2026 NBA draft thread

[hakeemfaan]

Devin had a similar physical profile to Fleming's coming into the NBA.  Also, Devin was a good shooter in college, who used his quickness to threaten defenders and shoot the mid-range with little to no pull up three in their game.  They both also had funky-looking shots/shooting forms coming into the league.

And yes Devin did have a long career in the NBA so its not a knock.  But would be happy with this prototype if this is how Flemming's career turns out to be at the 9th pick in a deep draft?

Regardless, imo, the Mavs need to draft for the best player available, regardless of position, and fill their needs through free agency and trade.  When you reach for need in the draft is when an organization makes the most mistakes.

Devin is not the prototype for Flemings regardless of how many times you say that. If Devin's jump shot was consistent here, we'd have won in 2006 and 2007.  Devin had blazing end to end speed, but he was out of control, and his jump shot was not to be trusted.

Flemings bread and butter is the mid range which is why I'm comparing him to Brunson, Nash and others of that ilk, especially Brunson, because folks mention how you can't base your game on a mid range diet in this day and age. I am just countering that aspect that as long as Flemings ups his volume a little bit on the 3, I think that's all he needs.  Folks get too caught up in 3s these days. It doesn't mean that I'm 100% sure that Flemings can get his shot off like Brunson can. I feel it will translate but none of us know for sure. 

I would not reach for need. I feel this draft has tiers and Flemings and Burries if they are on the board when it's our turn, are players in that 2nd tier.  If I felt they were 3rd tier players, I wouldn't want the Mavs to draft them.