2022-23 NBA Thread

[MU82]

Two standout stories from reading the Charlotte newspaper this morning:

1. Brandon Miller was asked to name his choice as basketball's GOAT, and he responded ... Paul George.

Ya gotta love it that a guy just drafted by Michael Jordan thinks Paul Effen George -- who isn't even his team's best player (when he's healthy enough to play) -- is the greatest ever.

2. When it was announced at the team draft party that Miller was the pick over Scoot Henderson, mascot Hugo the Hornet dropped his head in disappointment. The moment was captured in videos that have since gone viral.

https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/hornets-mascot-brandon-miller-pick-nba-draft-video-01h3k06zncds

[MuggsyB]

How long will it take Wemby?  Are we looking at complete domination in year 3? 

[Hards Alumni]

How long will it take Wemby?  Are we looking at complete domination in year 3?

Be careful before you crown anyone.  The NBA chews up high ranked prospects and spits them out.

[Herman Cain]

How long will it take Wemby?  Are we looking at complete domination in year 3?

Here are Wembys stats in French Pro A . A mid level pro league , which has employed Buycks, Luke Fisher and DJO in recent years

https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Victor-Wembanyama/524571


I would say give him some time

[Skatastrophy]

Here are Wembys stats in French Pro A . A mid level pro league , which has emplyed Buycks, Luke Fisher and DJO in recent years

https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Victor-Wembanyama/524571


I would say give him some time

2.8 blocks per game. Respectable

[wadesworld]

How long will it take Wemby?  Are we looking at complete domination in year 3? 

Take him for what?  He'll be a yearly All Star from year 3 on, assuming he can stay healthy.

[Herman Cain]

Drew signs Exhibit 10 deal with Bucks. Basically has to prove like Jamal did

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/jun/23/gonzagas-drew-timme-goes-undrafted-signs-exhibit-1/

[reinko]

Take him for what?  He'll be a yearly All Star from year 3 on, assuming he can stay healthy.

I think you would agree, but he will get fan voted in year one.

[MuggsyB]

Take him for what?  He'll be a yearly All Star from year 3 on, assuming he can stay healthy.

Perhaps I'm putting too much pressure on him.....I was thinking domination. 

[forgetful]

Perhaps I'm putting too much pressure on him.....I was thinking domination.

Whether he is able to be dominated is going to depend a lot on how the game officiates his play and whether he stays healthy.

He is long and lanky and might struggle with the physicality of the game. He really is different than other players, and it is a question mark as to how you call the game around such a player. Do you let defenders be physical? How much contact due you allow him to make when he is defending the rim (does he get into foul trouble)?

It'll be interesting.

My guess is he has a hard time staying healthy. He has some dominant years, but not much longevity. I could see him having a Tracy McGrady type career trajectory.

[MuggsyB]

Whether he is able to be dominated is going to depend a lot on how the game officiates his play and whether he stays healthy.

He is long and lanky and might struggle with the physicality of the game. He really is different than other players, and it is a question mark as to how you call the game around such a player. Do you let defenders be physical? How much contact due you allow him to make when he is defending the rim (does he get into foul trouble)?

It'll be interesting.

My guess is he has a hard time staying healthy. He has some dominant years, but not much longevity. I could see him having a Tracy McGrady type career trajectory.

His string bean build is a concern.  Although Giannis was skinny as a rook.  He appears to play like a guard at 7'5. 

[MuggsyB]

Wow the Bulls are a disaster.  You have to blow that "roster" up immediately and start over. 

[WhiteTrash]

Wow the Bulls are a disaster.  You have to blow that "roster" up immediately and start over.

And it literally get worse each day, by choice. Over paid average talent (players and coach) getting older and worse. 

Are they positioning to sell?

[wadesworld]

I don't know how to post images on here, but there's a picture of Wemby with David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Sean Elliott, and Manu. Manu, at 6'6", looks tiny. And Wemby towers over Robinson, who's 7'1".

[Skatastrophy]

I don't know how to post images on here, but there's a picture of Wemby with David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Sean Elliott, and Manu. Manu, at 6'6", looks tiny. And Wemby towers over Robinson, who's 7'1".

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Came across this list of undrafted signings by NBA team.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-draft-2023-undrafted-free-agent-signings-tracker

[lawdog77]

Came across this list of undrafted signings by NBA team.

https://clutchpoints.com/nba-draft-2023-undrafted-free-agent-signings-tracker

Thanks!
How can the 76ers have 4 players signed on two way contracts? I thought the limit was 2

[HutchwasClutch]

Thanks!
How can the 76ers have 4 players signed on two way contracts? I thought the limit was 2

Teams can carry 3 two way guys for the upcoming season.  Don't know why 76ers would have four listed.  Maybe something wasn't updated or isn't accurate from that link.

[pbiflyer]

Drew signs Exhibit 10 deal with Bucks. Basically has to prove like Jamal did

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/jun/23/gonzagas-drew-timme-goes-undrafted-signs-exhibit-1/

Love his highlight reel.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=paafmG9cZTY&feature=youtu.be

[cheebs09]

Obligatory Rudy Gay news post.

https://youtu.be/9RXaERVhNuU

[MU82]

Wembanyama skipping the FIBA World Cup to work for his new team, the one that is about to pay him a bazillion bucks. Sounds like a prudent decision.