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

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

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

I wouldn't do it if I was Phila. Just collect assets, then decide.

Yea it would be a mistake for Philly to offer that for Exum but if I'm Orlando I jump all over that. We would have the worst shooting back court in the league but fuck it lol

 

[thagame]

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

No. Hard to trade the roy an Unproven pick, especially from over seas.

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Yup those three are more likely to trade. Sixers would have to take something back. Like Pf drawing a blank he was hurt last year. Sixers probably do this to secure Lavine

Is Lavine the guy they want? I still want Randle, if they can move up to 6.

Sixers have not hinted at who they want which is good. I just look at how they play. They play with one of the highest paces for all teams. They are lacking SG's and shooters in general. Lavine is one of the faster players in the draft and gets most of his points in transition. He is just a blur in the fast break. I think this is part of the reason they were looking at Exum because he is quick as hell too, but I don't see that happening. Lavine can shoot or at least shown it part time at UCLA probably a perfect fit and we are a bad 3pt shooting team.

If you look at our team the way I hope it goes we will have a very uptempo team like Houston but maybe 3 guys who can start the break and finish if the draft goes the way I want it. We were 4th in the league in fastbreak points per game but like last in 3pt FG%

PG MCW is fast

SG Lavine who I think they will select with the 10th is fast as anyone coast to coast in game

SF Wiggins is fast and can start the break probably the 3rd pick

PF Thad is basically a tweener that is on the quicker side.

C Noel is or will probably be the fastest player at the PF/C in the whole league. He is built almost like Durant and his speed is noticeable that is his advantage.

I just see the Sixers going Parker/Wiggins and second pick is going to be a shooter.

 

[thagame]

I think Utah could go all in on Parker and try and move up. They could offer the Bucks the 5th pick the 23rd pick and Ennis Kanter. That's a solid trade for both sides. Milwaukee would have to seriously consider that deal but it would be hard to pass on Parker.

It will take more than that to sneak in an get Parker. I see the Mormon angle there but it will take more than that. Sanders just signed an extension dont see him getting moved Kanter is like a backup big on that squad. I am talking like two firsts and the second one top 5 protected. Bucks need scoring too badly to not select the safest go to player in the draft

That's plenty. I think Kanter has more value then you think. He's still very young and he has both size and skills. They could get either Exum or Smart with the 5th pick and still have 3 picks left in the draft including the 23rd the first pick in the 2nd round and another 2nd. Maybe Utah trows in Burks? Point is i think they could be a team that we see move up along with PHX and Philly who both have way too many picks. No way the sixers are bringing in 8 rookies lol and the suns have plenty of ammo with 4 firsts. As good as the Suns were last year they don't have a star on thier present roster. They need to find one either in this draft or in FA.

Sixers have so many picks that I think they are going to try and trade some of their 2nd rounders for a late first or future first.

Utah I just don't think they have assets to move up in the draft. They are not leap frogging the Sixers or Bucks who tanked to get to this level to get this high in the draft. Kanter to me is just a backup big that is not good at protecting the paint but he is a good rebounder and solid hustler to get points. He has some value but not enough to be trying to sweeten any deal with the Sixers or Bucks. He seems to get lost too much on defense on the games I watched him and is not that mobile. Now the good thing is he will be on the last year of his rookie deal so that does have some value.

Utah has holes at SF/SG depending on whether they keep Hayward. Kanter they own his rights so they can keep him. When they pick they will decide do they want all of those bigs again as all the Randles, Vonleh, Gordon will be available. I think Utah, and Boston are more likely to move down or move the pick. Sac definitely wants to move their pick for a veteran

 

[TheBossman]

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

No. Hard to trade the roy an Unproven pick, especially from over seas.

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Yup those three are more likely to trade. Sixers would have to take something back. Like Pf drawing a blank he was hurt last year. Sixers probably do this to secure Lavine

Is Lavine the guy they want? I still want Randle, if they can move up to 6.

Sixers have not hinted at who they want which is good. I just look at how they play. They play with one of the highest paces for all teams. They are lacking SG's and shooters in general. Lavine is one of the faster players in the draft and gets most of his points in transition. He is just a blur in the fast break. I think this is part of the reason they were looking at Exum because he is quick as hell too, but I don't see that happening. Lavine can shoot or at least shown it part time at UCLA probably a perfect fit and we are a bad 3pt shooting team.

If you look at our team the way I hope it goes we will have a very uptempo team like Houston but maybe 3 guys who can start the break and finish if the draft goes the way I want it. We were 4th in the league in fastbreak points per game but like last in 3pt FG%

PG MCW is fast

SG Lavine who I think they will select with the 10th is fast as anyone coast to coast in game

SF Wiggins is fast and can start the break probably the 3rd pick

PF Thad is basically a tweener that is on the quicker side.

C Noel is or will probably be the fastest player at the PF/C in the whole league. He is built almost like Durant and his speed is noticeable that is his advantage.

I just see the Sixers going Parker/Wiggins and second pick is going to be a shooter.

Ehh looking at the Draft express video on Lavine again, he isn't a legit scorer, he's a fast break guy. I rather have a proven scorer like Randle, pared with noel is perfect, one is defensive one is offensive.

If you would of told me this time last season the sixers have an opportunity to draft Wiggins and Randle I would of Called you a liar.

 

[thagame]

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

No. Hard to trade the roy an Unproven pick, especially from over seas.

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Yup those three are more likely to trade. Sixers would have to take something back. Like Pf drawing a blank he was hurt last year. Sixers probably do this to secure Lavine

Is Lavine the guy they want? I still want Randle, if they can move up to 6.

Sixers have not hinted at who they want which is good. I just look at how they play. They play with one of the highest paces for all teams. They are lacking SG's and shooters in general. Lavine is one of the faster players in the draft and gets most of his points in transition. He is just a blur in the fast break. I think this is part of the reason they were looking at Exum because he is quick as hell too, but I don't see that happening. Lavine can shoot or at least shown it part time at UCLA probably a perfect fit and we are a bad 3pt shooting team.

If you look at our team the way I hope it goes we will have a very uptempo team like Houston but maybe 3 guys who can start the break and finish if the draft goes the way I want it. We were 4th in the league in fastbreak points per game but like last in 3pt FG%

PG MCW is fast

SG Lavine who I think they will select with the 10th is fast as anyone coast to coast in game

SF Wiggins is fast and can start the break probably the 3rd pick

PF Thad is basically a tweener that is on the quicker side.

C Noel is or will probably be the fastest player at the PF/C in the whole league. He is built almost like Durant and his speed is noticeable that is his advantage.

I just see the Sixers going Parker/Wiggins and second pick is going to be a shooter.

Ehh looking at the Draft express video on Lavine again, he isn't a legit scorer, he's a fast break guy. I rather have a proven scorer like Randle, pared with noel is perfect, one is defensive one is offensive.

If you would of told me this time last season the sixers have an opportunity to draft Wiggins and Randle I would of Called you a liar.

If Randle drops to 10 I would be surprised. I don't see the Sixers moving up for Randle. He is nice though. Lavine is raw though but Sixers have a real need at a shooter and a SG. We are a run and shoot team lol we need players that can run and shoot. We will have 4 players that can finish the break and 3 of them can start it.

 

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

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

No. Hard to trade the roy an Unproven pick, especially from over seas.

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Yup those three are more likely to trade. Sixers would have to take something back. Like Pf drawing a blank he was hurt last year. Sixers probably do this to secure Lavine

Is Lavine the guy they want? I still want Randle, if they can move up to 6.

Sixers have not hinted at who they want which is good. I just look at how they play. They play with one of the highest paces for all teams. They are lacking SG's and shooters in general. Lavine is one of the faster players in the draft and gets most of his points in transition. He is just a blur in the fast break. I think this is part of the reason they were looking at Exum because he is quick as hell too, but I don't see that happening. Lavine can shoot or at least shown it part time at UCLA probably a perfect fit and we are a bad 3pt shooting team.

If you look at our team the way I hope it goes we will have a very uptempo team like Houston but maybe 3 guys who can start the break and finish if the draft goes the way I want it. We were 4th in the league in fastbreak points per game but like last in 3pt FG%

PG MCW is fast

SG Lavine who I think they will select with the 10th is fast as anyone coast to coast in game

SF Wiggins is fast and can start the break probably the 3rd pick

PF Thad is basically a tweener that is on the quicker side.

C Noel is or will probably be the fastest player at the PF/C in the whole league. He is built almost like Durant and his speed is noticeable that is his advantage.

I just see the Sixers going Parker/Wiggins and second pick is going to be a shooter.

Ehh looking at the Draft express video on Lavine again, he isn't a legit scorer, he's a fast break guy. I rather have a proven scorer like Randle, pared with noel is perfect, one is defensive one is offensive.

If you would of told me this time last season the sixers have an opportunity to draft Wiggins and Randle I would of Called you a liar.

If Randle drops to 10 I would be surprised. I don't see the Sixers moving up for Randle. He is nice though. Lavine is raw though but Sixers have a real need at a shooter and a SG. We are a run and shoot team lol we need players that can run and shoot. We will have 4 players that can finish the break and 3 of them can start it.

I can see Phily taking Harris or Stasukas over Lavine. You can't put both of those frail ass niggas in the backcourt. They would be fun to watch but would get killed defensively by the more physical gaurds in the league

 

[thagame]

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

No. Hard to trade the roy an Unproven pick, especially from over seas.

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Yup those three are more likely to trade. Sixers would have to take something back. Like Pf drawing a blank he was hurt last year. Sixers probably do this to secure Lavine

Is Lavine the guy they want? I still want Randle, if they can move up to 6.

Sixers have not hinted at who they want which is good. I just look at how they play. They play with one of the highest paces for all teams. They are lacking SG's and shooters in general. Lavine is one of the faster players in the draft and gets most of his points in transition. He is just a blur in the fast break. I think this is part of the reason they were looking at Exum because he is quick as hell too, but I don't see that happening. Lavine can shoot or at least shown it part time at UCLA probably a perfect fit and we are a bad 3pt shooting team.

If you look at our team the way I hope it goes we will have a very uptempo team like Houston but maybe 3 guys who can start the break and finish if the draft goes the way I want it. We were 4th in the league in fastbreak points per game but like last in 3pt FG%

PG MCW is fast

SG Lavine who I think they will select with the 10th is fast as anyone coast to coast in game

SF Wiggins is fast and can start the break probably the 3rd pick

PF Thad is basically a tweener that is on the quicker side.

C Noel is or will probably be the fastest player at the PF/C in the whole league. He is built almost like Durant and his speed is noticeable that is his advantage.

I just see the Sixers going Parker/Wiggins and second pick is going to be a shooter.

Ehh looking at the Draft express video on Lavine again, he isn't a legit scorer, he's a fast break guy. I rather have a proven scorer like Randle, pared with noel is perfect, one is defensive one is offensive.

If you would of told me this time last season the sixers have an opportunity to draft Wiggins and Randle I would of Called you a liar.

If Randle drops to 10 I would be surprised. I don't see the Sixers moving up for Randle. He is nice though. Lavine is raw though but Sixers have a real need at a shooter and a SG. We are a run and shoot team lol we need players that can run and shoot. We will have 4 players that can finish the break and 3 of them can start it.

I can see Phily taking Harris or Stasukas over Lavine. You can't put both of those frail ass niggas in the backcourt. They would be fun to watch but would get killed defensively by the more physical gaurds in the league

I was originally on Harris and Stauskaus but I am thinking long term. They are both better shooters than he is probably but Harris doesn't seem to have the ability to drive and score in the NBA maybe he gets there but I don't know. He is also undersized at 6 4.5" with shoes I am guessing closer to 6'4. He does appear to be a good defender. I don't know

Staskaus is a really good shooter. I like that he can score off the dribble. Bad defender but he screams long term shooter 10 year player. Kyle Korver with an above average dribble to get his shot up.

Lavine is a freak athlete with elite speed that will take longer but I feel is worth the wait. Especially with the SG's in the NBA currently. His strengths and game match our need and open position.

 

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

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

No. Hard to trade the roy an Unproven pick, especially from over seas.

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Yup those three are more likely to trade. Sixers would have to take something back. Like Pf drawing a blank he was hurt last year. Sixers probably do this to secure Lavine

Is Lavine the guy they want? I still want Randle, if they can move up to 6.

Sixers have not hinted at who they want which is good. I just look at how they play. They play with one of the highest paces for all teams. They are lacking SG's and shooters in general. Lavine is one of the faster players in the draft and gets most of his points in transition. He is just a blur in the fast break. I think this is part of the reason they were looking at Exum because he is quick as hell too, but I don't see that happening. Lavine can shoot or at least shown it part time at UCLA probably a perfect fit and we are a bad 3pt shooting team.

If you look at our team the way I hope it goes we will have a very uptempo team like Houston but maybe 3 guys who can start the break and finish if the draft goes the way I want it. We were 4th in the league in fastbreak points per game but like last in 3pt FG%

PG MCW is fast

SG Lavine who I think they will select with the 10th is fast as anyone coast to coast in game

SF Wiggins is fast and can start the break probably the 3rd pick

PF Thad is basically a tweener that is on the quicker side.

C Noel is or will probably be the fastest player at the PF/C in the whole league. He is built almost like Durant and his speed is noticeable that is his advantage.

I just see the Sixers going Parker/Wiggins and second pick is going to be a shooter.

Ehh looking at the Draft express video on Lavine again, he isn't a legit scorer, he's a fast break guy. I rather have a proven scorer like Randle, pared with noel is perfect, one is defensive one is offensive.

If you would of told me this time last season the sixers have an opportunity to draft Wiggins and Randle I would of Called you a liar.

If Randle drops to 10 I would be surprised. I don't see the Sixers moving up for Randle. He is nice though. Lavine is raw though but Sixers have a real need at a shooter and a SG. We are a run and shoot team lol we need players that can run and shoot. We will have 4 players that can finish the break and 3 of them can start it.

I can see Phily taking Harris or Stasukas over Lavine. You can't put both of those frail ass niggas in the backcourt. They would be fun to watch but would get killed defensively by the more physical gaurds in the league

I was originally on Harris and Stauskaus but I am thinking long term. They are both better shooters than he is probably but Harris doesn't seem to have the ability to drive and score in the NBA maybe he gets there but I don't know. He is also undersized at 6 4.5" with shoes I am guessing closer to 6'4. He does appear to be a good defender. I don't know

Staskaus is a really good shooter. I like that he can score off the dribble. Bad defender but he screams long term shooter 10 year player. Kyle Korver with an above average dribble to get his shot up.

Lavine is a freak athlete with elite speed that will take longer but I feel is worth the wait. Especially with the SG's in the NBA currently. His strengths and game match our need and open position.

Both Harris and Stasukas are better defenders and get to the rim better but Lavine is a better athlete with a much higher ceiling not doubt. They are all pretty equal as ballhandlers nh and shooters. Harris is slightly undersized but he's stronger then the other 2 and he's a more proven defender. Harris would be the safest pick imo but if you want to hit a homerun you take Lavine. Sort of like the Wiggins vs Parker debate and the Vonleh vs Randle debate. Just a matter of which GMs wanna gamble. I can see Lavine being the surprise reach of the night and being picked by Boston at 6 or LA at 7. Dario Saric is another guy who can go earlier then projected.

 

[thagame]

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

No. Hard to trade the roy an Unproven pick, especially from over seas.

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Yup those three are more likely to trade. Sixers would have to take something back. Like Pf drawing a blank he was hurt last year. Sixers probably do this to secure Lavine

Is Lavine the guy they want? I still want Randle, if they can move up to 6.

Sixers have not hinted at who they want which is good. I just look at how they play. They play with one of the highest paces for all teams. They are lacking SG's and shooters in general. Lavine is one of the faster players in the draft and gets most of his points in transition. He is just a blur in the fast break. I think this is part of the reason they were looking at Exum because he is quick as hell too, but I don't see that happening. Lavine can shoot or at least shown it part time at UCLA probably a perfect fit and we are a bad 3pt shooting team.

If you look at our team the way I hope it goes we will have a very uptempo team like Houston but maybe 3 guys who can start the break and finish if the draft goes the way I want it. We were 4th in the league in fastbreak points per game but like last in 3pt FG%

PG MCW is fast

SG Lavine who I think they will select with the 10th is fast as anyone coast to coast in game

SF Wiggins is fast and can start the break probably the 3rd pick

PF Thad is basically a tweener that is on the quicker side.

C Noel is or will probably be the fastest player at the PF/C in the whole league. He is built almost like Durant and his speed is noticeable that is his advantage.

I just see the Sixers going Parker/Wiggins and second pick is going to be a shooter.

Ehh looking at the Draft express video on Lavine again, he isn't a legit scorer, he's a fast break guy. I rather have a proven scorer like Randle, pared with noel is perfect, one is defensive one is offensive.

If you would of told me this time last season the sixers have an opportunity to draft Wiggins and Randle I would of Called you a liar.

If Randle drops to 10 I would be surprised. I don't see the Sixers moving up for Randle. He is nice though. Lavine is raw though but Sixers have a real need at a shooter and a SG. We are a run and shoot team lol we need players that can run and shoot. We will have 4 players that can finish the break and 3 of them can start it.

I can see Phily taking Harris or Stasukas over Lavine. You can't put both of those frail ass niggas in the backcourt. They would be fun to watch but would get killed defensively by the more physical gaurds in the league

I was originally on Harris and Stauskaus but I am thinking long term. They are both better shooters than he is probably but Harris doesn't seem to have the ability to drive and score in the NBA maybe he gets there but I don't know. He is also undersized at 6 4.5" with shoes I am guessing closer to 6'4. He does appear to be a good defender. I don't know

Staskaus is a really good shooter. I like that he can score off the dribble. Bad defender but he screams long term shooter 10 year player. Kyle Korver with an above average dribble to get his shot up.

Lavine is a freak athlete with elite speed that will take longer but I feel is worth the wait. Especially with the SG's in the NBA currently. His strengths and game match our need and open position.

Both Harris and Stasukas are better defenders and get to the rim better but Lavine is a better athlete with a much higher ceiling not doubt. They are all pretty equal as ballhandlers nh and shooters. Harris is slightly undersized but he's stronger then the other 2 and he's a more proven defender. Harris would be the safest pick imo but if you want to hit a homerun you take Lavine. Sort of like the Wiggins vs Parker debate and the Vonleh vs Randle debate. Just a matter of which GMs wanna gamble. I can see Lavine being the surprise reach of the night and being picked by Boston at 6 or LA at 7. Dario Saric is another guy who can go earlier then projected.

I like Stauskas but dude is not a defender man that is the weakest part of his game. Lavine has some trouble finishing in the paint but truthfully I want no parts of Harris man for my Sixers. I see him as a guy that will need to run off picks or be a spot up shooter but can't create on his own. He is not very fast but I wouldn't say slow either but he doesn't have an old man game like Pierce or an above average handle. I am not high on him for my Sixers. Stauskas is just a versatile shooter he has a ill dribble pull up game and he can run off the picks prototypical size and high release. I think he will be good as long as he hits the weights he will be ok.

Lavine just has stuff you can't teach elite speed, is an ok shooter can't say good too short to say but his mechanics are not flawed. His quickness will get him in the lane. He has to get his head right and mature, hit the weights but if and when he does wow. That is too much to pass on IMO. On a team that plays uptempo this guy is the perfect guy to have.

I said this before Sixers play at a quick pace this dude is going to live on transition baskets. If you have him running the floor, MCW, Parker/Wiggins through in Noel. We will have our own version of Lob City. He fits out style of basketball.

 

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

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Would you trade the 10th pick and either MCW or Noel for Exum? Read a rumor that Philly is considering it.

No. Hard to trade the roy an Unproven pick, especially from over seas.

I could my sixers moving up also. Utah, Boston, and Sacramento could trade picks. I could see them swapping their 10 th pick and Thad young to move up.

Yup those three are more likely to trade. Sixers would have to take something back. Like Pf drawing a blank he was hurt last year. Sixers probably do this to secure Lavine

Is Lavine the guy they want? I still want Randle, if they can move up to 6.

Sixers have not hinted at who they want which is good. I just look at how they play. They play with one of the highest paces for all teams. They are lacking SG's and shooters in general. Lavine is one of the faster players in the draft and gets most of his points in transition. He is just a blur in the fast break. I think this is part of the reason they were looking at Exum because he is quick as hell too, but I don't see that happening. Lavine can shoot or at least shown it part time at UCLA probably a perfect fit and we are a bad 3pt shooting team.

If you look at our team the way I hope it goes we will have a very uptempo team like Houston but maybe 3 guys who can start the break and finish if the draft goes the way I want it. We were 4th in the league in fastbreak points per game but like last in 3pt FG%

PG MCW is fast

SG Lavine who I think they will select with the 10th is fast as anyone coast to coast in game

SF Wiggins is fast and can start the break probably the 3rd pick

PF Thad is basically a tweener that is on the quicker side.

C Noel is or will probably be the fastest player at the PF/C in the whole league. He is built almost like Durant and his speed is noticeable that is his advantage.

I just see the Sixers going Parker/Wiggins and second pick is going to be a shooter.

Ehh looking at the Draft express video on Lavine again, he isn't a legit scorer, he's a fast break guy. I rather have a proven scorer like Randle, pared with noel is perfect, one is defensive one is offensive.

If you would of told me this time last season the sixers have an opportunity to draft Wiggins and Randle I would of Called you a liar.

If Randle drops to 10 I would be surprised. I don't see the Sixers moving up for Randle. He is nice though. Lavine is raw though but Sixers have a real need at a shooter and a SG. We are a run and shoot team lol we need players that can run and shoot. We will have 4 players that can finish the break and 3 of them can start it.

I can see Phily taking Harris or Stasukas over Lavine. You can't put both of those frail ass niggas in the backcourt. They would be fun to watch but would get killed defensively by the more physical gaurds in the league

I was originally on Harris and Stauskaus but I am thinking long term. They are both better shooters than he is probably but Harris doesn't seem to have the ability to drive and score in the NBA maybe he gets there but I don't know. He is also undersized at 6 4.5" with shoes I am guessing closer to 6'4. He does appear to be a good defender. I don't know

Staskaus is a really good shooter. I like that he can score off the dribble. Bad defender but he screams long term shooter 10 year player. Kyle Korver with an above average dribble to get his shot up.

Lavine is a freak athlete with elite speed that will take longer but I feel is worth the wait. Especially with the SG's in the NBA currently. His strengths and game match our need and open position.

Both Harris and Stasukas are better defenders and get to the rim better but Lavine is a better athlete with a much higher ceiling not doubt. They are all pretty equal as ballhandlers nh and shooters. Harris is slightly undersized but he's stronger then the other 2 and he's a more proven defender. Harris would be the safest pick imo but if you want to hit a homerun you take Lavine. Sort of like the Wiggins vs Parker debate and the Vonleh vs Randle debate. Just a matter of which GMs wanna gamble. I can see Lavine being the surprise reach of the night and being picked by Boston at 6 or LA at 7. Dario Saric is another guy who can go earlier then projected.

I like Stauskas but dude is not a defender man that is the weakest part of his game. Lavine has some trouble finishing in the paint but truthfully I want no parts of Harris man for my Sixers. I see him as a guy that will need to run off picks or be a spot up shooter but can't create on his own. He is not very fast but I wouldn't say slow either but he doesn't have an old man game like Pierce or an above average handle. I am not high on him for my Sixers. Stauskas is just a versatile shooter he has a ill dribble pull up game and he can run off the picks prototypical size and high release. I think he will be good as long as he hits the weights he will be ok.

Lavine just has stuff you can't teach elite speed, is an ok shooter can't say good too short to say but his mechanics are not flawed. His quickness will get him in the lane. He has to get his head right and mature, hit the weights but if and when he does wow. That is too much to pass on IMO. On a team that plays uptempo this guy is the perfect guy to have.

I said this before Sixers play at a quick pace this dude is going to live on transition baskets. If you have him running the floor, MCW, Parker/Wiggins through in Noel. We will have our own version of Lob City. He fits out style of basketball.

Damn that's a thin ass team lol but i respectfully disagree. You guys are in a similar position with those 2 lotto picks. I'm hoping Orlando swings for the fences with one pick(Exum/Vonleh/Embid Wiggins/Gordon/Lavine) and plays it safe with the other(Parker/Smart/Randle/Stauskas/Ennis/Payne). Im praying The Bucks fall in love with Exum and take him 2nd

 

[thagame]

Yeah we will be thin but long as hell. I see our picks the same way. Parker/Wiggins safe Lavine homerun pick Staskaus safe pick. Lavine is one player I think teams will regret not taking. But I would take Stauskas as a backup option. We will see how things play out. If things work out we will have the best team for fastbreak basketball and transition points. I think we will have the scariest fastbreak to defend

 

[TheBossman]

Yeah we will be thin but long as hell. I see our picks the same way. Parker/Wiggins safe Lavine homerun pick Staskaus safe pick. Lavine is one player I think teams will regret not taking. But I would take Stauskas as a backup option. We will see how things play out. If things work out we will have the best team for fastbreak basketball and transition points. I think we will have the scariest fastbreak to defend

I love this brand of basketball, to watch.

But, to win championships in the NBA you need an half court game.

 

[thagame]

Yeah we will be thin but long as hell. I see our picks the same way. Parker/Wiggins safe Lavine homerun pick Staskaus safe isn'tk. Lavine is one player I think teams will regret not taking. But I would take Stauskas as a backup option. We will see how things play out. If things work out we will have the best team for fastbreak basketball and transition points. I think we will have the scariest fastbreak to defend

I love this brand of basketball, to watch.

But, to win championships in the NBA you need an half court game.

True we not winning it all next year but if all the 4's that can shoot are taken that leaves us with an immediate 2. They may trade down but I hope they don't take Harris. He isnt fit what they are trying to do imo. Plenty of teams are high transition high pace teams. Okc went to the wcf playing like that. You have to play to the style that maximizes your talent/scheme. Now maybe Noel becomes a bruiser type doubt it but maybe he gives us some things on the post. I think the Gm drafted him for the reason to be a quick mobile big that can protect the paint

 

[TheBossman]

The 2013 Draft


Dam this was a weak Draft looking back at it.

 

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

The 2013 Draft


Dam this was a weak Draft looking back at it.

It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be going into the draft. Still early but it's definitely sub par with the exception of Gianis Atttekkekeokmmeoepo Dipo MCW Hardaway jr. Don't sleep on Noel and Mclemore.. Deing and Plumlee both came on strong late last season and Burke and Olynik look like solid starters

 

[S2J]

Wade is the ONLY elite player who consistently makes bonehead offensive and defensive plays

 

[S2J]

^^^Wrong thread.

Was watchin a repeat of the draft combine and they mentioned Julius Randle was 10/31 vs LSU in 3 games. LSU had 1 of the more physically imposing frontcourts

Further convinces me Randle's bully ball game aint gon translate well once he hits the league

 

[t_m_a_c_f_a_n73088]

^^^Wrong thread.

Was watchin a repeat of the draft combine and they mentioned Julius Randle was 10/31 vs LSU in 3 games. LSU had 1 of the more physically imposing frontcourts

Further convinces me Randle's bully ball game aint gon translate well once he hits the league

Unless he gets a jumper which he doesn't have Yep. Niggas comparing him to zbo when he's really more like a bigger version of terrance jones with less touch around the rim. He can be good but like you said that bully ball shit ain't gon work

 

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

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft/mock/?season=2014&version=11&source=Chad-Ford-Big-Board

Exum was the only player in our top six not to do some sort of workout for NBA GMs and scouts. Sources say the Bucks got to visit with him in L.A., but it wasn't in a workout setting. But that doesn't seem to be hurting Exum's stock at all. As Kevin Pelton and I pointed out, not only is Exum a sleeper on many draft boards, but the analytics say he might be the second-best player in the draft. The Bucks are very high on him, and contrary to the ongoing storyline that no one wants to play for the Bucks, they are having Exum in for a visit and workout. The Sixers and Magic also are fans of Exum, so I don't think he slides past the Jazz at No. 5.

 

[thagame]

^^^Wrong thread.

Was watchin a repeat of the draft combine and they mentioned Julius Randle was 10/31 vs LSU in 3 games. LSU had 1 of the more physically imposing frontcourts

Further convinces me Randle's bully ball game aint gon translate well once he hits the league

I think Randle is going to be a 15pt 8 rebound guy as a rookie if he gets around 30 minutes. He will not be able to just use bully ball in the league. That is not his whole game though. Bul has a advanced post game and I think he will just be at the FT line. He also has a nice faceup drive game. I see like 17 pts 10 rebounds if he goes to a team like the Lakers by the second year.

Sacramento, Utah, Boston, have other players that will cut into his minutes so he will just be on the bench for a while. This is also the reason I don't think these teams are going to draft him.

It will be very similar how Zach Randolph didn't get his minutes in Portland until his 3rd year or Jermaine O'neal didn't get his minutes because he was behind some good players in Portland.