Bouknight Draft Watch

[Jorgensen]

Today’s the day! Haven’t been this excited for a draft in a long time. Best of luck, Bouk!

 

[awfuldan]

Seems like everyone has him going 6 to OKC! I guess OKC has put that information out there. They did something similar last year, making it well known they were interested in Pokusevski before they traded up to get him. It also seems like the Thunder are trying to work their way into the Top 3 too though, so I guess we'll see what ends up happening. Would be so sick to see James go #6.

 

[lange10]

Seems like everyone has him going 6 to OKC! I guess OKC has put that information out there. They did something similar last year, making it well known they were interested in Pokusevski before they traded up to get him. It also seems like the Thunder are trying to work their way into the Top 3 too though, so I guess we'll see what ends up happening. Would be so sick to see James go #6.

I think the Magic surprise people and take him at 5.

 

[the Q]

Seems like everyone has him going 6 to OKC! I guess OKC has put that information out there. They did something similar last year, making it well known they were interested in Pokusevski before they traded up to get him. It also seems like the Thunder are trying to work their way into the Top 3 too though, so I guess we'll see what ends up happening. Would be so sick to see James go #6.

Hollinger thinks it’s a smokescreen because this isn’t their normal mo.

 

[rollskies]

He doesn’t even try to hide his bias. I hate ESPN so much.

 

[Incursio007]

He doesn’t even try to hide his bias. I hate ESPN so much.

Crack is a heck of a drug.

 

[whosurdaddy2720]

He doesn’t even try to hide his bias. I hate ESPN so much.

Huh? Bilas is very fair by almost every account. Don't be one of those fans that feel slighted by an analyst that doesn't feel exactly how you feel about your team and its players.

 

[Brochacho]

Don’t really see anything egregious with the list Bilas has. Definitely think Bouk is top 10 and obviously some guys are better than others but beyond the top 4 I don’t think there’s a lot of separation between say 5-20.

 

[the Q]

Huh? Bilas is very fair by almost every account. Don't be one of those fans that feel slighted by an analyst that doesn't feel exactly how you feel about your team and its players.

Yeah, he gave gabby Williams a ton of credit when she was slaying at UConn.

But this is an odd top 10.

Although kispert tested as a better athlete than expected.

 

[rollskies]

Before I even started reading it I knew he was gonna have Jalen Johnson in it. I think this is a strange top 10.

 

[the Q]

Before I even started reading it I knew he was gonna have Jalen Johnson in it. I think this is a strange top 10.

Johnson had insane upside, but he also has more red flags than the top 6-7.

But he fits this position-less NBA quite well.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Johnson had insane upside, but he also has more red flags than the top 6-7.

But he fits this position-less NBA quite well.

I don’t understand why kids voluntarily leave school early mid season. Never seems to work out. (Wiseman is the exception as he was essentially forced out)

 

[lange10]

According to DraftKings Sportsbook:
Bouk to be 4th pick +800
5th pick +380

These are drastic changes in the last 48 hours.

 

[navery12]

Johnson had insane upside, but he also has more red flags than the top 6-7.

But he fits this position-less NBA quite well.

If Jalen Johnson also goes early Chief is gonna have a meltdown. First wrong on Bouknight and then he'd be wrong about Johnson too

 

[Dabutlerdidit]

This is his opinion, not his prediction.

 

[awfuldan]

Hollinger thinks it’s a smokescreen because this isn’t their normal mo.

Yeah, I had seen some talk about that as well, which is why I included the bit about Poku. This Thunder blogger brings it up as precedence for why the Bouknight rumors could be legit. OKC Thunder: James Bouknight has workout, dinner with Sam Presti

 

[CallMeBruce]

He doesn’t even try to hide his bias. I hate ESPN so much.

Just to be clear, what is that bias?

 

[rollskies]

Just to be clear, what is that bias?

I just thought it was funny that he has Jalen Johnson that high. It really wasn’t that serious. He obviously is always going to have a Duke bias and that’s understandable.

 

[UofCT]

I think the Magic surprise people and take him at 5.

I'm going with #4 to the Raptors. If it comes down to Suggs or Bouknight why are the Raptors drafting a backup point guard to Fred Van Vleet (getting paid $20 mil a season til 2024) when they can get a starting SG in Bouknight?

If Raptors are going best available then go Suggs but by fit you take Bouknight imo.

 

[Brochacho]

I'm going with #4 to the Raptors. If it comes down to Suggs or Bouknight why are the Raptors drafting a backup point guard to Fred Van Vleet (getting paid $20 mil a season til 2024) when they can get a starting SG in Bouknight?

If Raptors are going best available then go Suggs but by fit you take Bouknight imo.

Personally I don’t think there’s a worse idea than drafting for fit at the top of the lottery. I’d imagine the Kings FO still has PTSD over passing on Luka because they weren’t sure how he would fit with Fox. But it sounds like the Raptors may like Bouk more than Suggs, so may be a moot point anyway.

 

[rollskies]

I’ve seen some rumors that Memphis might be looking to trade up for Bouknight/Moody/kuminga. I would absolutely love the fit of Bouk on that team with Ja.

 

[JimCtheGOAT]

I think the Magic surprise people and take him at 5.

this is my nightmare. Praying they Magic and take another raw high upside combo forward in Kaminga. OKC or GSW would be awesome especially golden state (obviously)

 

[Ajs120102]

I'm going with #4 to the Raptors. If it comes down to Suggs or Bouknight why are the Raptors drafting a backup point guard to Fred Van Vleet (getting paid $20 mil a season til 2024) when they can get a starting SG in Bouknight?

If Raptors are going best available then go Suggs but by fit you take Bouknight imo.

Feel would have heard much more buzz via Bouk and raptors by now

 

[UofCT]

Feel would have heard much more buzz via Bouk and raptors by now

I mentioned this earlier, mock drafts are never accurate. There is always a top 5 surprise and I think that will be Bouknight.

 

[UChusky916]

Huh? Bilas is very fair by almost every account. Don't be one of those fans that feel slighted by an analyst that doesn't feel exactly how you feel about your team and its players.

Bilas used to be the best in the business, 10 years ago he was THE best commentator and analyst ESPN had. You wouldn't have known he was a Dookie. Up until maybe 5 years ago that changed. He hasn't been the same analyst nor as sharp in player evals or commentating.