Soul Bro

Not really. I think his upside is a more defensive Cam Johnson. That's a rock solid player.

My DREAM SCENARIO is to somehow trade up to 3 and get Scott without giving up both of our picks. Yes, it'd cost some players, but if we hypothetically keep Franz, Paulo and WCJ and 11, for instance, while getting Scoot, I'll be going crazy. (Yes, I recognize this a dream scenario ❤️).

If we stay at 6, Hendricks fits our roster like a glove: Super long forward Strong, switchable, rim protecting, defender Great shooter Humble, team player If we don't move up, I think he's the guy I like most at 6. At 11, I still like Wallace, Coulibaly, Dick or Bufkin.

I think this is significant. The Ringer now has Ausar at 4 and Amen at 5 on their rankings. Could Amen drop to or past Orlando??? https://nbadraft.theringer.com

[Raises hand]... Soul will melt down. Lol. Not saying they won't learn to shoot, but it'll take some patience. Edit: I actually posted that same article on page 85 yesterday. Too funny.

I want to trade up, but I think we stay put and take two swings at it. At 6 and 11, we could get role players or we could somehow draft a potential star (e.g. Franz).

I wanted this dude last year.

I don't believe any rumor about Orlando. WeltHam have proven to be the ultimate cloak-and-dagger team.

“5 Hyped 2023 NBA Draft Prospects with Serious Red Flags” https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10078273-5-hyped-2023-nba-draft-prospects-with-serious-red-flags.amp.html The Thompson twins and that FT% continues to scare me.

Sorry for any confusion. I'd do 11, or maybe I'd consider 6. But I wouldn't do both together for Vassell.

Yes, as we discussed a day or two ago, I'd do 11, or maybe I'd consider 6. (I wouldn't do both together for Vassell).

“Bilal Coulibaly, a 6-7 wing who turns 19 next month, has been flying up boards in recent weeks and could even be a lottery pick in this year's draft. Given the chemistry Wembanyama and Coulibaly already have, could the Spurs trade up into the draft and take him? … Several teams could look to make a trade out of the lottery, including the Dallas Mavericks at No. 10 and Orlando Magic at No. 11. If the Spursoffered a veteran like Doug McDermott or Zach Collins, along with No. 33 or a future draft pick, perhaps that would entice a team to make the deal.“ https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/.amp/news/nba-draft-san-antonio-spurs-trade-bilal-coulibaly-victor-wembanyama-metropolitans-92-france

Regarding Dick, we've not had a movement shooter in ages. That's be a nice wrinkle to add.

And from Yahoo today: https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nba-mock-draft-9-latest-projections-after-ncaa-withdrawal-deadline-and-first-round-risers-201711142.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABSL5z3k2cKXpZNTaoKN_oXgaHyj82kUsKsuUWC3hzPtl_IRgJIK1OcnEpQk4-Q-H3bGuQeoB_y7lEfe5qnyxxqoTdvvpc1ad1XAyGfZbLwo4Acl2kNJa2PMlKBU2_bpwpFdeRDfruCUAUvJ7fQ4HyZCy6G1wBwDqjsihabx5oUT

Wasserman with an update to his mock today: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10077669-2023-nba-mock-draft-updated-full-2-round-predictions