With the 14th Pick in the 2022 NBA Draft ...

[RchfldCavRaised]

Andre Iguodala in 2004 right before Luke Jackson, Bradley fucking Beal to DC right before Dion Waiters... Nobody slides to the Cavaliers when we need a slide.

ARGHHHHH I wanted Beal on draft night like my bones still hurt

 

[Mcreek]

I’m leaning now towards Johnny Davis. Love his overall game . Obviously needs to improve his 3 point shot. His defensive potential , his rebounding skills are reallly impressive for a guard. How many times have we cut on Okoro for his paltry rebounding. This kid plays with an attitude. A team first player with great leadership skills . Would be a great compliment to Darius.

 

[Randolphkeys]

ARGHHHHH I wanted Beal on draft night like my bones still hurt

I was worried about you during the 2012 draft. Wonder if the thread still exists... I was right there with you, lighting the torch and sharpening the pitchfork.

 

[Cement]

Sharpe over Ivey.

Daniels to the Cavs here by KOC.

 

[cavsfever]

I think @KevinLoveFan should get a special dispensation to speculate about the OKC #2 pick in this thread. Yes I know it’s technically against the rules but she’s earned it

 

[Rich]

I'm gonna get myself really excited about Tari Eason and he's almost assuredly gonna go before 14 by draft time.

 

[Lee]

I dont have to pick because both will win multiple rings and retire in Cleveland so you can take your masochistic exercise somewhere, LEE

I thought taking the high road and not picking would be your answer. Its because deep down you know its Mobley over Garland, but your deep obsession with PG's wont let you admit that,

 

[Rich]

Eh nm. Like I don't even have to think about. Guy is a legit 6'8 sophmore who shot over 40% from 3.

He's not lasting till 14.


Lets start looking elsewhere.

 

[NMCav]

Eh nm. Like I don't even have to think about. Guy is a legit 6'8 sophmore who shot over 40% from 3.

He's not lasting till 14.


Lets start looking elsewhere.

He shot 36% from 3. If your talking about Eason.

 

[MirORich]

Eh nm. Like I don't even have to think about. Guy is a legit 6'8 sophmore who shot over 40% from 3.

He's not lasting till 14.


Lets start looking elsewhere.

A LOT to like about him.

But as someone else mentioned, 36% from three(28 makes on 78 attempts) A big improvement from sub 30% as a freshman at Cincinnati. Have seen some say the shit/release is also pretty slow but I’m not an expert on that sort of thing so that just me repeating something I’ve seen others comment on.

The other criticisms are just overall half court offensive intuitiveness and heavy reliance on always driving left right. And not being the same type of playmaker that Barnes is in a similar build.

Not trying to tear him down at all, just explaining some things I’ve read that might explain why most mocks so far have him more in the 12-16 range instead of clear top6-8

 

[Ohioplayer00]

I thought the combine was only doing “accurate” measures since last year which meant measuring players WITHOUT shoes!

 

[Ohioplayer00]

Windhorst just reported on ESPNRADIO that the Cavs are trying to move up into the top ten.

 

[Rich]

Windhorst just reported on ESPNRADIO that the Cavs are trying to move up into the top ten.

I hope so if Eason is the target. I know very little about college ball but i can look at measurables and I know what NBA teams want and that dude is going in the Top 10.

 

[Ohioplayer00]

The question is……other than the 14th pick what will they have to give up? Sexton? Okoro? Love? I’m thinking the 14th pick and a package of Okoro, and Cedi.

 

[MirORich]

When you have the start of something special on Mobley and Garland. Be smart but be bold.

If there is a particular player they absolutely believe can not just be a good role player long term next to those two but a 3rd young star who’s a perfect fit and that they can get in the 7-10 range, then I have no problem with them including a 2025 1st. But only in draft night when that targeted player is actually available when your potential trade partner is in the clock.

Other move up pieces could be Okoro, LeVert, 39. Sexton is tricky because there’s so many moving parts to him as an RFA.

But in my mind if you have absolute confidence you have ID’d a star potential player that is for some reason there at at 7-11 you just don’t blink about giving up a pick you believe will be in the high 20s in 2025.