2023 DRAFT: Mavs take Lively, OMP, sign Mike Miles to 2-way, sign Jordan Walker

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How the draft played out, Walker at 10 is really interesting. If Walker makes it to 8, would Washington take him with KP and other guys they are paying money to or invested a pick in at that PF position? Same with Utah, who has Kessler and Lauri as their two foundation pieces. Who knows what bad teams take though or if they decide to take the best player (ainge). But if Walker makes it to 8, there is a good chance he is still there at 10.

Where I am at now and my opinion could change, I would want one of the athletic wings at 10; Black, Walker, Whitmore, Ausur Thompson, Hendricks. Hope one of those slip a slot and make it to 10. This team has lacked one of those long, athletic guys forever. As of now, that would be my wish. I think each of those guys could potentially impact a game without scoring being the main focus.

If all are gone, I would really consider Lively. I am not ready to go there yet, but this would be a pick who could help a little now, but could be a foundation piece in the future. I can already tell you, Jokic would abuse him next year in a playoff series. But is a 8 pt, 16 reb, 5 block line in a playoff game something he is capable of along with very good defense? If so, that is worth the 10th pick...even if you had to wait for a year or so.