NBA: 2022 NBA offseason

[CYcoFan]

Ideally you want a star at the 4th pick, sure, but you can only pick from who's available. If you aren't high on Ivey, who do you think is the potential star that they should have taken? They could take a shot on Sharpe or Dieng, but there's a much higher chance those guys bust too.

I think you're way too low on Keegan, I expect him to put up 12/6 next year, in his prime I think he's closer to a 20/8 type of guy. There's not a lot of guys that can put up 23/9 in a big time conference and do it in a way that translates to the NBA.

I also don't think the Kings are trying to win an NBA title right now, they just want to make the playoffs. Adding another NBA quality starter who is ready to play big minutes next year gets them in the playoff race a lot closer than a project. Even if he comes with a lower ceiling.

You think Keegan Murray is a 20/9 guy?

There were 27 guys avg 20 or more per game last yr in NBA and of those 6 avg 9 rebounds or more. 3 more were 20/8 for a total of 9 guys.

This might be the worst / most ignorant take I have seen on this Message Board in a very long time. And the ignorance flows freely in this place

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Ideally you want a star at the 4th pick, sure, but you can only pick from who's available. If you aren't high on Ivey, who do you think is the potential star that they should have taken? They could take a shot on Sharpe or Dieng, but there's a much higher chance those guys bust too.

I think you're way too low on Keegan, I expect him to put up 12/6 next year, in his prime I think he's closer to a 20/8 type of guy. There's not a lot of guys that can put up 23/9 in a big time conference and do it in a way that translates to the NBA.

I also don't think the Kings are trying to win an NBA title right now, they just want to make the playoffs. Adding another NBA quality starter who is ready to play big minutes next year gets them in the playoff race a lot closer than a project. Even if he comes with a lower ceiling.

Appreciate your thoughts, I am excited to see it play out

 

[Rural]

I hate to even get this started but how do any of the upper first round guys have a higher possibility of being a bust then Murray?

It's pretty damn equal.

 

[JP4CY]

LOL

 

[Rural]

LOL

Good for Russ.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

I would recommend checking out the Bill Simmons 4 part nba draft podcasts.

Especially part 4 as around the 30 minute mark they talk very highly of Haliburton. They talk about how dumb Phoenix was to pass on him. Russillo talks about how in things he has seen from Haliburton that he seems like a very friendly and team first guy. I was listening and said to myself yep that is him to a tee.

 

[Kaner04]

Kings in my opinion screwed up again like they usually do. It’s not a problem with picking Keegan because he’s a fine player but they didn’t need to take him at 4. Trade down to 5 or 6 and get an asset. Pistons were dead set on Ivey and you handed him to them for nothing.

Also I think Tyrese is gonna have a lot of fun with a player like Mathurin.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Kings in my opinion screwed up again like they usually do. It’s not a problem with picking Keegan because he’s a fine player but they didn’t need to take him at 4. Trade down to 5 or 6 and get an asset. Pistons were dead set on Ivey and you handed him to them for nothing.

Also I think Tyrese is gonna have a lot of fun with a player like Mathurin.

Kings can't win. They either screw up the pick or do something good like getting a steal in Haliburton only to trade him away.

 

[heitclone]

Kings in my opinion screwed up again like they usually do. It’s not a problem with picking Keegan because he’s a fine player but they didn’t need to take him at 4. Trade down to 5 or 6 and get an asset. Pistons were dead set on Ivey and you handed him to them for nothing.

Also I think Tyrese is gonna have a lot of fun with a player like Mathurin.

The Kings being passive also let Detroit go big for Duren later on. They have to know the Pistons are rebuilding, rebuilding teams will make moves. Sacramento not getting that speaks volumes as to why they always find themselves in the lottery.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

It's almost hard to believe the era of Bibby, Webber, Peja, Christie actually happened in Sacramento. They caught a brief moment of success and then bottomed out.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Chet Holmgren has a 27” vertical with a 7’6” wingspan, and shot 39% from 3 last year, he’s going to be fine in this current iteration of the NBA.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Kings in my opinion screwed up again like they usually do. It’s not a problem with picking Keegan because he’s a fine player but they didn’t need to take him at 4. Trade down to 5 or 6 and get an asset. Pistons were dead set on Ivey and you handed him to them for nothing.

Also I think Tyrese is gonna have a lot of fun with a player like Mathurin.

If you look at it from the position that it’s going to be a tank battle between Sac, Houston, and OKC next year for the best lottery chances then drafting Murray #4 makes sense. Everyone wants Wembanyama. The only way to maximize a teams chances for that is to be the worst team in the league next season.

 

[JP4CY]

It's almost hard to believe the era of Bibby, Webber, Peja, Christie actually happened in Sacramento. They caught a brief moment of success and then bottomed out.

Divac was solid too.

 

[Gunnerclone]

It's almost hard to believe the era of Bibby, Webber, Peja, Christie actually happened in Sacramento. They caught a brief moment of success and then bottomed out.

NBA stole a title from them imo. Had to keep Kobe/Shaw/Lakers strong at that point.

 

[madguy30]

It's almost hard to believe the era of Bibby, Webber, Peja, Christie actually happened in Sacramento. They caught a brief moment of success and then bottomed out.

I remember watching them and watching Webber's game come full circle with his ability to pass and move without the ball.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

I remember watching them and watching Webber's game come full circle with his ability to pass and move without the ball.

Those kings teams were so much fun to watch.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Those kings teams were so much fun to watch.

As an aside everyone should go check out Mike Bibby’s social media.

 

[JP4CY]

Two different radio shows today have talked about Durant and the Suns. Weird.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Two different radio shows today have talked about Durant and the Suns. Weird.

I’ve seen a couple articles about “where could Durant go?” In the past couple days. CBS I think even had a full list with tiers and everything. Suns we’re #2 iirc.

 

[CyJack13]

You think Keegan Murray is a 20/9 guy?

There were 27 guys avg 20 or more per game last yr in NBA and of those 6 avg 9 rebounds or more. 3 more were 20/8 for a total of 9 guys.

This might be the worst / most ignorant take I have seen on this Message Board in a very long time. And the ignorance flows freely in this place

I do think he can be that. And so do NBA teams, that’s why they draft a guy fourth.