2014 Draft Prospects Thread

MinneOOPalis · Post #1561 » by **MinneOOPalis** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:11 am

I don't care what happens.. as long as we get Thanasis Anetokoupo. 8-)

Post #1562 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:20 am

Sakuragi_ wrote:I don't care what happens.. as long as we get Thanasis Anetokoupo.

I don't think he makes it to us at 40. If he's not taken late 1st (which I could see), I think his draft floor is 36 to join his brother in Milwaukee.

Krapinsky · Post #1563 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:21 am

wildvikeswolves wrote:If we do the GSW trade and draft Lavine there will be no in between in people's emotions here

Have to think those options are mutually exclusive though, no?

But honestly, my head is spinning at this point from all the different static coming from everywhere. i have no idea what Flip is going to do at this point.

MinneOOPalis · Post #1564 » by **MinneOOPalis** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:21 am

Klomp wrote:
Sakuragi_ wrote:I don't care what happens.. as long as we get Thanasis Anetokoupo.

I don't think he makes it to us at 40. If he's not taken late 1st (which I could see), I think his draft floor is 36 to join his brother in Milwaukee.

That would be awesome for Bucks fans.

Post #1565 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:44 am

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criteriado · Post #1566 » by **criteriado** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:48 am

Lavine is swinging fo the fences. I'd like trading down and getting Kyle Anderson, but if not...Harris or Lavine, please. Lavine's got loads of potential, rather go for the high potential-bust than the "safe" ones like Payne.

Grits n Gravy · Post #1567 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:21 am

I'm very excited to hear we're interested in Lavine. Outside of him being my 1a target it means Flip might actually be looking to the future and not instant gratification. This could be reflected in what kind of packages he's looking for in a Love trade.

Maefteda · Post #1568 » by **Maefteda** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:21 am

Don't want LaVine. Not much upside when he lacks some pretty important skills. I think he'd stay another year in college if he thought he could be something truly good.

Grits n Gravy · Post #1569 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:26 am

Maefteda wrote:Don't want LaVine. Not much upside when he lacks some pretty important skills. I think he'd stay another year in college if he thought he could be something truly good.

I think he felt he was forced out as he didn't get along with Coach Alford, who would play his son over him and keep him from playing a role he was happy with.

MinneOOPalis · Post #1570 » by **MinneOOPalis** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:28 am

Maefteda wrote:Don't want LaVine. Not much upside when he lacks some pretty important skills. I think he'd stay another year in college if he thought he could be something truly good.

Why go to school when you can go to the NBA being paid millions?

Especially for a prospect being picked on potential.

Grits n Gravy · Post #1571 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:29 am

Krapinsky wrote:
wildvikeswolves wrote:If we do the GSW trade and draft Lavine there will be no in between in people's emotions here

Have to think those options are mutually exclusive though, no?

But honestly, my head is spinning at this point from all the different static coming from everywhere. i have no idea what Flip is going to do at this point.

I'm pretty sure everyone feel that way. When you are trading the 2nd best player in franchise history and a top 10 player in the league, it goes without saying it is a massive and pivotal moment for the franchise and it's fans. Who the hell knows what's going to happen in the next several days?

AQuintus · Post #1572 » by **AQuintus** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:30 am

Maefteda wrote:Not much upside when he lacks some pretty important skills.

Such as?

Krapinsky · Post #1573 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:33 am

How many guys in the draft can you see being the best player, or the second best player on a championship team?

Even assuming everything goes right, I can only see six guys fitting that description - Embiid, Wiggins, Parker, Randle, Smart, Exum

Gordon -- even projected at his best (AK, Marion) he seems like a complimentary piece - the 3rd or 4th best player on a championship team.
Vonleh -- Same thing. Don't think he's gifted enough in any one area to be the next Bosh or Abridge or even Elton Brand. Think at best he's a solid starter.
McDermott - think he's mostly a spot up, catch and shoot player on a good team. We'll have to be hidden defensively. Probably a role player on a championship team. 4th or 5th best player.

criteriado · Post #1574 » by **criteriado** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:36 am

AQuintus wrote:
Maefteda wrote:Not much upside when he lacks some pretty important skills.

Such as?

His shot selection is so awful that I ended up laughing so hard watching that draftexpress video. I don't know if he can change that.

Jukeness · Post #1575 » by **Jukeness** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:38 am

Krapinsky wrote:How many guys in the draft can you see being the best player, or the second best player on a championship team?

I dont think it's fair to even look at it like that at this point. You just really never know. I say wait 10 years and then criticize a draft class.

Krapinsky · Post #1576 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:39 am

Lavine's game reminds me of half the guys i play pick up ball with, only they're 5'8" - 6'1" and can't dunk or like he can.

Krapinsky · Post #1577 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:40 am

Jukeness wrote:
Krapinsky wrote:How many guys in the draft can you see being the best player, or the second best player on a championship team?

I dont think it's fair to even look at it like that at this point. You just really never know. I say wait 10 years and then criticize a draft class.

I think that's the way scouts look at these guys. They don't say, we never know, we should just wait 10 years.

AQuintus · Post #1578 » by **AQuintus** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:40 am

criteriado wrote:
AQuintus wrote:
Maefteda wrote:Not much upside when he lacks some pretty important skills.

Such as?

His shot selection is so awful that I ended up laughing so hard watching that draftexpress video. I don't know if he can change that.

Shot selection is bad, but that's one skill, not skills (plural).

Jukeness · Post #1579 » by **Jukeness** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:45 am

Krapinsky wrote:
Jukeness wrote:
Krapinsky wrote:How many guys in the draft can you see being the best player, or the second best player on a championship team?

I dont think it's fair to even look at it like that at this point. You just really never know. I say wait 10 years and then criticize a draft class.

I think that's the way scouts look at these guys. They don't say, we never know, we should just wait 10 years.

Sure, that makes sense. At least me, I dont like to criticize a whole class, just a few individuals.

Krapinsky · Post #1580 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:48 am

Jukeness wrote:
Krapinsky wrote:
Jukeness wrote:I dont think it's fair to even look at it like that at this point. You just really never know. I say wait 10 years and then criticize a draft class.

I think that's the way scouts look at these guys. They don't say, we never know, we should just wait 10 years.

Sure, that makes sense. At least me, I dont like to criticize a whole class, just a few individuals.

I guess i don't see the discrepancy here.