BRIGGS wrote:

y2zipper wrote:Historically the hit rate on second-rounders is like 1 out of 10 to get a rotation player. That's why teams stack them up.

This draft is unique. There are going to be multiple first round talents in the 2nd round. Id love to walk out of the draft w Jordan bahcyski in the 50's I think hell be very decent pro.

Totally agree with Briggs, this draft is very deep, from picks 30-50+ and maybe even not drafted, we could find much talent unlike other drafts to develop with a good ceiling
In no order specifically

(if we trade Melo for expirings, multiple picks *1 1st rounders and 2 2nd rounders* like to Houston, Bulls, Suns)
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1st round talents
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Adreian Payne and/or Aaron Gordon *think he is top 10*

LATE 1st rounders to Early 2nd rounders

Deonte Burton

mid to late 2nd rounders, maybe even undrafted
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Jordan Bahcyski
DeAndre Kane and/or Delon Wright *brother of Dorrell Wright in the Blazers, who might not be part of this summers draft but next summers instead*

Jarnell Stokes
LaQuinton Ross

Russ Smith
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Alec Brown
Aaron Craft

I expect Phil Jackson to rebuild not only our roster but our coaching staff as well
From maybe GM, to Head Coach, to assistant coaches, and development coaches
Phil is currently President of Operations and not GM or Head Coach, so his job is to have the final say in rebuilding both the roster, coaching staff, and possibly GM to great basketball minds
He likely will offer some jobs, whether from GM, Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, and development coaches, to some of his ex players that understands his philosophy like

Steve Kerr
Fred Hoiberg
Ron Harper *could be a real steal because he changed his game for the better of the team and played in both the Bulls and Lakers with Phil, he was a BIG PG that was extremely talented and under rated&
Robert Horry

maybe even Brian Shaw *if released or bought out by Denver*, Pippen *who is currently part of the Bulls staff*,
I also can see him looking to acquire some of Poppavich's pupils/ex coaches,

earthmansurfer wrote:

helloharv wrote:what does it usually cost to buy 2nd round picks?

In the deepest draft in the last few decades, I'm not sure there will be many for sale.
And add to that the ability to "stock" talent in Europe, not looking good.
And put in a sprinkle of "Teams don't seem to like to do the Knicks any favors, that doesn't involve raping them in trades."

Exactly what I'm thinking...Phil will explore it, no doubt. We'll see.