I want to see Golden State picking 5th and New York picking 8-10.
I'm not too bothered about our pick. I like next year's draft more, as there are some more freakish athletes in the 10-20 range, which is where I see Memphis picking. There are a few guys I like in that range, especially given the likely loss of one of Kanter/Theis:
Ibou Dianko Badji: 7'1", 230lbs with a 7'8" wingspan. I feel like he'll rise a lot though. Looks like a clone of Dikembe on film.
Oscar Tshiebwe: 6'9, 260lbs with a 7'4" wingspan. Amazing rebounder (over 9RPG in just over 20MPG as a freshman) and active on defence.
Amar Sylla: 6'9", 200lbs with a 7'2" wingspan. Really raw but has all the tools, seen lots of forwards in this mould over the last few years.
Moussa Cisse: 6'10", 215lbs with a 7'1.5" wingspan. Really coordinated athletic big, swats a lot of shots.
There's a bit of a trend here. Heaps of African talent coming through to the league in this upcoming draft. More athletic defensive-minded bigs than you can throw a stick at. Of those 4 I'd probably like Tshiebwe as he's a bit older (played well at West Virginia) and has a legitimately elite rebounding ability.
There are a heap of other intriguing prospects like Devin Askew and Terrene Clarke. More legit NBA talent in next year's draft IMO, so even pick 18 next year is probably better than pick 14 (alongside 2 other first rounders) this year.
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