2022 NBA Draft Lottery

I had to go back and check to see what the winning Jalen Green combo was : 10-2-1-3 .... almost the same combination as the "winning" 4th pick the Rockets got this year. lol.

 

Are we playing Banchero at 3?

 

You are correct, a year ago in high school he was smaller and he was a rim runner,,,

 

No Power Forward he is a load

 

mid he can lose 10 pounds and hit 35%+ on his threes, he’s a legit SF with Tatum esque upside.

that’s the reach ceiling that is intriguing.

 

If you could guarantee this, he’s the first pick overall

 

Thats why it was so critical to get a Top 3 pick. And if you see Orlando and Thunder twitter, they're celebrating getting "one of" Jabari/Banchero/Chet. Who's the other team getting one of those guys?

Rockets. There was no consensus #1 this year and the Rockets could use any of the Top 3.

 

The guy I most wanted was Jabari. Chet and Paolo and Ivey all had warts that made me nervous, but I am still happy with a top 3 pick.

I just hope he has good lateral movement, specifically so he won't be played off the floor on defense. I think Jalen Green should be surrounded by 4 good defenders ideally, and if this guy has lead feet then that doesn't bode well for us.

But I have done little research on him, so that's why I asked about his athleticism and lateral movement. Athleticism translates well in the NBA (as opposed to guys who try to be more of a bruiser, which does not translate well).

 

Have you seen Julius Randle play before? There are plenty of forwards who can drive to the basket. That defender was in a horrible position and couldn't have guarded anyone like that.

 

No I've said it for awhile that he needs a lot of steroids.

 

Jabari already said he wants to be here. He might fail on purpose

 

Scoot would be first in this year's draft

 

Conference video. (~14 min)

 

I think we will lose out on Banchero. He’s going number 2. He’s going to be a beast. He has all the skills to succeed including becoming a better defender.

 

Tatum is 6’8’’ 208 and Banchero is 6’10’’ 250. The heck we want Paolo playing the 3?

Does this board realize that Banchero is bigger than Sengun? Alpi came into the league at 241 also at 6’10’’

 

Alp and Paolo are literally the same size.
Alp has an inch longer wingspan

 

I thought I did see something about that, him liking a Rockets post or something?

It wouldn't be unheard of. All he has to do is flat out not go to OKCs workouts or just display a general lack of interest in going there.

 

Banchero and goon would be an elite playmaking duo in the front court. I’m excited about that. If they both develop the 3 ball it’s scary hours. D on the other hand could be an issue.

 

Respect bro. Chet should be a great player too. Rockets could definitely use the talents he has.

 

Randle's handle and pass IQ is extremely weak, opposite of Banchero