My theory about this draft class has been not to waste the #8 pick on a [misguided, IMO] 'need' PG candidate.

There are many PGs who are interesting in their own ways all the way into the second round. If Quickley is garnering that volume of interest though, use #27 and roll the dice.

A new factor is entering the draft discussion though and that is that the G-League may be toast until a vaccine is found.

The scramble for NBA positions will be vicious. NBA rosters may have to expand to >17 (prudently) just to ensure some of the kids don't get shut out OR maybe the kids play first half of the season (by everyone) and the older players kick in come tournament time.

It's going to get weird before it gets normal.

But FWIW i did watch one Kentucky game this year and i kept thinking this guy knew what he was doing out there playing smart and contributing in the right way

So i can easily get on board with this pick

knicks1248 wrote:

Chandler wrote:i don't have time to watch college hoops anymore and have never been good about projecting college talent into the NBA

But FWIW i did watch one Kentucky game this year and i kept thinking this guy knew what he was doing out there playing smart and contributing in the right way

So i can easily get on board with this pick

ONE GAME AND YOUR SOLD?

The one game college game I saw knox play in he goes off for 30 points...I was sold

Now I'm like, what a damn tease

Look at you scolding another! Maybe you can still use the 2k video rankings as your muse?
You should stay out of strip clubs. Helpful hint, they come on to you like they really want you but its also a tease!

xblvdels3 wrote:Quickley 👍

8. Vassel

27. Woodard, bey, tilie, McDaniel

38. Quickley

( above has potential offensively and defensively with defined skill sets)

Or

10. Kira or terry and oubre ( trade oubre late in the season)

27. Woodard McDaniel tillie bey

38. Trade 38 and 27 to get the exact player you want 23-60 pick

In the mid range Saddiq bey nesmith riller are of interest but this required trading down and raiding the mid level picks as priority.

It’s a deep draft. Tyler Bey is another guy I want at 27

xblvdels3 wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

xblvdels3 wrote:Quickley 👍

8. Vassel

27. Woodard, bey, tilie, McDaniel

38. Quickley

( above has potential offensively and defensively with defined skill sets)

Or

10. Kira or terry and oubre ( trade oubre late in the season)

27. Woodard McDaniel tillie bey

38. Trade 38 and 27 to get the exact player you want 23-60 pick

In the mid range Saddiq bey nesmith riller are of interest but this required trading down and raiding the mid level picks as priority.

It’s a deep draft. Tyler Bey is another guy I want at 27

Yea I just added him also. In a week or two I guess I’ll have my final list.

Bey Kira RJ and Mitch in transition would be great.

Also bey would give us what vassel could give us defensively. He still needs to find a shot though that’s all.

So if you swap bey for kira Hayes or a maxey. You would need to look more into a shooter at 38. Bane Quickly joe

Kira seems to have legit legs as the 8th pick. Seems like Detroit at 7 and Phoenix at 10 both like him too, so he range is probably now 7-14. Knicks have to like him because he can push the pace, play off the ball with his above average catch and shoot ability, particularly with the corner threes. He was getting hot later in the year, which would imply his numbers would have been even better last year if the season wasn't cancelled. If we go with him at 8, then grab a shooter at 27 (Bane, Joe, or Quickley) and go with an athletic big at 38 (Bey, Reed, or Tillman.) We would address 3 big needs with 3 picks. A quality PG prospect who can play on or off the ball, a SG that can really shoot, and a versatile athletic big. None of these players will likely be stars, but we can build up with elite role players and take big steps in the rebuilding process.

xblvdels3 wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

xblvdels3 wrote:Quickley 👍

8. Vassel

27. Woodard, bey, tilie, McDaniel

38. Quickley

( above has potential offensively and defensively with defined skill sets)

Or

10. Kira or terry and oubre ( trade oubre late in the season)

27. Woodard McDaniel tillie bey

38. Trade 38 and 27 to get the exact player you want 23-60 pick

In the mid range Saddiq bey nesmith riller are of interest but this required trading down and raiding the mid level picks as priority.

It’s a deep draft. Tyler Bey is another guy I want at 27

Yea I just added him also. In a week or two I guess I’ll have my final list.

Bey Kira RJ and Mitch in transition would be great.

Also bey would give us what vassel could give us defensively. He still needs to find a shot though that’s all.

So if you swap bey for kira Hayes or a maxey. You would need to look more into a shooter at 38. Bane Quickly joe

If we had Lewis at PG, RJ at SF, Bey at PF, and Mitch at C, i'd love to see us grab an elite shooter like Joe Harris (UFA), Malik Beasley (RFA) or Buddy Hield (via trade) and that would be a very fun team to watch.

Knixkik wrote:

xblvdels3 wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

xblvdels3 wrote:Quickley 👍

8. Vassel

27. Woodard, bey, tilie, McDaniel

38. Quickley

( above has potential offensively and defensively with defined skill sets)

Or

10. Kira or terry and oubre ( trade oubre late in the season)

27. Woodard McDaniel tillie bey

38. Trade 38 and 27 to get the exact player you want 23-60 pick

In the mid range Saddiq bey nesmith riller are of interest but this required trading down and raiding the mid level picks as priority.

It’s a deep draft. Tyler Bey is another guy I want at 27

Yea I just added him also. In a week or two I guess I’ll have my final list.

Bey Kira RJ and Mitch in transition would be great.

Also bey would give us what vassel could give us defensively. He still needs to find a shot though that’s all.

So if you swap bey for kira Hayes or a maxey. You would need to look more into a shooter at 38. Bane Quickly joe

Kira seems to have legit legs as the 8th pick. Seems like Detroit at 7 and Phoenix at 10 both like him too, so he range is probably now 7-14. Knicks have to like him because he can push the pace, play off the ball with his above average catch and shoot ability, particularly with the corner threes. He was getting hot later in the year, which would imply his numbers would have been even better last year if the season wasn't cancelled. If we go with him at 8, then grab a shooter at 27 (Bane, Joe, or Quickley) and go with an athletic big at 38 (Bey, Reed, or Tillman.) We would address 3 big needs with 3 picks. A quality PG prospect who can play on or off the ball, a SG that can really shoot, and a versatile athletic big. None of these players will likely be stars, but we can build up with elite role players and take big steps in the rebuilding process.

Totally agree !

Didnt see anything as far as rebounding. Maybe that has something to do with the 2nd round projections.

BigDaddyG wrote:I think 27 is way too high to pick Quickley. But, if this rumor is true, I'm pretty sure they're targeting him in the second-round.

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He's a steal in the 2nd round, but I wouldn't call 27 way too high. He came into Kentucky as a 5 star PG recruit, and he didn't get much opportunity on the ball, but he's 6'3 with a 6'10 wingspan so he should be able to play 2 positions. He also shot lights out from 3pt and the FT line and put up good numbers as a soph. He's a 2-way combo guard who is probably a top-5 shooter in this draft.