06-03-2023, 07:24 AM
(06-03-2023, 07:15 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: ^ In regard to being at 10 with a “clear” top 9…….all it takes is 1 team in the top 9 to pick a wild card player. It usually happens every year(reminder we have the Wizards picking ahead of us). So, it could be valuable if someone falls. Just takes one player
Who will that be? I think Ausar could fall
Wemby
Miller
Scoot
Amen
Whitmore
Walker supposedly has a promise from a team
Hendricks
Black
Wildcard pick at 7,8,9- Wallace/Bufkin/George/Hawkins etc
10. Ausar. Mavs trade pick at high value
Or if it’s Black that falls, then i could see teams motivated to trade up for him
Yes, all true. I was watching Dick, Wallace and Bufkin and all are really interesting prospects. They could very well be in that third tier that is lumped together as the first 9. We will see.
My two favorites are Black and Walker at 10, if we keep the pick. I have almost no hope Black makes it to 10. It just feels like players like him have done really well early in the past few drafts. I do think there is a chance Walker makes it to 10. Maybe 20-30% chance? Walker is not my favorite prospect in this draft, but I think he would fit this team perfectly. Him and Naz Reid would be my ideal offseason. Not perfect, but two young, athletic skilled big guys. While also keeping your expirings and future picks open. It allows a lot of flexibility. Now is either move feasible...that is another question.
I also agree with Dan though that there are some intriguing players in the teens as well.