The Official NBA Lotto/Draft Thread

[S2J]

Interesting Ben Simmons comparison i never thought about...Grant Hill

Il take that over 'Odom with more athleticism but without a jump shot'. Too many caveats = find a better comparison

So he's Grant Hill without a jump shot?

Tellin in yourself buddy. Grant Hill didnt have a J at that age...hell he barely had one in his prime

 

[its....JOHN B]

Interesting Ben Simmons comparison i never thought about...Grant Hill

Il take that over 'Odom with more athleticism but without a jump shot'. Too many caveats = find a better comparison

nobody says this

 

[Beta]

Interesting Ben Simmons comparison i never thought about...Grant Hill

Il take that over 'Odom with more athleticism but without a jump shot'. Too many caveats = find a better comparison

nobody says this

Sounds like Josh Smith though lol

 

[its....JOHN B]

"But there has been blow-back against that notion, according to sources within the organization, especially if the Warriors win another title. Several teams with significant cap space this summer — the Celtics, Lakers, Suns, Mavericks among them — have the intention of pursuing Barnes, especially as a fallback option for Durant. Barnes is expected to receive and offer of at least $20 million per year or perhaps as much as a max offer starting at about $23 million."

 

[Beta]

I pray to god that the Celtics' big FA splash is Harrison Barnes

 

[ZydecoShawty]

No fucking way I would condone the Pelicans offering Harrison Barnes anything close to $15 million, I don't give a damn if Alvin Gentry coached him before, that dude is a NBA career underachiever, worst than Eric Gordon, Jrue Holiday, and Tyreke Evans combined

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

Steve kyler said the Bulls told wade baldwin if he's still on the board they picking him.He plays like russ 6-3 with a 6-11 wingspan

I'M IN

 

[Max.]

"But there has been blow-back against that notion, according to sources within the organization, especially if the Warriors win another title. Several teams with significant cap space this summer — the Celtics, Lakers, Suns, Mavericks among them — have the intention of pursuing Barnes, especially as a fallback option for Durant. Barnes is expected to receive and offer of at least $20 million per year or perhaps as much as a max offer starting at about $23 million."

I pray to god that the Celtics' big FA splash is Harrison Barnes

 

[Beta]

I'm about to watch tape on 10 prospects and get on my scouting shit...

Tired of seeing these names and not knowing anything about them

 

[its....JOHN B]

I'm about to watch tape on 10 prospects and get on my scouting shit...

Tired of seeing these names and not knowing anything about them

Do you just keep your synopsis to yourself, nobody cares

 

[BlackAX410]

I'll be pissed if ainge is stupid enough to give Barnes $20 mil a year, he's like another Jeff green shit he might be worse

 

[silverfoxx]

I'm about to watch tape on 10 prospects and get on my scouting shit...

Tired of seeing these names and not knowing anything about them

I've watched too many tapes man lol. I know too much

 

[Beta]

I'll be pissed if ainge is stupid enough to give Barnes $20 mil a year, he's like another Jeff green shit he might be worse

But you loved UNCLE JEFF!

 

[BlackAX410]

I'll be pissed if ainge is stupid enough to give Barnes $20 mil a year, he's like another Jeff green shit he might be worse

But you loved UNCLE JEFF!

Green showed flashes of stardom, he'd have u fooled that he turned the corner then he'd shrink. You don't understand until he's on your team

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

Damn tyler ulis was already slippin now this

Kentucky guard Tyler Ulis is said to have a pretty significant hip issue, which some believe may require surgery down the line. A medical red flag combined with his size, Ulis could slide deep into the first round or even over into the second depending on how team medical staffs view his situation.

 

[its....JOHN B]

Mychal Thompson, who was the top pick of the 1978 NBA draft, said he’s puzzled that Hield isn’t expected to be the No. 1 pick or even widely projected as a top-three pick for the upcoming NBA draft. He's currently projected to go No. 7 in USA TODAY Sports' latest mock draft.

“I don’t know what else they want this young man to do," said Thompson, who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers and later played for the Los Angeles Lakers teams that won the 1987 and 1988 NBA titles. “He can do everything you ask of an NBA guard.

“He moves without the ball like J.J. Reddick. He shoots like he’s a member of the Golden State Warriors. He can create his own shot. He’s got a high basketball I.Q. He can move his feet defensively."

Thompson said he thinks Hield, who has led Oklahoma to the Final Four and is a top candidate for college Player of the Year, is suffering from bias that led Stephen Curry to being picked seventh in the 2009 NBA draft

Hasheem Thabeet and Jonny Flynn, both considered busts, were picked ahead of Curry, as were Tyreke Evans and Ricky Rubio.

“It’s the Stephen theory," Thompson told USA TODAY Sports of Hield’s NBA draft stock. “The scouts don’t believe what their lying eyes are telling them. Just like they didn’t believe in Steph, for some reason they don’t see what Buddy’s doing as translating to the NBA at the highest level."

^^real talk

 

[jee504]

I'm about to watch tape on 10 prospects and get on my scouting shit...

Tired of seeing these names and not knowing anything about them

I've watched too many tapes man lol. I know too much

Where do you go to check out prospects?

 

[silverfoxx]

I'm about to watch tape on 10 prospects and get on my scouting shit...

Tired of seeing these names and not knowing anything about them

I've watched too many tapes man lol. I know too much

Where do you go to check out prospects?

Various scouting sites and YouTube. I also watched alot of college basketball.

 

[silverfoxx]

I'm about to watch tape on 10 prospects and get on my scouting shit...

Tired of seeing these names and not knowing anything about them

I've watched too many tapes man lol. I know too much

Where do you go to check out prospects?

Various scouting sites and YouTube. I also watched alot of college basketball.

Also I gather information from insiders

 

[moneycrooksent.]

I like Dunn but I see him as a lesser Tyrek Evans(not D-Wade) with more athleticism. Ainge should trade the #3 pick for Okafor ASAP!!! He definite future all-star. Buddy scares me cause I don't see him getting a handle anytime soon but (Steph #7 draft pick) what if he turn into a Steph like sleeper??? Tough call for my Celts at #3.