Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #65 - BLAZERS VS HAWKS - MARCH 13, 2024 - WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM PST - ROOT

I wonder about that. You see only 2 that can help. I have been thinking 3, but maybe both of us are wrong. Maybe they are not seeing much of a drop-off when you consider how the young players project in 2-3 years. I mean look at the variance of the mocks, Bleacher Report has Cody Williams at #8. He is in my top 3. But how do we know that guys like Holland and Buzelis won't end up being better than him or Risacher?

Either way, we are talking about the #4 spot vs # 5. Is there really enough of a difference for us to blatantly tank a game against a bad team? Now I wouldn't want to drop any further but winning another 4 games won't kill us IMO.

 

Your statement is not a fact...

As I researched this draft, I think it is equal to that 2013 draft. I would be absolutely amazed if it turns out to be better.
Just so we are clear (absent of injuries):
2-all stars
3-good starters
15-18 players that eek out a 8+ year career

So 20-22+/- players in total are NBA quality.

 

If SA gets the #1 pick this will probably happen.