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[flaps]

Right now we're second in the lottery. But that could swing around to 1 or 3 the way we're going. So up and down.

Really hope our scouts nail our pick this year.

 

[Omega Blue]

Jabari Smith is the man if we can get him

 

[flaps]

Jabari Smith is the man if we can get him

What's the bet we fall back to 4th in lottery.

 

[Omega Blue]

What's the bet we fall back to 4th in lottery.

Wouldn't surprise me at all

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Yeah, currently 59.8% chance we pick 4th, 5th or 6th.

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[Omega Blue]

100 percent chance of pick 1

 

[Shermy]

Whilst still very early days, whats everyones thoughts on who they'll grab?

 

[SnakeMan86]

I reckon Blanchero has dominate written all over him. Holmgrens frame scares me, especially against the bogger NBA bodies.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Whilst still very early days, whats everyones thoughts on who they'll grab?

Jabari Smith Jr is the heavy favourite to go first.

I like Chet and think he's the more talented player but that frame might make him too much of a risk.

 

[Omega Blue]

My gut has always said Smith, but I'm terrified of missing out on what Chet might become.
Best case would be to trade OKC pick 1 for there 2 firsts.

 

[Blackas87]

Smith a great 3pt shooter, but 2pt he shot .435 which will be the worst of any top 5 pick of the last 10 years. I’m not sure about him at number one.

Prefer Chet or Banchero

 

[flaps]

I'm still amazed we got pick 1.

Time to make the most of it.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

We had the 7th best defence after the all-star break this season. For next season, we're likely to add a good defender in the draft and get Isaac back.

If we happen to bring Bamba back, we could be looking at quite a strong defensive team.

Like if the starters are Wendell, Jabari/Chet, Franz, Suggs, Fultz, that's a good defensive unit. Then off the bench we bring Bamba, Isaac and Okeke

 

[flaps]

Is anyone else feeling the same way I do about JI in that he won't live up to our expectations?

There's just been too many disappointments in previous years from high draft picks and injuries and not getting consistency to see the best come out of him. Magic have a habit of loading up on potential and no one really breaking out to become a franchise star.

 

[Omega Blue]

Any news regarding trading out of pick 1?

 

[Blackas87]

Any news regarding trading out of pick 1?

Pretty sure Jeff said we won’t trade it.

This headline (article locked) suggests we will take the pick to the draft

 

[Omega Blue]

Bugger, it'd be nice to do what Boston did when they identified Tatum. Trade pick 1 for 3 and change.

 

[nahnah]

Reckon Jabari Smith looks the best of the main 3

 

[flaps]

Bugger, it'd be nice to do what Boston did when they identified Tatum. Trade pick 1 for 3 and change.

Only if we're sure there's someone there for us.

I'd love us to actually use the #1 pick as a franchise player, not someone that will end up a team/role player for us.

 

[Omega Blue]

Only if we're sure there's someone there for us.

I'd love us to actually use the #1 pick as a franchise player, not someone that will end up a team/role player for us.

Definitely. But who is that guy?

 

[flaps]

Definitely. But who is that guy?

Haha I honestly don't know. I haven't read up on much of the draft class tbh.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

It's looking like it will be Jabari - LOOK: Jabari Smith, Chuma Okeke Excite Magic Fans With Instagram Post

I'm no drafting expert, so I'll support anyone the professionals take, but I feel Chet will be the better player.

 

[Blackas87]

Smith a great 3pt shooter, but 2pt he shot .435 which will be the worst of any top 5 pick of the last 10 years. I’m not sure about him at number one.

Prefer Chet or Banchero

I’ve looked into these players a bit lately and I’m retracting this statement. I’m completely sold on Jabari at pick one now

 

[flaps]

I’ve looked into these players a bit lately and I’m retracting this statement. I’m completely sold on Jabari at pick one now

Only two weeks to go. Gotta trust that the head office knows what they're doing this time.

 

[Omega Blue]

I’ve looked into these players a bit lately and I’m retracting this statement. I’m completely sold on Jabari at pick one now

What convinced you. I'm still undecided