Guitarsoup said:

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I'm in

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We're gonna need post Topic injury mocks from all these outlets now.

Let me have this

There are several things concerning about Topic's injury. It is that it was the second one this year. We all know that some players are injury prone. Also, even if he comes back, how much does it set him back? He needs development and he's missing it at a critical time. And last, he could come back from it, but will he be the same? I'm sure every team is going to have their experts looking at it.

jteagle said:

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There are several things concerning about Topic's injury. It is that it was the second one this year. We all know that some players are injury prone. Also, even if he comes back, how much does it set him back? He needs development and he's missing it at a critical time. And last, he could come back from it, but will he be the same? I'm sure every team is going to have their experts looking at it.

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We have to see what the injury is but my guess is if he stays in the draft, I don't think he will be taken until late in the first at the earliest.

With his first injury in January, he was only supposed to be out 4-6 weeks and it ended up being 3+ months. Already red flags. He's only 18 and he reinjured the same knee in a worse way. I think it scares off all the lottery teams at the very least.

Edit: For example, look at MPJ. That dude was an elite player, likely a top 5 pick in a strong draft but due to injury concerns, slipped to 14. Topic is no where near that level and this draft has 0 tier one guys.

Spurs shouldn't consider him with either of their picks or at all really. 48th pick, maybe.

Well looks like it's just a sprain for Topic. I still think this hurts his draft stock but not early as bad obviously.

From real GM.

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Nikola Topic, a potential top-five pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, suffered a left knee injury on Monday. Topic was injured on a non-contact play after an awkward landing following making a pass. An MRI showed Topic suffered a sprained knee.

Topic is expected to miss the remainder of the ABA Finals due to the injury. Topic is expected to be a full participant in workouts in June, ahead of the draft.

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NEWS: Projected top-10 pick Nikola Topic has avoided serious injury, sources told ESPN. Initial diagnosis revealed a sprained left knee which likely rules him out of the remainder of the Adriatic League finals. Should be a full participant in NBA pre-draft activities in June. pic.twitter.com/Uwz6a7HLWh

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 14, 2024

Edit: I don't think Washington would take him now. Perhaps one of the 5-7 team would roll the dice. I think that would be a great outcome for the Spurs if he stays in the top 8. Gives them a better shot at getting their 2nd guy.

Guitarsoup said:

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I like this for the Spurs, but as previously mentioned, would love to see a post-Topic injury mock. Also, I just don't see Dillingham fall to 10. He's scrawny as ****, I get it, and I'm not a fan of his fit with the Spurs , but he's too good offensively to nearly fall out of the lottery.

Enzo The Baker said:

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Well looks like it's just a sprain for Topic. I still think this hurts his draft stock but not early as bad obviously.

From real GM.

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Nikola Topic, a potential top-five pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, suffered a left knee injury on Monday. Topic was injured on a non-contact play after an awkward landing following making a pass. An MRI showed Topic suffered a sprained knee.

Topic is expected to miss the remainder of the ABA Finals due to the injury. Topic is expected to be a full participant in workouts in June, ahead of the draft.

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NEWS: Projected top-10 pick Nikola Topic has avoided serious injury, sources told ESPN. Initial diagnosis revealed a sprained left knee which likely rules him out of the remainder of the Adriatic League finals. Should be a full participant in NBA pre-draft activities in June. pic.twitter.com/Uwz6a7HLWh

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 14, 2024

Edit: I don't think Washington would take him now. Perhaps one of the 5-7 team would roll the dice. I think that would be a great outcome for the Spurs if he stays in the top 8. Gives them a better shot at getting their 2nd guy.

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Looking at 5-7, topic makes no sense for any of them.

Detroit has Cade
Charlotte has LaMelo
Portland has Scoot, Simon's, Brogdon, etc

Washington goes either Topic or Clingan. If they take Clingan, Topic falls hard

Have a feeling some team that doesn't need help right away might take chance on him later in the first.
It does suck for the kid. With this latest injury, he doesn't get to work out with teams and they don't have much post injury film.

I can't remember if this was shared here so sorry if already posted. But this is a nice video that covers Knecht's rise from high school/JuCo to Sec player of the year (very Derrick White-esque path). He crushed the drills yesterday and I don't think he has necessarily hit his ceiling.

Enzo The Baker said:

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I can't remember if this was shared here so sorry if already posted. But this is a nice video that covers Knecht's rise from high school/JuCo to Sec player of the year (very Derrick White-esque path). He crushed the drills yesterday and I don't think he has necessarily hit his ceiling.

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I like his game a lot. Another mock from the No Ceilings podcast had us taking him at 8 and Risacher at 4. I think it was posted prior to Topic getting hurt again bc they had him going 2. Either way, I'd be very ok with that if it pans out that way. They had Castle sliding to 6.

HummingbirdSaltalamacchia said:

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Enzo The Baker said:

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I can't remember if this was shared here so sorry if already posted. But this is a nice video that covers Knecht's rise from high school/JuCo to Sec player of the year (very Derrick White-esque path). He crushed the drills yesterday and I don't think he has necessarily hit his ceiling.

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I like his game a lot. Another mock from the No Ceilings podcast had us taking him at 8 and Risacher at 4. I think it was posted prior to Topic getting hurt again bc they had him going 2. Either way, I'd be very ok with that if it pans out that way. They had Castle sliding to 6.

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He is more proven that others. But I don't think he will be a starter. He's not long enough to be a 3, and not quick enough to be a 2. I wouldn't be disappointed if we took him at 8, I think there are going to be a lot of busts in this draft, and at least he will play.

But I'd trade 4 and 8 to get Rissacher at 2 if that is possible. I'd like to see the Spurs get Topic or Buzelis if we can't get Risacher.

I would take Knecht over Castle. Castle I don't see as much of an upgrade from where we are.

Rob Dillingham acknowledged he needs some work on the defensive end. He said he needs to do better effort-wise and have a better understanding of game plans. Said the Wildcats weren't "all the way locked in on defense" this season.

— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) May 14, 2024

Enzo The Baker said:

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This doesn't make me feel better about him on that end. Haha

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If he really focuses and ups his effort, maybe he can be as good as Malaki

Just interviewed Carlton Carrington on ESPN 2 at the combine. Seems like a good kid. If the Spurs don't get PG in the first 2 picks, he might be a possibility. Some mocks have him falling into the second round.

Showing the scrimmages. None of the top players are playing.

Stephon Castle's updated measurements have been released:

6'5.5" height without shoes
6'9" wingspan
8'6" standing reach pic.twitter.com/Rih5fXOhLE

— Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) May 14, 2024

That's more like it.

I’m probably on an island here.

But I just might take Stephon Castle No. 1.

Has the measurables, the athleticism, the work ethic, the upside, the versatility.

And the consistency with the perimeter shot will improve. https://t.co/P2tWtXdZ8P

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 14, 2024

Let's all get blue checks and post C*A*S*T*L*E*I*N*B*I*O

LawHall88 said:

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Rob Dillingham acknowledged he needs some work on the defensive end. He said he needs to do better effort-wise and have a better understanding of game plans. Said the Wildcats weren't "all the way locked in on defense" this season.

— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) May 14, 2024

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So his lack of effort on the defensive end was Cal's fault. What a guy.

jteagle said:

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Stephon Castle's updated measurements have been released:

6'5.5" height without shoes
6'9" wingspan
8'6" standing reach pic.twitter.com/Rih5fXOhLE

— Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) May 14, 2024

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Don't eff this up Wright.

FTAG 2000 said:

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jteagle said:

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Stephon Castle's updated measurements have been released:

6'5.5" height without shoes
6'9" wingspan
8'6" standing reach pic.twitter.com/Rih5fXOhLE

— Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) May 14, 2024

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Don't eff this up Wright.

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I know we all like Castle's potential, but let's not act like the Spurs picking someone else would be some colossal miss.

Gonna tell my kids this is Brandon Jennings.

In this video from the NBA Draft Combine today, University of Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham describes his game and the qualities he'll bring to an NBA team: pic.twitter.com/972IlKqtR8

— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) May 14, 2024

If he actually understood the defense, he would have given effort.

Devin Carter also just set an NBA combine record with the fastest 3/4 court sprint time https://t.co/CTCOxGQJSB

— Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) May 13, 2024

I would straight up take Devin Carter at 8 over Rob Quittingham.

6'2.25 barefoot (so 6'4 in shoes)
193lbs
6'9 wingspan
42" vertical
Fastest 3/4 court sprint in combine history

Guitarsoup said:

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Devin Carter also just set an NBA combine record with the fastest 3/4 court sprint time https://t.co/CTCOxGQJSB

— Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) May 13, 2024

I would straight up take Devin Carter at 8 over Rob Quittingham.

6'2.25 barefoot (so 6'4 in shoes)
193lbs
6'9 wingspan
42" vertical
Fastest 3/4 court sprint in combine history

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Wow. That dude is gonna shoot up into the lottery for sure.

Bronny:

6'1.5" barefoot so 6'3 with shoes
6'7.25" wingspan
210 lbs
40.5" vertical
2nd place after Karaban in on the move shooting with 76%. Knecht and Castle at 72% and Reed at 60%.