NBA Draft 2018 6.0: Lucky #7 and 22.

madvillian · Post #361 » by **madvillian** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:45 pm

Truebiscuit wrote:

Read on Twitter

I prefer this guy:

Wait, I'm not Tom Izzo. :banghead:

BahamaBull · Post #362 » by **BahamaBull** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:46 pm

If we somehow end up with Luka, I just hope he brings his mom with him to the USA...Shes gorgeous!!

https://www.instagram.com/mirjampoterbin

TheHrvReport · Post #363 » by **TheHrvReport** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:47 pm

Truebiscuit wrote:

Read on Twitter

Can't really base too much off of that. That list has a mix of both good and bad players in the NBA

Chi town · Post #364 » by **Chi town** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:49 pm

NecessaryEvil wrote:I don't see Divac passing on Doncic. Once he declared he's staying, he's going to have to deal with whomever decides to take him.

I don't see Kings passing on Luka either. Only way they would is if he puts out feelers. Then its MPJ or Bagley.

Don't see Luka getting past the Hawks. I think the are Luka or Young.

MEM is a trade or MPJ or Bagley IMO.

DAL is Bagley Bamba or JJJ

ORL is Young MPJ or trade back IMO

Betta Bulleavit · Post #365 » by **Betta Bulleavit** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:50 pm

TheHrvReport wrote:
Truebiscuit wrote:

Read on Twitter

Can't really base too much off of that. That list has a mix of both good and bad players in the NBA

Eh, you have to admit, most of those guys that are at the NBA level have turned out to be good to great. With the exception of a couple.

NDave79 · Post #366 » by **NDave79** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:51 pm

I realize every mock has him lower, but I could see Miles Bridges being a sleeper pick for us. Here are some videos for anyone interested.

Spoiler:

RememberLu · Post #367 » by **RememberLu** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:52 pm

Lauri_Bird wrote:If we somehow end up with Luka, I just hope he brings his mom with him to the USA...Shes gorgeous!!

https://www.instagram.com/mirjampoterbin

Must be that good Euro diet. All the good looking people is one of the first things you notice when you go over there.

Betta Bulleavit · Post #368 » by **Betta Bulleavit** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:53 pm

NDave79 wrote:I realize every mock has him lower, but I could see Miles Bridges being a sleeper pick for us. Here are some videos for anyone interested.

Spoiler:

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WCJ and a trade up for Miles would make me a very happy camper on Thursday FWIW.

Chi town · Post #369 » by **Chi town** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:55 pm

mschmidt64 wrote:My dream scenario would be turning Portis, 22, and contract absorbtion into the 4th overall pick, and then walking away with Doncic at 4 and Bamba at 7.

Dunn
LaVine
Doncic
Markkanen
Bamba

Sick.

Mine too. Except I'd want JJJ at 7.

bigworld2017 · Post #370 » by **bigworld2017** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:55 pm

From FSNBA Web Site on 5 Perfect Draft Picks:

4. Mo Bamba — Chicago Bulls

In all fairness, Bamba’s insane measurables might get him selected before the Bulls get the opportunity to snap him up. However, it’s not impossible that Chicago could get an opportunity to take Bamba either by trading up or experiencing some good fortune.

The Bulls have a quality starting center in Robin Lopez, but he isn’t going to be a key member of their future. Outside of Lauri Markkanen, Fred Hoiberg might not have a current player on the roster who is fully deserving of being a franchise building block.

Bamba’s fit with Markkanen could be an absolute nightmare for the opposition. The Finnish big man has already proven he can really stretch defenses with his ability to shoot the ball from three. The space he creates would give Bamba the ability to serve as a rim runner immediately. If Bamba’s jump shot improves like many scouts believe it can, it would give Hoiberg the chance to build a five out system that would be impossible to stop.

Defensively, Bamba is going to protect the rim on Day One. Markkanen surprised many people with his ability to switch defensively as a rookie, but he can’t challenge shots at the rim. Bamba could complement him with his own ability to switch and his propensity to challenge shots at the basket.

The Bulls front office should be doing everything they can to get Bamba to the Windy City this week. He and Markkanen would give the team a dynamic frontcourt to build on for years to come.

KevinPandawong · Post #371 » by **KevinPandawong** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:58 pm

TheHrvReport wrote:
Truebiscuit wrote:

Read on Twitter

Can't really base too much off of that. That list has a mix of both good and bad players in the NBA

It's a sad day when coach Izzo and coach K put their players in worst positions to succeed than Calipari...

Ugly Duckling · Post #372 » by **Ugly Duckling** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:01 pm

Updated rankings

Doncic
Young
Bamba
Ayton
Carter
Jackson
Porter

NecessaryEvil · Post #373 » by **NecessaryEvil** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:04 pm

bigworld2017 wrote:From FSNBA Web Site on 5 Perfect Draft Picks:

4. Mo Bamba — Chicago Bulls

In all fairness, Bamba’s insane measurables might get him selected before the Bulls get the opportunity to snap him up. However, it’s not impossible that Chicago could get an opportunity to take Bamba either by trading up or experiencing some good fortune.

The Bulls have a quality starting center in Robin Lopez, but he isn’t going to be a key member of their future. Outside of Lauri Markkanen, Fred Hoiberg might not have a current player on the roster who is fully deserving of being a franchise building block.

Bamba’s fit with Markkanen could be an absolute nightmare for the opposition. The Finnish big man has already proven he can really stretch defenses with his ability to shoot the ball from three. The space he creates would give Bamba the ability to serve as a rim runner immediately. If Bamba’s jump shot improves like many scouts believe it can, it would give Hoiberg the chance to build a five out system that would be impossible to stop.

Defensively, Bamba is going to protect the rim on Day One. Markkanen surprised many people with his ability to switch defensively as a rookie, but he can’t challenge shots at the rim. Bamba could complement him with his own ability to switch and his propensity to challenge shots at the basket.

The Bulls front office should be doing everything they can to get Bamba to the Windy City this week. He and Markkanen would give the team a dynamic frontcourt to build on for years to come.

I might even cry if it were to happen

InsideInfo · Post #374 » by **InsideInfo** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:07 pm

So happy this week is finally hear. Looking for forward to a crazy amount of rumors to start flying around.

blicka · Post #375 » by **blicka** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:07 pm

You guys really think a team that sold a 2nd round pick during a rebuild will trade up and take on 50 million to acquire a higher 1st round pick?

Not only that but move up to draft the most non athletic slowest player in the top 5 after the doug mcdermott debacle?

You really hope this will happen? lol

TheSuzerain · Post #376 » by **TheSuzerain** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:07 pm

TheHrvReport wrote:
Truebiscuit wrote:

Read on Twitter

Can't really base too much off of that. That list has a mix of both good and bad players in the NBA

Going to need you to point out the bad players?

Looks like a very good predictor to me.

mschmidt64 · Post #377 » by **mschmidt64** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:07 pm

Chi town wrote:
mschmidt64 wrote:My dream scenario would be turning Portis, 22, and contract absorbtion into the 4th overall pick, and then walking away with Doncic at 4 and Bamba at 7.

Dunn
LaVine
Doncic
Markkanen
Bamba

Sick.

Mine too. Except I'd want JJJ at 7.

Yeah, either way.

Doncic and Bamba/JJJ. Don't want Bagley though.

jump · Post #378 » by **jump** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:08 pm

blicka wrote:
JohnnyTapwater wrote:Pretty good article on former NBA/ current Euroleague players opinions on Doncic

https://uproxx.com/dimemag/luka-doncic-2018-nba-draft-scouting-report-euroleague-strengths-weaknesses/

Apparently No one on this forum cares what actual euroleague players think about doncic

Message board posters with 40k posts and no connection to pro basketball at all opinions matter more.

I don't know if you realize it yet, but all of your posts are confrontational, with an undertone that nobody but you really knows what's going on. That being said, I believe that reasonable posters here take it all into account when assessing Luka's potential -- the many many videos of Luka playing at high levels in real game situations, the videos were he just has an average performance, the reviews by real Euro players as in the above link. To me, he still has a kid's body but he has man-sized experience. When he goes on an NBA strengthening regimen, he's going to be a beast.

Yes, he will need to improve his quickness and his shot. But those seem relatively easy for him, given his age and the ability he's already shown. I still believe that if he were coming out of the NCAA with the same performance, posters here would be drooling over him.

Chi town · Post #379 » by **Chi town** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:10 pm

Random thoughts...

1. What will Trae Young's hair look like in 5 years... Dude continues to recede... would look crazy bald. Sam Cassell.

2. Still think we need 3 assets from this draft and FA. One better be through absorbing a bad contract.

3. If Pax plays his cards right we should be competing for the playoffs next season.

4. It will be so enjoyable watching these guys playing hard with non tanking lineups.

5. Just don't want Bagley or MPJ. Cool with anyone else honestly.

Chi town · Post #380 » by **Chi town** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:11 pm

TheSuzerain wrote:
TheHrvReport wrote:
Truebiscuit wrote:

Read on Twitter

Can't really base too much off of that. That list has a mix of both good and bad players in the NBA

Going to need you to point out the bad players?

Looks like a very good predictor to me.

Zeller and Noel???

New poll, re-voting allowed