2023 NBA Draft Thread

[MDHuskFan]

If AJ goes 2nd Round, did he make the wrong decision? Hard to think not. He'd have been a Top 15 next year. I'm really hoping he goes 1st Round to make that irrelevant.

If you think he was a top 15 pick next year, I have a trip to see the titanic for $250k to sell you

 

[3rdbass]

No Ajax in late first round. I'm kind of surprised with all the hype around him recently but I understand why.

 

[Tenspro2002]

A lot of Kobes, but no Andre Jackson in the 1st round.

 

[auror]

His defense on Hawk in the BET semis was great for sure. His athleticism and size are ideal as well. I was surprised because he was believed to be coming back to Marquette. He clearly made the correct decision. It is interesting though. In the beginning of he year most thought Kaluma would be the one leaving early. Instead it's OMax Prosper leaving and Kaluma staying in college ball for another year.

I mean different teams, but yeah for sure. For anyone wondering if defense matters in the NBA, it does.

 

[Samoo]

Jalen Green has the tools to be a high level scorer in the league. He’s still super young.

Pretty sure he ended his rookie year dropping like 30 a game.

One game does not an average make...

 

[90BSEE]

Jackson made a mistake. People are dwelling on "Top 15" because that is easy to argue against. But could he have gone first round next year? Yeah, easily, if he improved his shot.

 

[HuskyHawk]

A lot of Kobes, but no Andre Jackson in the 1st round.

I didn’t think he’d go 1st. He’s a risk. But now we are in his range.

 

[HuskyHawk]

If Celtics don't go Jackson, I think they go Colby Jones.

Gonna trade back and take Sanogo.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Explain this one to me. Is someone in the Orlando front office friends with his dad?

 

[MDHuskFan]

To ignore this thread for my mental health. Just a heads up to everyone. 3 players were 22 or older and picked in rd 1. 0 of them shot less than 30% from 3 on decent volume & 0 scored less than 15 a game.

Take that info for what it’s worth

 

[superjohn]

Explain this one to me. Is someone in the Orlando front office friends with his dad?

I thought the same thing, what???

 

[HuskyHawk]

Ok @auror you can laugh. I think #39 is Adama.

 

[caw]

I just don't see that as a good pick for the Celts.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

One game does not an average make...

He was doing it for like a week or 2 straight.

 

[Demo Square]

If you think he was a top 15 pick next year, I have a trip to see the titanic for $250k to sell you

AJAX cannot shoot, did NOT improve his shot while at UConn, & apparently, doesn't even WANT to shoot. I don't care whatelse he can do or what a great kid he is. The pro's are not going to throw millions & playing time at a kid who cannot shoot at all. Get it!?!

Father Demo

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Explain this one to me. Is someone in the Orlando front office friends with his dad?

What happened?

 

[uconnlax89]

I will say, hearing "University of Connecticut" during the NBA draft again feels like we're fully back now.

 

[auror]

If Celtics don't go Jackson, I think they go Colby Jones.

Well I was right but it sucks.

Oh man the dream is alive at #38.

 

[3rdbass]

Colby Jones goes before Andre.

 

[G0UCONN]

Andre Jackson's youth coaches should be thrown in jail for letting him shoot like that. Cost him millions....

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

What happened?

I was asking about Jett Howard and it got merged with this thread. I don’t see how that kid is possibly a lottery pick, beyond the fact that his dad is well known in NBA circles.

 

[G0UCONN]

I was asking about Jett Howard and it got merged with this thread. I don’t see how that kid is possibly a lottery pick, beyond the fact that his dad is well known in NBA circles.

Michigan had 2 first rounders and sucked. Doesn't speak well for Jett's dad and his coaching.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I was asking about Jett Howard and it got merged with this thread. I don’t see how that kid is possibly a lottery pick, beyond the fact that his dad is well known in NBA circles.

I agree, doesn’t really impress me at all, especially at 11.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

 

[HuskyHawk]

Andre goes to the Magic!