ImageImageImageImage

Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch

Moderators: UCF, Knightro, Howard Mass, UCFJayBird, Def Swami, ChosenSavior, SOUL

User avatar
Def Swami
Forum Mod - Magic
Forum Mod - Magic
Posts: 25,789
And1: 15,107
Joined: Aug 04, 2008
Location: Huevos Bancheros Brunch
Contact:
   

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#481 » by Def Swami » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:20 pm

New mock draft have Cavs selecting Brandon Paul in the 2nd round. That could be our pick if Otis hadn't given it away.
MagicFan32
RealGM
Posts: 14,953
And1: 790
Joined: Jun 13, 2004
     

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#482 » by MagicFan32 » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:38 am

we own GSW 2nd though.
I think our optimal situation has us taking a perimeter scoring type and a pg

Hopefully we can acquire another first Burke/Goodwin/Smart/MCW/McLemore/Bazz/Young would all be good chances for us to take

Noel is a total wildcard, he's either gonna be a total bust or be very good he fills the stat sheet, 11 pts, 10 boards, 3.5 blocks 3 steals 2 assists those are great numbers for an NBA player even if that's all he is
aol4532 on bill russell
I think if you put McGee back then, he would get those blocks just as easily as Russell did. Russell's athleticism was well ahead of the players of his time, and that's about it.
User avatar
Noonskadoodle
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,497
And1: 197
Joined: Jun 20, 2009

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#483 » by Noonskadoodle » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:02 am

Tomorrow night on ESPN its the Harrison twins:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP2eqTZY6kM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl_c_eEZBAQ[/youtube]

VS

Aaron Gordon

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI2LcYQwhrM[/youtube]

Then following that game Jabari Parker plays:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwDWBfIWDy0[/youtube]

THAT 2014 DRAFT IS GONNA BE SO SICK,
User avatar
Noonskadoodle
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,497
And1: 197
Joined: Jun 20, 2009

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#484 » by Noonskadoodle » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:14 am

NBADRAFTnet currently has us drafting:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6tNGmh3ieE[/youtube]
MagicFan32
RealGM
Posts: 14,953
And1: 790
Joined: Jun 13, 2004
     

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#485 » by MagicFan32 » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:26 am

I don't like tony mitchell at all, all the negatives in that video point to something the magic will NOT touch, he seems like another Javale McGee, but Javale atleast tries most of the time

Andrew Harrison is my 2nd favorite player for 2014 after Wiggins, he's a DRose clone
aol4532 on bill russell
I think if you put McGee back then, he would get those blocks just as easily as Russell did. Russell's athleticism was well ahead of the players of his time, and that's about it.
User avatar
Noonskadoodle
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,497
And1: 197
Joined: Jun 20, 2009

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#486 » by Noonskadoodle » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:29 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_jAZzPgGzk[/youtube]
OrlChamps2030
General Manager
Posts: 7,701
And1: 4,126
Joined: Jul 18, 2009
     

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#487 » by OrlChamps2030 » Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:16 pm

Bobby Ray wrote:Got to admit i like Brandon Paul's game, right now i believe he's a second rounder? i know we have a second round pick so depending on whether we'll keep any second round picks this season would he be a good pickup?


Most mocks have him going in the second right now. I think depending on how he fares in conference play he could shoot up to latter half of the first round.

All I know is he would look nice in the Vaughn offense because he is a good scorer and has shown to be a decent distributor playing PG this season, Paul coming off of that elbow screen and making the read to pass or score is something I would like to see on the Magic. Paul reminds me a bit of JJ (in his more recent years), except Paul is longer and more athletic (making him a better defender and better at drawing FTs).
User avatar
Def Swami
Forum Mod - Magic
Forum Mod - Magic
Posts: 25,789
And1: 15,107
Joined: Aug 04, 2008
Location: Huevos Bancheros Brunch
Contact:
   

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#488 » by Def Swami » Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:22 pm

I'm pretty pleased with us having a couple of 1st round picks in 2014. That will be a deep draft.
glove1989
Freshman
Posts: 91
And1: 1
Joined: Mar 16, 2010

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#489 » by glove1989 » Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:07 am

Harrison twins and Gordon are playing on espn right now. Good chance to see some 2014 prospects
Hail to Pitt!
We Will!
User avatar
thelead
RealGM
Posts: 39,617
And1: 25,070
Joined: Apr 08, 2008
 

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#490 » by thelead » Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:13 am

glove1989 wrote:Harrison twins and Gordon are playing on espn right now. Good chance to see some 2014 prospects

I'm not blown away by their highlight films (Harrison twins seem slow) but I haven't seen them in actual games to form a real opinion.
Image
User avatar
thelead
RealGM
Posts: 39,617
And1: 25,070
Joined: Apr 08, 2008
 

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#491 » by thelead » Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:15 am

---
Image
User avatar
KillMonger
RealGM
Posts: 17,622
And1: 9,817
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
     

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#492 » by KillMonger » Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:21 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:I'm pretty pleased with us having a couple of 1st round picks in 2014. That will be a deep draft.

we do? i missed that i guess, any protections?
Image
User avatar
Cigamodnalro
RealGM
Posts: 12,371
And1: 66
Joined: Apr 10, 2006
Location: Political Asylum

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#493 » by Cigamodnalro » Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:58 pm

Bobby Ray wrote:
VGOSWAMI wrote:I'm pretty pleased with us having a couple of 1st round picks in 2014. That will be a deep draft.

we do? i missed that i guess, any protections?


2014 first-round pick from the Denver Nuggets: The Nuggets have two first-round picks in 2014, their own pick and a pick from the New York Knicks. The Magic will receive the less favorable of the two picks.

+

our own pick (hopefully top-5)

+

whatever we trade for at the deadline.
https://twitter.com/cigamodnalro
“A house pulled down is half rebuilt” - Ancient Proverb
"There's beauty in the breakdown" - Frou Frou
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees" - Jason Kidd
User avatar
Def Swami
Forum Mod - Magic
Forum Mod - Magic
Posts: 25,789
And1: 15,107
Joined: Aug 04, 2008
Location: Huevos Bancheros Brunch
Contact:
   

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#494 » by Def Swami » Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:41 pm

thelead wrote:
glove1989 wrote:Harrison twins and Gordon are playing on espn right now. Good chance to see some 2014 prospects

I'm not blown away by their highlight films (Harrison twins seem slow) but I haven't seen them in actual games to form a real opinion.

I get the same feeling.
User avatar
Def Swami
Forum Mod - Magic
Forum Mod - Magic
Posts: 25,789
And1: 15,107
Joined: Aug 04, 2008
Location: Huevos Bancheros Brunch
Contact:
   

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#495 » by Def Swami » Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:41 pm

Shabazz Muhammad is down to 222 pounds after debuting at around 235 pounds against Georgetown.

"It definitely impacted my athletic ability, and everyone could see that I wasn't that athletic," Muhammad said of the extra weight. "Today in practice, I was just so explosive. I could feel it."

Muhammad is adjusting to the responsibility of monitoring what he eats and has switched to a diet of mostly salads and water.

"It's completely new," Muhammad said. "Ever since I've been on my own in college, you can eat whatever you want. I think that's just a maturity thing. ... It's really taken me a long way."

Muhammad was averaging 16 points and five rebounds per game, despite his limited athleticism.

"You can see it in him compared to three weeks ago," Bruins coach Ben Howland said. "He's in better physical condition. You can see his body; he's lost a few pounds."

Via Ryan Kartje/Orange County Register
User avatar
thelead
RealGM
Posts: 39,617
And1: 25,070
Joined: Apr 08, 2008
 

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#496 » by thelead » Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:07 am

Ben McLemore playing on ESPNU right now
Image
User avatar
thelead
RealGM
Posts: 39,617
And1: 25,070
Joined: Apr 08, 2008
 

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#497 » by thelead » Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:04 am

McLemore ended up with 17 points on 6/7 shooting (4/5 from the 3pt line), 5rbs, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk. He plays within the offense doesn't force things and plays a smart game. I'm very impressed with what I've seen.
Image
blue and white
Bench Warmer
Posts: 1,427
And1: 57
Joined: Jun 03, 2011
Location: orlando
 

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#498 » by blue and white » Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:13 am

Apparently Hennigan did some scouting at a game in NC today while the team is in charolette. anyone know which game he was scouting?
User avatar
Cigamodnalro
RealGM
Posts: 12,371
And1: 66
Joined: Apr 10, 2006
Location: Political Asylum

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#499 » by Cigamodnalro » Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:22 am

blue and white wrote:Apparently Hennigan did some scouting at a game in NC today while the team is in charolette. anyone know which game he was scouting?

Georgetown (Otto Porter) played W Carolina. http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=323500046
Ohio State (7) was in Asheville. http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=323500194
UNC (McAdoo) in town too. http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=323500153
https://twitter.com/cigamodnalro
“A house pulled down is half rebuilt” - Ancient Proverb
"There's beauty in the breakdown" - Frou Frou
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees" - Jason Kidd
blue and white
Bench Warmer
Posts: 1,427
And1: 57
Joined: Jun 03, 2011
Location: orlando
 

Re: Official Draft Thread: Prospects Watch 

Post#500 » by blue and white » Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:48 am

Cigamodnalro wrote:
blue and white wrote:Apparently Hennigan did some scouting at a game in NC today while the team is in charolette. anyone know which game he was scouting?

Georgetown (Otto Porter) played W Carolina. http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=323500046
Ohio State (7) was in Asheville. http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=323500194
UNC (McAdoo) in town too. http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=323500153

did he got to all of those or do you know which ones he viewed?

Return to Orlando Magic