I read that being drafted 10th is likely worth $5.2M US in guaranteed money over the first two years (prior to team options for third and fourth years). Nice pay day for Thon.

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Anonymous
Years ago

I suspect somebody else might make a claim for a share of that pay day.

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Benno
Years ago

^ hahah yeah how much does edwardo get?

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Very Old
Years ago

from other thread

swish
"Now wouldn't it be great to see the Bucks send Thon Maker to spend a season in the NBL! Thats what NBA teams should be doing with their "project player"."

The question is, how did Swish know that Perth have spoken with the Bucks about doing exactly this, and he will be listed as a development player on minimum NBL salary, and its all good to go, no salary implications, no import limits breached, and no problems with the old player points system. he'll be a perfect fit fit for them.

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ME (he/kangaroo)
Years ago

I don't think they drafted him 10th to stash him.

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Benno
Years ago

Taking a guy at 10 there is no chance he gets stashed, with the standard of the dleauge improving he aint going nowhere!

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Dazz
Years ago

Any other "Aussies" taken?

And a serious question, since I don't follow NBA: Is somebody taken at #10 expected to make an immediate impact (even off the bench)? Or do they expect them to start in the D-League and work their way up?

Below what point (eg say 2nd round) would you expect the players to be more likely to be stashed and therefore potentially available?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Any first round pick you'd think should be getting drafted to step straight into the rotation. This draft was fairly week after the top couple, hence lots of high risk high upside players getting picked early. Thon got picked for his potential, not his ability to step in straight away and make a difference, so it's possible he'll play d league, but won't be stashed anywhere. 2nd round picks are definitely draft and stash candidates

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Anonymous
Years ago

Could the bucks be the longest team ever?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Yes. Their defensive strategy will be to all hold hands at half court and force 8 second violations.

Henson 7'6
Giannis 7'3
Monroe 7'2
Jabari 7'0
Middleton 6'11
MCW 6'7

Plus now Thon 7'2

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Hoopie
Years ago

Wow! That is huge.

And they're probably all better than Shawn Bradley was (7'6").

Perhaps one of those twin or triple or whatever towers might be the next Kareem. (LOL)

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Anonymous
Years ago

Those are wingspans, not height

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