2022 NBA Draft Thread

[CTMagicUK]

Here we are again folks. 

Picks the Magic own:

Own 1st round pick

Own 2nd round pick

Indiana Pacers 2nd round pick

(+ Plenty of potential for more after this deadline)

Some top guys in this draft:

Paolo Banchero - PF - Duke

Chet Holmgren - PF/C - Gonzaga (played AAU with Suggs just FYI)

Jabari Smith - PF - Auburn

Jalen Duren - C - Memphis

Jaden Ivey - SG - Purdue

Jaden Hardy - SG - G League Ignite

Patrick Baldwin Jr - SF/PF - Milwaukee

And here's a link to Tankathon for draft odds and order etc.

https://www.tankathon.com/

 

[Luke_FfS]

About time! :)

[harley]

Neeeeeed a top 5 pick, any of Chet, Banchero, Hardy, Duren or Jabari would complete our roster. Then winning starts to become a priority from next year. My personal fave and best fit would be Hardy. 

[JJZFL]

Yikes.  Focussing on draft already after about 20 games.  *sigh*

[South_Aussie_Magic]

12 minutes ago, JJZFL said:

Yikes.  Focussing on draft already after about 20 games.  *sigh*

I am pinning my hopes on this being the draft where we get our alpha scorer. If that doesn't give us a chance at a great future, nothing will.

As said up there, gears can shift next year when that happens.

And then getting extra picks over the next couple of years should just be cream. Fingers crossed hey?!

[CTMagicUK]

9 hours ago, JJZFL said:

Yikes.  Focussing on draft already after about 20 games.  *sigh*

Nobody is focusing on the draft. But the draft can be a part of the discussion. Some people (me) love the draft. If we were in the playoff hunt I'd have probably still made this thread. 

[CTMagicUK]

I know I made that joke in the other thread that if the Magic draft Chet he'd be injured all the time but I actually think he might be my top prospect. 

Fluid, incredibly long 7 footer who is an elite rim protector, has a nice feel for the game, can pass, dribble and shoot. He's under weight, and that's a problem... But he still might be the best prospect. 

[Luke_FfS]

12 hours ago, JJZFL said:

Yikes.  Focussing on draft already after about 20 games.  *sigh*

I was actually surprised it took so long! :P

Also, you can have a eye on the draft even if you're a contender and you'll pick around 25.

 

[Shine88]

Jabari Smith is the real deal. I think he could be the Evan Mobley of this class.

[The Neighborhood Bully]

20 hours ago, JJZFL said:

Yikes.  Focussing on draft already after about 20 games.  *sigh*

want me to start a new playoffs thread so we can discuss how we're only 8 games out of the final play-in spot?

[fan for too long 2]

I predict we don’t use either second round pick. SMDH!!!!!
Oh and by the way Ayo is playing good minutes in Chicago. Yeah that guy I wanted and we could of had easily. 

[Babir_9]

8 hours ago, Shine88 said:

Jabari Smith is the real deal. I think he could be the Evan Mobley of this class.

And his shot looks much better already. I also think he is going to be one of the best players in the draft.