OFFICIAL NBA 2017-2018 NBA Draft & Rookie Thread: It's March, Let the Madness Begin!

I'm dead *** ready to drink the kool-aid and put him #1 on my board.

Unless I'm Dallas or Sac, I'm taking him over anyone else without thinking twice about it.

 

I would generally hate for anybody to go to Sacramento, but I think Luka could be a really nice fit next to De'Aaron Fox.

 

The scouting reports on Luka and the film reminded me alot of a current player. Here is their old scouting report. Can anyone guess?

 

I think him and DSJ would be a veeeery good fit.

 

Hezonja?

 

Danilo is a really good player. Health has been his main issue.

 

Gallo was a nice player before all the injuries, but he's also 6'10 so the comp is just a different there

Also I think everyone will agree that smarts is one of Lukas best attributes I don't think Gallo ever possessed that level of bbiq nor playmaking for others

 

low IQ, bad shot selection, ball bobbling, playing at arizona and being on late.

he's talented, don't love watching him enough to stay up and watch Arizona games and Sean Miller's trash offense.

 

I would trust draft express.

it's all going to depend on his jumper, he's not and insane athlete, so he's going need to be able to shoot pretty well to be a star.

 

If Bagley, Ayton, Bamba and Luka are gone for the Mavs I would not be mad at them taking Young

Carlisle loves undersized 2 guard lineups

 

We can say this now because we know how Gallo turned out. IF he had reached his FULL potential...that level of BBIQ and playmaking for others would have materialized.

I'm posting that scouting report to point out the similarities of how their ceilings were viewed at the same stages. It's easily to fall in love with the ceiling while downplaying the floor.

I know what Doncic's potential is...but if he doesn't max out...I'm thinking of what kind of player will he be and I found the similarities in Gallo's on the prospect stage to be pretty interesting.

 

Breh, porter and smith though...

 

Oh i thought you were using the comp as a slight to luka

I think luka has a very high floor and Gallo did too

 

forgot about him damn nvm

 

Also ayton just learning the game I think he has excellent instincts especially with his footwork offensively. Defensively he's showing life which is highly encouraging

It's just a matter of playing time and reps. Projecting his bbiq I think it's fair to say it's low now but Years down the line I believe this will improve quite a bit and at a rapid pace

 

Ayton is the best prospect in this draft and its not even close imo. Should be the undisputed #1 pick.

Really want BOS to draft Luka.

 

You want us to have more talented wings?

 

There are usually a **** ton of serviceable big men out there for relatively cheap. Dont see the need for the Celtics specifically to go after a young big who will most likely take some time to learn and also be in constant foul trouble.

IMO Luka is better than anything Jaylen will be, which is fine because a Rozier and Jaylen sub and ya'll not really missing a step. Bench would be solid af.

Kyrie-Luka-Hayward is just too good to pass up.

 

For a second I thought you were being facetious. My bad.

I would have no problem with the Celtics taking Luka. I think a big can be plugged and played as long as there is enough other talent in place.

 

I trust Danny

If he keeps the pick and takes bamba I'll know they know what's up

If he trades it which is kinda what I'm thinking I'm sure it'll be for an all NBA big

Watch him take someone like bagley and **** with us tho

 

They dont. Some are a little too enamored with measurements.

You cut the film on & you see a guy with ELITE guard skills at 19 years old. Period.

He's given you a 43 point game. He's given you a 22 assist game. Again, his bag is deeeeeeep at 19.

I mean cmon he's not a 5'4" guy putting up numbers in the Big Sky. He's not a 23 year old beating up on kids. What he's put on film is ridiculous.

 

As of right now, I’ve got Young, Bagley, and Doncic at the top of my board. In that order.

Re: Bagley

I don’t care to label him in an exact position either. If he can protect the rim and step out on the perimeter it lightens the fact that he’s not a deep threat on the other end. He seems like a smart kid who should be able to grasp more complex defensive concepts. One quality I can’t take away from dudes coming out of Duke recently, they all have tremendous work ethic. I think his floor is high enough to warrant him going top 3...much like I thought about Tatum.