Welcome Richaun Holmes

Post #1 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:24 am

And such.

(maybe bulk up and play center?)

fritopia · Post #2 » by **fritopia** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:27 am

Solid pick to give offense and rebounding. Nice job Hinke.

SavageBel · Post #3 » by **SavageBel** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:27 am

We have no guards haha

Kobblehead · Post #4 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:29 am

This guy is a big-time shotblocker.

agiaco · Post #5 » by **agiaco** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:49 am

Looks like he's gone too?

Skates · Post #6 » by **Skates** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 5:33 am

Still no more word n his rumored move?

Decent pick if he keeps developing his jumper.

Tension · Post #7 » by **Tension** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 5:47 am

Good value, could've gone late 1st.

The76thDegree · Post #8 » by **The76thDegree** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:03 am

Nbadraft.net's player comparison is Craig brackens. Just sayin

Skates · Post #9 » by **Skates** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:33 am

The76thDegree wrote:Nbadraft.net's player comparison is Craig brackens. Just sayin

NBADraftnet...just sayin' :wink:

The76thDegree · Post #10 » by **The76thDegree** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:20 am

Skates wrote:
The76thDegree wrote:Nbadraft.net's player comparison is Craig brackens. Just sayin

NBADraftnet...just sayin'

I know haha. I just find their comparisons hilarious and this made me smile. I forgot he even existed

Kobblehead · Post #11 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:10 am

I hope we keep this dude.

Arsenal · Post #12 » by **Arsenal** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:17 pm

Looks like we're keeping him. We need to develop him into the poor man's Serge Ibaka. A shotblocking, 3 point shooting PF. Can it happen?

76thBearCub · Post #13 » by **76thBearCub** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:44 pm

nbadraft.net is not a good draft site. Neither is draftexpress.com.

Neither know what the hell is going to happen. Neither has a long track list of being right over the long run either.

nbadraft.net gets crapped on but their mock draft ends up being just as good as draftexpress.

As far as content to evaluate a prospect though, go with draftexpress.

Kobblehead · Post #14 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:44 pm

Arsenal wrote:Looks like we're keeping him. We need to develop him into the poor man's Serge Ibaka. A shotblocking, 3 point shooting PF. Can it happen?

Honestly, the three point shot kind of ruined Ibaka. I hope they develop Holmes like the mid-range shooting, offensive rebounding era of Serge Ibaka. Not this current one.

Arsenal · Post #15 » by **Arsenal** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:51 pm

Nah man we need a stretch 4 to pair with Noel or Okafor. Holmes needs to be that guy. Camp out behind the 3 point line to give them room to operate down low.

Kobblehead · Post #16 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:52 pm

Arsenal wrote:Nah man we need a stretch 4 to pair with Noel or Okafor. Holmes needs to be that guy. Camp out behind the 3 point line to give them room to operate down low.

You can stretch it just fine from 16 feet. Camping Holmes out at the three point line makes little sense because he's never been a volume three point shooter in his life and he's an excellent offensive rebounder.

PhilasFinest · Post #17 » by **PhilasFinest** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:54 pm

kid seems to have a high motor, can block shots, board, finish around the rim and hit a jumper. If he buys in, could be a nice developmental piece along the lines of Grant.

MRxBLACK · Post #18 » by **MRxBLACK** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 12:05 am

One of my personal favorites for the Sixers to get in the 2nd. Glad we took him. Hopefully he signs a multi year deal.

Arsenal · Post #19 » by **Arsenal** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 12:13 am

Kobblehead wrote:
Arsenal wrote:Nah man we need a stretch 4 to pair with Noel or Okafor. Holmes needs to be that guy. Camp out behind the 3 point line to give them room to operate down low.

You can stretch it just fine from 16 feet. Camping Holmes out at the three point line makes little sense because he's never been a volume three point shooter in his life and he's an excellent offensive rebounder.

I agree with you and am exaggerating about camping him out at the 3 pt line. With that said he can make himself VERY valuable if he can nail the open 3 along with his other talents. He's clearly shown the potential his last two years, now it's probably a matter of continued practice hitting the 3, something I'm sure that will be emphasized in our program.

Maybe he could be a Draymond Green type for us. Even play some 5 if we want to go with some small ball "5-Out" lineups ala the Hawks and the Warriors in the finals.

Post #20 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 12:13 am

lamp23 wrote:nbadraft.net is not a good draft site. Neither is draftexpress.com.

Neither know what the hell is going to happen. Neither has a long track list of being right over the long run either.

nbadraft.net gets crapped on but their mock draft ends up being just as good as draftexpress.

As far as content to evaluate a prospect though, go with draftexpress.

Yeah, thats not true at all. Dx's mocks have been considerably better past several years.

http://nyloncalculus.com/2015/06/26/grading-the-mock-2015-nba-drafts/