that's good point there might be less truth surrounding the NBA draft right now than there is in a Trump rally, which doesn't seem possible
Looks like during the draft process they have confirmed Topic has a partially torn ACL. Wonder how that will impact his draft stock. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40284258/serbian-projected-top-10-pick-nikola-topic-torn-acl
Considering the 1st pick this year is said to be 8th-10th in a "normal stocked draft", Topic is probably a late lotto pick when healthy in a "normal draft" if healthy. Since he is not, I can not see how he does not drop out of the lotto. He should have withdrawn from the 2024 draft right away. The fact he has had this injury for five months and not had surgery is just crazy and he is not getting good advice. He should be doing pool work. Just amazing. I guess they figure an NBA team will take on the surgery and rehab all the while he sits out his rookie season and will be a project when he finally gets on the court.
I think who ever has said this is embellishing quite a bit. I mean Anthony Black went 6th last year. No one here doesn't think Castle or Topic is as good as him? Let alone Risacher or Sarr?
He probably is worth a swing at 14, but Portland has plenty of guard depth until they actually move one or two. This team needs to get the best available 3 and 4 in this draft if possible.
I am in agreement that there is too much hyperbole trashing this draft. It is just because there is no Wemby.
we have two lottery picks, so I think the hyperbole is sorta warranted. if we had the 17th and 25th picks I'd be grinning from ear-to-ear; you're gonna get proper value there.
How many of these picks from #17 on have made you grin? https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/POR/draft.html
this is a normal draft past the teens, and a shallow draft in the lottery. we have two lottery picks.
Recent Mock that has Ware going 32. NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher ...The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com › athletic › 2024/06/05 › nba...
If Topic is at 14 and there’s nothing beyond a normal ACL injury, then draft and stash. It’s a tanktastic move. If he’s at 7, it’s a tougher call for me — but if Schmitz takes the swing, I’ll roll with it.
The top 6 in this mock matches my post from 5/29. I wouldn't be surprised if Clingan is still available at 7, but won't really be thrilled if he's selected at that spot.
