'14 Draft Thread - Now With a Poll: VOTE OR DIE.

cinematographer · Post #2621 » by **cinematographer** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:24 pm

Randle's ceiling is so low that Giannis has to duck his head to avoid the ceiling fan when walking through the room.

Nebula1 · Post #2622 » by **Nebula1** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:28 pm

Randle is 6'9 and doesn't shoot the 3.. this seems problematic to me. Reminds me of Patrick Patterson a bit.

Post #2623 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:36 pm

Randle's closer to a rich man's Zach Randolph than Patrick Patterson. He'll be a very good pro.

Post #2624 » by **jr lucosa** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:46 pm

Patrick Patterson is a passive jump shooter. Randle is a very aggressive low post player, they don't remind me of each other at all.

Post #2625 » by **jr lucosa** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:47 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7oLRl6NVDU[/youtube]

Worth watching if you haven't

AussieBuck · Post #2626 » by **AussieBuck** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:48 pm

It would be so Bucks to draft a low post PF in this draft.

Nebula1 · Post #2627 » by **Nebula1** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:56 pm

jr lucosa wrote:Patrick Patterson is a passive jump shooter. Randle is a very aggressive low post player, they don't remind me of each other at all.

Just in size, not in game. Terrence Jones is listed at 6'9 as well although I think he's bigger.

Even if Randle is the next Zach Randolph, I'm going another direction.

cinematographer · Post #2628 » by **cinematographer** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:04 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:Randle's closer to a rich man's Zach Randolph than Patrick Patterson. He'll be a very good pro.

I'd liken it to preferring a Corvette to a Bentley, re: Randle vs the other top prospects

Post #2629 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:08 pm

cinematographer wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:Randle's closer to a rich man's Zach Randolph than Patrick Patterson. He'll be a very good pro.

I'd liken it to preferring a Corvette to a Bentley, re: Randle vs the other top prospects

I wouldn't be shocked if, in five or six years, Randle is on his 3rd All-Star team and lapping Wiggins and Embiid.

That said, I don't see him as a potential franchise player. I wouldn't bet Embiid or Wiggins become that either, but if you're picking high in the lotto you have to gamble on upside.

Nebula1 · Post #2630 » by **Nebula1** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:13 pm

Rich man's Z-Bo? Lapping Wiggins and Embiid?

These seem like aggressive forecasts, but hey that's cool. I haven't seen him enough to get too excited or too negative. Now that real college ball is about to start, we'll see where these guys starting lining up.

Rockmaninoff · Post #2631 » by **Rockmaninoff** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:15 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:Randle's closer to a rich man's Zach Randolph than Patrick Patterson. He'll be a very good pro.

That's pretty generous. Randolph can shoot and contribute to a top defense. Not saying Randle can't get there, but as of now he's not close.

I'm going with rich man's Ike Diogu. I'd really hope the Bucks go a different direction.

Post #2632 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:19 pm

Rockmaninoff wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:Randle's closer to a rich man's Zach Randolph than Patrick Patterson. He'll be a very good pro.

That's pretty generous. Randolph can shoot and contribute to a top defense. Not saying Randle can't get there, but as of now he's not close.

I'm going with rich man's Ike Diogu. I'd really hope the Bucks go a different direction.

It took him a few years to develop a reliable jump shot, though.

I'm not saying Randle will come in and be better than Randolph, but I think he'll be better at his peak.

Ill-yasova · Post #2633 » by **Ill-yasova** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 1:23 am

ReasonablySober wrote:
Rockmaninoff wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:Randle's closer to a rich man's Zach Randolph than Patrick Patterson. He'll be a very good pro.

That's pretty generous. Randolph can shoot and contribute to a top defense. Not saying Randle can't get there, but as of now he's not close.

I'm going with rich man's Ike Diogu. I'd really hope the Bucks go a different direction.

It took him a few years to develop a reliable jump shot, though.

I'm not saying Randle will come in and be better than Randolph, but I think he'll be better at his peak.

Randle will be the better player because he can face up and take guys off the dribble. Randolph can't do that.

breakchains · Post #2634 » by **breakchains** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 1:59 am

It would be a disaster of epic proportions to take Randle over Embiid IMO.

breakchains · Post #2635 » by **breakchains** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:23 am

I predict more Embiid vote switchers after the Youtubes of this game come out tomorrow. Almost ready to project him to be a lock for #1.

BUCKnation · Post #2636 » by **BUCKnation** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:58 am

Is anyone surprised, Bone loves his 4's.

jakecronus8 · Post #2637 » by **jakecronus8** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:59 am

I'd like to see Isaiah Austin in the second and developed as a stretch 4. Would fit with our ridiculous length.

randy84 · Post #2638 » by **randy84** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:00 am

breakchains wrote:I predict more Embiid vote switchers after the Youtubes of this game come out tomorrow. Almost ready to project him to be a lock for #1.

Him and Giannis would both be peaking about the same time.

Do what you will with that one Twirly.

skones · Post #2639 » by **skones** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:56 am

jakecronus8 wrote:I'd like to see Isaiah Austin in the second and developed as a stretch 4. Would fit with our ridiculous length.

He's been a massive disappointment this season.

emunney · Post #2640 » by **emunney** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:52 am

skones wrote:
jakecronus8 wrote:I'd like to see Isaiah Austin in the second and developed as a stretch 4. Would fit with our ridiculous length.

He's been a massive disappointment this season.

Agree with both. He wouldn't be a possibility in the 2nd if he wasn't a massive disappointment. He's also got rare coordination and skill level for his size. Worth a flier.

Who would you pick?