re: Give me your bottom 3 that you DO NOT want the Pels to take at 8 spot

I’m just not a fan of the 22 year old player who’s only good at perimeter shooting and plays good defense but not elite. He’s not a good ball handler, not a good playmaker, doesn’t attack the rim. He just screams role player off the bench for his career. I don’t think any of these guys are going to be huge busts but I’d rather go for the younger guys with similar numbers and skill sets but much younger to where you believe there’s a better chance they exceed Abajis skill sets and abilities by the time they’re 22.


If we had a pick in the late teens I’d consider him. But like you said at 8 I wouldn’t be a huge fan of that decision.

He's most likely a role player for most of his career. Not a bad player, just not someone you consider in the top 10. After the lottery, then yeah.

Bane showed a lot more off the dribble ability and playmaking. Bane averaged 3.9 asts, Agbaji averaged 1.6

Ochai isn’t your typical 22 year old in the draft. He’s only played ball since age 16 and he has elite athleticism.

He’s a perfect win now fit on these Pels if Ingram, CJ and Zion are playing.

I get the sentiment of not wanting to pick him at 8 though. Trading back with Charlotte might make some sense if we target him.

I’m a bit worried that one day these nba teams will wise up though and stop taking these ready made guys in the late teens and 20’s instead of repeatedly drafting raw busts that can barely speak in interviews.

Patty C is actually a nice comp tbh. I think that’s probably his floor rather than his ceiling though.

Kipsert went 15 last year and is older than Ochai. Has been playing since a young age, and has below average nba athleticism.

Picking Ochai at 12,13 really wouldn’t be a bad play.

What’s the point of having arguably 4 all star level players if we aren’t trying to surround them with appropriate fitting role players?

Dallas literally just made the Western Conference finals with 2 Ochai like players playing 40 mins a night in Dorian Finney Smith and Reggie Bullock.

Lol sorry for liking Burrow and defending Ochai as a solid pick? Get a grip and contribute some actual independent thought instead of worrying about which likable players I like.

You know who also is a key part of a team 1 game away from the finals?

Max Strus. Another guy that plays a key role around stars. And yet another guy, that Ochai can model his game after and arguably be better than.

Agree he will have a good career and be a good pick for someone, but again that team will likely be someone outside the lottery. He just doesn't have the upside to warrant a lottery pick. We'll have plenty of chances to draft decent role players in future years with our own picks. This year we lucked out with the Lakers gifting us a mid lottery pick. We have to use that on someone who has serious upside.

watching memphis play, they have a bench full of guys who can carry an offense for short bursts, play good defense, and can start for a few games without a drop off

if Daniels is one of those kind of guys then that’s who I want

I agree that agjabi does seem to have a ceiling.

He reminds me of a guy who will hit his 3's, play decent defense, and make the right play.

8 is too high to take him but he will become a solid player.

One thing I don’t like is a lot of people seem to be happy trading back in order to justify taking a lesser player. If you actually get worthwhile value from moving back like they did last year, sure. But I don’t see the value in trading back this year. I’d rather trade up or just pick someone at 8. I don’t care if they’re all similar 3&D guys, get the one that fits best instead of the one that’s leftover.

yes they need to get their guy right here and now. Nothing is guaranteed in the future including another lottery pick. They have plenty of ammo to move up if needed. I’d really like to see them be aggressive this time.

take a swing. It’s a good time to do it. The rookie class last year makes this possible