Draft Day 2015

Post #1 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:34 am

I'm about 90 minutes early in Minnesota, but please use this thread to discuss all of Thursday's festivities. The other draft threads will be locked.

To kick it off, here's a video to get the discussion rolling.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLxEpdRd6wg[/youtube]

theGreatRC · Post #2 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:36 am

We should also use this thread to see who can guess the right picks for each team of the draft. Or at least as many as we can, would be cool to look back at our picks once the draft is over

Post #3 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:44 am

"He's got KG-type ability." -Wally Szczerbiak

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ZG6HWCi3k[/youtube]

Devilzsidewalk · Post #4 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:53 am

Klomp wrote:"He's got KG-type ability." -Wally Szczerbiak

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ZG6HWCi3k[/youtube]

Wally Szczerbiak on Winslow: "The next Sprewell"
on Tyus Jones: "Looks like Sam Cassel at times"
on WCS: "Rich man's Loren Woods"
on Trey Lyles: "the ferocity of a young Gary Trent
on Jahil Okafor: "Haven't seen somebody own the paint like that since Marc Jackson"
on Frank Kaminsky: "Feathery touch reminds me of Rasho Nesterovic"

Post #5 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:54 am

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

Murphs56 · Post #6 » by **Murphs56** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:54 am

OK So imagine if Okafor or Russell actually wind up in Sacramento lol? This trade could actually happen

Murphs56 · Post #7 » by **Murphs56** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 4:01 am

Lets stay away from all this drama. Lets get in, Take Towns, and Leave. Let all these volcanic eruptions happen after we make our pick!

Kiwi Wolf · Post #8 » by **Kiwi Wolf** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:06 am

All the way from New Zealand, just take Towns and don't do anything stupid please!

Grits n Gravy · Post #9 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:27 am

Kiwi Wolf wrote:All the way from New Zealand, just take Towns and don't do anything stupid please!

Hey welcome bro! New Zealand myself

Feilong · Post #10 » by **Feilong** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:09 am

Woke up and my desktop is dead. I was so pissed. Checked what is wrong, RIP my power supply. Lucky me i had an extra one.
Then i remembered IT'S TOWNS DAY!!!!

Post #11 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:53 am

A few notes from our owner

[tweet]https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/613514815605084162[/tweet][tweet]https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/613530191650926592[/tweet]

Post #12 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:13 am

I'm going to make a prediction. If we stay in the 2nd round, Joe Young will be one of our picks.

On Wednesday, Flip Saunders mentioned ballhandling and shooting as qualities they'll be looking for in the backcourt. Young has those things in spades.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0yB2oDZUyE[/youtube]

Additionally, looking at the rest of what's available near 31 and 36, nothing really fits the bill. Rozier, who some say we like, is more of a defensive guy. Harrison, currently mocked all the way down at 46, is not a great shooter.

Young is a gym rat too, and you know how much Flip likes those guys.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEHjssrC7yc[/youtube]

EDIT: After looking at Twitter, might need to get into late 1st for him. Spurs, Celtics, Lakers all showing interest.

Vindicater · Post #13 » by **Vindicater** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:26 am

If we grab Cliff Alexander with one of the two second rounders I will consider this the perfect draft.

NikolaPekovic · Post #14 » by **NikolaPekovic** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:27 am

Did Joe workout for us?

His skill level shocked me though. Might be a steal. I haven't fell in love with anyone at 31 so I would be cool with him.

Wolf_Cry · Post #15 » by **Wolf_Cry** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:29 am

Devilzsidewalk wrote:
Klomp wrote:"He's got KG-type ability." -Wally Szczerbiak

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ZG6HWCi3k[/youtube]

Wally Szczerbiak on Winslow: "The next Sprewell"
on Tyus Jones: "Looks like Sam Cassel at times"
on WCS: "Rich man's Loren Woods"
on Trey Lyles: "the ferocity of a young Gary Trent
on Jahil Okafor: "Haven't seen somebody own the paint like that since Marc Jackson"
on Frank Kaminsky: "Feathery touch reminds me of Rasho Nesterovic"

But who's the next Wally is the real question.

moss_is_1 · Post #16 » by **moss_is_1** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:33 am

Klomp wrote:I'm going to make a prediction. If we stay in the 2nd round, Joe Young will be one of our picks.

On Wednesday, Flip Saunders mentioned ballhandling and shooting as qualities they'll be looking for in the backcourt. Young has those things in spades.

Joe Young seems like a solid pick there if we are going guard. I still think one of those bigs holds more upside at that range. Chad Ford has Young in the 1st to the Lakers at #27. Rozier has the handles, and is athletic/great defender, but a mediocre shooter.

I'm hoping we are able to clear some roster spots(Bud, Bennett for sure), and can draft a couple developmental people at PG and at PF.

PG - If we can't move up for one of Jones, Grant, Wright. Joe Young, Rozier, Andrew Harrison, are about the only ones left.
PF - Cliff Alexander, Christian Wood, McCullough, and a ton of intriguing center prospects / draft and stash guys.

Post #17 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:36 am

I think if we draft a PF it would be someone who plays overseas next year.

YaleS · Post #18 » by **YaleS** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:02 am

What you guys think about RJ Hunter, comparisons are of JJ R/Beli, maybe we can move little up to get him?

Nitroglycerin · Post #19 » by **Nitroglycerin** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:51 am

Rashad Vaughn and Mamouhd Jaiteh

mcd6184 · Post #20 » by **mcd6184** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:52 am

With the first pick, in the 2015 NBA Draft...the Minnesota Timberwolves select...Ja-

*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM*

Everyone's head explodes.