2030 Draft:1st round Reactions and Grades
2030 Draft:1st round Reactions and Grades
2/5 folks. That was how well I did in guessing a players ratings based on 4 box scores. Two others tied with my scouting skills and the rest only got one right. LOOKING AT YOU SAM! So...based on that I should hover around 40% prediction rate in grading and JUDGING all the picks in the 1st round.
Alright now you know my fuggin credentials. So sit back, relax, and enjoy my out-of-pocket takes on the 2030 Draft. P.S. i no longer care if anyone comes through, fuck the haters, i need RP.
Jesses Big Board: viewtopic.php?p=69220#p69220
Draft File: draft/draftplayers-pot.htm
Draft Notes: viewtopic.php?t=6016
Profiles:
Benevolence Sinclair: viewtopic.php?t=5913
Dirk Deschamps: viewtopic.php?t=5915
Flory Kuminga: viewtopic.php?t=5823
JJ Crawford: viewtopic.php?t=5825
King Bacot: viewtopic.php?t=5826
Liu Yuze: viewtopic.php?t=5916
Marcus Jones Jr.: viewtopic.php?t=5917
Mohamed Dabone: viewtopic.php?t=5824
Top 5 Inside:
1. Marcus Jones Jr. (C) - B+
2. Michael Hightower (SF) - B
3. Flory Kuminga (SF) - B
4. Dylan West (SF) - B
5. Draydne McDaniels (SF) - B
Top 5 Outside:
1. Praise Badejo (PG) - B+
2. Denym Wallace (PF) - B
3. Logan Martin (C) - B
4. Dirk Deschamps (SG) - B
5. Pierce Paul (SG) - B
Top 5 Handles(Passing):
1. DJ Reason (PG) - A-
2. Javi Alcarez (PF) - B
3. Ethan Guber (PG) - B
4. Will Conroy Jr. (PG) - B
5. Draydne McDaniels (SF) - B
Top 5 Defense:
1. Hector Serrano (SF) - A-
2. Nicholas White (SF) - B+
3. Edward Gross (C) - B+
4. Ethan Guber (PG) - B+
5. Kenxton Perkins (SG) - B
Top 5 Rebounding:
1. Kenxton Perkins (SG) - B
2. Benevolence Sinclair (SF) - B
3. Darius Thompson (C) - B-
4. Jackson Foley (PF) - B-
5. Alex Alexander (C) - B-
Clints Big Board: PSH YOU WISH!
2030 1st Round:
Lotto:
1. New York Knicks (GM: Nasty Nav): Mohamed DaBonay - PF - Burkin Faso
Needs: Frontcourt help. Heir to the Jones throne at PG.
Analysis: The Knicks found a little luck in jumping to the number one pick after having the second best odds before the lottery. Needing a FC player of the future, the Knicks snag Mohamed Dabone. Being compared to Wemby is no joke and I too would take this swing at number one. I didnt scout him though and based on all the research I have done on Dabone, there is zero shot he is only 19yrs old. If the scout brought back good news, then NBD and i will accept this shame. If thats the case then he is the only teenager in this class and some juicy starting ratings. His C+ rebounding also being closer to B- than C amongst all players in the file. If anyone has true star potential and fun name possibilities for a front court player, its Dabone. Knicks now have a solid core of enticing young players.
Grade: A for 19yr old. B- for a 23/24yr old.
2. Los Angeles Lakers (via MIL) (GM: GX): Marcus Jones Jr. - C - UNLV
Needs: Youth in the frontcourt. SG.
Analysis: If not for the Cavs magical year, GX could have been GMOTY. As a consolation prize, the Lakers are gifted the second overall pick after a previous trade with Milwaukee. Having three bigs that are 33yrs old each, GX decides to infuse some youth with Marcus Jones Jr. Dude looks BEEFY to say the least. Positives: highest inside in the file, profile player, A pot, potential to be the dude at the 5 and never have to worry about an upgrade. Needs help from GX: Amongst players in the file, Jones is closer to C than B- in both DEF and REB. I know that he will not be receiving help with his jumpshot(free throws) and handles, so can GX get the TC luck and camps to help Jones realize his potential as a "strong starter" in SLN. I know that I will follow the trajectory of Jones vs. Darius Thompson but I think will all the factors that GX did fine choosing Jones as his BIG BUTT prospect. As long as DAMPier eats against him, good pick GX.
Grade: B+
3. Miami Heat (GM: Will the Thrill): Benevolence Sinclair - SF - Villanova
4. Utah Jazz (GM: Ralph Grundavelli):
5. Portland Trailblazers (GM: Samothy Quadratic IV):
6. Minnesota Timberwolves (GM: BPanks):
7. Golden State Warriors (GM:Yours Truly):
8. Sacramento Kings (GM:Jesse):
9. Los Angeles Lakers (via MIL):
10. Charlotte Hornets (GM: JBurns):
11. Indiana Pacers (via CHI) (GM: Tong):
12. Seattle SuperSoNicks (via IND) (GM: Saint Nick):
13. Washington Bullets (via PHI) (GM: Wes):
NDL Zone:
14. Denver Nuggets (GM: Kipke):
15. Seattle SuperSoNicks:
16. Sacramento Kings (via SAS):
17. Washington Bullets:
18. Boston Celtics:
19. New York Knicks (via DET):
20. Washington Bullets (via NJN):
21. Los Angeles Clippers:
22. Washington Bullets (via LAL):
23. Charlotte Hornets (via ORL):
24. Dallas Mavericks (via ATL):
25. Orlando Magic (via VAN):
26. Dallas Mavericks (via PHX):
27. Milwaukee Bucks (via DAL):
28. Houston Rockets (via TOR):
29. Dallas Mavericks (via CLE):
Alright now you know my fuggin credentials. So sit back, relax, and enjoy my out-of-pocket takes on the 2030 Draft. P.S. i no longer care if anyone comes through, fuck the haters, i need RP.
Jesses Big Board: viewtopic.php?p=69220#p69220
Draft File: draft/draftplayers-pot.htm
Draft Notes: viewtopic.php?t=6016
Profiles:
Benevolence Sinclair: viewtopic.php?t=5913
Dirk Deschamps: viewtopic.php?t=5915
Flory Kuminga: viewtopic.php?t=5823
JJ Crawford: viewtopic.php?t=5825
King Bacot: viewtopic.php?t=5826
Liu Yuze: viewtopic.php?t=5916
Marcus Jones Jr.: viewtopic.php?t=5917
Mohamed Dabone: viewtopic.php?t=5824
Top 5 Inside:
1. Marcus Jones Jr. (C) - B+
2. Michael Hightower (SF) - B
3. Flory Kuminga (SF) - B
4. Dylan West (SF) - B
5. Draydne McDaniels (SF) - B
Top 5 Outside:
1. Praise Badejo (PG) - B+
2. Denym Wallace (PF) - B
3. Logan Martin (C) - B
4. Dirk Deschamps (SG) - B
5. Pierce Paul (SG) - B
Top 5 Handles(Passing):
1. DJ Reason (PG) - A-
2. Javi Alcarez (PF) - B
3. Ethan Guber (PG) - B
4. Will Conroy Jr. (PG) - B
5. Draydne McDaniels (SF) - B
Top 5 Defense:
1. Hector Serrano (SF) - A-
2. Nicholas White (SF) - B+
3. Edward Gross (C) - B+
4. Ethan Guber (PG) - B+
5. Kenxton Perkins (SG) - B
Top 5 Rebounding:
1. Kenxton Perkins (SG) - B
2. Benevolence Sinclair (SF) - B
3. Darius Thompson (C) - B-
4. Jackson Foley (PF) - B-
5. Alex Alexander (C) - B-
Clints Big Board: PSH YOU WISH!
2030 1st Round:
Lotto:
1. New York Knicks (GM: Nasty Nav): Mohamed DaBonay - PF - Burkin Faso
Needs: Frontcourt help. Heir to the Jones throne at PG.
Analysis: The Knicks found a little luck in jumping to the number one pick after having the second best odds before the lottery. Needing a FC player of the future, the Knicks snag Mohamed Dabone. Being compared to Wemby is no joke and I too would take this swing at number one. I didnt scout him though and based on all the research I have done on Dabone, there is zero shot he is only 19yrs old. If the scout brought back good news, then NBD and i will accept this shame. If thats the case then he is the only teenager in this class and some juicy starting ratings. His C+ rebounding also being closer to B- than C amongst all players in the file. If anyone has true star potential and fun name possibilities for a front court player, its Dabone. Knicks now have a solid core of enticing young players.
Grade: A for 19yr old. B- for a 23/24yr old.
2. Los Angeles Lakers (via MIL) (GM: GX): Marcus Jones Jr. - C - UNLV
Needs: Youth in the frontcourt. SG.
Analysis: If not for the Cavs magical year, GX could have been GMOTY. As a consolation prize, the Lakers are gifted the second overall pick after a previous trade with Milwaukee. Having three bigs that are 33yrs old each, GX decides to infuse some youth with Marcus Jones Jr. Dude looks BEEFY to say the least. Positives: highest inside in the file, profile player, A pot, potential to be the dude at the 5 and never have to worry about an upgrade. Needs help from GX: Amongst players in the file, Jones is closer to C than B- in both DEF and REB. I know that he will not be receiving help with his jumpshot(free throws) and handles, so can GX get the TC luck and camps to help Jones realize his potential as a "strong starter" in SLN. I know that I will follow the trajectory of Jones vs. Darius Thompson but I think will all the factors that GX did fine choosing Jones as his BIG BUTT prospect. As long as DAMPier eats against him, good pick GX.
Grade: B+
3. Miami Heat (GM: Will the Thrill): Benevolence Sinclair - SF - Villanova
4. Utah Jazz (GM: Ralph Grundavelli):
5. Portland Trailblazers (GM: Samothy Quadratic IV):
6. Minnesota Timberwolves (GM: BPanks):
7. Golden State Warriors (GM:Yours Truly):
8. Sacramento Kings (GM:Jesse):
9. Los Angeles Lakers (via MIL):
10. Charlotte Hornets (GM: JBurns):
11. Indiana Pacers (via CHI) (GM: Tong):
12. Seattle SuperSoNicks (via IND) (GM: Saint Nick):
13. Washington Bullets (via PHI) (GM: Wes):
NDL Zone:
14. Denver Nuggets (GM: Kipke):
15. Seattle SuperSoNicks:
16. Sacramento Kings (via SAS):
17. Washington Bullets:
18. Boston Celtics:
19. New York Knicks (via DET):
20. Washington Bullets (via NJN):
21. Los Angeles Clippers:
22. Washington Bullets (via LAL):
23. Charlotte Hornets (via ORL):
24. Dallas Mavericks (via ATL):
25. Orlando Magic (via VAN):
26. Dallas Mavericks (via PHX):
27. Milwaukee Bucks (via DAL):
28. Houston Rockets (via TOR):
29. Dallas Mavericks (via CLE):
Last edited by Clinton on October 16th, 2025, 6:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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