Bouk Draft Stock Rising | Page 2 | The Boneyard

Bouk Draft Stock Rising

bobbyinaz said:
The NBA draft is very different now than what it used to be.

The days of huge $70+MM guaranteed contracts is over.

Now the goal for kids is actually to get to their 2nd contract as fast as possible because that's where the massive contracts are.

If a kid is a lock to be a 1st rounder he needs to go and take whatever the guaranteed money is. I think I read that Zion's guarantee is somewhere around $40MM and the last pick in the 1st round got around $10MM guaranteed.

Bouk or any kid that is going to be a 1st round pick needs to get to the league as soon as possible in order to get the clock started on when they are eligible for the 2nd contract. That's where the big payday comes
Expand ...
I don’t know if this is true if you are getting picked at the end of the first round. So many kids leave early, get picked 28 or so and that second contract never comes.
Part of that I think has more to do with going to the league with big holes in their games that are more easily fixed in college than the NBA. For bouk I don’t think it applies, he’s ready to go.
 
rollskies said:
Not aimed at you personally, chief. I see it on here all the time. You can always go back and get your degree, you can’t always go back to the NBA. If he has the opportunity to go get a multi million dollar contract, it’s best for him to do it now. I’ve heard horror stories of guys who waited another year and then the draft never comes. No time like the present. Also, I value my education just as much if not more than the next person, but that doesn’t mean that it’s important for every individual and their own career path. Every single mock draft Ive seen him in the lottery. I just don’t see how he chooses one more year of college. Go get your money while you can and UConn or any other university will be there in the future if you want to finish a degree. We can agree to disagree on this one, but was not meant as a target to you, just a belief of mine.
Expand ...

then you understand why maybe just maybe him playin another game THIS Year could extrapolate to that thinking.
 
I don't follow the NBA draft closely, but my recognition is that there's always a bunch of surprises in the first round. In particular foreign players who are scouted and many of whom you don't hear much about (by design) until close to the draft.
That pushes better known USA players farther down the list. I'd bet there will be some of those in the 1st round again. Wishing Bouk the best.
 
I wish Bouk the best. He'll do what he believes is best for him. He's an NBA talent, so if goes, good for him. My only frustration is we only get to see him in two COVID crapped up seasons, which sucks for us and for him.
 
Last edited:
bendm said:
www.espn.com

NBA mock draft: New 2021 NBA draft lottery picks, prospects on the rise

Stacking the standouts of the 2021 NBA draft class, including a closer examination of players on the move.
www.espn.com www.espn.com

latest mock has him #11 to ATL. that's a very crowded depth chart with huerter, reddish, bogdanovic all playing SG this season. i guess none of them are great.
Expand ...
Don’t like the ATL landing spot. Milwaukee could be an interesting spot if they trade up. Divincenzo has been underperforming and they don’t have a great shooting guard on the roster. Giannis and Middleton are great court spacers which Bouk will thrive with.
 
.-.
bendm said:
www.espn.com

NBA mock draft: New 2021 NBA draft lottery picks, prospects on the rise

Stacking the standouts of the 2021 NBA draft class, including a closer examination of players on the move.
www.espn.com www.espn.com

latest mock has him #11 to ATL. that's a very crowded depth chart with huerter, reddish, bogdanovic all playing SG this season. i guess none of them are great.
Expand ...
Just saw this on the ESPN site. Bouks wizardry for scoring is going to have staying power no matter the IR length of time in a league built for scoring known as the Association.
 
He’d be a great fit on the Pacers, but they will probably draft another foreigner who won’t amount to much or Garza
 
ucawn said:
Don’t like the ATL landing spot. Milwaukee could be an interesting spot if they trade up. Divincenzo has been underperforming and they don’t have a great shooting guard on the roster. Giannis and Middleton are great court spacers which Bouk will thrive with.
Expand ...
I think we can all collectively say yes to playing with Giannis and the Bucks vs. the up and coming Hawks.
 
Rico444 said:
If Bouk had a full season this year, he would've been a 2nd team AA at worst. He still has a great chance to come back and lead us on a deep run. When you graduate 8th grade with straight A's, you don't come back for another year. You're ready to move up to high school. He should come back when he's healthy and then leave at the end of the year.
Expand ...
Chief has supported many guys leaving early over the years. I believe James would benefit from leading a team deep into the tournament. Playing over 30 games and demonstrating consistency and competitiveness - while getting man strong. Chief was one of the people who had James back early his Freshman year when it wasn’t popular to do so - so spare Chief the lectures. When I think of James, I think of Rip Hamilton leaving after his Jr year and a National Championship. He earned truck loads of money in the NBA and won Championships.
 
.-.
husky429 said:
Rip would probably have gone top-10 after his freshman year these days. The league values youth so much more than they used to.

Personally, I'd be disappointed if Bouk stays. He needs the challenge of the NBA--the college game is too easy for him. And our recruiting elevates with his picture draped on the wall of Werth.
Expand ...
Maybe if he played actually one full college season I might agree, but that has not happened. He had 6 good games last season and 4 this year. The benefits of his growth and maturity as a player that would pay dividends for him for years to come, if he played at UConn next year. Translating into tons of money when he eventually signs a franchise contract. Chief plays chess while others are playing checkers. Think 5 years down the road not 1.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
businesslawyer said:
He’s not disagreeing with your well said analysis. It’s just that your post wasn’t about him.
Expand ...
No, you are the guy that makes your post about Chief and then accuse Chief of doing it. Sorry, you lost that game.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Blaneylover said:
Chief is certainly clear about his take that Bouk won't be back next season. It seems to me that will be the case. Does Chief have an unambiguous take on whether or not he will be back THIS season?
Expand ...
Given the short sampling of games left, when he would come back - it’s a much bigger risk to his draft position - than coming back both this year and next year - without the upside. Chief is a believer that most guys exhibit some rust for 2-4 games.
 
.-.
BigErnMcCracken said:
my 9 year old daughter doesn't crave attention as much as Chief does.
Expand ...
If you only knew the elaborate steps Chief takes, to avoid attention and retain anonymity. I don’t set up the unauthentic Chief websites and Twitter accounts - others do and often cheered on by you.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
BoukofJames said:
Big fan of the Game Theory podcast. It should be noted that while this draft class had a lot of hype heading into this season, it’s not looking as strong at this point. Many of the freshman have severely disappointed. Despite UConn’s myriad COVID pauses and Bouk’s injury, he is considered one of the more known commodities of the draft and seems cemented as a lottery prospect with a shot at the top 10.

Some potential draft fits based on current standings:

Orlando Magic: they need more offense particularly off the ball to compliment Fultz/C Anthony in the back court. Plus Bouk and Cole Anthony are good friends.

OKC Thunder: In a total rebuild and need foundations pieces everywhere except PG

Houston Rockets: Seem to be attempting a rebuilding on the fly but Bouk would be a nice Oladipo replacement

Toronto Raptors: Need a more traditional 2-guard to complement Lowry and Van Vleet

who would you like to see Bouknight drafted to?
Expand ...
Would also be a good fit next to RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley
 
Chief00 said:
If you only knew the elaborate steps Chief takes, to avoid attention and retain anonymity. I don’t set up the unauthentic Chief websites and Twitter accounts - others do and often cheered on by you.
Expand ...
why did you kill your twitter?
 
.-.
There is zero reason for Bouk to come back. I think doing so would hurt his development, he's already shown he can bust college guys at will.
 
Waquoit said:
There is zero reason for Bouk to come back. I think doing so would hurt his development, he's already shown he can bust college guys at will.
Expand ...
It's moot because there is zero chance that he is coming back next season, but I don't think that leading UConn to a Big East championship and National Championship would hurt his development.
 
I think he certainly should come back this year, assuming that the elbow doesn't somehow increase his risk of injury. Doesn't seem that it should. Then if he's a lottery pick or even in the discussion, he goes. I don't think he would develop faster at UConn than on an NBA roster.

The NBA has adapted to drafting kids who aren't actually ready for the league. It's what they do. James likely needs to be stronger and improve some other things, including overall defense. I don't think UConn is the only place or even the best place for that next step, but it's his call. Jaylen Brown is one hell of a lot better, and richer, than he was when he came into the league.
 
BoukofJames said:
Big fan of the Game Theory podcast. It should be noted that while this draft class had a lot of hype heading into this season, it’s not looking as strong at this point. Many of the freshman have severely disappointed. Despite UConn’s myriad COVID pauses and Bouk’s injury, he is considered one of the more known commodities of the draft and seems cemented as a lottery prospect with a shot at the top 10.

Some potential draft fits based on current standings:

Orlando Magic: they need more offense particularly off the ball to compliment Fultz/C Anthony in the back court. Plus Bouk and Cole Anthony are good friends.

OKC Thunder: In a total rebuild and need foundations pieces everywhere except PG

Houston Rockets: Seem to be attempting a rebuilding on the fly but Bouk would be a nice Oladipo replacement

Toronto Raptors: Need a more traditional 2-guard to complement Lowry and Van Vleet

who would you like to see Bouknight drafted to?
Expand ...

First two are probably the best fits unless the rockets trade oladipo.
 
the Q said:
First two are probably the best fits unless the rockets trade oladipo.
Expand ...

Oladipo is an unrestricted free agent after this season and I don’t think Houston has designs on re-signing him. The Levert-Oladipo swap was to create cap savings in the short term.

Knicks are a good fit as well, but as a lifelong Knicks fan I’m still wary about him going there... for his sake. They seem to have more organizational stability now but I still don’t fully believe..
 
HuskyHawk said:
I think he certainly should come back this year, assuming that the elbow doesn't somehow increase his risk of injury. Doesn't seem that it should. Then if he's a lottery pick or even in the discussion, he goes. I don't think he would develop faster at UConn than on an NBA roster.

The NBA has adapted to drafting kids who aren't actually ready for the league. It's what they do. James likely needs to be stronger and improve some other things, including overall defense. I don't think UConn is the only place or even the best place for that next step, but it's his call. Jaylen Brown is one hell of a lot better, and richer, than he was when he came into the league.
Expand ...

Jaylen Brown's ascension has surprised me, and I've been a huge fan for a long time. I never would've guessed the rookie who average 6 a game would end up putting up an efficient 26/6/4--it's almost unbelievable. He didn't really make any earthshattering improvements either; he's just sort of spent the last 4 years methodically improving in every facet of the game... most importantly shooting the rock.
 
.-.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
168,162
Messages
4,555,452
Members
10,441
Latest member
Virginiafan


Top Bottom