Official 2014 NBA Draft Thread (the race to the bottom)

[toheeb27]

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Dante Exum

No data!

 

[nj2089]

I know sixers fans nervous today lol

 

[S2J]

Since the decison of Parker vs Wiggins is so objective, im lookin at every non-basketball red flag there is.

1 is the success, or lack thereof, of these new wave Canadian HS all americans.

Corey Joseph-scrub

Tristan Thompson-meh

Anthony Bennett-potential biggest bust ever

Im not trusting these Canadians just yet. For all we know it could be a mental thing, similar to why its a roll of the dice w/ Euros who have great tools but just dont translate. And Wiggins' demeanor supports that.

Give me Parker.

Considering these guys went to high-school in states and played college ball, your argument is.....

CONSIDERING I JUST SAID THAT....3 Mcdonalds All Americans FROM Canada

Comprehension skills, got damn.

 

[twizza 77]

It's the annual i'm going to watch the draft on Mute, and then follow Adrian Wojo whatever's tweets as gets all the info before ESPN announces the pick.

 

[af.r.i.c.a.]

1h

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider

Sources: Cavs were calling around offering teams Orlando's picks at 4 & 12 for players last night. Interesting

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[S2J]

I dont wish injury on no man, but its funny readin this thread from the beginning...Hilarious actually.

Embiid lol I don bet against history.

In a draft full of potential generational talents, im not touchin a raw Embiid.

From Sam Bowie [/b ]to Greg Oden to Darko Milicic to Hasheen Thabeet, no way.

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

I hope the bulls keep at least one of their picks(actually both),preferably the 16th.You can add some solid players in that range unless the picks are packaged as part of a trade for a star caliber talent.

 

[ckfree]

if the bulls are unable to move up to get one of the white boys i hope they use one of their picks on that european guy that shocked draft experts when he pulled out if hes available

i heard on the radio he got an opt out after his first year

he would be a nice asset to have moving forward no matter what happens this off season + thibs wont be giving 2 rookies playing time anyways might as well stash one

 

[af.r.i.c.a.]

2h

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA

Joel Embiid's seriously in play for three spots in top part of lottery: 76ers (3), Celtics (6), Lakers (7), league sources tell Yahoo.

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[af.r.i.c.a.]

53m

Bob Cooney @BobCooney76

According to league source, Sixers in full court press with Cleveland to get No. 1 pick. "They really, really, really want Wiggins."

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[S2J]

This should go here

Dude on ESPNU just called Dante Exum the next Darko. #Sheesh

I believe it!!

I seen the vid of Marcus Smart takin his cookies nh. Marcus Smart is 6'4...soooo what happens when a 6'1, 6'2 dude gets up in him nh, and hes not yet strong enough to post up to augment that

Then he becomes a SG

Ok, well as a SG what advantages does he have?

Be careful. Remember...1 of the Harrison twins was a "6'6 pg" and a top 5 prospect based on 'great size', then we saw him play and we came off the ledge. Exum hasnt had the chance to get exposed for a full year like that yet

 

[S2J]

My last mock.

1. Cleveland-Wiggins

2. Bucks-Parker

3. Philly-Exum

4. Orlando-Smart

5. Utah-Vonleh

6. Boston-Randle

7. Lakers-Embid

8. Sacramento-The WILL trade this pick. I think the team that does will be looking to gamble and take a sleeper. Like a Levine or Elfrid Peyton. For the sake of the mock, i'll just say Gordon.

9. Hornets-Levine

10. Sixers-Mcdermott

11. Denver-Sakic

12. Orlando-Hood

13. Twolves-Stauskis

14. Suns-A. Payne

15. Hawks-G. Harris

16. Bulls-Peyton

17. Celtics-J. Young

18. Suns-TJ Warren

19. Bulls-J. Adams

20. Raptors-Ennis

21. OKC-Kyle Anderson

22. Memphis-C. Early

23. Utah-Capela

24. Charlotte-PJ Hairston

25. Hou-Napier

26. Miami-They'll probably trade up to get Napier in this scenario. If not, Jordan Clarkson

27. Phx-J. Grant

28. LAC- G. Rob III

29. OKC-KJ Mcdaniels-the new Thabo

30. SA- Insert international. Maybe Greek Freak 2

 

[af.r.i.c.a.]

Im good with Embid or Exum

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

if the bulls are unable to move up to get one of the white boys i hope they use one of their picks on that european guy that shocked draft experts when he pulled out if hes available

i heard on the radio he got an opt out after his first year

he would be a nice asset to have moving forward no matter what happens this off season + thibs wont be giving 2 rookies playing time anyways might as well stash one

I agree about the euro dude too if they can't trade up and draft harris or one of the 2 whiteboy shooters

The Chicago Bulls are "trying hard" to trade both the No. 16 and 19 picks in Thursday's 2014 NBA Draft in order to get either Doug McDermott or Nik Stauskas, according to DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony. They would reportedly like to acquire a pick in the 9-11 range. At least one of them should be available there.

It's always seemed logical that Chicago would trade at least one of its picks, as it wants to create as much cap flexibility as possible in order to make a move to acquire a star like Carmelo Anthony.

This would be the ideal scenario

 

[TheBossman]

So we posting here or offseason thread, I'm confused.

 

[its....JOHN B]

Im good with Embid or Exum

So you don't think they made that Afflalo deal because they are already sold on Exum? Pretty sure Orlando is going that route

 

[af.r.i.c.a.]

So we posting here or offseason thread, I'm confused.

Both I guess. Cheers to a good draft. I think y'all end up with Embid or Vonleh..

 

[ckfree]

if the bulls are unable to move up to get one of the white boys i hope they use one of their picks on that european guy that shocked draft experts when he pulled out if hes available

i heard on the radio he got an opt out after his first year

he would be a nice asset to have moving forward no matter what happens this off season + thibs wont be giving 2 rookies playing time anyways might as well stash one

I agree about the euro dude too if they can't trade up and draft harris or one of the 2 whiteboy shooters

The Chicago Bulls are "trying hard" to trade both the No. 16 and 19 picks in Thursday's 2014 NBA Draft in order to get either Doug McDermott or Nik Stauskas, according to DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony. They would reportedly like to acquire a pick in the 9-11 range. At least one of them should be available there.

It's always seemed logical that Chicago would trade at least one of its picks, as it wants to create as much cap flexibility as possible in order to make a move to acquire a star like Carmelo Anthony.

This would be the ideal scenario

thats the fucked up part about having the draft before free agency

aside from being in the east these picks is what gives the bulls an advantage in sign and trade deals but not if the bulls draft for themselves

im ready for all outcomes

 

[af.r.i.c.a.]

Im good with Embid or Exum

So you don't think they made that Afflalo deal because they are already sold on Exum? Pretty sure Orlando is going that route

Honestly I don't know what the fuck were going to do or who were gonna take. Exum makes the most sense tho

 

[Los216]

Ain't even gotta say shit but check the sig niggas