Middle of the pack (familiar territory)- '15 NBA Draft Thread

[MilHammer]

Before the trade, I really wanted the Bucks to take a flyer on George Lucas.
Are there any guys out of left field at the C you could see maybe getting some interest?

[Ruzious]

Before the trade, I really wanted the Bucks to take a flyer on George Lucas.
Are there any guys out of left field at the C you could see maybe getting some interest?

Yes - Robert Upshaw. Problem is - he'll likely be a high 2nd rounder - too much of a risk to use the Bucks first rounder on and likely gone before their 2nd rounder. Rakeem Christmas is an underrated PF/small ball center who could be there for their 2nd rounder.

[Badgerlander]

Before the trade, I really wanted the Bucks to take a flyer on George Lucas.
Are there any guys out of left field at the C you could see maybe getting some interest?

[MilHammer]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76WEueT70Nk[/youtube]

Not someone I would be interested taking with a 1st round pick, but a French guy who is essentially another Inglis.

[Nightfall]

I am not sure if he is in the Draft 2015, but he could be a hot prospect for the future. I saw him playing in Greece when he was 17 and you could see that he has a great potential.

Kostas Mitoglou (NCAA, Wake Forest)
PF 6ft 10'' / 225 lbs born 6/11/1996

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/2153068/konstantinos-mitoglou

he is a great 3pts shooter (as I said he is a 6ft 10 PF), he currently has 39% (43/110) in 27 games (last 5 games : 55%)

Recent game with 6/7 3pointers :
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H_MRHx3OnE[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu7qhorjUCk[/youtube]

Your source for all good things greek ,

Alex

[Bucks2585]

Before the trade, I really wanted the Bucks to take a flyer on George Lucas.
Are there any guys out of left field at the C you could see maybe getting some interest?

Id still take a flyer on him. We have a lot of guys under contract, for long term. A guy like George Lucas is the perfect guy to pick up and simply have him remain playing overseas or in the D-League while we have MCW as a starter. Maybe give him that year of playing time, he replaces Jerryd Bayless after next season, we have a PG rotation of Lucas and MCW, two 6-5ish PGs thats can both play together defensively.

[jakecronus8]

Henson + clips 1st + our first and whatever else is reasonable...for Myles Turner. I finally have faith in this FO to get something like this done

I think that could get him. Some are wary of Turner because he doesn't run the court like a thoroughbred - and he may need some toughening up (settles for too many long jump shots) - so he won't be an untouchable pick - and he'll go after the top 4, but you don't often see 18 year old bigs who can score in the variety of ways he can - and he really is a rim protector - as opposed to Portis and Kaminsky. The LMA comparisons are valid, imo.

Or how about the Clips pick and the Bucks 2015 pick for Kaminsky? Keep Henson for his shot-blocking and solid efficient production.

Sprinkle in Zaza and that is a tremendous, versatile center rotation.

[00 Buckshot]

Anyone watched the Utah center Poeltl play? Numbers look good. Might be available near our pick.

[No-Man]

Before the trade, I really wanted the Bucks to take a flyer on George Lucas.
Are there any guys out of left field at the C you could see maybe getting some interest?

Yes - Robert Upshaw. Problem is - he'll likely be a high 2nd rounder - too much of a risk to use the Bucks first rounder on and likely gone before their 2nd rounder. Rakeem Christmas is an underrated PF/small ball center who could be there for their 2nd rounder.

Poeltl.

[20110913]

I am not sure if he is in the Draft 2015, but he could be a hot prospect for the future. I saw him playing in Greece when he was 17 and you could see that he has a great potential.

Kostas Mitoglou (NCAA, Wake Forest)
PF 6ft 10'' / 225 lbs born 6/11/1996

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/2153068/konstantinos-mitoglou

he is a great 3pts shooter (as I said he is a 6ft 10 PF), he currently has 39% (43/110) in 27 games (last 5 games : 55%)

Recent game with 6/7 3pointers :
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H_MRHx3OnE[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu7qhorjUCk[/youtube]

Your source for all good things greek ,

Alex

omg, he made 43 3p in half season。

Kaminsky made 86 3P in 4 years

it is unfair

[Ruzious]

Before the trade, I really wanted the Bucks to take a flyer on George Lucas.
Are there any guys out of left field at the C you could see maybe getting some interest?

Yes - Robert Upshaw. Problem is - he'll likely be a high 2nd rounder - too much of a risk to use the Bucks first rounder on and likely gone before their 2nd rounder. Rakeem Christmas is an underrated PF/small ball center who could be there for their 2nd rounder.

Poeltl.

I still think 2016 for him, so he could prove himself top 10 worthy - rather than a 20-25 pick who's not ready for the NBA. I guess the question is - does some team picking in the teens give him a guarantee?

[No-Man]

Yes - Robert Upshaw. Problem is - he'll likely be a high 2nd rounder - too much of a risk to use the Bucks first rounder on and likely gone before their 2nd rounder. Rakeem Christmas is an underrated PF/small ball center who could be there for their 2nd rounder.

Poeltl.

I still think 2016 for him, so he could prove himself top 10 worthy - rather than a 20-25 pick who's not ready for the NBA. I guess the question is - does some team picking in the teens give him a guarantee?

If I am Milwaukee I will, done, today.

[Ruzious]

I am not sure if he is in the Draft 2015, but he could be a hot prospect for the future. I saw him playing in Greece when he was 17 and you could see that he has a great potential.

Kostas Mitoglou (NCAA, Wake Forest)
PF 6ft 10'' / 225 lbs born 6/11/1996

he is a great 3pts shooter (as I said he is a 6ft 10 PF), he currently has 39% (43/110) in 27 games (last 5 games : 55%)

Recent game with 6/7 3pointers :

Your source for all good things greek ,

Alex

omg, he made 43 3p in half season。

Kaminsky made 86 3P in 4 years

it is unfair

Meh, statistically - Kaminsky is better at everything else. But another Greek wouldn't hurt - and this kid is worth following.

[On_Wisconsin]

Towns is perfect for Minnesota. Rubio/Wiggins/Towns would be incredible.

For us, I like Frank Kaminsky and Timothe Luwawu. And this guy http://www.draftexpress.com/article/NBA ... ucas-4814/

Edit: I've read a lot of good things about Devin Booker too. I like him as another shooter.

[Turk Nowitzki]

It seems like a lazy comparison but Russell reminds me so much of Harden. Whoever ends up with him in this draft is not going to be disappointed.

[mlloyd10]

Damian Jones getting some love now on nbadraft.net - Anyone see him play?

[JayMKE]

Kaminsky would be my top target right now, I think he'd be a great fit for this team altho we're going to want a defensive guy too.

[Profound23]

Have to laugh at the Sixers if the story is true. They were trying to trade Embiid for a pick this year?

Sooner or later you have to believe the guy you drafted is going to get it done. Trade away ROY and your #3 overall pick for two first rounds picks? Weird!

[Dcebucks11]

Have to laugh at the Sixers if the story is true. They were trying to trade Embiid for a pick this year?

Sooner or later you have to believe the guy you drafted is going to get it done. Trade away ROY and your #3 overall pick for two first rounds picks? Weird!

I could understand why, MCW cant shoot and big men with foot injuries prob scare them a bit.

[Dcebucks11]

Kaminsky would be my top target right now, I think he'd be a great fit for this team altho we're going to want a defensive guy too.

Not sure about kaminsky.. Don't want my big man drifting out to the 3 point line all the time and I haven't seen much of a mid range game from him yet.. Still debating if he'll be a good big in the NBA.