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2024 NBA Draft Lottery

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, May 11, 2024.

  1. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Member

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    also, it’s highly highly likely Sarr will never be as good as Sengun.
     
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  2. Dr of Dunk

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    Man, I'm trying to convince myself on Topic because yeah, he gets downhill fast and likes running the break/PNR, and yeah, Ime probably wants to run more, but he doesn't have much of a shot and is so-so on defense from what I've seen. But I can't tell head from tail on some of these foreign players because I don't know who they're competing against.
     
  3. Bobbythegreat

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    Well, a couple of things, will Sarr be there at #3?

    There's a lot of mocks that have him going #1 overall

    If he makes it to #3 and you take him to pair with Sengun, what do you do about Smith?

    I'd definitely move Smith over Sengun, but would drafting a position you already filled be worth it?
     
  4. Bobbythegreat

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    I don't think the shooting will be a problem long term, he's a very good FT shooter so I think within a few seasons he'll be a plus 3 point shooter.

    He's not like an Amen project when it comes to shooting.
     
  5. rockets1995

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    Fred VanVleet is not going anywhere. The Players need Fred experience in running the Team. The Players ask Questions to Fred..
     
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    From what I have heard and been told - you are not the only one. A player like Wemby or Doncic is one thing- there was years of tape. These guys this year don’t have as much tape and no one seems to know how hard they will play.
     
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    the NBA must hate Detroit…How are u 1 of the worst teams as usual and get the 5th pick yet again?

    it’s almost comical atp
     
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    Same. I also think Clingen is an underrated pick for the Rockets.

     
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    Because it's actually a random lottery lol
     
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    You get #1 overall once and unless you're Cleveland trying to build for LeBron's return. aren't allowed to pick in the top 4 again.
     
  13. tehG l i d e

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    Reed Shepherd is the pick here. His shooting form is beautiful. He's efficient as hell. He has hands you can't teach. Rips everything and a great shotblocker (FVV like) for someone his size.
     
  14. tycoonchip

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    They hated us too.
     
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    Haha, I just woke up and couldn’t stop smiling.
     
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    Im liking Topic. Looks like a Luka type player with his smart drives and finishing
     
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    Haha. I like Clingan, but not at #3. Low value proposition and poor allocation of assets. How much is he better than these below who were taken outside of the lottery? This is only for the past 6 drafts.

    Walker Kessler - Pick #22
    Mark Williams - #15
    Nic Claxton - #31
    Daniel Gafford - #38
    Robert Williams - #27
    Jarrett Allen #22

    This is not even including Clint Capela (who can be had to cheap), Mitchell Robinson was #36 (not as good), and I'm sure I forgot several others. You can draft them later or trade for one using a mid to late first rounder. Daniel Gafford was traded for a 2028 swap (which turned into Thunder 24 pick) to Wizards.

    Basically drafting Clingan at #3 is a huge waste of resources. He can't shoot the 3 and he can't switch, so it's hard to play him with Sengun and/or Amen.
     
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    Add Dillon as bittersweetener
     
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  19. Aruba77

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    who’s your guy at #3 then?
     
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    way better shooter than FVV on Day 1. Heir apparent.
     
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