2012 Orland Magic NBA draft thread ...

p0peye · Post #61 » by **p0peye** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 11:12 am

Tony Wroten could help us as backup PG, looks like a player we've been missing.

eraman2008 · Post #62 » by **eraman2008** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 2:22 pm

I know this might of been asked but wat r the chances
of us being in the lottery

Noonskadoodle · Post #63 » by **Noonskadoodle** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 5:06 am

eraman2008 wrote:I know this might of been asked but wat r the chances
of us being in the lottery

Really?

Nemesis21 · Post #64 » by **Nemesis21** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 6:45 am

If Marquis Teague stays at Kentucky, my next choice in 1st rd would be to draft Jeffery Taylor 6'7" 225 SF Vanderbilt. I'd still like to get a backup C like Robert Sacre in rd 2.

NBA Comparison: Wilson Chandler

Strengths: Incredible athlete ... Great leaping ability, very smooth player ... Excellent perimeter defender with quick feet and good lateral movement ... Good instincts on defense ... Great length and size (6'7", 224), allow him to get a lot of steals + deflections ... Great timing on both ends of the floor (i.e. blocks, alley oops, put backs) ... Very good at drawing contact and getting to the line (7th in SEC in FTA) ... Ability to get to the rim at will when he puts his head down and mind to it ... Good form on jumper, even if inconsistent ... Still appears to have untapped potential ... Strong body with excellent shoulders and ability to play through contact ... Competes well when he gets challenged ...

Weaknesses: Tendency to disappear during games at some points or even for stretches of games ...When doesn't have ball in his hands, can become very passive and just watch at times ... Inconsistent mid-range jumper but has good form ... Lacks confidence in jumper allowing opposing defense to dare him into shooting by giving him space ... No college three-point range, let alone NBA ... Occasional tendency to go for flashy play when simple one would be best ... Feel for the game is a little below average as he didn't play against a high level of competition until his late teenage years ... Perimeter skills, ball handling and passing are both in need of improvement ... Despite high level athleticism is surprisingly better in half court than transition.

Truth24 · Post #65 » by **Truth24** » Sat Apr 7, 2012 6:22 pm

There are a few guys that I wouldn't mind seeing in a Magic uniform they are Tony Mitchell (North Texas), Kris Middleton (Texas A&M), Tony Wroten (Washington), Will Barton (Memphis), Jae Crowder (Marquette), and Draymond Green (Michigan State).

j-ragg · Post #66 » by **j-ragg** » Sun Apr 8, 2012 5:26 pm

Royce White looks like a good option too, looks like he could be a Hedo replacement.

drsd · Post #67 » by **drsd** » Sun Apr 8, 2012 5:37 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:We're 4-5 games out of the lottery with 12 to go.

And 1 game out of the 3 spot.

Orlando will win games, and should be drafting sub-20.

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eraman2008 · Post #68 » by **eraman2008** » Sun Apr 8, 2012 8:25 pm

p0peye wrote:Tony Wroten could help us as backup PG, looks like a player we've been missing.

How is his playmaking ability? Only seen Ross

BaunceyChillups · Post #69 » by **BaunceyChillups** » Sun Apr 8, 2012 8:59 pm

Royce White, Jeff Taylor and Tony Mitchell are my choices as I think they'd be able to come in and help immediately due to their defensive abilities.

Javanar wrote:Is there any kind of possibility we can take Jeremy Lamb? What do you think of him?

I think Lamb will be really good and no, we have just about no chance of getting him; he'll likely go Top 12.

londoncollin · Post #70 » by **londoncollin** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 1:38 am

Mason Plumlee is interesting. 6'11" and athletic. Draft Express has him going around 26th, so he should be available.

Royce White is intriguing too because of his fairly unique offensive talents.

Jeff Taylor, Dion Waiters, and Tony Wroten seem like they'd be good pick ups too.

arkknight1988 · Post #71 » by **arkknight1988** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 5:18 am

we need an athletic guard to take some our older players minutes next season. will barton is a guy that i like.

Blue_and_Whte · Post #72 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 9:22 pm

arkknight1988 wrote:we need an athletic guard to take some our older players minutes next season. will barton is a guy that i like.

+1,

Tired of getting undersized PF (Royce) or project 6'11 players. We need to get more athletic on the wings. We dont need anymore PF's imo. Barton would be a good pick up imo.

Cammo101 · Post #73 » by **Cammo101** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 9:28 pm

The Magic need to take the BPA at PG, SG, or SF. There will be plenty of options where we are sitting.

Blue_and_Whte · Post #74 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 9:33 pm

Cammo101 wrote:The Magic need to take the BPA at PG, SG, or SF. There will be plenty of options where we are sitting.

Thats true.

drsd · Post #75 » by **drsd** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 9:37 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:Tired of getting undersized PF (Royce) or project 6'11 players. We need to get more athletic on the wings. We dont need anymore PF's imo. Barton would be a good pick up imo.

Orlando has their project PF in Harper.

The Magic would look closely at a project, young BPA at C or at PG. But with Lee's good play, look for BPA to be a seasoned college Wing.

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MoMM · Post #76 » by **MoMM** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 9:43 pm

I dont think we need a backup center if we keep D12 and BBD.

As for drafting a PF, we will just need one if we let Ryan go.

Our SG is loaded with JJ, Jrich , Liggins and Wafer, so a rookie wouldnt get enough PT to get better.

So we should draft the best player available at PG or SF in 1st round and an international player in 2nd round to let him get better overseas, IMO.

Nemesis21 · Post #77 » by **Nemesis21** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 9:49 pm

I really think we need to draft SF Jeffery Taylor or SF Royce White in Rd 1. I prefer Taylor, not sure if Dwight wants a teammate with the same name as his baby mama.

Cammo101 · Post #78 » by **Cammo101** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 9:54 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:I really think we need to draft SF Jeffery Taylor or SF Royce White in Rd 1. I prefer Taylor, not sure if Dwight wants a teammate with the same name as his baby mama.

As it stands now, both guys will probably be gone before we pick. Royce is a PF, and that is the one spot we do not need to draft. Taylor makes some sense if he is still available. I'm hoping one of Teague, Lillard, or Marshall slips to us.

Nemesis21 · Post #79 » by **Nemesis21** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 10:02 pm

Cammo101 wrote:
Nemesis21 wrote:I really think we need to draft SF Jeffery Taylor or SF Royce White in Rd 1. I prefer Taylor, not sure if Dwight wants a teammate with the same name as his baby mama.

As it stands now, both guys will probably be gone before we pick. Royce is a PF, and that is the one spot we do not need to draft. Taylor makes some sense if he is still available. I'm hoping one of Teague, Lillard, or Marshall slips to us.

Every mock I have seen has them both going pick 22 or later. I just read a scouting report on Royce, said he is a SG in SF body. He's 6'7 or 6'8 playing PF?

Cammo101 · Post #80 » by **Cammo101** » Mon Apr 9, 2012 10:09 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:
Cammo101 wrote:
Nemesis21 wrote:I really think we need to draft SF Jeffery Taylor or SF Royce White in Rd 1. I prefer Taylor, not sure if Dwight wants a teammate with the same name as his baby mama.

As it stands now, both guys will probably be gone before we pick. Royce is a PF, and that is the one spot we do not need to draft. Taylor makes some sense if he is still available. I'm hoping one of Teague, Lillard, or Marshall slips to us.

Every mock I have seen has them both going pick 22 or later. I just read a scouting report on Royce, said he is a SG in SF body. He's 6'7 or 6'8 playing PF?

He can play some SF, but with his body, I'm not sure he can cover many SF's at the NBA level.

Who would you like to see the Magic draft ?