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Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12

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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2041 » by tiderulz » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:20 am

Nemesis21 wrote:I hope Payton is there at 12. :pray:


if we can get past sacramento here, i think we get him. Charlotte, Philly and Denver dont need PG's
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2042 » by tiderulz » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:20 am

Nemesis21 wrote:I hope Payton is there at 12. :pray:


if we can get past sacramento here, i think we get him. Charlotte, Philly and Denver dont need PG's
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2043 » by tiderulz » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:20 am

Nemesis21 wrote:I hope Payton is there at 12. :pray:


if we can get past sacramento here, i think we get him. Charlotte, Philly and Denver dont need PG's
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2044 » by magicman123 » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:20 am

id rather go with gordon than exum, so i guess its ok
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2045 » by tony20rocks » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:21 am

from the sources i have heard orlando will go pick cle'anthony early at 12
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2046 » by InFlames » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:21 am

Please let Payton fall to 12
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2047 » by tony20rocks » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:22 am

hey guys i have heard from my sources that orlando will go cle'anthony early at 12
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2048 » by MitchellUK » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:22 am

OK, bright side:

He's still only 18, won't turn 19 until just before training camp starts.
He's 6'9", 225lbs with a 39" vertical, a near 7'0" wingspan, and great speed. That coupled with him being so young suggests he could bulk up to guard legit NBA PFs while retaining most if not all of his great mobility.
He comes in with a reputation as an NBA-ready defender, and he has an acute understanding of his own abilities and limitations on offense, so he won't be trying to force the issue on that end until he's ready.

Honestly, if he develops to his potential and becomes an All-NBA type defender (who can defend multiple spots) and becomes even average on offense, that's a worthwhile pick at 4.
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2049 » by AdamTheGreek » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:22 am

Magic fans inside Amway Center thought they were getting Exum after Philly took Embiid #3:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psP8J9FkWnA[/youtube]

And then they booed after the Magic took Gordon:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkfr3HMSPPE[/youtube]

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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2050 » by tiderulz » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:23 am

Nemesis21 wrote:I hope Payton is there at 12. :pray:


if we can get past sacramento here, i think we get him. Charlotte, Philly and Denver dont need PG's
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2051 » by tony20rocks » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:23 am

captoon wrote:Anyone still think we're going to try and package our #12 pick?

(Pipedream: Rondo has got to be on the trading block right?)



yeah to trade up to get noah vonleh
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2052 » by Def Swami » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:23 am

I've come around to Aaron Gordon. I'm excited for him.
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2053 » by OrlChamps2030 » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:24 am

Gordon has hennigan written all over him. Amazing athlete, hard worker. He was projected to go to Utah at 5. i wanted Exum and was surprised but I dont get why... some people are mad???

I compared him to Oladipo earlier and I'll do it again. IMO he was restricted in college due to his system and being a team player but he has a nice handle as well. Gordon gonna prove yall wrong!!
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2054 » by Nemesis21 » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:24 am

Stauskas to the Kings, so please Rob draft Payton at 12.
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2055 » by Furinkazan » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:24 am

InFlames wrote:Please let Payton fall to 12


for what ?henny will pass on him anyway
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2056 » by tiderulz » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:24 am

InFlames wrote:Please let Payton fall to 12


real good odds now
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2057 » by Big A All Day » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:24 am

Please let us get Payton
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2058 » by Next Gen Magic » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:25 am

we were dreaming of wiggins during the season then we got gordon

damn
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2059 » by Big A All Day » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:25 am

Please let us get Payton
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Re: Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12 

Post#2060 » by Neato » Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:25 am

InFlames wrote:Yea I'm shocked. How the hell does Gordon shoot 42% free throw???

I hope you're joking. I am so not interested in having another one of those

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