2026 NBA draft thread

[hakeemfaan]

That's the thing. He is a measurements pick. Size and handling but otherwise really raw. Hasn't really translated to winning basketball. Each year we have teams that gamble on the upside of players with his build but it rarely works out (but if it does you have something special). Don't think the Mavs are in the position to make a super risky move like this.

Sorry I have not read all the posts and so this might have been brought up. 

While Nate Ament’s shooting efficiency is concerning, his FT % is solid.  Plus I am reading he got to the line a lot. That counts for something because it shows toughness even though ironically the knock on him is that he seems lackadaisical.  Maybe it’s the style of play that is causing folks to overlook that he got to the line so much. 

I have always felt that the floor in the NBA is high for a big guy who can handle the ball and get to the line.  Also folks say he plays a similar position to  Coop and does similar thngs. IMO that is a good thing.  Imagine defenses having to deal with two forwards who can get to the line. Stand-alone shooters are much easier to get. 

He is another one I personally would not mind at all but opinions on him seem extremely polarized.