7/23/2023 0 Comments Blazers jazz scoreThe Pacers traded back only one spot and presumably, they still selected the player they wanted. Indiana Pacers (via Wizards): Jarace Walker PF Washington wanted him though, so they got their man. Still, we think the Wizards are taking a chance with Coulibaly as there are way too many unknowns left regarding Bilal’s ability to develop and progress further. The 18-year-old Frenchman Bilal Coulibaly was a sidekick to the number 1 pick Victor Wembanyama last season in France and he developed fast. The Wizards traded their way up the draft to grab the player they wanted. Washington Wizards (via Pacers): Bilal Coulibaly SF We like this pick a lot and we think the Magic have found themselves a new star playmaker. Gifted at both ends of the floor and very good at finding open shooters Black should become an integral part of the Magic rebuild. Orlando needed a point guard and with their 6th pick they got the best option available, or so we believe, in Anthony Black. Grade: B- Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports/Sipa USA – Photo by Icon sport 6. In the end, all will depend on how the Pistons see him fit in their rotation. That said, Ausar is arguably the best defensive player in the entire 2023 Class and he’s as athletic as his twin brother when attacking the rim in transition. Considering that both Ivey and Cunningham are already not great shooters the Pistons might struggle even if they create plenty of open shots. For a starter just like his brother Ausar is not a great jump shooter. The Pistons surprised many as they went for the other twin Ausar Thompson with their 5th pick. It seems his main role will be as a playmaker in Houston. The explosive point guard might still have issues shooting jumpers but he is a gifted passer, a great finisher in transition and a very solid defender.Īmen is a star in the making in many’s eyes and the Rockets must be thrilled to have him as they can do so many things with him. The Rockets expectedly grabbed the best athlete of the 2023 Class Amen Thompson. It seems this pick gives Portland plenty of opportunities to decide which way to go and this is always a very good thing. Also, the Trail Blazers now have the player the Pelicans badly want and Portland already hinted that they could trade Scoot to New Orleans if they get Zion Williamson in return. The duo could develop a chemistry that Portland badly need. However, we think Henderson and Sharpe will complement each other very well when together on the court. Some are concerned that he won’t fit very well next to Portland’s big star Damian Lillard. Portland made an easy decision and they didn’t bugle grabbing the talented G League point guard Scoot Henderson. Portland Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson PG He needs to develop his physic and improve his finishing at the rim though, if he wants to have a long NBA career. He will have a starting role straight away. Miller is a very good shooter and hard worker. Adding Brandon Miller to their roster gives them a good fit next to Charlotte’s star LaMello Ball. The Hornets did the logical thing with their 2nd pick. Grade: A+ Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM – Photo by Icon sport 2. The 19-year-old prodigy has created the most hype since LeBron James was drafted into the league and the Spurs just landed themselves a new face of the franchise.Īs long as Wemby manages to stay healthy he should have an amazing NBA career and in San Antonio he should develop well as the Spurs and their legendary coach Greg Popovich have shown for decades how good they are at extracting the most out of big men. The 7’4″ Frenchman Victor Wembanyama is seen as a generational talent and was deservedly the number 1 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Los Angeles Lakers (via Pacers): Maxwell Lewis SF Denver Nuggets (via Thunder): Hunter Tyson SF Milwaukee Bucks (via Magic) : Andre Jackson SG/SF Chicago Bulls (via Celtics): Julian Phillips SF Minnesotta Timberwolves (via Spurs): Leonard Miller PG/SG Denver Nuggets (via Pacers): Jalen Pickett SG Charlotte Hornets (via Celtics): James Nnaji C Denver Nuggets (via Pacers): Julian Strawther SG Detroit Piston (via Grizzlies): Marcus Sasser SG Dallas Mavericks (via Kings): Oliver-Maxence Prosper PF Golden State Warriors: Brandin Podziemski SG Los Angeles Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino PG Dallas Mavericks (via Thunder): Dereck Lively II C Oklahoma City Thunder (via Mavericks): Cason Wallace PG San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama PF/C
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