​@@ReAIex17cause Mavericks ain't going anywhere. First round EXIT that's if they make the playoffs 😅

[@gerdanbombales]

I bet Brandon Miller will be this year's Keegan Murray. People are down on Murray last year yet he’s a key piece to the Kings that brought them back in the playoffs. I hope will be the same for Miller.

[@Jay419_]

He’s either gonna have a good start like murray or struggle like jabari smith

[@Joshknowsball0]

Only difference is Keegan Murray was asked to be a play finisher only & won't have the self creation NOR the expectation responsibility's that B Mill will have. Good player but #7th on my board & isn't in scoots territory

[@traydikidoldmainaccount]

🔥 kzbin.infoYoy4TA9y8N0?feature=share

[@michaelyeboah7789]

Its not about the player. Its about the team. Kings has great culture with great staff and vet players that can contribute improve a player. Cant say same about Hornets.

[@hermesposer]

Lol no

[@esekwevictor]

Jamie jacquez to the heat is perfect, I think he embodies all they stand for; hustle, hardwork etc

[@twopointjumper]

The Cavs getting Emoni Bates was cool to see, I can''t wait to see how he develops as a player in Cleveland.

[@mittendemon4493]

Was sad my Pistons aint get em

[@elburto5387]

Out of the league in 2 years.

[@334ben10]

He should be able to develop pretty good. Not expected to do anything, don’t have to be rushed to play, learning from all stars caliber guards in Mitch and Garland, they are a playoff team so he will get that experience early and often. It’s many positives for him in this situation

[@RMCOVERS.]

Yeah he’s a top 10 talent but just has to keep his head down and work, he’s just a head case rn who only cares about himself

[@VanIyke]

He's not coachable. That's his singular problem.

[@Shortballa11]

The Magic’s lineup in general is crazy. It’s time for them to start making tough decisions. Bol bol, Okeke, Mo Wagner, Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs, etc…

[@AaronTats]

A lot of Orlando’s guys are on team options, so don’t be surprised if they let Gary Harris, Isaac, and Bol walk in Free Agency.

[@Tsound1]

Yeah Worst % shooting... So Crazy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Shortballa11]

@@AaronTats Why not get something for any of these guys. Surely they can get second round picks or better shooters.

[@AaronTats]

@@Shortballa11 I’m not the GM lol, WeltHam could always do that

[@mckdogdrums3543]

I agree. Franz Wagner is special and they have some real neat pieces to start making a splash soon.

[@TeekShakur]

The Hornets actually drafted very well and it makes the Miller pick look even better🏀🟣🔵

[@smoovejl]

Exactly

[@mrrandywatson658]

No matter what the media hates the Hornets

[@markbyrd7710]

Yeah I'm not sure how they're losers here.. Miller is fantastic talent, and they already have guards..

[@simon2722]

@@markbyrd7710you don’t pass on a generational talent because you have terry rozier

[@markbyrd7710]

@@simon2722 I can always be wrong, but I feel like Miller is right there in that talent conversation. It's not like they chose a scrub lol with his height, frame, and offensive abilities.. I can see him being instant impact and developing into a star.

[@jasonh9787]

Jalen, sengun, Jabari, Amen, Tari, whitmore, and kpj rockets loaded with young talent all 21 and younger 🔥

[@bucksfan1945]

All 21 and yonger is insane they could get a ring in 5 years

[@israelm111]

@@bucksfan1945i mean i bet they trade some of these assets to build eventually

[@illuminesvibe4841]

KPJ could make a career coming off the bench. Never saw him as a starter for a winning team

[@aktvonfire5206]

all vibes no defence

[@thughunter627]

KPJ and Jalen are highlight hoopers hurting the game, Sengun is the only hope for the rockets pretty much

[@Matas-ZC]

Talent over fit is very true. Remember in 2018 when the Kings took Marvin Bagley instead of Luka because they already had Fox?

[@tkadn338]

Omg imagine fox with luka 😢

[@Colormomey556]

Yeah but bagley couldn’t handle or shot. Miller does both. Only thing Scoot has over Miller is finishing and athleticism.

[@bmarsjpeg]

As a magic fan I’m just really glad we got Jett Howard been one of my favorite prospects in the draft

[@williamg7138]

Yooo that was a huge reach. You could've gotten Grady Magic D*ck

[@nel7136]

Amen and cam to the Rockets that’s crazy!!

[@illDefine1]

Whitmore is a bad pick ...even at 20. These young guns don't need a cancer in the locker room.

[@judoka.]

@@illDefine1🤦‍♂️

[@scooterkelly12]

​@@illDefine1 No seriously he probably has a bad attitude Cancers are known for that

[@aidencortez5490]

⁠@@scooterkelly12hy tf y’all gotta hate for no reason smh like y’all are so sure that’s gonna be a lingering problem, the rockets are the youngest team let them handle their problems smfh

[@tqmad]

Cam is sooooooo athletic

[@thehaus6998]

people are so dumb about this Miller situation, he is the perfect fit, and even talent for the Hornets, because the fact is, Scoot might not get the return they might need, and having 3 amazing point guards all fighting to the death for minutes would DESTROY the locker room, add a very versetile wing, that can shoot incredibly well, plays good off ball, essentialy a 2nd coming of Paul George, that can play both forward and guard positions well, doesn't need to fight for minutes, can develop near other decently young stars and such, yall should sleep on miller

[@tnsle000]

exactly! Henderson on Hornets doesnt make any sense

[@mittendemon4493]

Picking on fit is why the warriors drafted wiseman over lamelo

[@dionbomers1312]

@@mittendemon4493 he said perfect fit, not just fit

[@-50]

Where are the 3 "amazing" guards???? Lmao

[@孩子們孩子們]

​@@-50LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier III, and what would have been Scoot Henderson.

[@jordanjaypower5024]

Orlando absolutely killed the draft. they are going to dominate the East for years to come!!!!

[@WspKD]

Cap. Toronto will always be better

[@willjackson4354]

Facts

[@illDefine1]

Lol how? You understand you have to pick players to roll with cause you can't afford them all when they blossom. Orlando can scout and asides from that are one of the worst organizations. No faith.

[@ZayK-WithDaDraco]

They reached with black tbh. He just Dyson Daniel's with a little more shooting. He gonna end up with sum bad FG%

[@Im__Andy-f6x]

😹😹😹💀

[@sadtwolvesfan]

As a Twolves I was pretty happy with our draft, we got a first-round projected guy at 33 and the best perimeter defender in college at 53

[@TrustTheBuzz]

I wanted Scoot but I am very happy with Brandon Miller. Team needs were shooting, defense and some type of playmaking and Brandon Miller provides all of that. With that being said, that opened up the Hornets being able to draft for talent later considering they got their need/fit pick earlier in the draft. There were more athletic guards/wings later in the draft than there were shooter and overall just reliable scorers like Miller. I definitely wanted Scoot but I can’t be mad at Miller. Especially considering the rest of the draft the Hornets had

[@simonppp]

Scoot is the better player but it’s pretty obvious his upside isn’t as high as Miller. Just being 5-6 inches taller alone justifies that pick imo

[@thehaus6998]

and the position, Scoot would average like 2 minutes a game if he even tried playing point guard on the hornets

[@mittendemon4493]

Yall goofy

[@IzukuLuffyAsta]

I'm seen this comment before. Just being 5-6 inches taller alone justifies the pick, Wiseman over Ball.

[@IzukuLuffyAsta]

​@@thehaus6998 Melo and Scoot can coexist.

[@michaelhaydenbell]

Um, not "just being 5-6 inches taller alone" does not make a better prospect, and surely even you know how goddamn stupid that sounds.

[@goroakechi8577]

Brandon Miller is a good A+ pick

[@edbrewington3]

Draft fit over talent is "always" the wrong choice. Really? The Kings took Keagan Murray over Jaden Ivey and Keagan literally had the most 3pt shots made by a rookie in history, shooting over 40%. His play with the Kings catapulted them into the playoffs for the 1st time in 16 years. Uhh.....but......sometimes fit is better than talent. Scoot is an incredible talent, but pairing him with LaMelo would not have been a smart choice, esp when wings are in high demand.

[@SomeGuyNotKnown]

Rings matter. First round exits don't. You still might be right, but this isn't the example to prove your point.

[@thehaus6998]

FACT, Brandon is simply more valuable to the team then scoot, probably double of scoot's value to the hornets, because he is a rare breed, an amazing 2 way playing shooter, that is versetile and plays as a wing.

[@edbrewington3]

@xanderschablowsky9607 The Kings took the champs to 7 when no one thought they would be a playoff team, maybe play-in team but they got the 3rd seed after 16 years being out. A 1st rd exit was a huge success for a team that pundits laughed at. Who's laughing now?

[@SomeGuyNotKnown]

@@edbrewington3 Evaluating strategies as inferior or superior should be done by seeing which strategy generates the most rings. Rings are THE goal.

[@edbrewington3]

@xanderschablowsky9607 So let me get this straight. You expect a team that was in the lottery to get a ring in its 1st year of having said player, and if not, it was a total failure....and proves that fit over talent is wrong as well. LOL

[@blairogden3447]

As a raptors fan Houston is gonna be a good team as a raptors fan I am so happy that we got Grady a guy that is tall and a good shooter let’s go

[@Genesis_1984]

Yeah Yeah Yeah and Willie Causey Stein was the 3rd Splash brother coming out of the draft

[@Jay419_]

Thunder arent losers because of bertans contract, if he plays 70% of the season is player option kicks in, if not he can only extend his contract with 5 mil

[@vodolara2644]

As a Mavs fans I can assure you Bertans is a great asset. He didn’t get more minutes because of the coach, not because of injuries. He was solid and efficient when he played, a lethal 3 point shooter, can change a playoff game for you in 2 minutes with 5 straight 3’s, did it multiple times. Never understood why he was on the bench.

[@jeseywittmer3965]

Bertans is going to be playing that mike muscala roll. Coming in and dropping b2b 3s

[@mikeoxlong2230]

And wallace is gonna be a dog

[@michaelahurt]

​@@jeseywittmer3965exactly. Get ready for articles about the insane Shai/Bertans PnR numbers in 6 months

[@HyperAB]

not even mad that Dame is probably gone, Blazers had quite possibly one of the best drafts of their existence, and the best draft this year. (aside from the Spurs)

[@jasonoyola590]

Ironically their best since getting Dame lol.

[@nocap6000]

Rockets draft clears

[@Sam-rz4rd]

I appreciate you covering the nba while using your inside voice! Calm and informative is my cup of tea. Thanks mate 👍 👌

[@aleskatic431]

A as AWESOME for Mavs draft! From 10th pick to getting 2 awesome players that you wanted, getting rid of Bertans (-17 mio) and exchanging him for a vet on lesser salary (12 mio) and A😁as AMAZING for what Nico & team made out of nothing just by tanking a few games last year to keep No.10 pick.

[@whocares3201]

A huge point to add is that (if i understand correctly) it also opens up a full MLE without getting hard capped. That is massive for a team that is in mavs position.

[@ancientatomicimmortality4016]

It wasn't just Whitmore's medical bro...he's the guy who couldn't make it through workouts & quit. Then was caught smoking a Vape in the locker room. I guess he failed most of his interviews too even though ive heard people make excuses & say he did it on purpose cause he didn't wanna go to a bad organization like Detroit but then ended up at 1 anyway in Houston. They apparently just let their young guys do whatever down there from what Gordon & Wall have said, which is why all that INSANE physical talent isn't equating to wins. Plus Whitmore lost like 14 million sliding that far!

[@judoka.]

there’s so much wrong in this comment.

[@tonycurtin279]

Orlando drafted the best available at 6 and the pure shooting they needed at 11 and used their 2nd round pick wisely to add to their cap space this offseason...think they had a pretty solid draft night

[@johnnydepp4866]

I mean it’s reasonable to pick black with the 6th pick but the other pick? Questionable. Why reach for Howard when a more consistent shooter in Gradey is still available?

[@tonycurtin279]

@@johnnydepp4866 I think it had to do with him being from Michigan cause they now have 4 players from there for some reason

[@jasonh9787]

Rockets won the draft for the third year in a row 🔥

[@tokdo4960]

Derek Lively is a beast! He'll make his way to Utah!

[@retrodefault7913]

Hornets fan here. Went into the draft on the Scoot train, was disappointed at first with the Miller selection at first, but im really coming around to it now. He will be an amazing fit next to Lamelo, i think he can play big ball SG, and will still be a great player. Will Scoot be better? Maybe, for sure. But as long as Miller still becomes a great player and the Hornets start winning, thats all i really care about. Also the Hornets did great with their other draft picks too. Smith Jr, Nnaji, and Bailey, along with Miller? That's still a W in my book. B+ grade at least, maybe even an A-

[@BlindSwami_]

I think Miller is the better prospect. The hornets made the right pick.

[@illDefine1]

One little mistake here ... one little mistake there ... and that's how you end up the Charlottle Hornets.

[@BiggidyB]

Getting Miller & Smith + Amari = A+

[@T-Blur]

Brandon miller is gonna be a G. Man is tall athletic plays defense can dribble and shoot. What else do you want from a modern day wing? And why would a team with their best player being a pg pick somebody who’s 6”2 and can’t shoot. A melo miller bridges Washington and Williams lineup is big and got 4 shooters. We had the second lowest 3 point fg% in the leauge last year didn’t need another non shooter.

[@michaelahurt]

Why do you think a 6'2" guard who can't shoot will be better than a 6'9" forward who is a better shooter and playmaker than either Tatum or Ingram at the same age? I'm genuinely curious because I really don't get the fascination with Scoot. He's a slightly worse version of Ja.

[@EiceyConditions]

Everyone talked shit on the franz pick too Keep sleeping on Orlando

[@joshbudge979]

Oh believe you me, I was absolutely hyped with what the Jazz were able to pull tonight.

[@esekwevictor]

Too early for a winner/loser video. We know how these videos always turn out.

[@chrisford7365]

Amen and Cam were the only 2 players on my radar for the Rockets to draft at #4 and I was honestly leaning Cam. He gives me Anthony Edwards vibes. I literally stopped watching the draft at Amen was selected because I assumed the Rockets would move the #20 pick. When my boy hit me up and told me they just drafted Cam I was shocked. Huge W for the Rockets.

[@kingslayer3796]

Cam (while bigger and playing the 3) is cut from the same cloth as Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. Inefficient, score-first, highlight hoopers. Amen Thompson is the gem here, not Cam. Amen + Sengun + Jabari is the culture you guys should be building around. Guys that play hard with attention to detail. Green, KPJ and Whitmore gonna compete for who gets the most TikTok clips....

[@chrisford7365]

@@kingslayer3796 I can see where you're coming from but I disagree especially since Silas is no longer the coach. Jalen seems like a good kid who wants to be a great player and Cam went from being only a dunker in HS to a one of the better catch and shooters in all of college in one season. Plus he's down to play defense. I think Ime is gonna help all of them out tremendously.

[@kingslayer3796]

@@chrisford7365 I agree that Udoka should help, but I dont think Silas was the problem. Dude got hired to coach Harden and Westbrook, but ended up having to babysit teenagers for 2 years. Really listen to Eric Gordon and John Wall talk about the Rockets. That's insight, not just guys talking shit for clicks. I think Jalen Green is also miscast as the "leader" of the Rockets, and until someone else takes on that title and changes the culture, there will be limited growth here. Compare Jalen Green's high school tape, to his tape from last year and the only difference you'll see is he makes more shots now. Still hunts poor shots, too often head-down only concerned about going 1-on-1... not a great example of hard work there. I think once you dig into Amen Thompson's character, you'll see THIS is the guy that should be leading the Rockets.

[@judoka.]

@@kingslayer3796so much hate for no reason.

[@jakobe328]

As a thunder fan i'm super happy with how the draft went for us. the bertans contract means nothing much really bc this is his last year on his contract if the thunder use his ETO, thunder have cap space to spare and failing that presti has never been shy of pulling off big trades, we have draft capital to spare and young talent to bolster a big trade if need be, the thing we didn't have was a contract to make the money right for a big player if that's what we end up doing. Size and rebounding are two things that the thunder lacked last season and bertans brings a bit of both, he's not someone we would have gone out of our way to get IMO but getting someone with his skillset whilst simultaneously securing the pick we wanted in cason is easily a win-win. taking cason was well worth it despite your reservations, i can tell you don't watch much thunder basketball bc anyone who does can see that cason fits perfectly with them both with his playing style and his attitude, he will feel very at home in oklahoma with his defense and selfless play.

[@joeyopinions]

millers ceiling is higher than scoot lol

[@thehaus6998]

fact, Scoots is probably Russel Westbrook at best, not bad, but cant shoot, and is okish in other stuff, pretty good celling, but here is the thing, Miller has a Celling of a never injured Paul George, I.E a guy that can average 30 a game, amazing efficency, with good defense, and one of the best wings and 2 way players in nba history, he may not won an MVP but he sure as shit was worthy of one for along time, and Paul George out of Fresno was a DOG

[@gersondacunha4494]

@@thehaus6998in any case, choosing scoot would risk lamelo’s extension, this pick it’s obvious to me

[@illDefine1]

​@@thehaus6998scoot is a high iq Russell. If that ends up being true it's a huge mistake not taking Scoot. A high iq westbrook could literally be a top 20 player all-time. We'll see who is better but Scoot has the higher ceiling and it's not that close.

[@thehaus6998]

@@illDefine1 sure thing, but a healthy paul george might also be, because scoot's 3 pointer needs work, his defense probably too, while Miller has the ability to finish around the rim, amazing 3 point skills, and decent defense to go with it, he is an all around good player

[@illDefine1]

@@thehaus6998 Nah Scoot is elite at everything except shooting. Scoot is a better finisher at the rim, much better ball handler, higher IQ, better passer and better at everything defensively asides from blocking shots. Miller is elite at nothing but good at everything. Solid overall player but if he's not going to handle the rock than the most he will become is a 3andD role player. WTF is PG13 without the rock in his hands? Just a solid dude.

[@CoreyGY]

I think okc had a great draft, Bertans can be a great asset and can be used as a trade tool too, Presti also keeps his future picks whilst getting his guy

[@alexjones6190]

I think lively would have been better to have someone to guard jokic

[@nycnow811]

Lively got an excellent form, great pick by the Mavs

[@Endalamu]

I disagree that you should always be drafting talent over fit. There's a certain threshold where you SHOULD draft talent over fit (top 3 for sure) but it's not a guideline u look at for the whole draft. Especially in the later stages of R1 and early stages of R2. Also the point you made of Charlotte being huge winners if they had drafted Scoot is kind of moot because then they would have ended up with 3 young talented point guards or not had the chance to pick up the steal in nick smith jr.

[@illDefine1]

Unless you are clearly a contender you don't draft for fit. Even in that case, I would argue to draft talent because that young player will probably be a trade piece for an established veteran who can put you over he top. Get the most valuable player. But in reality, if you're drafting that high it is likely because you aren't a contender and drafting for fit around a core that has accomplished nothing is incredibly foolish.

[@YBNmarinara]

Did Cam really lose money with him being drafted to Houston? He lost 20 mil on paper falling but there's no state taxes in Texas? The amount after tax vs what he makes at 20 being in Houston is probably the same no?

[@kadeholman414]

It's very hard to say cason wallace would still be there at 12. basically got to move up a couple spots and take the guy they wanted, and all they had to do was take some cap room that they weren't gonna use anyways. and if they're moving up to get him, it's very likely they had info on others trying to get him

[@mckdogdrums3543]

Jordan Hawkins has one of the nicest strokes I've seen in my time from the catch. He's also going to a club with Fred Vinson who fixes shots but not just that, he can maybe just refine that bit more where it's the most damaging catch and shoot for a young shooter. Look how Lonzo shot and percent jumped after leaving to Bulls. We just need CJ to actually pass the ball this year lol.

[@Yes_Its_6_Inches]

Whitmore going that late is just so freaking crazy

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

2023 draft has a good chance of being the best in recent years.

[@RixchyNFL]

As a Indiana Hoosiers fan I can absolutely not see Jalen hood schifino in a lakers jersey 😢😢😢

[@terryvillone2807]

Funny how you mention the kings as losers but dont even mention our other trades

[@Aaronnnn.n]

I can’t believe cam whitmore fell that hard so it’s good he didn’t go to a team where he can’t develop

[@thehaus6998]

he apperantly lashed out in a training, and went to vape afterwards

[@Shortballa11]

@@thehaus6998yep i heard a bunch of reports before about that i was just waiting til the draft to confirm who it was

[@EbizzerHH]

The Mavs nailed this draft ultrahard while getting the guys they wanted and got rid of Bertans' trashy contract! Amazing! ;)

[@ezypeazyy]

My Blazers had a sick draft🔥🔥 Rayan will be THE steal of the draft

[@dremoneyog3888]

Cam whitmore is this years mpj

[@UnstableOne]

Jaime Jaquez is being slept on. He has a good defensive mindset and models his game after Jimmy Butler. Whos he gonna be playing with? Jimmy Butler.

[@tj5180]

Good fit. Butler has mentored a lot of guys in the league even jaylen Brown they used to work out in the off-season together when he first got drafted

[@alphatrusbensiii8381]

Ime Udoka got a full future young championship roster. Literately just keep them together and watch it grow

[@Dinonuggies1905]

😂😂

[@whocares3201]

Aint noone winning shit with 3 highlight chasing ballstopers in starting 5 lmfao.

[@Azazel144]

​@@Dinonuggies1905hurts doesn't it hater 😂

[@judoka.]

@@Dinonuggies1905hate more bud.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

I think Brandon Miller best fit in Charlotte

[@willjackson4354]

No actually Black did an interview a couple of days ago. And he said that after visiting Orlando that if he was there at 6. That Orlando was going to draft him so actually no surprise.

[@memes4u378]

an anonymous source said that a player projected to be top 10 in the draft had shitty work out, interviews and hit a vape in between sets, but they didn't reveal the player to fans to preserve their image. I think that top 10 player was Cam Whitemore and thats why he fell to 20th

[@illDefine1]

It was him.

[@aidencortez5490]

welp, lucky rockets then lol

[@truman3047]

4:35 "Making it one of the biggest draft night falls we have ever seen." Idk bout that I still remember when people were saying Bol Bol was gonna go top 5 and he ended up dropping to 50 sumn

[@svntn]

i can’t wait to see what OMAX will bring to the league

[@carltonberry137]

How could Lively be the #1 prospect out of high school when G. Jackson was the #1 prospect out of high school? Are you blowing smoke about the guy? And how did you not know he could shoot? I'm visually impaired and know more about the prospects than some scouts - that does not ake anything but what does it say about professional scouts?

[@lialialaia2756]

I think Miami got another W. Love what coach Spo is doing

[@M_murph19]

Here’s my take on the hornets. If you wanted to trade the pick away then you take scoot clearly…but they didn’t so they aren’t trading it away. The other thing is that I agree talent over fit is correct most of the time…except for ball dominant Point Guards. That is literally the only position that I think you take fit over talent.

[@michaelahurt]

Agree but is Scoot more talented? Brandon Miller is a better prospect than Tatum was at 19 and Tatum has made first team All-NBA twice by 25, been to the Finals and lives in the ECF.

[@judarod1]

Im just so happy the Lakers fans are pissed the Lakers didn't take Cam Whitmore and my Rockets did. 😂😂😂😂

[@aidencortez5490]

and they always bringing up this vape and workout bs, they refuse to see the medium market teams happy lmfao

[@judoka.]

@@aidencortez5490we’re not really a medium market.

[@Zane0859]

Cavs imo are big winners they have a great young core and got someone that in hs was considered a lottery pick easily in emoni bates

[@Huzini]

its hilarious the media was saying the hornets should draft miller til they actually did

[@john8064]

I don’t think you got that OKC situation right. They took that contract just to dump him. So it was a good move. Orlando was going to take Wallace had OKC not move up.

[@illDefine1]

Orlando wasn't picking wallace. They had just picked up Black a PG(maybe worst shooter in the draft) while desperately needing shooting. Howard was their ideal pick all along.

[@jahryljacobs828]

I’m a okc fan he got it right because why even take on that contract both teams were still going to get their player we could’ve paid someone on our team with that money instead of just wasting it knowing weren’t going to keep Bertans

[@lincolnvue944]

Kings wanted to Draft Kris. But Portland took him over us. Which suck, but we needed a big cap space for a player in free agency. It sucks to give away 24th and Richaud Holms for Salary dump. However, Right now we’re in a situation to sign a player proven players with our cap space to address our Defense and depth.

[@keithmackert6914]

Orlando did amazing job adding quality players. AB and Jett will prove all the haters wrong

[@droutlaw2183]

Whitmore was probably the prospect who quit the workout and got caught with the vape pen

[@conlenodriscoll4464]

Jordan Walsh at 38 I can’t believe he fell to the second round elite defender day one can step up and play 20 minutes right away for the Celtics and the offense growth will come since he doesn’t have to force anything in that offense. I wanted the kings to take him with 24, they’re huge losers in this draft they needed wing d and another ball handler and passed on them both

[@bones3158]

Great run down. Thansk

[@bkelly625]

Jamie Jaquez is 3 and a half years older then Cam Whitmore and has a much lower ceiling. Idk about that pick

[@ramosbrian97]

Was whitmore the one that had a poor workout then got caught hitting his THC pen??

[@tj5180]

Yes

[@myPremium-w3p]

Everyone said the same as JDubs and Giddey's rookie season, but look at them now. Dont underestimate Prestis draft.

[@bkelly625]

This guy usually doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He’s a Jimmer fan he was a bad player lol that should tell you something. Dallas was down to picking Wallace or Lively and the Okc offer to take Bertans contract made them feel comfortable moving down and going with Lively. Wallace is highly coveted he could go closer to pick 4 some years

[@Shortballa11]

Presti makes a lot of mistakes too. He just has a lot of picks so it goes unnoticed. How’s Tre Man

[@jahryljacobs828]

@@Shortballa11okc fan, exactly what about bazely as well everyone always says he’s good but if he was so good we would reach at least the second round of playoffs but hasn’t happens since 2015

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

@@jahryljacobs828this is such flawed logic

[@Shortballa11]

@@jahryljacobs828 thats facts. Cant get too low or high. Presti hit some home runs but also has strikeouts

[@YAHAWAHSHI502]

Not going to lie Oscar Tshiebwe was the best rebounder in the draft, I'm very surprised that he wasn't selected. Drew Timme also, who reminds me of Tim Duncan.

[@geraldopopodiax]

the golden state guard empire is dumb Af, somebody gotta tell them to get kusma and some size

[@tj5180]

Exactly. What was that cp3 anyways ? They wanna be a 2nd round exit again

[@steamboy9538]

Disappointed in the Magic, was hoping they would get Taylor Hendricks and Gradey Dick and they could’ve got both, Orlando just can’t resist drafting guards.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown your next video JimmerRange 🙏🙏🙏

[@Irisxsun]

Love how people just know how someone will be in the nba before they even play their first game. You should be a gm with that kind of power

[@michaelahurt]

It's really not that hard. There's a pretty obvious range of outcomes for every player since 90% of it is dictated by physical ability. And history really is a good indicator 95% of the time. But, yeah, no one can predict skill development or how the game will change. No one saw Steph coming. Or Jokic. Or Kawhi. Or Fultz. Or Giannis adding 5" and 40 pounds of solid muscle. But the predictions are half the fun.

[@Channelnamehere100]

If Miller pick ain’t the lowest grade it ain’t true

[@TheBh1989]

This draft was deep af

[@JSage13]

Jimmy range is a casual the same dude that said kings fumbled

[@nomercyinc6783]

people need to stop thinking stat lines are the most important part of a players game. intangible things that quanitifiable cant be ignored or tracked for that matter either. stats dont make players goat

[@serbonkers4130]

Miami got a real steal with their pick.

[@brycemoton55]

8:34 this is 100% true. Lamelo is a good player but Scoot’s ceiling is undeniable. Brandon Miller was one of the best shooters in the draft but he had no business going number two. Especially when everybody knows Scoot was the best player available at their pick.

[@rodderzjay358]

Freezing cold take?

[@hellermountain]

BLAZERS (to DAME): "Train your replacement."

[@mrwesmess6715]

You're gonna eat your words on cason wallace The dude Is elite Trust me if same presti thinks hes good then that's all matters He's a draft genius

[@mrhoopfan1]

A year later, the Lively pick looks AMAZING

[@toasttoasted3492]

If some of these keep.these lineups for a few years !! Watch out. These teams are young !!

[@Mr_Ja3]

Was that Shaggy with Scoot Henderson?

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodvue]

Brandon Miller playing alongside LaMelo is great

[@Motivated.Masculinity]

Rumors came out that the Raptors were gonna trade up for Cason at 11. So OKC jumped them

[@5ean5ean22]

Its amazing how everyone up Scoot Henderson's ass. Charlotte already has a point, Charlotte is 2nd to last on 3 point percetage. Last thing they need is another undersized shooting giard who cant shoot.

[@uberneanderthal]

there were reports prior to the draft of a player not being able to finish workouts and huffing on a vape in the locker room. pretty clear who that player was now.

[@andrewmiller6780]

The Bucks getting Drew Timme was the biggest news of the night

[@Steve_643]

The Pistons were the biggest losers of the draft, they had the worst record and didn’t even get the best Thompson Twin 😂. It’s BS they should of had the 1st overall pick

[@speachless88]

Do not doubt the Thunder. They took on a bad contract to get an elite defender for fit, and are setting up for that contract to end and pull in a huge player and become NBA elite. Get ready.

[@YAHAWAHSHI502]

Jackson Trace-Davis is a Top 5 talent in this draft, Golden State is looking like the 2024 NBA Champions 🏆 if they can stay healthy...Lob City coming off the bench

[@bensmith4430]

Kobe Brown was a massive winner in the draft

[@3ktor]

One thing Mavs are good at is developing players… keeping them is another story though 😅

[@sosmooth13]

Wtf? Lively’s form is clean af! Didn’t watch much duke basketball, so I’m guessing coach wasn’t too confident in his shot?

[@j-us-t_be-in-g]

I will be impressed when I see him actually hitting threes consistently in the NBA. Potential is going but you have to actualize that potential. It's good he's showing his shooting touches but we need to see it in NBA games. Until then, I'm not hype by his potential because everyone has potential.

[@Sardonac]

In which recent year would Scoot go first overall?

[@cameronrichardson-blum8774]

Hornets had a good draft and you didn’t even explain how they were losers. You just said Miller had less hype and Smith was a great value pick at 27. That’s without looking at their good 2nd round.