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Title: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: coffee425 on October 13, 2017, 05:10:05 PM
From everything I've read about the 2018 NBA Draft, there seems to be a consensus of the top 5 prospects that is in a clear tier above the rest. The crazy irony is that I can't find any consensus on the order of the top 5, nor who would go number 1. It seems like I've seen a mock draft with each one of these guys as the possible number 1. And every day, someone posts new footage/articles about any one of these guys that show off some ridiculous level of talent.

For those that have been out of the loop, this is the top tier of the draft (in no order).

DeAndre Ayton
Marvin Bagley
Mo Bamba
Luka Doncic
Michael Porter Jr.

FWIW, my number one right now is gearing towards one of the two centers.. but frankly, all 5 are big enough to play power forward at the least.

Anyway, my question for the more knowledgeable draft-niks out there is, is there anyone else that could insert themselves into this top tier by next June? Please give details or a mini-scouting report
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: liam on October 13, 2017, 05:18:03 PM
I don't know who it will be, but someone will break into the top five. Someone will have a crazy good season and ride a wave of hype into the top five.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: chilidawg on October 13, 2017, 05:24:28 PM
Way too early to get this obsessive about it.  Let the college season play out and then we'll talk mocks.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: knuckleballer on October 13, 2017, 05:43:45 PM
This is why Ainge punted the laker pick if it falls out of top 5. 
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: nickagneta on October 13, 2017, 06:17:20 PM
I got the feeling the top five had 2 tiers

Tier 1
Porter Jr.
Bagley
Doncic

Tier 2
Ayton
Bamba

So if anyone is breaking into the top 5 the are replacing Bamba or Ayton. For me that player might be Robert Williams from Texas A&M
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: gouki88 on October 13, 2017, 06:29:24 PM
Miles Bridges definitely could, as could Williams or Carter Jr
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: Monkhouse on October 13, 2017, 06:40:05 PM
My top 3 picks in no order are Jaren Jackson Jr. from Michigan State. He is a 6'10 big man with 7'4.5 wingspan, and can shoot the floor. A lot of NBA draft pundits are calling him the next Myles Turner, although when I looked for the articles last week, they all seemingly disappeared lol. He's gonna be a solid perfect stretch five that can run the floor, shoot, and use his length to protect the rim.

I feel like he would fit perfectly in Atlanta Hawk's offense.

Miles Bridges is also another solid prospect who could potentially alter the game by his 6’6 forward with killer athleticism who hit an impressive 39 percent of his three-pointers on five attempts per game as a freshman.

As a freshman, Bridges finished with 66 turnovers to 58 assists, which is definitely pretty bad, but alot of people argued he was given more of a higher role in the offense, than normally perceived. Actually similar numbers to what Tatum threw out at Duke, and he ended up as the 3rd pick.

Robert Williams also has an impressive wingspan of 7'5, and can space the floor while providing elite rim protection with really high athleticism.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: clevelandceltic on October 13, 2017, 08:51:51 PM
I got the feeling the top five had 2 tiers

Tier 1
Porter Jr.
Bagley
Doncic

Tier 2
Ayton
Bamba

So if anyone is breaking into the top 5 the are replacing Bamba or Ayton. For me that player might be Robert Williams from Texas A&M

I think you are probably right on this so far but I would say I would take Ayton over everyone except maybe Doncic if he stays locked in and begins to work on the mechanics of his shot.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: trickybilly on October 13, 2017, 10:28:38 PM
This is why Ainge punted the laker pick if it falls out of top 5.

If the picks conveys, he probably trades it anyway..
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: CelticsElite on November 05, 2017, 01:50:16 PM
There's a lot of players that might surprise. I like what I've seen from Wendell Carter he has a lot of nice tools
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: konkmv on November 05, 2017, 02:36:04 PM
I think we will have only one draft at the 25-28 range... pointless to talk about lottery picks now
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: Boise To Boston on November 06, 2017, 06:33:38 PM
I'd love to get Ayton as our stretch-5 of the next 10 years, and since the Lakers won't make the playoffs there is technically a chance of us getting the 2/3 pick if the Lakers get the right ping-pong ball.  But they aren't going to be a bottom-5 team (barring some injury) so odds are we are looking to next-year's lottery.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: CELTICSofBOSTON on November 06, 2017, 07:18:53 PM
I honestly don't get how Deandre Ayton isn't the consensus #1 pick at this point.  He's a 7'1" ripped athlete with a 7'5" wingspan, great coordination and he can shoot free throws and live ball jumpers all the way out to the three point line. UNICORN !

He reminds me a lot of Karl Anthony Towns and I don't think that's a stretch comparison.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: CELTICSofBOSTON on November 06, 2017, 07:19:37 PM
I think we will have only one draft at the 25-28 range... pointless to talk about lottery picks now

Lakers started off 6-4 last year.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on November 06, 2017, 07:24:39 PM
Wouldn't be shocked to see Speedy Claxton rise into the top 5.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: chilidawg on November 06, 2017, 07:28:09 PM
I think we will have only one draft at the 25-28 range... pointless to talk about lottery picks now

Unless you're basketball fan and not just a Celtics fan.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: Eja117 on November 06, 2017, 08:49:18 PM
I'm thinking maybe Wendell Carter from Duke or (insert name here) from Kentucky or some such place could maybe make a huge tourney run of some sort and get in there.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: GreenShooter on November 08, 2017, 01:27:11 PM
Wouldn't be shocked to see Speedy Claxton rise into the top 5.
Do you mean Collin Sexton?
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: GreenShooter on November 08, 2017, 01:38:49 PM
I'd love to get Ayton as our stretch-5 of the next 10 years, and since the Lakers won't make the playoffs there is technically a chance of us getting the 2/3 pick if the Lakers get the right ping-pong ball.  But they aren't going to be a bottom-5 team (barring some injury) so odds are we are looking to next-year's lottery.
It's because people have actually seen him play against good competition. Porter and Bagley are most likely unicorns, with Porter having a very advanced offensive game. Would love to see Ayton raise his stock with a little more effort and assertiveness. He's a beast physically but it doesn't always translate to his game on the court. At least not yet. Can't wait for the games to start, like this weekend!

Edit/Add: Robert Williams is suspended for Friday's game( and one other) so no need to scout A&M.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: mef730 on November 08, 2017, 02:44:47 PM
I think we will have only one draft at the 25-28 range... pointless to talk about lottery picks now

Lakers started off 6-4 last year.

Agreed, but they just didn't have the "competition" for the bottom-5 that they do this year. Nope, I'm not anticipating tanking. I think some of these teams are so bad that they don't need to tank.

Mike
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: GreenShooter on November 08, 2017, 04:11:31 PM
I think we will have only one draft at the 25-28 range... pointless to talk about lottery picks now

Lakers started off 6-4 last year.

Agreed, but they just didn't have the "competition" for the bottom-5 that they do this year. Nope, I'm not anticipating tanking. I think some of these teams are so bad that they don't need to tank.

Mike
So far it looks like the bottom feeders will be, in no particular order, Atlanta, Chicago, Sacramento, Phoenix and Dallas. Some others have overachieved and some have underachieved so things will start to even out soon & we'll see what kind of shot we actually have at getting that top 5 pick this year.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: GreenShooter on November 21, 2017, 04:58:58 PM
So, if no one has seen Collin Sexton play in college yet tonight might be your chance. The competition doesn't pick up for another game but if you get a chance to watch 'Bama, this kid is FOR REAL. Like top 5 pick for real.
BTW, the 'Bama game is on SEC network. I'm pretty sure he's eligible to play after being ID'd and suspended for a game, in that FBI sting a few months ago.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: CelticsElite on November 21, 2017, 05:07:14 PM
I’m liking duval
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: nickagneta on November 21, 2017, 06:53:01 PM
Looks like with Porter Jr. hurting his back and being out for the year that there's a better than good chance that someone is going to break into the top 5. I like Bridges or Williams to be that player.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: CelticsElite on November 21, 2017, 07:40:23 PM
Bridges had been gaining steam lately so I can see it
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: gouki88 on November 21, 2017, 07:47:10 PM
Bridges had been gaining steam lately so I can see it
Yeah, this is the guy I see climbing
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: GreenShooter on November 22, 2017, 06:41:13 AM
So, if no one has seen Collin Sexton play in college yet tonight might be your chance. The competition doesn't pick up for another game but if you get a chance to watch 'Bama, this kid is FOR REAL. Like top 5 pick for real.
BTW, the 'Bama game is on SEC network. I'm pretty sure he's eligible to play after being ID'd and suspended for a game, in that FBI sting a few months ago.
Sexton with 29 points, 4 assists and 2 steals. Like Kyrie, he is a scorer first point guard. Gets to the free throw line and is very strong. Wow, this kid looked good. I know it was UT Arlington but they still ball.
Edit: one other stat, and a very impressive one, is that he had only one turnover.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: chilidawg on November 25, 2017, 08:17:37 PM
Sexton with 40 tonight, 12-22 shooting.  Most remarkable was that they were playing 3 on 5 the last 10 minutes, after the rest of the team got ejected.  Only lost by 5 against a good Minnesota team.  Never heard of anything like it.
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: CelticsElite on November 25, 2017, 08:25:09 PM
sexton has been very impressive
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: mr. dee on November 25, 2017, 08:27:25 PM
edit: wrong thread
Title: Re: 2018 NBA Draft: Can anyone break into the top 5?
Post by: CelticsElite on December 10, 2017, 10:05:08 AM
 Jaren Jackson Jr. Of Michigan st has entered the top 5 in a few Mock drafts I've seen including nbadraft.net