Draft lottery talk

[frankw]

With the draft 48 hours or so away they are going to keep things close to the vest I don't like it but I understand.

As we've gotten closer to draft night I have concluded Scoot should be the pick. What he will bring to the team with his mentality and in the paint in particular is much needed as a threat opposite LaMelo. BM gives me vibes of Bobcats/Hornets busts of years past with his off court concerns. In light of recent events it's too much to not only gamble with that but pass on Scoot and watch him blossom elsewhere. I could be totally wrong. But that's my gut feeling.

Edited June 20, 2023 by frankw

[Wanderlai]

The organization is doing its fans a disservice by doing jack squat nothing with this high draft pick. We literally know knowing lol

My hope they draft Scoot. Hard to imagine they draft Miller with the gun issue when the Miles mess is hanging around still. 100% Scoot will bring more eyeballs to the team. 

Edited June 20, 2023 by Wanderlai

[USDepartmentOfSavagery]

The organization owes the fans complete transparency. Zero playoff wins in how long? Terrible drafting and roster management for 15+ years. 

Edited June 20, 2023 by USDepartmentOfSavagery

[Wanderlai]

 Mitch is going to speak with the media tomorrow at 11. Something I guess

 

Edited June 20, 2023 by Wanderlai

[carpanfan96]

Scoot at 2 and GG at 27. Thoughts? 

[MechaZain]

Showing their hand only makes sense if the pick is 100% Scoot, otherwise that's just killing the trade value with nothing to show for it. I'd be so mad if they stopped taking offers in the name of fan service.

[Wanderlai]

7 minutes ago, carpanfan96 said:

Scoot at 2 and GG at 27. Thoughts? 

I’d love that. GG at 27 is a nice gamble.

[CamWhoaaCam]

I was all for Miller, but it seems like Scoot has covered ground with his workout and interview.

 

There is a reason they gave both players a 2nd workout and a sitdown with MJ. I think Miller hasn't impressed in the interview stage and Scoot has. I think right now Scoot is probably the pick unless someone offers something crazy for Scoot last minute.

[Shocker]

2 hours ago, carpanfan96 said:

Scoot at 2 and GG at 27. Thoughts? 

These have been my picks for a while now.  Probably need a move up for GG though.  What worries me is there have been some discussions out there about his lack of effort overall in terms of play and conditioning which must be vetted

Edited June 20, 2023 by Shocker

[Lurk21]

4 minutes ago, Shocker said:

These have been my picks for a while now.  Probably need a move up for GG though

Yeah GG upside is honestly of a lottery pick. He is a hardworking and gym rat... no way he doesn't develop!! 

[CamWhoaaCam]

 

[carpanfan96]

1 hour ago, Shocker said:

These have been my picks for a while now.  Probably need a move up for GG though.  What worries me is there have been some discussions out there about his lack of effort overall in terms of play and conditioning which must be vetted

I've seen him going in the 2nd round, he should definitely be available at 27. 

[The Lobo]

20 hours ago, The Crown and the Claw said:

Source:

Team leaning towards Scoot after doing more due diligence on Miller and something else popping up from earlier in his life. Don’t have details and was hesitant to post since it deals with a young man’s reputation but just giving the intel I received 

Just seeing this now: THANK YOU

[WUnderhill]

Rather gamble on Zion and try to get an extra pick than draft Scoot tbh. I just don’t see how a 6’2 slasher that shoots sub 30% from 3 and can’t defend is the franchise changer we need with the #2 pick. Sucks if we have to pass on Miller because of character poo. A 6’9 wing who can stroke it from 3 and likes to defend. Just the Hornets luck that he’s got off-court poo because he is every bit worthy of the #2 pick on the court. Looks like a combination of Klay Thompson and Paul George. Damn.