2020 NBA Draft

[sefant77]

I think you can add Williams, Precious and Nesmith to the list of "gone for sure at #18"

Cant remember any mock where they were mocked worse than 16

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by sefant77

I think you can add Williams, Precious and Nesmith to the list of "gone for sure at #18"

Cant remember any mock where they were mocked worse than 16

That's the thing about this draft. I doubt we'll see even 2 superstars, but if you start saying, "nah, this guy won't be there at 18. He's too good." You end up with 20-25 guys who are all supposedly going to be drafted before 18.

[rimrocker]

I honestly don’t think the Mavs will use both picks.
This is a deep roster so I think they’ll leverage this draft to attempt to upgrade the quality of our rotation either directly or indirectly via trades.

Unless there is someone on the board they feel can quickly break into the rotation and become an instant impact, I think they aggressively shop one or both picks for a proven or budding starter quality player.

I will predict that if the Mavs do pick at 31, and Poku is still available, he is their guy. He is the the ultimate Donnie type of pick and his skills and upside are a Carlisle dream.

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

I honestly don’t think the Mavs will use both picks.
This is a deep roster so I think they’ll leverage this draft to attempt to upgrade the quality of our rotation either directly or indirectly via trades.

Unless there is someone on the board they feel can quickly break into the rotation and become an instant impact, I think they aggressively shop one or both picks for a proven or budding starter quality player.

I will predict that if the Mavs do pick at 31, and Poku is still available, he is their guy. He is the the ultimate Donnie type of pick and his skills and upside are a Carlisle dream.

And i think they are going to use both of them, trying to hit another Brunson type with #31. Because remember the 2021 and 2023 1st round picks are gone, means they are going to have just three useful draft picks until 2024. And having usefull player on rookie salaries is pretty important these days.

And i also dont see how this roster cant handle two rookies...

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by sefant77

And i think they are going to use both of them, trying to hit another Brunson type with #31. Because remember the 2021 and 2023 1st round picks are gone, means they are going to have just three useful draft picks until 2024. And having usefull player on rookie salaries is pretty important these days.

And i also dont see how this roster cant handle two rookies...

I hope so. Think about how quickly a JAG like Landry Shamet gained so much trade value. I think there are a few Shamet types bound to be available around 31. Guys that are maybe average athletes but decent shooters and defenders and can kind of handle the rock. Good off the bench for 15-20 per night and can start in a pinch.

I just hope they take BPA at either spot. Even if BPA is a PG.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by mac222b

I hope so. Think about how quickly a JAG like Landry Shamet gained so much trade value. I think there are a few Shamet types bound to be available around 31. Guys that are maybe average athletes but decent shooters and defenders and can kind of handle the rock. Good off the bench for 15-20 per night and can start in a pinch.

I just hope they take BPA at either spot. Even if BPA is a PG.

When average athletes do above average things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbqMVwTS0LQ

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by sefant77

And i think they are going to use both of them, trying to hit another Brunson type with #31. Because remember the 2021 and 2023 1st round picks are gone, means they are going to have just three useful draft picks until 2024. And having usefull player on rookie salaries is pretty important these days.

And i also dont see how this roster cant handle two rookies...

Unless they see someone who can step in and immediately make an impact, I just don’t see them using both picks. Our roster is full of average role players, and although I agree there is room for 2 rookies, I’d be surprised if the Mavs FO sees it that way.

I could be wrong, but I see the Mavs in a similar situation with Luka as they were with Dirk in terms of using their draft picks as trade pieces to build a supporting cast. That is pretty evident to me by already using that strategy to acquire KP and I don’t see it changing going forward considering we’ll most likely be picking in the 20s in the drafts you mention.

Yeah, if a guy like S Bey or Vassell slips to us, or we can trade up using both picks to get one of them (or someone they really like), then I can see them using the pick. But that isn’t likely to happen imo.

I could see them trading #18 (maybe our best trade piece right now) in some type of package for a proven wing that will fit our rotation and cap situation and use 31 for a player to develop an intriguing player like Poku if he is still available.