2026 NBA draft thread

[KillerLeft]

I'm not convinced Burries isn't the better player.  I think he has a real good chance of being a third option on a contending roster while providing secondary playmaking and plus defense.  I think Morez is going to have to be able to stretch defenses with his shot in order to be better than that.

For sure, but the Mavs were convinced, and that's the point. I think SOME front offices faced with a similar set of circumstances would've chosen Burries DESPITE having Johnson ranked higher on their board. 

Me, personally, I think fit needs to be taken into account. I like the pick, but probably wouldn't have done this. But, since I do like Johnson so much, I'm gaining respect for how singularly focused they seem to be on their process. 

Cuban/Nelson would NOT have made this pick.