My NBA Draft

This is my opinion of what each team should do based on team need and my biased favoritism of each player.

Detroit Pistons obviously take Cade Cunningham

2. Houston Rockets- JALEN SUGGS

Point guard that plays hard on both ends of the court. Can slide in next to Kevin Porter Jr. and be the floor general.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers- EVAN MOBLEY

Would be the number one pick in a lot of other drafts. I could see the Rockets taking him for the fact that he is the best player available and figuring out the lineup. He is a great talent and asset. Cleveland really needs talent and he would be a great add with RFA Jarrett Allen testing free agency.

4. Toronto Raptors- Jalen Green

Springy scorer with a high ceiling. Too much talent to pass up

5. Orlando Magic- Jonathan Kuminga

18 year old that spent that last year playing against NBA level talent averaging 15 points. One of my favorite prospects in the class and wish the wolves had a pick to take him.

6. Oklahoma City Thunder- Scotty Barnes

7 foot 3 inch wing span with a MOTOR. Wish he could have shown more offensively in his year at Florida State, but didn’t get that kind of usage. It may show his immaturity, but I think OKC would be dumb not to take a flier on Barnes.

7. Golden State Warriors- James Bouknight

The Golden State Warriors are going to shop their picks like crazy to make a move for a proven player, but if they keep it I think they go with Bouknight. Scorer ready to play now. One of my favorite players in the draft not just cause I’m a Uconn fan and bet my friend he would be a top 10 pick back in December.

8. Oralndo Magic- Alperen Sengun

I’m going to be honest I haven’t really looked into Sengun, but was impressed with the video I watched. He won the Turkish MVP as a 18 year old playing against men. I hear Orlando likes. Makes sense.

9. Sacramento Kings- Jalen Johnson

Johnson really dis pointed in his short stint with Duke, but he still has the potential to be a versatile NBA player. Hopefully he can embrace the Kings a little more

10. Memphis Grizzlies- Josh Giddey

Giddey has been moving up boards all year and looks like the Grizzlies could get a steal at 10. Might be Luca Don part 2, but I don’t know

11. Charlotte Hornets- Kai Jones

6'11'“ PF/C bringing Lamelo a more true big to throw lobs to. Adds size to a team that starts PJ Washington with Bismack off the bench.

12. San Antonio Spurs- Corey Kispert

Best pure shooter in the class. Could fit into a line-up right away and add spacing.

13. Indiana Pacers- Franz Wagner

14. Golden State Warrior- Moses Moody

Slipped a little bit, but could be a steal here. Dynamic player that could make an impact immediately. Don’t imagine GSW keeping the pick.

15. Washington Wizards- Cam Thomas

One of the best pure bucket getters in the class. With Bradley Beals furure in question I think yiu go with the best scorer. If he stays then you have a high ceiling scorer which doesn’t hurt.

16. OKC- Isaiah Jackson

17. NOP- Ziare Williams

18. OKC- Davion Mitchell

19. NYK- Chris Duarte

20. ATL- Jared Butler

21. NYK- Day’ron Sharpe

22. LAL- Trey Murphy

23. HOU- Isaiah Todd

24. HOU- Greg Brown

25. LAC- Jaden Springer

26. DEN- Miles Mcbride

27. BKN- Sharife Cooper

28. PHI- Josh Christopher

29. PHO- Charles Bassey

30. UTAH- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

NBA Draft Prospects that are DIAMONDS in the Rough

CAM THOMAS- Freshman, LSU, 6’4” 210 LBS

Bucket. That is what you get with Cam Thomas. Averaged 23 points in his freshman year with LSU, and is just a natural with the ball. I’m not saying he’s Anthony Edwards, but he reminds me of Anthony Edwards. Could and should improve his three point shooting, can get a bucket whenever he wants, and has questions about motor. While only his scoring stats stood out in college, I believe a playoff team drafting him would put him in the right culture to succeed.

GREG BROWN- Freshman, Texas, 6’9” 205 LBS

Not a bucket at the moment, but has the physical tools to be a player that could be a difference make right away in a good culture. Raw athleticism and high motor is what you’re getting with Ole’ Greg. He under-whelmed at Texas, but played his role on a team dominated by guards and bigs. I don’t know if he would have been ready to shoulder a team, but would have liked to seen how it went.

Day’Ron Sharpe- Freshman, 6’11”, 265 LBS

Old school big that didn’t make a three in college? Might not be what the people are looking for, but could be a gem for a team with strong guard play. Deandre Ayton has become one of the stars of the playoffs with his ability to grab every rebound and shot selection. Classic bigs are still valuable in the right situation. He only played 19 minutes a game on a team that included fellow bigs Armando Bacot, Walker Kessler, Garrison Brooks.

We Need a Dog District ASAP

As the Bucks have become a perennial playoff team over the past few years I’ve had to see more and more of the Deer District outside out Fiserv Forum. Every time they flash to the fans going insane like they are at a music festival rolling of molly it brings me a small bit of sadness.

A bit of the sadness comes from the Timberwolves having nothing like this, and without major construction have no space for it. Downtown Minneapolis could really use 15,000 more fans fueling the post quarantine economy. I want this for the betterment of Minneapolis and for sure 100% not personal enjoyment.

Of course, the primary reason for the sadness comes from the fact that the Timberwolves would need to play in a meaningful game to bring in a crowd like this. We’re used to being over meaningful basketball in March. So every time they show Deer District going insane as the Bucks inch closer to a championship, I get a reminder of just how far away we are. Although this has been a pretty cry baby sad Wolves blog, I am once again overly optimistic about next season and will be taking the Wins over.

As I am writing this the Bucks Hawks series is 2-2, Giannis’ knee is hyper-extended, Trae Young has a bone bruise, and I could see it going either way. We’ve seen 4 different teams game to game. Will Cam Reddish take this series over? Can Jrue Holiday play Offense? We will see! I will be content with either team making the finals as I am currently a Valley Boy, but there is a huge part of me that wants to experience a finals Deer District.

SPORTS WRITERS NEED TO STICK TO SPORTS

In this time of unknown I try to go to the internet to escape from the reality that we might be in the midst of the apocalypse. I go to find cats with tape on their paws, people doing really cool dances to catchy songs, and insanely hot sports takes. I am constantly in search of the hottest takes from the modern day Socrates of sport. Nothing gets me more hot than a great mind of sport that pushes their personal ideologies on me.

Without question https://t.co/Geh8cL1Dfr

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) May 3, 2020

You are great at constructing a list of the best players that dropped 30 points 12 assists and 4 personal fouls on april 3rd. You are a SPORTS writer. You are a SPORTS personalty. You are a SPORTS personality. You are not a MUSIC, FILM, or CULTURE expert.

Why can’t these people just stick to what they know. I am constantly having these music, film and pop-cultural ideologies pushed on me by these writers that have no idea what it is like to be the common man. All they know is the cushy life of writing on a ergonomic chair while I am writing from a 19th century wooden chair.

Instead of focusing on what they should be (sports), they are putting time into listening to music or watching TV. I get that they have a life outside of sports media, but why push that on us. Enjoy your shows, but don’t you dare put that on my timeline. I won’t let their uneducated opinions be pushed on me! I am a red blooded media consumer! I am sick and tired of having “sports writers” not sticking to “sports writing.”