2026 NBA draft thread

[hakeemfaan]

 I am not there yet with him and am concerned about his toughness.   In theory, I sort of like having two 6'9 plus wings at 19 to start the season.   Eventhough him and Coop are the same age and Ament is bigger, I feel like it is sort of like a little brother thing with Ament.   Him being around Coop all the time is a good place to be and push himself.    I also think Ament's personality is not an alpha type so i think he would be fine with a support role.   

There is a lot risk though, complicates the current roster, and leaves us without a young lead guard to pair with Flagg.  So I get all that, but if you hit on him.....

Style is sometimes mistaken for lack of toughness. The guy got to the line a lot for a 6’9” guy who operated primarily on the perimeter. That shows both handles and toughness. 

The key is did his shooting mechanics and finishing around the rim suffer due to a sudden growth spurt?  That’s why Masai gets paid as much as he does.