If the Magic get a top draft pick, who should they take?

[IGotDaMagicInMe]

I see smart's floor as Kyle Lowry, I'm not sure about ceiling, I'm being extremely optimistic here and I'm probably dreaming, but a name I'll throw out there for his ceiling is Jason Kidd, I'm not too sure about that one though , I can't find a comparison I like. What y'all think?

He's more Billups than Kidd

What makes you say that?

[tiderulz]

I see smart's floor as Kyle Lowry, I'm not sure about ceiling, I'm being extremely optimistic here and I'm probably dreaming, but a name I'll throw out there for his ceiling is Jason Kidd, I'm not too sure about that one though , I can't find a comparison I like. What y'all think?

He's more Billups than Kidd

that isnt a bad thing. Billups wasnt the passer Kidd was, but a good defender, smart player and deadly when needed.

[eyriq]

Smart still strikes me as the no brainier here.

[OrlandoMagician]

I like the look of Oladipo. Looking forward to watching him for Indiana tonight.

Where is he projected to go in the draft? Looks a real athlete, defender, transition scorer.

Also, why does NBADraft.net think we'll draft Zeller with the #2? I just don't see it. -- http://nbadraft.net/2013mock_draft

^^ There's some bizzare selections in their mock draft. Washington drafting Smart? (They have Wall). Us drafting Zeller? (Vucevic). Cleveland drafting Noel? (they have Thompson and Zeller, but couuuld happen because he might be the best player available to them. I still see them taking a wing scorer though).

[oakfanintheeast]

Muhammad, or MCW.

[IGotDaMagicInMe]

I like the look of Oladipo. Looking forward to watching him for Indiana tonight.

Where is he projected to go in the draft? Looks a real athlete, defender, transition scorer.

Also, why does NBADraft.net think we'll draft Zeller with the #2? I just don't see it. -- http://nbadraft.net/2013mock_draft

^^ There's some bizzare selections in their mock draft. Washington drafting Smart? (They have Wall). Us drafting Zeller? (Vucevic). Cleveland drafting Noel? (they have Thompson and Zeller, but couuuld happen because he might be the best player available to them. I still see them taking a wing scorer though).

Because that a crappy site, It isn't perfect, but I use draftexpress

[OrlandoMagician]

Oladipo tho....

Man, 5 steals, clutch defense and transition buckets. And the kid has insaaaane hops, just springs above the rim.

What's his outside game like though? Is there enough to his offensive arsenal to suggest he could be a legit scorer (as well as defender, cos he's clearly got the knack there!) in the NBA?

[The Real Dalic]

I'm OK when it comes to picking players in the draft (more bad than good) but I say I would really like to draft Shabazz. But I'd be happy with anyone on that list.

[IGotDaMagicInMe]

Smart is hurt

[Noonskadoodle]

I like the look of Oladipo. Looking forward to watching him for Indiana tonight.

Where is he projected to go in the draft? Looks a real athlete, defender, transition scorer.

Also, why does NBADraft.net think we'll draft Zeller with the #2? I just don't see it. -- http://nbadraft.net/2013mock_draft

^^ There's some bizzare selections in their mock draft. Washington drafting Smart? (They have Wall). Us drafting Zeller? (Vucevic). Cleveland drafting Noel? (they have Thompson and Zeller, but couuuld happen because he might be the best player available to them. I still see them taking a wing scorer though).

Because that a crappy site, It isn't perfect, but I use draftexpress

NBAdraftnet this early usually just places players in spots due to their big board, not team needs. Once the draft spots are locked they start filling in their mocks with team needs.

[OrlandoMagician]

I'm slowly getting on board the Oladipo bandwagon.

[drsd]

I'm slowly getting on board the Oladipo bandwagon.

Usually trading down in a draft is a terrible idea. But if Orlando could flip their top pick for soething like #8 and #15, then GM Hennigan could take the Big-Ten's unquestioned two best players: Oladipo and Burke. That would be ace. By 2014/15, Orlando\'s starting five could be all born 1989 or sooner: Burke/Oladipo/Harkless/Nicholson/Vučević.
Hmmph; I am getting old.

[JBSouthpaw]

McLemore faced off vs. Smart last night (team wise)

Neither had a great game.
Smart was 2-14, but made 11 of 14 FTs, ending w 16 pts. fouled out in 2nd OT
McLemore was 3-12 for 7 pts.

I'd like to see more assists from Smart, but I do love how he consistently gets to the FT line.

[Mule Tears]

Marcus Smart. Think of Gilbert Arenas in his prime.

[OrlandoMagician]

I have a question regarding Oladipo:

Does he generate enough of his own offense? E.g. off the dribble, in isolation, spot-up threes etc? He is, after all, a shooting guard. I know he plays stellar defense, has an elite motor and is a top athlete, but it's his all-round offensive game I'm concerned about. Gets out in transition damn well though.