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  1. Arnel

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    For a 2nd rounder, I like it. I watched him play a few times and was impressed. Seems to have a good head on his shoulders also, scores really well, and played some solid D when I watched.
     
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    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles

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    RGV is where he will be. if he stays.

    DD
     
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  3. shakes05

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    Thornton will be a better player than Cam Whitmore.
     
    #103 shakes05, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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    Whatever pick.
     
    #104 Qan, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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    He kind of puts me in the mind set of Marcus Smart with his size but with a better shot.
     
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    #106 Snow Villiers, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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    I don't think smart teams draft him high and I think the Spurs would have passed on him.
     
    #107 cdastros, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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    Kinda feeling like he's gonna be just an ok player. If he turns out to be a star, great for the rockets--but I doubt it.
     
    #108 Entropy, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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    We got a $2M team option on JD Davison
     
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    Welp, maybe he will surprise us all and become an amazing, clutch player.
     
    #111 Tfor3, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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    A guard who can actually shoot?
    He can take the pressure off Reed
    I’ll take it
    @Os Trigonum
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    #113 tinman, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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    #pure
     
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    He is a poor defender - but he does have an okay wingspan for a 6’0”. He should be ready to play right away though. Good shooter that can shoot in volume and play through contact. Not a point guard though. He has tunnel vision… but is fine for a 10-15 minute a night change of pace gunner off the bench long term.
     
    #115 Nook, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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    Lesser Daishan Nix
     
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    Thornton already has a lot of clutch experience, something we can't say for a few others in our core (Smith, Sheppard, Eason, and Thompson). Durable too.
     
    #117 j@amc, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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    Yeah but Reed is
    Reed is supposed to be cooked at age 21. Basically a boomer
     
    #118 douglasreedy1, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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    Found this on YouTube:
     
    #119 HillBoy, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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    I love that dadakota hates this pick.

    Bruce Thornton hall of fame career incoming lol
     
    #120 emoreland, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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