2026 NBA draft thread

[Chicagojk]

I'd pick Jefferson if it actually panned out that way. He's the quintessential point-forward. His assist averages look more like a PG (4.8). He passes well, plays defense, and can run an offense. I think he'll get a lot of minutes somewhere.

He'll get penalized because of his age, but I'd still take him at 30.

Brazille is going to need some time. Maybe a lot of time. Karaban is interesting, but it's hard to see him having much impact.

I love guys with good Bball IQ and Jefferson has that.   He had a great year.   I am just worried about fit.   Is he actually a good enough player to have the ball a lot?  That typically falls with your better players and your role players fit in.   I am not saying it won't work but role players with that main strength always concerns me.   The shooting is also a concern.  he shot well this year but wasn't a good shooter prior to this year.   The extra length of the three point line makes me worry he is like a Marshall shooter where no one will worry about.   

So my concerns are a guy who really makes smart decisions with the ball but is not good enough to handle the ball a lot and a guy who is not a threat from three point line.  Those are my concerns.   Personally, I would have Karaban over him because I am confident his strengths work in the NBA.