2014 Draft Prospects Thread

moss_is_1 · Post #41 » by **moss_is_1** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:01 pm

southern wolf wrote:Without having seen him play, what's with all the Embiid hype? His stats aren't that impressive and he's not putting up crazy high block numbers.

Just watch him, you won't regret it.

For being so raw in terms of not playing much basketball, he's incredible. Beyond just physical tools, he has incredible footwork in the post, the ability to pass out of double teams already, he already has shown a jumpshot. It's pretty amazing the raw skills he's already showed.

Post #42 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:01 am

southern wolf wrote:Without having seen him play, what's with all the Embiid hype? His stats aren't that impressive and he's not putting up crazy high block numbers.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBwOEL5J9Yc[/youtube]

All Day · Post #43 » by **All Day** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:33 am

Good ol' early-season Draft Prospect Thread -- staple of the RealGM TWolves board. Patiently waiting for the season where an "Official Playoffs Thread" predates an "Official Prospects Thread"... Patiently waiting, indeed. :-?

Without further ado, a storied history of past DPT's:

2013 Draft ('12-'13 Season)

2013 Draft Targets [from 8/11/12]
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1201039

2012 Draft ('11-'12 Season)

Official 2012 Draft Prospect Thread [from 2/7/12]
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1158923

2011 Draft ('10-'11 Season)

Prospect Watch Thread [from 11/13/10]
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1066488

2010 Draft ('09-'10 Season)

Officlal Prospect thread [from 10/29/09]
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=953783

Operation Beast: Prospect Thread II [from 4/9/10]
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1001616

2009 Draft ('08-'09 Season)

College players thread/ Draft Related thread [from 11/15/08]
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=852279

Countdown to heartbreak (*Draft thread pt.II) [from 4/2/09]
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=894864

2008 Draft ('07-'08 Season)

Ban Howard Mass: The new draft thread [from 2/20/08]
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=764243

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Here's to a deep Wolves playoff run and an irrelevant early-to-mid-20-something draft pick!

MinneOOPalis · Post #44 » by **MinneOOPalis** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:25 am

Noah Vonleh is a sleeper pick.

Raymond437 · Post #45 » by **Raymond437** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:32 am

We should draft Gary Harris if he fall to our lottery pick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cLx6KQDKKE

Master Amino · Post #46 » by **Master Amino** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:57 pm

In the scenario that we're in the lottery (again...), at this point I'm eyeing someone like Dario Saric, Gary Harris, Doug McDermott, or Rodney Hood.

Krapinsky · Post #47 » by **Krapinsky** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:00 pm

I think there isn't a big talent gap between #14 and #34 in this draft. If we lost the #13 or #14 pick it wouldn't be the end of the world.

Post #48 » by **The J Rocka** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:42 pm

Not the end of the world but it wouldn't help us improve the team.

I don't see us keeping the pick anyways if we get it. They'll probably look to move it for a proven vet if one can be had.

MinneOOPalis · Post #49 » by **MinneOOPalis** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:01 pm

The J Rocka wrote:Not the end of the world but it wouldn't help us improve the team.

I don't see us keeping the pick anyways if we get it. They'll probably look to move it for a proven vet if one can be had.

This would piss me off....Always good to get some young talent. Just sacrificing our future for Love and Adelman... Again..

Post #50 » by **Klomp** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:20 pm

Krapinsky wrote:I think there isn't a big talent gap between #14 and #34 in this draft. If we lost the #13 or #14 pick it wouldn't be the end of the world.

Why 34? Our 2nd round picks won't be until the 40s and 50s.

Krapinsky · Post #51 » by **Krapinsky** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:20 pm

Klomp wrote:
Krapinsky wrote:I think there isn't a big talent gap between #14 and #34 in this draft. If we lost the #13 or #14 pick it wouldn't be the end of the world.

Why 34? Our 2nd round picks won't be until the 40s and 50s.

That was just an arbitrary #. In other words, I don't think this draft is very deep, and all I'm saying is I don't think we're going to be missing out on much of a difference maker should we lose our pick.

Post #52 » by **Klomp** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:13 am

Krapinsky wrote:
Klomp wrote:
Krapinsky wrote:I think there isn't a big talent gap between #14 and #34 in this draft. If we lost the #13 or #14 pick it wouldn't be the end of the world.

Why 34? Our 2nd round picks won't be until the 40s and 50s.

That was just an arbitrary #. In other words, I don't think this draft is very deep, and all I'm saying is I don't think we're going to be missing out on much of a difference maker should we lose our pick.

I agree.

I actually see a lot of similarities with 2003. Top 5 was loaded, but a major drop-off after that. Outside of top 5, best picks were David West (18), Chris Kaman (6), Josh Howard (29), and Mo Williams (47).

This year, the top 7 is loaded, but after that it is a major drop.

Mattya · Post #53 » by **Mattya** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:08 pm

Klomp wrote:
southern wolf wrote:Without having seen him play, what's with all the Embiid hype? His stats aren't that impressive and he's not putting up crazy high block numbers.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBwOEL5J9Yc[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsSD85T974I&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

This guy would be a great player to start a rebuild from. It would be a dream to finally have all the bad luck we have had in the lotto turn around and move up in this draft. There are a bunch of interesting prospect in this draft.

Mattya · Post #54 » by **Mattya** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:23 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvx20ZejUyU[/youtube]

Sorry just dreaming some more.

Post #55 » by **Klomp** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:02 am

Semaj Christon is intriguing

Post #56 » by **Klomp** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:28 pm

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D29d4g1C80Y[/youtube]

MinneOOPalis · Post #57 » by **MinneOOPalis** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:06 am

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u68yXib_qa8[/youtube]

FinnTheHuman · Post #58 » by **FinnTheHuman** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:36 am

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

This dude. Won practically alone vs CSKA less than a week ago. And we lost vs CSKA in the preseason... He's got that fire, I think he is gonna be a superstar. And it's not the 1st time I'm talking about him here. :p

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

Raymond437 · Post #59 » by **Raymond437** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:47 am

FinnTheHuman wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHuTnAFNJQM[/youtube]

This dude. Won practically alone vs CSKA less than a week ago. And we lost vs CSKA in the preseason... He's got that fire, I think he is gonna be a superstar. And it's not the 1st time I'm talking about him here. :p

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

next Klay Thompson

FinnTheHuman · Post #60 » by **FinnTheHuman** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:20 pm

Raymond437 wrote:next Klay Thompson

Well, not really. He's a different player.

He is practically Partizan's main ball handler for more than 2 months now because the starting PG got ACL tear, while the back-up PG is a 18 year old kid, so he can actually take care of the ball.

He also has bigger defensive upside than Klay with 6'11'' wingspan and better mobility.

He posted a lot of stats around 17-6-5, so he's pretty versatile. I'd rather compare his quite possible peak to this season's Lance Stephenson, with slightly better shooting and worse slashing, or maybe Batum with handles and less D.

Anyways, it's hard to tell what he's gonna become, but one of the things that are showing how much upside he has is that he's probably gonna be voted The Star on The Rise euroleague award. 33% GMs see him getting it, while the 2nd guy has 12% GM votes.