Official 2017 Draft Thread - Something Positive To Look Forward To

twozeroMM · Post #681 » by **twozeroMM** » Wed Dec 7, 2016 5:52 am

Rapaz wrote:No more Dukies. No.

Why not? Are you a Tar Heel fan?

Feel_the_Heat15 · Post #682 » by **Feel_the_Heat15** » Wed Dec 7, 2016 2:40 pm

The Timberwolves, Lakers and Suns were bottom 5 teams last year. Dallas has replaced the Lakers as a bottom 5 team. Makes sense that the Suns and definitely the Timberwolves will have a better season(unless injuries happen). I'm all for trading Dragic and a few others if it means we got a great chance at getting a top 4 pick. We could do a 1-year tank job and compete from then on.

EDIT: I'm not all for it anymore

Bishop45 · Post #683 » by **Bishop45** » Wed Dec 7, 2016 5:17 pm

What's the injury report on Bolden? know Port's going to go for him if they get a shot seeing how it's all they can afford

UD4MVP · Post #684 » by **UD4MVP** » Wed Dec 7, 2016 5:18 pm

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Cmon_Son-_- · Post #685 » by **Cmon_Son-_-** » Wed Dec 7, 2016 6:47 pm

UD4MVP wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Reminds me of Tobias Harris but Tatum looks a lot more NBA ready at the same age

Post #686 » by **DayofMourning** » Wed Dec 7, 2016 9:19 pm

Kentucky at 8
Washington at 10...or 11....I forgot already. Past my bedtime, regardless.

Post #687 » by **Duke4life831** » Wed Dec 7, 2016 9:58 pm

Bishop45 wrote:What's the injury report on Bolden? know Port's going to go for him if they get a shot seeing how it's all they can afford

All that was said about his injury was it was a lower leg injury. He's healthy now but just really rusty. He still hasn't practiced in over 5 weeks, so he's not in game shape and is just behind when it comes to keeping up with the team. Saturday he should start to see more consistent playing time. Then Duke has a 9 day break, so expect to see him getting 20+ minutes the 19th on.

Also K said that the 19th is the game they're thinking Giles may make his return.

Bishop45 · Post #688 » by **Bishop45** » Thu Dec 8, 2016 1:34 pm

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Post #689 » by **QUIZ** » Thu Dec 8, 2016 2:36 pm

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Post #690 » by **QUIZ** » Thu Dec 8, 2016 2:37 pm

Rapaz wrote:No more Dukies. No.

McWuabets. Josh McWuabets

RJM · Post #691 » by **RJM** » Thu Dec 8, 2016 3:40 pm

Alright, keep losing.

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Because I'm fine with that if it means this kid starts at SG for Miami next to Whiteside, Winslow, Dragic, and [Griffin?] next season.

Feel_the_Heat15 · Post #692 » by **Feel_the_Heat15** » Thu Dec 8, 2016 6:06 pm

Markkanen's got to be the best draftee to have play next to Whiteside. Rim protection from your Center and perimeter defense from your PF? How many teams have that in their starting lineup let alone offense too? Markkanen can't rebound or block shots but Whiteside's the best at both of those things. I'm tempted to say we'd have the best frontcourt in the NBA. I mean, Griffin and Deandre would be your only competition.

leoshes · Post #693 » by **leoshes** » Thu Dec 8, 2016 9:01 pm

DayofMourning wrote:
Bishop45 wrote:Probably not the thread for it but how do y'all feel about the 15' draft 1 year out? Last year it was perceived a loaded draft, now not so much

Still early but
Philly fans think Jah might be worse on offense Was never a Jah lover. The debate between him and Towns as the best big was comical to me. I like him as a prospect, but my expectations are a lot lower than the greatest big man to walk the earth label he was carrying for a while there.
Mudiay not a very good starter for a few years Never liked Mudiay.
Kamisky is Kamisky He is what he is.
WCS on the block Nothing between his ears. Good backup center though.
Detroit fans thinking about getting bubblegum fir Stanley Greatest offensive player in last year's draft.
Hezo making his way to grace Super Mario!

My takes in red.

I liked Towns, Russell, Mario and Winslow the most out of last year's draft. Had ho hum expectations for everyone else.

I know you are not talking to me, but i want to be nosy. :wink:

My favs are Town, Okafor, Porzingis, & Booker. Then Winslow, & Johnson. & the one i cant stand at all is Mario.

leoshes · Post #694 » by **leoshes** » Thu Dec 8, 2016 9:12 pm

Rapaz wrote:No more Dukies. No.

Why are you constipated? :wink:

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leoshes · Post #695 » by **leoshes** » Fri Dec 9, 2016 3:02 am

I need you guys opinion on something. Other then Fox, who is the best PG defender in the top 15? & if you could put them in some order that would be great.

Post #696 » by **DayofMourning** » Fri Dec 9, 2016 3:06 am

leoshes wrote:I know you are not talking to me, but i want to be nosy.

My favs are Town, Okafor, Porzingis, & Booker. Then Winslow, & Johnson. & the one i cant stand at all is Mario.

I was talking more about at the time of the draft, not now. I obviously like Kristaps game more now, but I didn't have much of an opinion on him at the time. Never was a big fan of Stanley.

dancing2thabeet · Post #697 » by **dancing2thabeet** » Fri Dec 9, 2016 10:00 am

leoshes wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
Bishop45 wrote:Probably not the thread for it but how do y'all feel about the 15' draft 1 year out? Last year it was perceived a loaded draft, now not so much

Still early but
Philly fans think Jah might be worse on offense Was never a Jah lover. The debate between him and Towns as the best big was comical to me. I like him as a prospect, but my expectations are a lot lower than the greatest big man to walk the earth label he was carrying for a while there.
Mudiay not a very good starter for a few years Never liked Mudiay.
Kamisky is Kamisky He is what he is.
WCS on the block Nothing between his ears. Good backup center though.
Detroit fans thinking about getting bubblegum fir Stanley Greatest offensive player in last year's draft.
Hezo making his way to grace Super Mario!

My takes in red.

I liked Towns, Russell, Mario and Winslow the most out of last year's draft. Had ho hum expectations for everyone else.

I know you are not talking to me, but i want to be nosy.

My favs are Town, Okafor, Porzingis, & Booker. Then Winslow, & Johnson. & the one i cant stand at all is Mario.

Myles Turner tho. I'd take him top 3 in a redraft for sure.

Bishop45 · Post #698 » by **Bishop45** » Fri Dec 9, 2016 1:19 pm

dancing2thabeet wrote:
leoshes wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
My takes in red.

I liked Towns, Russell, Mario and Winslow the most out of last year's draft. Had ho hum expectations for everyone else.

I know you are not talking to me, but i want to be nosy.

My favs are Town, Okafor, Porzingis, & Booker. Then Winslow, & Johnson. & the one i cant stand at all is Mario.

Myles Turner tho. I'd take him top 3 in a redraft for sure.

The three bigs might be mi top three in order. Towns, Porkfingaz, Turner. But very close third for Turner, cause I kno it takes a lil longer for PG's to start to show signs (Probably still draft Russell over him, just cause) then Winslow, Booker, etc.

Feel_the_Heat15 · Post #699 » by **Feel_the_Heat15** » Fri Dec 9, 2016 7:44 pm

Based on win % the Heat are on pace to win 26 games. Lets say the rest of the way the Heat win 40% of their games. That's 31 wins. 31 wins was good enough for the 7th pick. The draft could be fun.

leoshes · Post #700 » by **leoshes** » Fri Dec 9, 2016 9:58 pm

dancing2thabeet wrote:
leoshes wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
My takes in red.

I liked Towns, Russell, Mario and Winslow the most out of last year's draft. Had ho hum expectations for everyone else.

I know you are not talking to me, but i want to be nosy.

My favs are Town, Okafor, Porzingis, & Booker. Then Winslow, & Johnson. & the one i cant stand at all is Mario.

Myles Turner tho. I'd take him top 3 in a redraft for sure.

Yeah thats right, my bad i forgot about him. He should be 3rd, or 4th before Okafor. Thanks for reminding me.