2010 NBA Draft Thread: Nets Select Derrick Favors

Post #401 » by **jerseyjac** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:37 am

King_Supreme wrote:Seriously Nets fans, it would be dumb to take Counsins. He's not going to be able to bull people in the paint like in college, and his defense is to be desired. Also, he's a headcase. Just take Favors.

I agree, these are real concerns...its how much attention you pay them...

Post #402 » by **jerseyjac** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:39 am

For the record...I have no problem with the Nets drafting Favors, lately I've been leaning toward Cousins...again as a fit, I agree, his rawness is not a concern...he can do the dirty work for Brook...

EddieJonesFan · Post #403 » by **EddieJonesFan** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:42 am

Don't be discouraged Nets fans. Favors may not be the big hype pick that Wall or Turner is, but he'd be a great fit for your team and he has a huge upside.

Post #404 » by **Rich Rane** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:43 am

Draft selections noted on 1st page.

vincecarter4pres · Post #405 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:44 am

lurkingobeiscity wrote:Just because we got the 3rd, it doesn't mean that is where we will draft. With Prokohrov in the fold Thorn can be aggressive in his trades.

I'd like to see how workouts go but I like Favors more than Cousins right now purely because of how good he is defensively. His defense, rebounding and length are exactly what we need at PF. His relatively raw offense does not bother me because he's 19 and Lopez is already a primary post option.

Agreed. This is why I lean towards Favors.
Reminds me a little something of a better rebounding Kmart.

60cent · Post #406 » by **60cent** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:54 am

"I like guys with a liiiiiittle bit of fat... Guys who likes football (or who looks like a football player), and sometimes likes to watch striptease" - Jim Beam's The Girlfriend.

Seriously, i would've loved to have the 2nd pick but this 3rd pick is a blessing as well. Partly because im not really a John Wall guy (although i wouldnt mind him). I lovvveee ET but if we cant get him then so be it and i would be really happy with DC.

I think DC is the pick here not Favors. His offense is superb and quick for a big guy, he's tough and wont back down from anyone. At least, if we pick him, we would already have somebody who we can match up with the big big guys like Howard, Bynum or even the less talented guys like Perkins. Im not worried about him not fitting here because of Lopez, because he works inside and does all the dirty work. His BBIQ is off the charts and seemed like he can improve his shooting. In other words, he is everything that Lopez lacks. Even the attitude problem is being taken to the max, yeah he's got some attitude problem but towards mainly the coach, Referees, opponents and fans... Not towards his own teammate like Lopez was this season. With a respected coach, he'd listen.

Im not even gonna talk about Favors because this guy lacks a lot and all he has is his athleticism and potential.

Now, this could very well be a blessing in disguise because this could probably only mean one thing... It's Ricky baby!!!!! LOL!

With all the talents we have and the incoming FA's, we only need somebody capable of seeting up plays and pass the ball the way it suppose to. Do not underrate passing and setting up plays because it is very important.

But of course, no doubt about it, everybody wants that number 1 pick, including me, not because it's all Wall but because it just gives us more leverage.

No worries guys... DC is perfect for us... We need to get tougher, bigger and meaner. He is a beast and he would provide us a lot of dirty work inside. GO NETS!!!

knicksup19 · Post #407 » by **knicksup19** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:56 am

Knick fan here... I think you guys should get Cousins and play him at the 4.. Favors is too much of a hit or miss type prospect.

You guys need this pick to contribute because after a free agent signing or Two I accept your team not to be in this position in the near future.

Favors has the chance to be really good or really bad.. where Cousins will stay big and powerful at the least.

vincecarter4pres · Post #408 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:03 am

I don't think Favors is boom or bust, he's a super smart defender and a very good rebounder with great length and athleticism. That means a lot, especially when we already have a big man who has the potential to be an elite scorer. He isn't as NBA ready as Cousins so to speak, but this team is about the future as much as it is about now.
Then again, Cousins has a ton of potential himself and he has a mean streak, which is a quality I like in my big men.

76ers76ers · Post #409 » by **76ers76ers** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:04 am

Lopez and Favors are going be nice defensively.

knicksup19 · Post #410 » by **knicksup19** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:09 am

vincecarter4pres wrote:I don't think Favors is boom or bust, he's a super smart defender and a very good rebounder with great length and athleticism. That means a lot, especially when we already have a big man who has the potential to be an elite scorer. He isn't as NBA ready as Cousins so to speak, but this team is about the future as much as it is about now.
Then again, Cousins has a ton of potential himself and he has a mean streak, which is a quality I like in my big men.

so your on the clock... who taking? im going cousins immediately picks in..

vincecarter4pres · Post #411 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:09 am

Yeah, they could become a very formidable duo on the defensive end. Quite a handful. With one elite wing defender added into the mix you could be talking about a top 3 defense year in and year out.

vincecarter4pres · Post #412 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:11 am

knicksup19 wrote:
vincecarter4pres wrote:I don't think Favors is boom or bust, he's a super smart defender and a very good rebounder with great length and athleticism. That means a lot, especially when we already have a big man who has the potential to be an elite scorer. He isn't as NBA ready as Cousins so to speak, but this team is about the future as much as it is about now.
Then again, Cousins has a ton of potential himself and he has a mean streak, which is a quality I like in my big men.

so your on the clock... who taking? im going cousins immediately picks in..

You know, I've been touting Cousins and a little low on Favors the last few weeks, but I'm starting to do a complete 180. Gun to my head right now, I go Favors.

Preludepunk27 · Post #413 » by **Preludepunk27** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:14 am

Sorry. I had to go to the gym to let off some steam. I'm ok with our pick, but F Washington and Philly. Neither team deserves a pick that high lol.

In all seriousness, I talked myself into Favors earlier today (I mentioned it before this thread blew up). I'm still not happy with him, but I'll take him because he's the best available, fills a need and has a high ceiling. He's just so damn inconsistent that it drives me nuts.

Demarcus Cousins is a fat lard though. He's the 2nd coming of Zach Randolph where he'll get his stats but not help his team until he's like 30 and realizes he can't be a waste of life as much as he normally is.

But now I don't know what we do. I read that the Blazers and Rockets are most likely going to try to trade up to 3 or 4. I would kill to find a way to nab Lemarcus Aldridge and put him next to Brook rather than taking Favors or Cousins.

Again, I think a lot of stuff is gonna go down for us on between Draft Night and July 1st. I can feel it. We're gonna be a mover/shaker.

Talentfull · Post #414 » by **Talentfull** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:21 am

Man..I was so disappointed in the results at first but I guess I can live with it, mostly because I was sorta expecting to another disappointment after such a disappointing season. The number 1 pick wasn't meant to be!

Anyways I've always sorta been high on Favors if we were to drop to the 3rd or 4th pick. He may turn out to be a bust but I'd take a chance on him. At the very least he'll be better than Yi.

dice · Post #415 » by **dice** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:32 am

hate to be a wet blanket, but more than losing john wall your chances at landing lebron must have taken a bit of a hit as well. MAYBE if you get turner it'll help...wouldn't have to deal harris then

Revolutionistt · Post #416 » by **Revolutionistt** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:36 am

Did anyone else notice a few minutes before the lottery results were shown and everyone was just standing around and talking, they focused on one group particularly larry bird talking with a bunch of people and sitting right behind him was prokhorov all by himself? i felt kind of bad i could tell he felt out of place and couldnt speak to anyone.

Post #417 » by **Rich Rane** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:42 am

Revolutionistt wrote:Did anyone else notice a few minutes before the lottery results were shown and everyone was just standing around and talking, they focused on one group particularly larry bird talking with a bunch of people and sitting right behind him was prokhorov all by himself? i felt kind of bad i could tell he felt out of place and couldnt speak to anyone.

He purposely alienated himself to look at everyone and to think: "I can have you killed. I can have you killed. You too. What are you looking at? I can have you killed!"

Morthello · Post #418 » by **Morthello** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:45 am

dice wrote:hate to be a wet blanket, but more than losing john wall your chances at landing lebron must have taken a bit of a hit as well. MAYBE if you get turner it'll help...wouldn't have to deal harris then

Possibly hurt our chances but hey, we can be in a lot worse of a situation. Despite what people think Harris is still an all star caliber pg with playoffs and finals experience. Wall is the "sexy" pick because he's fun to watch but he never was a primary need for this team. A suporting cast of Harris/Cousins/Lopez is still good looking. The nets can easily have the best front court in the east if they get the right player to compliment Lopez's scoring. Turner would also fill a hole.

vincecarter4pres · Post #419 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:56 am

Preludepunk27 wrote:Sorry. I had to go to the gym to let off some steam.

Dude I was looking all over for you.
I wanted someone else to wallow with me in the Turnerless pity I was feeling. :lol:

But now I don't know what we do. I read that the Blazers and Rockets are most likely going to try to trade up to 3 or 4. I would kill to find a way to nab Lemarcus Aldridge and put him next to Brook rather than taking Favors or Cousins.

I've been trying to figure out a way to get LaMarcus on the Nets this offseason for a few weeks now, but I was trying to accomplish it while keeping the pick, because I wanted to pair him with Turner and Brook, forming a newer, better, healthier Portland East, now with more Russian billionaire.

I don't know how I would feel about trading the 3rd overall for him, but if he came attached to Batum without us including any real extra assets, I think I'd be all aboard.

Again, I think a lot of stuff is gonna go down for us on between Draft Night and July 1st. I can feel it. We're gonna be a mover/shaker.

I could see it for sure.

Talentfull · Post #420 » by **Talentfull** » Wed May 19, 2010 2:58 am

I was much more high on Wall than I was Turner simply because of the Hype and the fact that I think T-will can be a star if he develops a jump shot. So I guess I actually prefer Favors over Turner...I like his character as well. Hopefully he's a gym rat and meets his potential because he can very well be a next Stromile Swift.

Also Favors is not that bad of a fit next to Lopez..He wouldn't provide much spacing but as someone mentioned earlier he's a good defender and he can do a lot of the dirty work.