Official 2015 NBA Draft Discussion Thread [ft. TyCobb]

Post #241 » by **TyCobb** » Sat Feb 7, 2015 7:33 pm

Duke is really, really good now that Winslow has found his groove.

Optms · Post #242 » by **Optms** » Sun Feb 8, 2015 12:58 am

Karl Towns or bust.

Post #243 » by **TyCobb** » Sun Feb 8, 2015 2:29 am

Bill Walton can't stand Alford Jr. :lol:

When Looney adds some strength/weight he's gonna be unstoppable. Looney is an excellent pick and roll player. Man...

Post #244 » by **Slava** » Sun Feb 8, 2015 3:58 am

Not sure how no one made a Looney - Webber comparison yet. Hes not a 3, he's surely going to be a 4 but I wouldn't mind him and Randle as the two forwards either. Looney's shooting stroke is nice enough that with a bit of seasoning, he might stretch it out to the corner 3, same with Randle.

By the way the more I see of Cauley Stein, the more I like. Hands like glue and a tough ass competitor on defense, watching him switch onto some guards vs Florida on the pick and rolls.

DEEP3CL · Post #245 » by **DEEP3CL** » Sun Feb 8, 2015 9:57 pm

TyCobb wrote:Duke is really, really good now that Winslow has found his groove.

Winslow was impressive as hell yesterday. I love his intensity and even though he's touted as an offensive guy, NBA coaching could tap into his defensive side. He could be a heck of a 2-3 guy that could check 2's and 3's.

DEEP3CL · Post #246 » by **DEEP3CL** » Sun Feb 8, 2015 9:59 pm

Optms wrote:Karl Towns or bust.

He'd be consolation if we don't land Jahlil. Got a chance to really compare both yesterday. Jahlil may end up being the better offensive guy and Karl may end up being the better defender who can give decent offense.

Michael Lucky · Post #247 » by **Michael Lucky** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 12:11 am

Russell may end up challenging Okafor with the top pick at the rate he's going.

moonpie · Post #248 » by **moonpie** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 12:24 am

8 minutes to go in the second half, and Russell has 21/7/10 on 7-11 shooting (3-6 3PT).

moonpie · Post #249 » by **moonpie** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 12:33 am

There's the triple dub for Russell-23/10/11 with 4 to go (only 1 turnover btw)

Michael Lucky · Post #250 » by **Michael Lucky** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 12:49 am

Far harder to get a triple double in the college game over the NBA on top of it. Can't remember a freshmen guard putting up these types of numbers his first year.

No-Man · Post #251 » by **No-Man** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 4:49 pm

Russell is cracking the top3, Towns is no more there, Jah, Manny and D'Russ.
After those 3, there is a group of 8 guys, where the differences are not so high.

Post #252 » by **crazyeights** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 5:37 pm

Here's a really interesting SportVU breakdown of Okafor:
http://www.draftexpress.com/article/SportVU-Insight-on-Jahlil-Okafor-as-a-College-Player-and-NBA-Prospect-4808/

There's also videos on that page that breakdown his offense/defense.

Post #253 » by **Slava** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 5:40 pm

Great find, 1.3 points per possession on post ups is amazing efficiency, from those numbers he genuinely seems like a guy you can run your offense through.

Post #254 » by **crazyeights** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 6:00 pm

Yeah I hadn't seen any Duke games this year until recently.

The thing that struck me was how much they ran it through Jahlil when he wasn't really looking to score. It's been a while since I've seen inside-out basketball :laugh:

Defensively he looks unmotivated. Athletically he reminds me of Pau. But even as flawed as parts of Pau's game is, the dude is a high-impact player. Sometimes you have to remember these guys are 18/19 years old.

Watched these highlights of Mudiay too...crazy to think he's 18. http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Emmanuel-Mudiay-6472/

Post #255 » by **Slava** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 6:10 pm

Really can't judge mudiay when he is running around 150 lb Chinese guys and basically looking like he is coasting at a YMCA game.

LApwnd · Post #256 » by **LApwnd** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 8:42 pm

TyCobb wrote:Bill Walton can't stand Alford Jr.

When Looney adds some strength/weight he's gonna be unstoppable. Looney is an excellent pick and roll player. Man...

think we can find a way to trade up for him? Don't think he's a top 5 pick candidate yet right?

Post #257 » by **TyCobb** » Mon Feb 9, 2015 11:22 pm

LApwnd wrote:
TyCobb wrote:Bill Walton can't stand Alford Jr.

When Looney adds some strength/weight he's gonna be unstoppable. Looney is an excellent pick and roll player. Man...

think we can find a way to trade up for him? Don't think he's a top 5 pick candidate yet right?

#5 is up for grabs. Okafor, Towns, Russell, and Mudiay are absolute locks for top 4. It's between Stanley Johnson, Mario Hezonja, and Kevon Looney for that 5 spot.

I think Looney is gonna be a late-riser on the rest of boards and mocks once his measurements come in.

Mirjalovic · Post #258 » by **Mirjalovic** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 12:48 am

i like Tyus Jones

if somehow we landed him with Rockets pick i'd happy

laduane1 · Post #259 » by **laduane1** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:24 am

Hope Lakers can hold onto the pick. If it falls 3rd or 4th or 5th. Another team can jump up in the lottery and push the pick under 5 Lakers would loose it. Only way to make sure the pick is not lost is #1 or #2 over all.

1-12 record over the last 13 games and Lakers still in 4th spot.

aaron_gray · Post #260 » by **aaron_gray** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:29 am

How is Mudiay a lock for the top 4

Who will win the national championship?