2026 NBA draft thread

[dirkfansince1998]

Sharp was the last guy that I really liked. Kingz always ruin the day.

[Deebo]

Who we taking

[KillerLeft]

Sharp was the last guy that I really liked. Kingz always ruin the day.

Who else do you kind of like?

I have no idea who this Veesar guy is, but I'd love for them to draft him just so LA can't.

[speedkilz88]

I've seen a vote for Bradley. Any others? What about the russian guy, Ishchenko?

[Torielp10]

I like Bradley a lot. Plays under control, floor general type. Good shooter

[speedkilz88]

Who else do you kind of like?

I have no idea who this Veesar guy is, but I'd love for them to draft him just so LA can't.

NBA has him as a 6-11 227 center.

[dirkfansince1998]

Who else do you kind of like?

I have no idea who this Veesar guy is, but I'd love for them to draft him just so LA can't.

Veesaar is a weird one. Can shoot from three but not from the FT line. Don't really buy the percentages. On defense he isn't quick enough to defend in space. I am out.

At this point I would probably gamble on one of the guys from smaller programs. Castro, Hopkins or Nkrumah.

[SleepingHero]

Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA)
SOURCE: Henri Veesaar's agency is guiding him to a certain team, and teams before them are willing to pass on him.

He has a promise later in the draft.

[SleepingHero]

Veesaar is a weird one. Can shoot from three but not from the FT line. Don't really buy the percentages. On defense he isn't quick enough to defend in space. I am out.

At this point I would probably gamble on one of the guys from smaller programs. Castro, Hopkins or Nkrumah.

Hopkins looks very interesting.

But Veesaar has talent.

[SleepingHero]

Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer)
Tobi Lawal wil be the Mavericks' selection at No. 48, sources say

[speedkilz88]

Tobi Lawal 6-8 215


Overview
Tobi Lawal did not pick up a basketball until he was 16, growing up in London and starring for the City of London Academy before crossing the Atlantic. At Lee Academy Prep, he was dominant, averaging 14.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.0 steals while shooting 67% from the floor. He started his college career at VCU, then transferred to Virginia Tech, where his game took off. As a senior, he posted 12.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 29.1 minutes per game on 54%/25%/76% shooting splits. He made 17 starts in 23 appearances and piled up six double-doubles, seventh-most in the ACC, including two 15-rebound nights. He recorded a career-high five blocks vs. Louisville and led the Hokies in rebounding for a second straight season. Along the way, he earned Fort Myers Tip-Off All-Tournament honors and a spot on the All-ACC Academic Team.

Analysis
Lawal is one of the most explosive leapers in this class. His vertical pop ranks among the best ever measured at the combine. He plays above the rim with ease, rising for lobs, putback dunks and transition finishes that few defenders dare to contest. The forward absorbs contact and finishes through bodies when he can’t get over them. He converts well around the basket and attacks the offensive glass relentlessly. Currently, Lawal’s handle is still developing, so he is more of a play finisher rather than creator. He’s flashed catch-and-shoot touch. Lawal’s length and athleticism allow him to guard multiple positions.

Projection
Lawal projects as a high-energy forward who finishes lobs, runs the floor, crashes the glass and switches across positions on defense. NBA comparisons to Lawal are often made to high-flying forwards like Derrick Jones and Aaron Gordon. With his motor, his frame and a jumper that keeps improving, he profiles as the kind of play-finisher and rim-runner that

[SleepingHero]

Masai and his streak of drafting a guy over 6'5 continues.

Dude just loves forwards.

[dirkfansince1998]

Vision 6'9 is still a thing.

[Deebo]

Best athlete. Will take it

[SleepingHero]

https://x.com/All_Things_Mavs/status/206...47197?s=20

(@All_Things_Mavs)
With the 48th pick, the Mavs have selected…

TOBI LAWAL OF VIRGINIA TECH

A FREAK ATHLETE

[SleepingHero]

Best athlete.  Will take it

Our summer league team is going to be insane.

Nembhard (6'0)
De Larrea (6'7)
Lawal (6'9)
Morez (6'9)
Cisse (6'11)

[Mavs2021]

All for you, Luka.

[Winter]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRn45tLVPDI

Tobi Lawal

[KillerLeft]

Hey, wait...Lawal was on the ACC all academic team!

What a steal!

[BigDirk41]

Good God, he can fly!