2026 NBA draft thread

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Brown is the target in KillerLeft world. Wagler wouldn't suck. I have questions about whether or not he can be a lead guard, but I do think he's a good fit next to Kyrie while they figure that out (just like Burries). 

But my preference is to snag Brown, give him the ball on day 1 of camp and then watch he and Flagg live happily ever after.

I don't know if our preference for a lead guard is outdated in today's NBA.  It seems like teams would love to run 4 wings and a center.  For the size and switchability.  

One of the things I liked least about last year was it felt like Kidd was trying to turn Cooper Flagg into Luka Doncic.  I'm not sure if that was just for the development of his offensive game or if that is the long term vision.  I'm hoping since they fired Kidd, that isn't the long term vision.  I don't want them to just give the ball to Flagg and clear out of the court and say go get us offense.  I DONT want Flagg to average 30/8/8.  He can be such a great two way player like Kawhi Leonard or Scottie Pippen.  I thought his defense last year was underwhelming because he had so much offensive responsibility.  

That's why I really want a lead guard.  A true point guard.  A guy that can feed Flagg in the right places at the right times.  But has a bigger responsibility to coordinate the offense and get everyone else involved also.  Nembhard has his limitations but when he was on the court, it was like oh this is how basketball is supposed to be played.