NBA 2017 Draft thread. 5th pick and 10th pick.

JohnWillow · Post #1 » by **JohnWillow** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:13 pm

I guess now we have to look into the guys who can help and be part of this team next season, we will likely have 2 first round picks, maybe Vlade can get more before the trade deadline ends.

Bogdanovic (who I really like) likely will come over here next season, WCS, Hield, Richardson, Skal, Papa will be our young core. What are we looking for in a draft? Point Guard, some forward?

For me the big need will be point guard, with Collison likely gone, I don't know about Lawson situation if he still wants to be part of the team coming next season. So if we are looking at the pg I like this french guy Frank Ntikilina.

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Post #2 » by **City of Trees** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:13 pm

Miles Bridges!!!

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JohnWillow · Post #3 » by **JohnWillow** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:18 pm

City of Trees wrote:Miles Bridges!!!

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I haven't seen him tbh, what is his comparison?

Post #4 » by **KF10** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:22 pm

According to this: http://tankathon.herokuapp.com

With our own pick, we are #11 (expected to get better) and with the Pelican's pick -- #9 (expected to get worse).

So, I think our own pick will bottom out somewhere between 4-8, while the Pelican's pick will bottom out in the middle teens, imo.

JohnWillow · Post #5 » by **JohnWillow** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:34 pm

KF10 wrote:According to this: http://tankathon.herokuapp.com

With our own pick, we are #11 (expected to get better) and with the Pelican's pick -- #9 (expected to get worse).

So, I think our own pick will bottom out somewhere between 4-8, while the Pelican's pick will bottom out in the middle teens, imo.

T'Wolves, Dallas, Portland, Knicks are going ahead of us in the win column, so I think we will end up with 5-6 pick.

SacKingZZZ · Post #6 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:10 pm

TJ Leaf. I think he could be one of the best players in the draft. I'm sure he moves up past the Kings picks though.

SacKingZZZ · Post #7 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:10 pm

JohnWillow wrote:
KF10 wrote:According to this: http://tankathon.herokuapp.com

With our own pick, we are #11 (expected to get better) and with the Pelican's pick -- #9 (expected to get worse).

So, I think our own pick will bottom out somewhere between 4-8, while the Pelican's pick will bottom out in the middle teens, imo.

T'Wolves, Dallas, Portland, Knicks are going ahead of us in the win column, so I think we will end up with 5-6 pick.

The better question is where Philly ends up.

JohnWillow · Post #8 » by **JohnWillow** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:23 pm

SacKingZZZ wrote:
JohnWillow wrote:
KF10 wrote:According to this: http://tankathon.herokuapp.com

With our own pick, we are #11 (expected to get better) and with the Pelican's pick -- #9 (expected to get worse).

So, I think our own pick will bottom out somewhere between 4-8, while the Pelican's pick will bottom out in the middle teens, imo.

T'Wolves, Dallas, Portland, Knicks are going ahead of us in the win column, so I think we will end up with 5-6 pick.

The better question is where Philly ends up.

They are tanking imo, Colangelo is not telling information about their players, for like a month he did not tell that Embiid had tear meniscue and Simmons was supposed to be back last month, but he is still out. I think we will not get more wins than Philly, but who knows.

SacKingZZZ · Post #9 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:53 pm

JohnWillow wrote:
SacKingZZZ wrote:
JohnWillow wrote:T'Wolves, Dallas, Portland, Knicks are going ahead of us in the win column, so I think we will end up with 5-6 pick.

The better question is where Philly ends up.

They are tanking imo, Colangelo is not telling information about their players, for like a month he did not tell that Embiid had tear meniscue and Simmons was supposed to be back last month, but he is still out. I think we will not get more wins than Philly, but who knows.

They won't be the only ones tanking. It's going to be a photo finish race to the bottom I'd bet. Vlade is gambling in what will probably end up a 1-2 game difference between 7-9 of the top picks.

JohnWillow · Post #10 » by **JohnWillow** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:54 pm

SacKingZZZ wrote:
JohnWillow wrote:
SacKingZZZ wrote:

The better question is where Philly ends up.

They are tanking imo, Colangelo is not telling information about their players, for like a month he did not tell that Embiid had tear meniscue and Simmons was supposed to be back last month, but he is still out. I think we will not get more wins than Philly, but who knows.

They won't be the only ones tanking. It's going to be a photo finish race to the bottom I'd bet. Vlade is gambling in what will probably end up a 1-2 game difference between 7-9 of the top picks.

I don't even know what Vlade is doing, did you hear his press conference?

SacKingZZZ · Post #11 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:15 pm

JohnWillow wrote:
SacKingZZZ wrote:
JohnWillow wrote:
They are tanking imo, Colangelo is not telling information about their players, for like a month he did not tell that Embiid had tear meniscue and Simmons was supposed to be back last month, but he is still out. I think we will not get more wins than Philly, but who knows.

They won't be the only ones tanking. It's going to be a photo finish race to the bottom I'd bet. Vlade is gambling in what will probably end up a 1-2 game difference between 7-9 of the top picks.

I don't even know what Vlade is doing, did you hear his press conference?

Yeah, sounded like "culture" change. He said the money played a part too. I think he got cold feet on putting out 200 million of his owners money on big Cuz.

Post #12 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:51 pm

JohnWillow wrote:I guess now we have to look into the guys who can help and be part of this team next season, we will likely have 2 first round picks, maybe Vlade can get more before the trade deadline ends.

Bogdanovic (who I really like) likely will come over here next season, WCS, Hield, Richardson, Skal, Papa will be our young core. What are we looking for in a draft? Point Guard, some forward?

For me the big need will be point guard, with Collison likely gone, I don't know about Lawson situation if he still wants to be part of the team coming next season. So if we are looking at the pg I like this french guy Frank Ntikilina.

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I LOVE Ntilinka. I'd love for the Suns to get him even if they took him quite a bit higher than projected. Great floor vision and passing, nice size, 7 foot wingspan...everything I love about a PG.

Post #13 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:56 pm

JohnWillow wrote:
KF10 wrote:According to this: http://tankathon.herokuapp.com

With our own pick, we are #11 (expected to get better) and with the Pelican's pick -- #9 (expected to get worse).

So, I think our own pick will bottom out somewhere between 4-8, while the Pelican's pick will bottom out in the middle teens, imo.

T'Wolves, Dallas, Portland, Knicks are going ahead of us in the win column, so I think we will end up with 5-6 pick.

Great thing is, it's at least 8 deep in my opinion (Fultz, Ball, Smith Jr, Ntilinka, Jackson, Isaac, Tatum, Markaanen) and then possibly 11 or 12 depending on Monk, Fox and Bridges.

Post #14 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:56 pm

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SacKingZZZ · Post #16 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:05 pm

At the moment if it were me, out of the real possibilities with where the Kings might have a shot I'm looking at Isaacs and Leaf for upside.

Post #17 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:00 am

JohnWillow wrote:
City of Trees wrote:Miles Bridges!!!

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I haven't seen him tbh, what is his comparison?

He's a 3-4 tweener at 6'6.5" - 6'7" . Greatest strength is his athleticism and strength. I like his shooting potential and I'd seriously consider him with the Pelicans pick.

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Post #18 » by **City of Trees** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:04 am

My favorite player in this draft could end up being Dennis Smith Jr. I see a Chris Paul/Kyle Lowry mixture when I watch him. He has to have the highest floor in this PG class. He has Eastern All star potential written all over him. (No one is supplanting Westrook/Curry/Harden any time soon)

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benchmobbin02 · Post #19 » by **benchmobbin02** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:41 am

City of Trees wrote:
JohnWillow wrote:
City of Trees wrote:Miles Bridges!!!

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I haven't seen him tbh, what is his comparison?

He's a 3-4 tweener at 6'6.5" - 6'7" . Greatest strength is his athleticism and strength. I like his shooting potential and I'd seriously consider him with the Pelicans pick.

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I may get shouted down to hell on this one but I thought Draymond when I watched the tape, read his profile and scouting report and looked at his measurables.

benchmobbin02 · Post #20 » by **benchmobbin02** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:47 am

Late to the party but yeah, I agree with some of the above opinions. After doing the mocks in my head and reading the profiles I would love to come away with Frank Ntilikina and Miles Bridges.