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UofCT said:
I hope you're right. Would love for Bouk to avoid Orlando at #8 and Sac Town at #9.
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Orlando also picks 5….
 
UofCT said:
Kevin O'Connor from the Ringer updated his big board. Bouk at #7. Player comparisons are Donovan Mitchell, CJ McCollum, and Jordan Clarkson.

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PLUSES
  • Explosive athlete with a quick first step to pressure the paint and the hops to play above the rim.
  • Finishes acrobatically inside by leaping off either foot and using either hand for touch layups or loud dunks. Also draws a lot of fouls with deceptive moves and body control.
  • Slippery ball handler who loves using hesitations to generate space for his jumpers. Can hit tough, contested shots off the dribble.
  • Instinctual player who relocates and cuts.
  • Speedy defender who could become an effective stopper against opposing guards and some wings. Made strides as a sophomore, especially focusing off-ball and making an impact in the passing lanes.
MINUSES
  • Playmaking instincts: He forces some passes that aren’t there and misses some open opportunities. And he too often kills his dribble.
  • Streaky spot-up shooter whose issues could be due to his mechanics. Has a relatively stiff shot out of stationary positions.
  • Inconsistent on-ball defender.
  • Suffered a torn meniscus as a junior in high school.
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Also from The Ringer
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Who the Rockets Take at No. 2 Could Dictate the 2021 NBA Draft

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League sources say the Magic are high on Florida State forward Scottie Barnes with the fifth pick, while the Thunder prefer Barnes or UConn guard James Bouknight with the sixth selection.
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Looks like Kuminga is falling.
 
drafts can be weird. he could go anywhere between 7 - 19

i’m predicting 10
 
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Palatine said:
Ben Gordon in 2004 was mocked between 7 and 10. He went #3
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I have zero recollection of this, but based on the first two mock drafts I found from reputable sources, you are totally correct. Great memory.

From nba.com:
#7) PHOENIX​
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Ben Gordon
Guard | 6-2 | Connecticut
This young man will give the Suns still another scorer. He'll go through a bit of a learning curve in becoming an NBA point guard, but he's a proven winner and a nice fit for the Suns.

From 247:

8. Toronto
Ben Gordon, PG, UConn
The Raptors need a point guard and a center, but all the centers in this draft are projects. Adding Gordon to a nucleus of Vince Carter, Jalen Rose, Chris Bosh and Donyell Marshall could help get the Raptors turned around in a hurry.
 
Back to Bouk, if the Magic select Scottie Barnes with the #5 pick, it makes a ton of sense for them to balance out a long, defensively- gifted wing distributor with a pure scorer like Bouknight at pick #8, if he's available.

After trading away Vucevic, Fournier and Gordon, the Magic need scorers BADLY.
 
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Hey Adrien! said:
I have zero recollection of this, but based on the first two mock drafts I found from reputable sources, you are totally correct. Great memory.

From nba.com:
#7) PHOENIX​
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draft04_head_bgordon_sm.jpg
Ben Gordon
Guard | 6-2 | Connecticut
This young man will give the Suns still another scorer. He'll go through a bit of a learning curve in becoming an NBA point guard, but he's a proven winner and a nice fit for the Suns.

From 247:

8. Toronto
Ben Gordon, PG, UConn
The Raptors need a point guard and a center, but all the centers in this draft are projects. Adding Gordon to a nucleus of Vince Carter, Jalen Rose, Chris Bosh and Donyell Marshall could help get the Raptors turned around in a hurry.
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I remember being bummed that Okafor didn't go #1 overall. But he went #2 and then Ben went #3, great night for the Huskies.
 
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Palatine said:
Ben Gordon in 2004 was mocked between 7 and 10. He went #3
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I’ve always maintained that Ben had the best-timed, most meteoric rise in stock of any draft pick we’ve ever produced. There was talk coming down the stretch that he might be a borderline first-rounder, but then Emeka got hurt and Madison Square Gordon put us on his back for the BET and we stormed into the NCAAs on a mission from God.

I used to say that the storylines are written in March, but Bouk is bucking that narrative.
 
8893 said:
I’ve always maintained that Ben had the best-timed, most meteoric rise in stock of any draft pick we’ve ever produced. There was talk coming down the stretch that he might be a borderline first-rounder, but then Emeka got hurt and Madison Square Gordon put us on his back for the BET and we stormed into the NCAAs on a mission from God.

I used to say that the storylines are written in March, but Bouk is bucking that narrative.
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I recall him being more like bouk and showing out.

Specifically showing enough skills to convince teams he could run the point
 
the Q said:
I recall him being more like bouk and showing out.

Specifically showing enough skills to convince teams he could run the point
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What I’m talking about was his jump from borderline first rounder to lottery pick; the showing out would explain the last jump, but from what I recall he wasn’t seriously in the discussion as a potential lottery pick until after the BET and while we were on our run to NC2.
 
awfuldan said:
Just put some money on on Bouk to go Top 10 at -150. I'm sure I could have gotten better odds on that a few weeks ago, but seems like a pretty safe bet right now. Can't wait for the draft.
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They just brought the line down to 9.5 on DraftKings to push it to -115 today. -125 for him to go before Keon too.
 
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8893 said:
I’ve always maintained that Ben had the best-timed, most meteoric rise in stock of any draft pick we’ve ever produced. There was talk coming down the stretch that he might be a borderline first-rounder, but then Emeka got hurt and Madison Square Gordon put us on his back for the BET and we stormed into the NCAAs on a mission from God.

I used to say that the storylines are written in March, but Bouk is bucking that narrative.
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He basically became what Calhoun said he was but Ben didn't believe.
 
8893 said:
I’ve always maintained that Ben had the best-timed, most meteoric rise in stock of any draft pick we’ve ever produced. There was talk coming down the stretch that he might be a borderline first-rounder, but then Emeka got hurt and Madison Square Gordon put us on his back for the BET and we stormed into the NCAAs on a mission from God.

I used to say that the storylines are written in March, but Bouk is bucking that narrative.
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I seem to recall telling you long ago just how special this kid is. Top 7 pick would be fantastic.
 
BoukofJames said:
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NBA Mock Draft: Latest Projections for All 60 Picks

With nine days until the draft, the broad expectation around the NBA is that the Pistons will end up staying put and select Cade Cunningham at No. 1.
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#6 OKC
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"Bouknight’s elbow injury and end-of-season struggles never truly suppressed his draft stock, as he’s had plenty of believers around the NBA all season, and has affirmed that confidence over the course of the pre-draft process."

A certain fake insider is going to have to eat a lot of crow. He won't (there's always some excuse), but regardless this is fantastic for Bouk and UConn.
 
I would love the OKC fit for him...playing with SGA would help him a lot, and give him time to grow while getting playing time, especially on defense where SGA can take the more difficult backcourt match up. Also, I know he's good friends with Cole Anthony but I think it would be best for him to be away from Cole and the Magic (I have my reasons for that.)
 
Kenny11 said:
I would love the OKC fit for him...playing with SGA would help him a lot, and give him time to grow while getting playing time, especially on defense where SGA can take the more difficult backcourt match up. Also, I know he's good friends with Cole Anthony but I think it would be best for him to be away from Cole and the Magic (I have my reasons for that.)
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Historically I get it. But I like what they’ve done the last 12 months.

They finally picked a lane and went in one direction

New coach

And I thought Anthony and Hampton were damn good picks for their draft slots

It’s early, but a good start
 
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tzznandrew said:
A certain fake insider is going to have to eat a lot of crow. He won't (there's always some excuse), but regardless this is fantastic for Bouk and UConn.
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The spin machine is going to be working overtime on that one.

I noticed the guy who mocked me for saying Bouknight was definitely going in the first round stopped posting about the draft a few weeks ago. Must have lost interest when Johnny Juzang gave up his spot in the top 5 to go back to school.

Incidentally that kid Jason Preston has a hell of a story. From normal college student / blogger to the NBA.
 
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tzznandrew said:
"Bouknight’s elbow injury and end-of-season struggles never truly suppressed his draft stock, as he’s had plenty of believers around the NBA all season, and has affirmed that confidence over the course of the pre-draft process."

A certain fake insider is going to have to eat a lot of crow. He won't (there's always some excuse), but regardless this is fantastic for Bouk and UConn.
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Bouk is going to be a lottery pick and some people on here were going nuts saying he wasn’t ready and needed to stay another year. Imagine the complete hell that is going to break loose if we have a late first round or second round type of prospect leave for the draft. I can’t even imagine the turmoil some of the BYers will go through
 
that si mock has luke garza going 57th. the sporting news 2 time poy (their last 2 timer was sum carolina guy named jordan), and everyone elses 1 time poy, 2 time consensus all america, all big ten whatever, yadda yadda yadda.... his mom was a baller, his dad was a baller, his uncle was a baller, and his grandad was a baller.... 6'11'' with 24/9 in what im told is the bestest college conference on earth. heck, he only shot 44% from three last season. turrible. he should quit the game now.
 
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Huskybass said:
I seem to recall telling you long ago just how special this kid is. Top 7 pick would be fantastic.
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No question, you were all-in on Bouk before anyone of whom I am aware.
 
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