2020 Draft

[Mainstreet]

Kellan Olson in response to a question who is his top three.

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[Mainstreet]

Some really good second round big man prospects in the draft like Daniel Oturu and Reggie Perry.

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[1Sun]

Some really good second round big man prospects in the draft like Daniel Oturu and Reggie Perry.

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If Oturu makes it to the second round, he's going to be a steal for someone. Too bad James Jones gave up our second round pick in the Josh Jackson salary dump.

 

[GatorAZ]

Measurements haven’t been released yet?

 

[Mainstreet]

Measurements haven’t been released yet?

They are out there for some players in bits and pieces. I haven't found a single source yet.

 

[Mainstreet]

If Oturu makes it to the second round, he's going to be a steal for someone. Too bad James Jones gave up our second round pick in the Josh Jackson salary dump.

Also players like Oturu and Azubuike would be good players for Ayton to practice against.

 

[overseascardfan]

So after watching a lot of takes from ESPN NBA guys, the general consensus is what we all know on this board....there is no clear cut #1. So if I am PHX I stay put at #10 and take Jalen Smith and then look to acquire another pick in the 1st round and take Tre Jones. I think we need to fill out the bench with young, cheap players with potential for Williams and staff to develop. If PHX needs a starting PF they can look to FA at maybe Ibaka or a stop gap who can help this team next year after an impressive run in bubble to carry forward this upcoming season.

The other reason to use draft to fill out bench with cheap talent is next year Giannis is a FA and while rumors are he is looking at MIA, PHX has been mentioned as a possible destination. Speculation is we could trade Ayton, Oubre and picks for Giannis but with Ayton still on a rookie deal and no real cap draining contracts we could clear space next year especially if we decide to let Oubre walk next year and try and fit him in sort of like GS got KD with Curry, Thompson & Green.

If we draft Jones, he could be Rubio's replacement when his deal expires. If we hit the Giannis lottery, we could use Bird Rights to keep Ayton and be set with a Big 3 of Ayton, Booker & Giannis with draft picks filling out the bench.

 

[JerkFace]

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[Mainstreet]

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It feels like another trade down may be coming.

Tankathon now has Precious Achiuwa going #10 in their mock. I'd be thrilled with that pick.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is Kellan Olson's top 30.

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[Mainstreet]

Can't forget about Grant Riller either.

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[Mainstreet]

So many players will fall into the 2nd round that can make a team like Devon Dotson. It's sad the Suns are without a pick in this round.

This might be the best second round I can remember at least on paper.

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[JerkFace]

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[1Sun]

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Too bad his game doesn't translate to the NBA at all. The next Ty Jerome.

 

[GatorAZ]

Can't forget about Grant Riller either.

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His release is low in front of his eyes. I’ll need to watch his in-game clips but it doesn’t seem like he gets a lot of lift.

 

[Mainstreet]

His release is low in front of his eyes. I’ll need to watch his in-game clips but it doesn’t seem like he gets a lot of lift.

Riller can create so I might be more concerned about Bane's low release on shot.

 

[1Sun]

Riller can create so I might be more concerned about Bane's low release on shot.

Neither should be drafted before the middle of the second round.

 

[Mainstreet]

Neither should be drafted before the middle of the second round.

We keep hearing about Bane and Riller. A lot of it I have seen on Kellan Olson tweets.

It makes me wonder if he knows something we don't.

 

[1Sun]

We keep hearing about Bane and Riller. A lot of it I have seen on Kellan Olson tweets.

It makes me wonder if he knows something we don't.

I really hope not. If James Jones reaches for either of these guys in the first round, let alone at 10, he should be fired on the spot.

 

[Mainstreet]

I really hope not. If James Jones reaches for either of these guys in the first round, let alone at 10, he should be fired on the spot.

I have a feeling that we are going to trade down with Boston and get a couple of first round picks for #10. Maybe they trade #14 and #30 for Suns pick.

I doubt Boston gives up #14 and #26 although that would be preferable.

 

[1Sun]

I have a feeling that we are going to trade down with Boston and get a couple of first round picks for #10. Maybe they trade #14 and #30 for Suns pick.

I doubt Boston gives up #14 and #26 although that would be preferable.

A flyer on Bane or Riller at 30 wouldn't be great, but at least it wouldn't be egregious and firing-worthy, depending on who is the pick at 14. If Jones takes Bane or Riller at 14, he should be fired on the spot.

 

[Mainstreet]

A flyer on Bane or Riller at 30 wouldn't be great, but at least it wouldn't be egregious and firing-worthy, depending on who is the pick at 14. If Jones takes Bane or Riller at 14, he should be fired on the spot.

I wouldn't take Bane or Riller at 14 either.

 

[JerkFace]

Neither should be drafted before the middle of the second round.

Bane at #10 is stupid. Projecting Bane as a middle of the second round pick is equally as stupid.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bane at #10 is stupid. Projecting Bane as a middle of the second round pick is equally as stupid.

Bane is going to go in the first round. If he would be there at 26 in a hypothetical trade with Boston, I'm not sure.

 

[1Sun]

Bane at #10 is stupid. Projecting Bane as a middle of the second round pick is equally as stupid.

There are sites (most notably nbadraft.net) that project Bane not to be drafted at all.

He is a one trick pony. He can shoot, and nothing else, and his low and not particularly quick release, combined with his lack of athleticism and ball handling ability, suggests strongly that this one skill he does have won't translate to the NBA.

Davon Reed, part deux.