Official 2017 Draft Thread - Something Positive To Look Forward To

Post #821 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:42 am

Post #822 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:51 am

Prince Ali wrote:gross, you dont have a down year to walk away with a prospect like that

I'd like to be in the top three as well, but if we keep winning and putting ourselves in a late lotto spot, then Lauri is the type of prospect we'll have a chance at. Its fun to think about what a guy like Fultz or JJ could do here, but our odds at getting them are pretty slim.

Post #823 » by **Duke4life831** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 5:06 am

DayofMourning wrote:Diallo is 2017 eligible?! Big news to me. Wow.

http://usatodayhss.com/2016/hamidou-diallo-says-hes-eligible-for-2017-nba-draft-but-likely-going-to-college

Yup. Very raw prospect though. Pretty bad handle, really bad shooter, okay size for a 2 guard, about 6'3" without shoes but like a 6'11 wingspan. And as explosive a leaper as there is. Hes also a pretty damn good defender and even though his jumper is horrible right now the form isnt bad, so you could see him improving it. In this draft I think he would go late teens to early 20s, roughly right around Ferguson.

Post #824 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:41 pm

I can understand Ira's perception here. Draft picks are a more solid investment.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-ira-nba-column-s121816-column,amp.html?client=ms-android-verizon

Post #825 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:56 pm

UCLA on in a matter of minutes. CBS.

Post #826 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:59 pm

UK vs UNC immediately after UCLA game.

Post #827 » by **Duke4life831** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:07 pm

Ya finally a solid day of games for college after close to a week of bad games. Hate this time of year for college ball. But ya two good games back to back with a good amount of prospects.

twix2500 · Post #828 » by **twix2500** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:28 pm

DayofMourning wrote:

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I like the part in his head. I had the Nike swoosh when I played HS basketball

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Feel_the_Heat15 · Post #829 » by **Feel_the_Heat15** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:38 pm

Duke4life831 wrote:This is my reasonable best case scenario for each team in the order I think the standings will end up at the bottom.

1. 6ers : Fultz
2. Mavs : Jackson
3. Celts : Giles (if he can prove he's healthy)
4. NO : DSJ
5. Suns : Ball
6. Heat : Tatum
7. 6ers : Monk
8. Min : Markkanen
9. Den : OG
10. Sac : Isaac

Not saying this is my mock draft because I don't think Giles goes that high while I think Tatum goes higher. But I think if it went down like this, I think these are all really good fits and the fan bases would be happy with their draft pick.

I have the 76ers and Mavericks with a better record than the Nets by the end of this season because both teams have a lot of room to improve before the ASB. I'm sure, eventually that Embiid will be playing 30+ minutes per game and back to backs alongside Simmons. And the Mavericks have had the hardest schedule out of the other 29 teams in the NBA while Brooklyn's ranks 21st. With Lin back their offense will get better but he won't help their terrible defense much. There's also a chance that Brooklyn will trade Lopez.

I'm very unsure about the Magic being better than the Heat. We're better than them offensively and defensively and they've had the softest schedule in the NBA so far while ours ranks #2 in difficulty. I don't think the Lakers are a bottom 10 team. They've had 2 of their best players out with injuries during their losing streak prior to yesterday's win against the 76ers. Also, their schedule hasn't been easy.

I'd change my prediction about Tatum going before Jackson but either way I think the Suns go for a SF, don't think they want another guard problem. Even if Giles stays healthy till the draft, I don't believe a team with a top 3 pick would gamble on him when you could pick either Jackson, Fultz or Ball who don't have any injury concerns.

Nuggets, Timberwolves, Kings and Pelicans could all end up having a better record than Heat but I'd say the Pelicans and Kings have the best odds of the 4 teams I just listed. The Pelicans getting Evans back will help improve their record. If Sacremento decides to tank than obviously their odds change. Both of these teams also have had tough schedules.

If the Heat tank(trade Dragic, JJ and McRoberts etc.) then I'd say they're in great position for a top 5 pick. I'm fine with any of the top 4 choices cept' for DSJ. I'm concerned about his height and length but hopefully it won't be much of a problem if at all.

Bishop45 · Post #830 » by **Bishop45** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:45 pm

Was going to say the other day how it was strange that the DSJ hype up and disappeared. No team's fans with presumably a top pick is talking about him, not even fans with a likelier chance of an odd pick like us is either... Their talking about Ball, JJ , Fultz, etc. too lmao

Him and Giles are my slepers to fall

Post #831 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 11:05 pm

Bishop45 wrote:Was going to say the other day how it was strange that the DSJ hype up and disappeared. No team's fans with presumably a top pick is talking about him, not even fans with a likelier chance of an odd pick like us is either... Their talking about Ball, JJ , Fultz, etc. too lmao

Him and Giles are my slepers to fall

Your boy Monk is killing it right now, Bishop.

Post #832 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 11:09 pm

Duke4life831 wrote:Ya finally a solid day of games for college after close to a week of bad games. Hate this time of year for college ball. But ya two good games back to back with a good amount of prospects.

Yeah man. It's been a long week. Today's chock full of games. You watching Fox and Monk go off? Ball had a good game today as well. Near triple double if I recall.

Bishop45 · Post #833 » by **Bishop45** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:06 am

Been hearing real concerns about Ball's ability to penetrate, drive and create in the half court but of course it's hearsay for me. Forgot about fox, wonder how good of prospect's will fall out of the top ten

So far I kno of, Leaf, Markkanen, Fox (Probably), Frank Jackson (Probably), Grayson, Bridges, Bolden?

Post #834 » by **DayofMourning** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:10 am

For as many amazing shots Monk has made, Fox has had an equal amount rim out. His touch is just a bit off. So many in and out.

Post #835 » by **DayofMourning** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:33 am

Amazing game between UK and UNC. Just awesome.

Post #836 » by **DayofMourning** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:34 am

GOAT game by Monk. GOAT.

CaliHeat · Post #837 » by **CaliHeat** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:34 am

Monk is nasty.

JWG324 · Post #838 » by **JWG324** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:42 am

Monk is a beast. If we can't get any of the top 3, I would be very happy with him. He has an old school game that i love. Just a really smart player that can shoot the rock like the best of them.

Post #839 » by **DayofMourning** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:49 am

JWG324 wrote:Monk is a beast. If we can't get any of the top 3, I would be very happy with him. He has an old school game that i love. Just a really smart player that can shoot the rock like the best of them.

He has been huge for UK this season. However, tonight was something else. 47 points on 28 shots and some game changing daggers in the final minute.

JJ for UNC had an amazing game too. It will get overlooked but he brought his A game today.

Fox with 20+ points and ten assists.

An instant classic college game. If any of you draft nuts missed it, keep an eye out on YouTube over the next couple days. This was a must watch game.

King_Supreme · Post #840 » by **King_Supreme** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:09 am

Is it reasonable to say that Markannen's ceiling is Chris Bosh(Heat version)?