Official College Basketball / 2011 NBA Draft Thread

[Kobblehead]

i kno its been said 1,000,000 X before...
but in a country where u can go to war and give ur life after you graduate high school...
i dont think its right to decline someone to play basketball and make a living off of it if they can do so.

Going to war for your country is a choice or obligation. Playing professional ball is a privilege.

[Negrodamus]

I say we play real well next year but then absolutely SUCK the next season so we can get this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH3_K4uIsxA

[Mik317]

I say we play real well next year but then absolutely SUCK the next season so we can get this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH3_K4uIsxA

**** that..I want Gilchrist. His name is Michael and his last name has Christ in it. Plus I think he's from this area....Win Win Win.

so time to ship Iggy off and suck. Good run but Now the draft won't suck anymore.

[Negrodamus]

I say we play real well next year but then absolutely SUCK the next season so we can get this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH3_K4uIsxA

**** that..I want Gilchrist. His name is Michael and his last name has Christ in it. Plus I think he's from this area....Win Win Win.

so time to ship Iggy off and suck. Good run but Now the draft won't suck anymore.

I mean, Gilchrist is great and all, but that kid is an absolute freak of nature.

Gilchrist is a great defender, but still needs to find his offensive game. He would benefit from a 2 year college ruling. I think after his Sophomore year, he would be unstoppable.

[dbodner]

Biggest question with Drummond is his motor. He can coast at times.

I saw Gilchrist 3 times in person. Absolutely love him as a top prospect. Not sure he's a #1 option, but his defense is going to be outstanding.

[Kova]

Biggest question with Drummond is his motor. He can coast at times.

I saw Gilchrist 3 times in person. Absolutely love him as a top prospect. Not sure he's a #1 option, but his defense is going to be outstanding.

Yeah, I didn't see much of Drummond mention in 2012 draft.. I mean, he will be in 2012 draft?? And he probably will be no. 1-3 pick? Right?

[dbodner]

2013 draft at the earliest. his high school class is 2012.

[Sixerlover]

i kno its been said 1,000,000 X before...
but in a country where u can go to war and give ur life after you graduate high school...
i dont think its right to decline someone to play basketball and make a living off of it if they can do so.

Going to war for your country is a choice or obligation. Playing professional ball is a privilege.

If your talented enough, why can't playing professional ball a choice?

[Negrodamus]

Biggest question with Drummond is his motor. He can coast at times.

I saw Gilchrist 3 times in person. Absolutely love him as a top prospect. Not sure he's a #1 option, but his defense is going to be outstanding.

Yeah, I didn't see much of Drummond mention in 2012 draft.. I mean, he will be in 2012 draft?? And he probably will be no. 1-3 pick? Right?

2013 unless there is a 2 year college ruling.

And he should be number 1 overall no question unless he completely doesn't give a **** in college.

[ZarcMumoff]

I love Gilchrist as well. Athletic freak and a lockdown defender.

[GoSixersBro]

Harrison Barnes chose to forgo the NBA Draft and return for his sophomore season at UNC.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/14962598/uncs-harrison-barnes-forgos-nba-draft-stays-in-school

Would suck to be a high lottery team.

[Kobblehead]

If your talented enough, why can't playing professional ball a choice?

You didn't choose to have that talent. You were given a gift. Because of that gift, you are given a privileged of making millions by playing a game.

[dbodner]

If your talented enough, why can't playing professional ball a choice?

You didn't choose to have that talent. You were given a gift. Because of that gift, you are given a privileged of making millions by playing a game.

That's incredibly disrespectful to all the hard work basketball players put in.

[tk76]

Yeah, you should apologize to Speezy right now

It ayt ez bn Speezy.

[Iverson323]

Is it weird that I think Chris Singleton can replace Iguodala and Young if we can't re-sign him. According to his scouting report, he could be a lockdown defender at the 3 and the 4 and he's a good 3 point shooter. You can start him at the 3 and then move him to the 4 and can space the floor with the lineup of:

Brand
Singleton
Turner
Meeks
Holiday

[Point-God]

Is it weird that I think Chris Singleton can replace Iguodala and Young if we can't re-sign him. According to his scouting report, he could be a lockdown defender at the 3 and the 4 and he's a good 3 point shooter. You can start him at the 3 and then move him to the 4 and can space the floor with the lineup of:

Brand
Singleton
Turner
Meeks
Holiday

So you've never seen him play? The guy doesn't look like an NBA player at all. 2nd round talent in a bad draft.

[dbodner]

Chris Singleton will be a phenomenal steal in the second half of the first round. He may not contribute immediately, but he'll turn himself into a very good roleplayer.

And, for the record, I have seen him play. Maybe once or twice.

[HotSauce77]

Singleton is a very nice defensive player, but not much else. He can't put the ball on the floor and isn't a great shooter. Guys who turn the ball over twice as much as they get an assist on the college level and who shoot a low percentage and don't have a dead eye jumper tend to become role players in the NBA. Given his defensive ability though, the kid can turn himself into a nice corner 3 point shooter and be a very productive player for someone if the expectations are reasonable.

[ZarcMumoff]

You know the draft sucks when we are talking about the 2013 Draft, lol.

I'm still hoping for Markieff Morris or Motiejunas (Euro Big than can score in a variety of ways...at our pick in this weak of a draft, would be thrilled if available). If they aren't there, trade back.

[tk76]

Bismack or bust... if somehow he is get-able.