Official Speculation Thread (Pt. LV - NBA Draft Edition)

tiderulz · Post #401 » by **tiderulz** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:30 pm

londoncollin wrote:I'd love Doc to be involved in the Magic organization again, but having another coach involved might make for some internal tension in the organization.

Ainge coached and worked pretty well with Doc.

Post #402 » by **Def Swami** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:32 pm

Marc (Sacramento)
The Kings had Burke, Carter-Williams, and McCullum in for workouts. Of the three, who do you like the best and which one is the better fit for the Kings?

Chad Ford (1:35 PM)
First, without a GM, it's really tough to figure out what they're going to do. Mike Malone is really the only guy right now. Heard none of the three really wowed in workouts. Think Carter-Williams is probably the best fit there ... but given what is likely to be a major roster overhaul (again a big assumption since there isn't a GM in place to confirm this) I think they HAVE to just take the best player on the board regardless of position.

B Mand (Sarasota, FL)
If Oladipo and Mclemore are gone, who do the Suns take at 5?

Chad Ford (1:43 PM)
McCollum

steve (battle creek, mi)
How far is burke dropping? Does he get past the pistons at 8?

Chad Ford (1:47 PM)
I don't think "dropping" is the right word. He's in the mix at Orlando, New Orleans, Sacramento, Detroit, Dallas and Utah. So he could go 2 or 14. Mocking this year's draft has been as close to impossible as I've ever attempted.

CORY (US)
What kind of buzz is Tony Mitchell getting with his freakish athletic ability?

Chad Ford (1:55 PM)
Watch the Knicks at 24. Think they like him a lot.

Matt (MPLS)
Expand on serious questions surrounding McLemore?

Chad Ford (1:59 PM)
Just his mental make-up as a player. Will he be aggressive? Will he push through bad games? Is he tough enough and driven enough to reach his potential?

RYgoBOOM · Post #403 » by **RYgoBOOM** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:41 pm

15 days!!!

Wish a team would make a splash and do some crazy trade to get the boards thriving the 2 weeks leading up to draft day.

I'm bored! lol

OrlDave · Post #404 » by **OrlDave** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:46 pm

BadMofoPimp wrote:I always loved PC games over Console. Just like the saving and more options for gear. Same with sports games too for stats n stuff. Just me though even though I have a PS3, I hardly play it. Actually, I hardly have time to play any games it seems!

Yeah I've got an xbox that I pretty much only use for Netflix. Gotten hooked on Steam! PC gaming ftw. Love that most PC games allow modding and better control configuring. I still might get the PS4 though. It will be PS4 or stick just to PC. Haven't decided.

thelead · Post #405 » by **thelead** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:54 pm

My top 10:

1) Burke (safest pick but I don't think he has that high of a ceiling; this draft is just weak)
2) Oladipo (if you think he can play PG, if not, drop to #6 and move everyone else, #3-6, up)
3) McCullom
4) Porter
5) McLemore
6) Bennett
7) Noel (just too raw for my liking)
8) KCP
9) Zeller
10) Len

I would be cool with any of the guys I listed #1-6

trebone · Post #406 » by **trebone** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:57 pm

magickingdom wrote:Lest we forget about Doc.
When he was here, none of us thought he could coach. Most wanted him gone.
He wore TMac out, basically got the ball to him and let everyone else watch.
Pat Garrity and DA should have been all stars if someone would have gotten them the ball on the 3 point line.
When he first got to Boston, the fans wanted him gone also....
Untill he lucked out and got the first big three.
I mean how much coaching did he have to do with those vets?
And now people think he is the GCOA?
I want to see him with an average team that he takes somewhere before he gets all this great coach credit.
Is he that good now or did he just luck into a situation that made him look good?
As for him commentating, have you heard his gruff voice? It sounds like he has been screaming for the last 5 years.
Not so good for TV.
Just saying........

This

He was fired here, and he was on his way out in Boston before they pulled in 2 hall of famers. Its the same way I feel about Spoelstra, people thinking he is this great coach now.

arkknight1988 · Post #407 » by **arkknight1988** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:02 pm

MagicTownBaller wrote:OT: But after E3, what are you guys leaning towards for the next gen gaming system? I was leaning towards Xbox One until I heard that Sony will not enforce the blocking of playing used games and won't enforce an always online strategy. Also, the PS4 being $100 cheaper makes a big difference too.

Ps4 4sho

cedric76 · Post #408 » by **cedric76** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:05 pm

MasterGMer wrote:
cedric76 wrote:Rob miss Ben s work out with us

Take it for what it s worth

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Could I be able to know your source? Or you work for Magic?

I ll give u a clue:

Where is Ben now?

When is Rob now?

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MasterGMer · Post #409 » by **MasterGMer** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:07 pm

cedric76 wrote:
MasterGMer wrote:
cedric76 wrote:Rob miss Ben s work out with us

Take it for what it s worth

Sent from my HTC One using RealGM Forums mobile app

Could I be able to know your source? Or you work for Magic?

I ll give u a clue:

Where is Ben now?

When is Rob now?

Sent from my HTC One using RealGM Forums mobile app

Was Ben with the magic this past week?

Rob is at an euro camp or something from what I heard. Is that the clue?

Nyce_1 · Post #410 » by **Nyce_1** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:12 pm

Rob was at the Euro camp but left yesterday. Ben got to Orlando yesterday. The workout could've been today, when Rob is assumed to be back in Orlando. I say safely assume he is back because Kyler made a comment in a tweet yesterday that him and Rob left Italy around the same time.

Nyce_1 · Post #411 » by **Nyce_1** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:13 pm

MagicTownBaller wrote:OT: But after E3, what are you guys leaning towards for the next gen gaming system? I was leaning towards Xbox One until I heard that Sony will not enforce the blocking of playing used games and won't enforce an always online strategy. Also, the PS4 being $100 cheaper makes a big difference too.

I only own a Wii right now to play with my daughter, but PS4 is definitely in the plans to grace my new house and finally keep it up with my boys.

BadMofoPimp · Post #412 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:19 pm

OrlDave wrote:
BadMofoPimp wrote:I always loved PC games over Console. Just like the saving and more options for gear. Same with sports games too for stats n stuff. Just me though even though I have a PS3, I hardly play it. Actually, I hardly have time to play any games it seems!

Yeah I've got an xbox that I pretty much only use for Netflix. Gotten hooked on Steam! PC gaming ftw. Love that most PC games allow modding and better control configuring. I still might get the PS4 though. It will be PS4 or stick just to PC. Haven't decided.

I have the PS3 just to play against other people with Madden, NBA, NHL, Fight Night, Mortal Kombat n stuff when they come over. But, I like the PC versions because I like to keep more intensive stats when I play full season mode in games.

KingRobb02 · Post #413 » by **KingRobb02** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:35 pm

trebone wrote:He was fired here, and he was on his way out in Boston before they pulled in 2 hall of famers. Its the same way I feel about Spoelstra, people thinking he is this great coach now.

Spo won 47 games with a team that had Michael Beasley as its second best player. He is a much better coach than Doc Rivers.

Driguez · Post #414 » by **Driguez** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:36 pm

RYgoBOOM · Post #415 » by **RYgoBOOM** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:39 pm

It is deff a long shot any time soon but I have my eye on RaShawn "Pookie" Powell. Watched a cppl of his games this year at Dr. Phillips and he just destroyed the central FL area. Also shat on Kasey Hill who is a UF commit.

Pookie is going to Memphis next year so hopefully he makes an impact and gets brought up among PG talk. Kids got nasty handles, range, and he can get up and finish nasty regardless of his 6'0 or 6'1 size.

http://blip.tv/hoopmixtape/future-memph ... my-6466391

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkrUgL9OWXk[/youtube]

Nyce_1 · Post #416 » by **Nyce_1** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:14 pm

Driguez wrote:

Galaxy Note 2?

Just Plain Mark · Post #417 » by **Just Plain Mark** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:25 pm

I would have been surprised if Hennigan missed a workout for a player projected at the #2 spot especially since it seems like the last day of Eurocamp wasn't that big of a deal.

Driguez · Post #418 » by **Driguez** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:26 pm

Nyce_1 wrote:
Driguez wrote:

Galaxy Note 2?

Yah

ilikebeer · Post #419 » by **ilikebeer** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:42 pm

Anyone think we should keep a list of official prospect visits? We could keep it on page 1 of the the speculation thread and update it whenever a new prospect visits.

Thoughts?

orlando1214 · Post #420 » by **orlando1214** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:08 pm

MagicTownBaller wrote:OT: But after E3, what are you guys leaning towards for the next gen gaming system? I was leaning towards Xbox One until I heard that Sony will not enforce the blocking of playing used games and won't enforce an always online strategy. Also, the PS4 being $100 cheaper makes a big difference too.

PS4 easily. It's better, cheaper, has stronger hardware, and doesn't have stupid DRM and anti-used game policies like the Xbox One has. I also prefer Sony's first party studios better as well. Sony is just doing everything right with this next generation and I know a majority of people, even people that preferred the 360, are going to be getting a PS4.

But anyways back to Magic basketball, it's nice to hear that McLemore is here for his workout. He still is my top pick, although I won't be disappointed if they decide to go with Oladipo, Burke, or even trade down. I can't wait for the draft though, it's going to be really interesting to see what Rob and the Magic decide to do.