2012 NBA Draft Thread

TB · Post #1 » by TB » Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:39 am

We need a thread to discuss college ball. It gets mentioned throughout other threads, but since we still have a chance at either drafting top 7 or trading for a pick, it should have its own thread.

As always, my views change drastically throughout the season, but right now here are a couple thoughts to start off with:

- MKG is the guy I would target all the way up to pick number 1. He is anywhere from 5 to 14 in mocks i've seen, but I wouldn't doubt if he goes top 3 and ends up the best player in the draft. Call me crazy but I actually like him on the Warriors more than any other player in this draft.

- I always kick myself if I start liking big white dudes, but Leonard is for real. Illinois crappy guards may cause this guy to guy late lotto, but he has the talent of a top 5 player. He's definitely a guy you need to give possessions, and you also need an active rebounder next to him.. but if you do that, he could be special. Think hibbert with more athleticism and slightly less shot blocking.

- Bradley Beal could end up as a Harden type impact without a Harden type draft number. He is almost too advanced for his own good. yes, his shot is not falling, and because of this his draft stock is falling instead. But he constantly makes the fundamental plays on both ends. He is really taking his Ray Allen comparisons to heart (outside of the jumper results).

This can be the college basketball thread that turns into a draft thread if we get a pick. Interested to hear your guys thoughts on the prospects so far.

Coxy · Post #2 » by **Coxy** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:47 am

Good thread.

We'll be keeping our pick. Although a minor track malfunction on the tank against Detroit makes me nervous.

I want all the info I can get in the draft on CENTERS.

Mac1958 · Post #3 » by **Mac1958** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:06 pm

Something tells me the Warriors will play just "well" enough to end up with the 8th or 9th pick, thereby handing the pick over to the Jazz.

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Jester_ · Post #4 » by **Jester_** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:40 pm

I liked Drummond obviously, but since he isn't declaring, I like Jeremy Lamb as a replacement for Monta, or MKG as well.

Jester_ · Post #5 » by **Jester_** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:45 pm

What do you guys have on Thomas Robinson? I've only recently heard of him, and I haven't seen him play.

Jester_ · Post #6 » by **Jester_** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:48 pm

I think Brad Beal would look good too if we're in the 7-10 range, although he lives and dies by his reach, which he won't have in the NBA. He's got a bit of an Evan Turner problem.

TB · Post #7 » by TB » Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:12 pm

Jester_ wrote:I think Brad Beal would look good too if we're in the 7-10 range, although he lives and dies by his reach, which he won't have in the NBA. He's got a bit of an Evan Turner problem.

Don't be discouraged by Beals jumpshot. His shot is money. The start to his season reminds me a ton of the start to Eric Gordons season.

Also, Turner spent his first 2 college seasons over thinking and trying to force things since he had such a large skill set for his size. Beal is the opposite. As a freshman, he already looks like a vet out there. His play has reminded me of Aaron Afflalo thus far. I think his ceiling is past prime Ray Allen, which is really good.

don nelson · Post #8 » by **don nelson** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:35 pm

Mac1958 wrote:Something tells me the Warriors will play just "well" enough to end up with the 8th or 9th pick, thereby handing the pick over to the Jazz.

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+1

and1GS · Post #9 » by **and1GS** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:42 pm

We NEED our pick this year. There are 8-10 players that are top 5 worthy. We could get an instant starter and probable long term solution in the top 5, this draft is stacked in the lotto. Please Mark Jack, stink it up.

Coxy · Post #10 » by **Coxy** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:45 pm

Jester_ wrote:I liked Drummond obviously, but since he isn't declaring, I like Jeremy Lamb as a replacement for Monta, or MKG as well.

Is this 100%?

TB · Post #11 » by TB » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:06 pm

Jester_ wrote:What do you guys have on Thomas Robinson? I've only recently heard of him, and I haven't seen him play.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... n-magazine

That should tell you everything you need to know about Thomas Robinson the person. As a player he reminds me of a taller, more athletic Paul Millsap. Still a bit short, but strong enough to bang inside, athletic enough to switch onto a wing, and smart and tough enough to be a big time rebounder.

KevinMcreynolds · Post #12 » by **KevinMcreynolds** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:15 pm

Mac1958 wrote:Something tells me the Warriors will play just "well" enough to end up with the 8th or 9th pick, thereby handing the pick over to the Jazz.

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/thread

There's no chance there is a good outcome to this situation. The only reason the draft exists is to f*ck the Warriors.

Post #13 » by **Sleepy51** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:29 pm

Can we roll that film please?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX1kMlG8c7Y

Coxy · Post #14 » by **Coxy** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:38 pm

Folded corner.

coldgrip1 · Post #15 » by **coldgrip1** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:09 pm

I'm not with the Jeremy Lamb band wagon. Even with steroids he's gonna be 190lbs top. Dude makes Brandan Wright look like Ronnie Coleman. He's also beginning to abandon driving the lane and settles for tough jump shots.

All the great SGs in this league can drive the lane and finish well. Kobe and Wade wouldn't be Kobe and Wade if all they did was shoot tough jump shots.

Jester_ · Post #16 » by **Jester_** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:22 am

TB wrote:
Jester_ wrote:What do you guys have on Thomas Robinson? I've only recently heard of him, and I haven't seen him play.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... n-magazine

That should tell you everything you need to know about Thomas Robinson the person. As a player he reminds me of a taller, more athletic Paul Millsap. Still a bit short, but strong enough to bang inside, athletic enough to switch onto a wing, and smart and tough enough to be a big time rebounder.

I'm sold. I watched some tape of the guy, he strikes me as someone who could become a better Josh Smith. I'd have to watch some games to say anything certain, but he's got Smith's game without all the attitude issues (lack of leadership qualities, lack of character, lack of defined roles). Is that comparison off base? Draft Xpress has him listed as Kris Humphries-type, but I can't see that at all.

If I"m right, I"m completely on the Thomas Robinson bandwagon. Any other draft he's a top 3 pick, and I think he'll be around for us to pick him up (assuming the tank rolls on).

Jester_ · Post #17 » by **Jester_** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:26 am

Sleepy51 wrote:Can we roll that film please?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX1kMlG8c7Y

That's ridiculous.

KevinMcreynolds · Post #18 » by **KevinMcreynolds** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:11 am

We need Thomas Robinson at the 3. Don't let the Lamb PR agenda fool you.

Motivated-Baron · Post #19 » by **Motivated-Baron** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:35 am

Didn't watch the game but it looks like Thomas Robinson destoyed by boy PJ3 to hand Baylor their first loss O_O

http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-bas ... 18-ku.html

coldgrip1 · Post #20 » by **coldgrip1** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:03 am

Motivated-Baron wrote:Didn't watch the game but it looks like Thomas Robinson destoyed by boy PJ3 to hand Baylor their first loss O_O

http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-bas ... 18-ku.html

What stats are u looking at bro? Robinson has excellent stats in this game lol. 27pts 15rebounds that's monster stats especially for college.