With 18th Pick, Pacers Select Goga Bitadze

Wizop · Post #21 » by **Wizop** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:45 am

I'll trust the FO but my son thinks it's a Plumlee pick and I sure liked the guys who went 19 to 23.

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Post #22 » by **Grang33r** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:47 am

I don't think he understood the question about being surprised that he dropped and was available at 18. haha

So basically they see a Jovic esque player minus the passing/vision?

Post #23 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:48 am

https://8points9seconds.com/2019/06/20/gogo-bitadze-pacers-18th-pick-nba-draft/

Wizop · Post #24 » by **Wizop** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:59 am

Read on Twitter

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Tom White · Post #25 » by **Tom White** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 3:05 am

Wizop wrote:

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To me, that is just nuts.

Moooose · Post #26 » by **Moooose** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 3:15 am

I think Vorda likes this pick.

Somehow, I like it too. Though it was really heartbreaking to see Alexander Walker at 17th.

Bitadze makes sense to me as a back-up to Miles. As I've said in previous posts, the development of this kid is crazy. I've seen him play when he was younger and then 4 months after, he's a different player already. Really wouldn't be surprised if he outplays all of our bigs in 2 years or so. I personally would have preferred Kabengele for versatility, but they are not that far apart in my list.

Post #27 » by **Grang33r** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 3:24 am

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winter_mute_13 · Post #28 » by **winter_mute_13** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 3:36 am

I'm ok with this pick. The reality is that a pick in this range would be lucky to be a rotation guy (see TJ Leaf) and this guy seems capable of that.

Post #29 » by **pacers33granger** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:35 am

I like the pick on value. Direction, I'm not sure but we should be happy we're taking BPA and worrying about fit later with mid firsts like we should.

All in all an ok draft. I'm not super high on it generally, but we got Bitadze, Warren, and 4 (?) 2nds for the expense of cap space basically. Even in the likely event Thad is gone we are basically looking at just guards now in free agency it would seem.

Post #30 » by **Nuntius** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:43 am

Scoot McGroot wrote:

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Good. This means that our scouting team is very confident in what we're getting in Goga. Goga Bitadze has been playing in Serbia since 2016. Alright, he did play in Montenegro last year but the two countries were one until 13 years ago, have great relations and the trip from Belgrade to Podgorica is a short one. KK Budućnost also plays in the Adriatic League which means that they get to play against Serbian teams quite often. So, Pajovic knows what he's talking about when it comes to him. Goga may be an unknown to a lot of us here but he is far from it to him. That does instill confidence in me as a fan.

Post #31 » by **Nuntius** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:46 am

pacers33granger wrote:I like the pick on value. Direction, I'm not sure but we should be happy we're taking BPA and worrying about fit later with mid firsts like we should.

Yeah, the reason I wouldn't take Goga is because we are already set at Center. But I can't fault the FO for taking the BPA. Let's see if the FO has a trade in mind, though.

PerkinsFor3 · Post #32 » by **PerkinsFor3** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:10 am

Fantastic pick. Had him going to Atl at 10. I really think he'll be one of the better players in this draft.

Vorda · Post #33 » by **Vorda** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:25 am

Goga can already contribute... he played Euroleague last year... we have decent back up on center... he is good scorer and shot blocker...

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Vorda · Post #34 » by **Vorda** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:28 am

Nuntius wrote:
Scoot McGroot wrote:

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Good. This means that our scouting team is very confident in what we're getting in Goga. Goga Bitadze has been playing in Serbia since 2016. Alright, he did play in Montenegro last year but the two countries were one until 13 years ago, have great relations and the trip from Belgrade to Podgorica is a short one. KK Budućnost also plays in the Adriatic League which means that they get to play against Serbian teams quite often. So, Pajovic knows what he's talking about when it comes to him. Goga may be an unknown to a lot of us here but he is far from it to him. That does instill confidence in me as a fan.

It wasnt problem to Pajovic to look Buducnost... it is the same for him... Serbia or Montenegro

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Post #35 » by **Nuntius** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:38 am

Vorda wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
Scoot McGroot wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=20

Good. This means that our scouting team is very confident in what we're getting in Goga. Goga Bitadze has been playing in Serbia since 2016. Alright, he did play in Montenegro last year but the two countries were one until 13 years ago, have great relations and the trip from Belgrade to Podgorica is a short one. KK Budućnost also plays in the Adriatic League which means that they get to play against Serbian teams quite often. So, Pajovic knows what he's talking about when it comes to him. Goga may be an unknown to a lot of us here but he is far from it to him. That does instill confidence in me as a fan.
It wasnt problem to Pajovic to look Buducnost... it is the same for him... Serbia or Montenegro

Poslano sa mog SM-A510F koristeći Tapatalk

I know. As I said, it's a short ride so he could watch him in person as often as he wanted.

IMF · Post #36 » by **IMF** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:00 am

Nuntius wrote:
pacers33granger wrote:I like the pick on value. Direction, I'm not sure but we should be happy we're taking BPA and worrying about fit later with mid firsts like we should.

Yeah, the reason I wouldn't take Goga is because we are already set at Center. But I can't fault the FO for taking the BPA. Let's see if the FO has a trade in mind, though.

It has been mentioned that they feel he is ready to contribute. Maybe they see him as a Kyle Oquin replacement, as we are going to need a third string center and this guy will fill that role cheaply with some upside to boot.

Could also mean we expect to see more Myles/Domas lineups. My spider sense tells me Thad Young will be gone for sure.

Post #37 » by **Nuntius** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:06 am

IMF wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
pacers33granger wrote:I like the pick on value. Direction, I'm not sure but we should be happy we're taking BPA and worrying about fit later with mid firsts like we should.

Yeah, the reason I wouldn't take Goga is because we are already set at Center. But I can't fault the FO for taking the BPA. Let's see if the FO has a trade in mind, though.

It has been mentioned that they feel he is ready to contribute. Maybe they see him as a Kyle Oquin replacement, as we are going to need a third string center and this guy will fill that role cheaply with some upside to boot.

Could also mean we expect to see more Myles/Domas lineups. My spider sense tells me Thad Young will be gone for sure.

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Yeah, between trading for Warren and drafting Goga, I definitely believe that Thad is gone. It sucks a little because Thad is an excellent guy to have on your team but I wanted to go the Myles/Domas direction for a long time now.

Maybe we trade one of our young bigs for an upgrade at another position which allows Goga to be the back-up Center. Maybe we start Domas and Myles together and have him play the O'Quinn role. We'll see. It's definitely an exciting turn of events, though

Post #38 » by **GimmeDat** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:20 am

Goga's a gun and really good value. I'm pretty shocked you guys picked him having Sabonis and Kyles already though.

PerkinsFor3 · Post #39 » by **PerkinsFor3** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:00 am

GimmeDat wrote:Goga's a gun and really good value. I'm pretty shocked you guys picked him having Sabonis and Kyles already though.

I was SO ready for a Dipo + Clarke + Turner core.

Gooner · Post #40 » by **Gooner** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:54 am

Nuntius wrote:
IMF wrote:
Nuntius wrote:
Yeah, the reason I wouldn't take Goga is because we are already set at Center. But I can't fault the FO for taking the BPA. Let's see if the FO has a trade in mind, though.

It has been mentioned that they feel he is ready to contribute. Maybe they see him as a Kyle Oquin replacement, as we are going to need a third string center and this guy will fill that role cheaply with some upside to boot.

Could also mean we expect to see more Myles/Domas lineups. My spider sense tells me Thad Young will be gone for sure.

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Yeah, between trading for Warren and drafting Goga, I definitely believe that Thad is gone. It sucks a little because Thad is an excellent guy to have on your team but I wanted to go the Myles/Domas direction for a long time now.

Maybe we trade one of our young bigs for an upgrade at another position which allows Goga to be the back-up Center. Maybe we start Domas and Myles together and have him play the O'Quinn role. We'll see. It's definitely an exciting turn of events, though

Yeah, it's clear that Pritcahrd wants to start Sabonis at the 4 now, and Thad is most likely gone. In that case, they need a backup center, so this draft pick makes sense. Goga Bitadze has decent potential, and he fits the system very well.