2020 NBA Draft

[EricaLubarsky]

9 days

Also a lot of people are talking about how vets may get higher billing this year? Older players are often underappreciated which is where I think we can make a killing, but maybe other teams will value guys who can immediately contribute too.

1) No summer league
2) They are drafted and potentially have a week or two before training camp

That's going to be a shock for a lot of rookies.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

9 days

Also a lot of people are talking about how vets may get higher billing this year? Older players are often underappreciated which is where I think we can make a killing, but maybe other teams will value guys who can immediately contribute too.

1) No summer league
2) They are drafted and potentially have a week or two before training camp

That's going to be a shock for a lot of rookies.

I'm actually in favor of this. I don't like a mostly meaningless summer league and then months of sitting around waiting for camp. Just throw them to the wolves!

[KillerLeft]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I'm actually in favor of this. I don't like a mostly meaningless summer league and then months of sitting around waiting for camp. Just throw them to the wolves!

Yes, way better for the fans. It's going to be a fever pitch of anticipation...trades, then the draft, then free agency and maybe some more trades, then camp, then boom - REAL, REGULAR SEASON GAMES. So much fun.

But yeah, some rookies who might've been playable in years past might not be ready to jump in right away this year.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by KillerLeft

Yes, way better for the fans. It's going to be a fever pitch of anticipation...trades, then the draft, then free agency and maybe some more trades, then camp, then boom - REAL, REGULAR SEASON GAMES. So much fun.

But yeah, some rookies who might've been playable in years past might not be ready to jump in right away this year.

See I think these kids are going to have to learn fast and be ready to soak up some minutes that other rookies might not typically get. They might struggle with their teams system, but there are vets that are likely to take on more load management for a while. I wouldn't be surprised to see more bench minutes in the league than we have seen in a while.

[KillerLeft]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

See I think these kids are going to have to learn fast and be ready to soak up some minutes that other rookies might not typically get. They might struggle with their teams system, but there are vets that are likely to take on more load management for a while. I wouldn't be surprised to see more bench minutes in the league than we have seen in a while.

That's a really good point.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I'm actually in favor of this. I don't like a mostly meaningless summer league and then months of sitting around waiting for camp. Just throw them to the wolves!

Summer league really is less about development than it is showcasing talent and teams are already into their first -- and often even second-round picks.

I think the real losers when it comes to Summer League are the undrafted guys and low second rounders. There are always 1-2 guys who really impress and get a look. They won't have their chance this year.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Summer league really is less about development than it is showcasing talent and teams are already into their first -- and often even second-round picks.

I think the real losers when it comes to Summer League are the undrafted guys and low second rounders. There are always 1-2 guys who really impress and get a look. They won't have their chance this year.

Agree about the undrafted guys. Hopefully teams are up to snuff with their scouting of them. Likely will be a lot of undrafted bigs since they just aren't as valued as guards in today's game.

[tap2390]

Interesting outside-the-box take on the draft from a guy who's watched the prospects closely.

https://theboxand1.weebly.com/draft-...ig-board-tiers

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by tap2390

Interesting outside-the-box take on the draft from a guy who's watched the prospects closely.

https://theboxand1.weebly.com/draft-...ig-board-tiers

Thanks so much for posting this. Confirmed my feelings about Bane(who I’m lower on) and Green and Precious(who I like)and turned me on to some guys I was aware of but need a closer look at. Joe, Perry, Mason Jones. He’s higher on Cole Anthony who I see as just an inefficient volume scorer. I also agree Ball is so overrated.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by tap2390

Interesting outside-the-box take on the draft from a guy who's watched the prospects closely.

https://theboxand1.weebly.com/draft-...ig-board-tiers

Interesting where he has Melo Ball at......while I actually agree with a lot he's saying...hard to say he's not a top prospect in this draft though.