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Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 4:55 pm
by HotrodBeaubois
Darren wrote:At this point, I am picking Ntilikina over Monk and Smith because of his size and skillsets. I expect both Ntilikina and Curry starting under such scenario. And Wes will be traded before the season starts.
If only Monk is available but not Ntilikina, I expect us to trade Curry for a quality 2. For example, Wes and Curry for Fournier is not bad at all.
If we're only left with Markkanen, I'd rather sign Lowry and trade down for multiple picks.
Of course, if we land the top pick, then Fultz is the answer unless we trade him for Porzingis.
No way do I want to sign a 31 year old $30+ Million Lowry
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 9:20 pm
by Darren
HotrodBeaubois wrote:Darren wrote:At this point, I am picking Ntilikina over Monk and Smith because of his size and skillsets. I expect both Ntilikina and Curry starting under such scenario. And Wes will be traded before the season starts.
If only Monk is available but not Ntilikina, I expect us to trade Curry for a quality 2. For example, Wes and Curry for Fournier is not bad at all.
If we're only left with Markkanen, I'd rather sign Lowry and trade down for multiple picks.
Of course, if we land the top pick, then Fultz is the answer unless we trade him for Porzingis.
No way do I want to sign a 31 year old $30+ Million Lowry
He's 31 year's old. So is Chris Paul. If the latter is available, we'll consider him no doubt. If we miss out all PGs in draft, I'd rather have Lowry over Rubio or Teague. That's for sure. Of course, Bledsoe could still be an option.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 10:08 pm
by Clyde Frazier
Finley representing mavs at the lottery tonight
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 10:36 pm
by Baz
The slimmest chance of a top 3 pick, but it's been done before. Probably some rigging needs to be involved. Maybe Adam Silver wants Dallas to re-emerge as a top team in the West with our big market. Then Fultz here we come!
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:48 am
by Yennefer
Omfg another Adbreak, its nearly 0300 already. I want to go to bed ._.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:53 am
by Yennefer
FÜCK this ****. Lakers do not deserve a Top3 Pick.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:59 am
by dirkforpres
Sucks the Knicks pick right in front of us. They will surely leave us with Markkanen left on the board.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 1:02 am
by Devassa
dirkforpres wrote:Sucks the Knicks pick right in front of us. They will surely leave us with Markkanen left on the board.
I hope not. He's the biggest wild card in the draft and we have a dire need for a PG. It'll likely be us choosing between Ntilikina and Markkanen though. That makes me nervous
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 1:06 am
by Teffer10
dirkforpres wrote:Sucks the Knicks pick right in front of us. They will surely leave us with Markkanen left on the board.
My greatest fear.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 1:22 am
by Captain_Obvious
No. 9 is still the last spot to get a player, i.e. not Markkanen
Someone has to drop: Monk, Smith, Ntilikina, Isaac
My guess: Isaac
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 1:30 am
by Teffer10
Captain_Obvious wrote:No. 9 is still the last spot to get a player, i.e. not Markkanen
Someone has to drop: Monk, Smith, Ntilikina, Isaac
My guess: Isaac
Wonder if Mavs would take Isaac or Markkanen?
Something tells me they'd take Markkanen simply because of the Dirk factor.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 1:38 am
by Captain_Obvious
Teffer10 wrote:Captain_Obvious wrote:No. 9 is still the last spot to get a player, i.e. not Markkanen
Someone has to drop: Monk, Smith, Ntilikina, Isaac
My guess: Isaac
Wonder if Mavs would take Isaac or Markkanen?
Something tells me they'd take Markkanen simply because of the Dirk factor.
I hope they are smarter than that.
Full discloser: I only watched some highlight vids, but I was underwhelmed by Markkanen
I think Carlisle likes Isaac type of players, e.g. Finney-Smith, Aminu, ... 9 foot reach? Yes, please
If the others drop, it becomes a no brainer.
I like our position. Picking at 10 was the nightmare.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 2:11 am
by Teffer10
Captain_Obvious wrote:Teffer10 wrote:Captain_Obvious wrote:No. 9 is still the last spot to get a player, i.e. not Markkanen
Someone has to drop: Monk, Smith, Ntilikina, Isaac
My guess: Isaac
Wonder if Mavs would take Isaac or Markkanen?
Something tells me they'd take Markkanen simply because of the Dirk factor.
I hope they are smarter than that.
Full discloser: I only watched some highlight vids, but I was underwhelmed by Markkanen
I think Carlisle likes Isaac type of players, e.g. Finney-Smith, Aminu, ... 9 foot reach? Yes, please
If the others drop, it becomes a no brainer.
I like our position. Picking at 10 was the nightmare.
I'd hope so too and of the following I'd take in order......Smith, Ntilikina, Monk, Isaac, Collins, Markkanen
Isaac has the tools but I do question his drive. Monk would be great and would provide us some options with Curry allowing us to build with a bit younger core.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 3:45 am
by HotrodBeaubois
Darren wrote:HotrodBeaubois wrote:Darren wrote:At this point, I am picking Ntilikina over Monk and Smith because of his size and skillsets. I expect both Ntilikina and Curry starting under such scenario. And Wes will be traded before the season starts.
If only Monk is available but not Ntilikina, I expect us to trade Curry for a quality 2. For example, Wes and Curry for Fournier is not bad at all.
If we're only left with Markkanen, I'd rather sign Lowry and trade down for multiple picks.
Of course, if we land the top pick, then Fultz is the answer unless we trade him for Porzingis.
No way do I want to sign a 31 year old $30+ Million Lowry
He's 31 year's old. So is Chris Paul. If the latter is available, we'll consider him no doubt. If we miss out all PGs in draft, I'd rather have Lowry over Rubio or Teague. That's for sure. Of course, Bledsoe could still be an option.
I don't want Paul or Lowry ....Neither make us a contender so we would just be wasting time with players that haven't done **** . Meanwhile we are too good to get better
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft #9
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 4:55 am
by agentofatlas
I'll be honest. I'm not high with frank as with some people. Watched only a few games and some clips and nothing really stands out to me. There are players with higher offensive upside (DSJ, Monk and Lauri) and players with higher defensive upside as well (Isaac, Collins). I mean what separates him from Mitchell, who can shoot and just as much potential defensively with that athleticism and wingspan of his.
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft #9
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 7:30 am
by Lord Cuban
If we didn't win those last Games that 76ers pick would be ours because we would've traded places with the Kings...
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft #9
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 8:40 am
by Suka Bongcic
Lauri Markkanan welcome to the Mavs. Sigh
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft #9
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 10:39 am
by Lord Cuban
17/05/2017 Mock Drafts (Mavericks):
DraftExpress: Lauri Markkanen, PF, Arizona | Freshman
ESPN: Frank Ntilikina, PG, France | 18
Bleacher Report: Dennis Smith Jr., PG, NC State | Freshman
NBADraft.Net: Zach Collins, C, Gonzaga | Freshman
Sports illustrated: Jonathan Isaac, SF/PF, Florida State | Freshman
CBS Sports: Lauri Markkanen, PF, Arizona | Freshman
NBC Sports: Jonathan Isaac, SF/PF, Florida State | Freshman
USA TODAY: Lauri Markkanen, PF, Arizona | Freshman
Tankathon: Frank Ntilikina, PG, France | 18
Mynbadraft.com: Frank Ntilikina, PG, France | 18
Thebiglead: Lauri Markkanen, PF, Arizona | Freshman
New York Post: Dennis Smith Jr., PG, NC State | Freshman
NJ.Com: Frank Ntilikina, PG, France | 18
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 12:43 pm
by dirkforpres
Teffer10 wrote:dirkforpres wrote:Sucks the Knicks pick right in front of us. They will surely leave us with Markkanen left on the board.
My greatest fear.
It sounds like Smith and Ntilikina will be who they prefer, but I think smith goes to the Knicks at 8 so Dallas will be choosing between those 2. Who knows what's going on with them if that's the case though. I wouldn't mind just trading back and getting Diallo if that's what we are left to choose from
Re: Mavericks 2017 Draft #9
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 1:44 pm
by bran muffin
The Mavs have taken rookies with the 9th overall pick four times in franchise history:
1981 - Rolando Blackman
1983 - Dale Ellis
1996 - Samaki Walker
1998 - Dirk Nowitzki
Samaki Walker was a bust. But the other 3 went on to become All-Stars later in their careers. Let's hope the Mavs manage to get another good one this year.