Official Draft Thread 3: Picks #4 and #12

[OrlChamps2030]

So what happens with Tobias if we draft Parker?

A frontcourt of Tobias/Parker/Vucevic is awesome offensively... but will it make up for what happens on the defensive end?

[thelead]

So what happens with Tobias if we draft Parker?

A frontcourt of Tobias/Parker/Vucevic is awesome offensively... but will it make up for what happens on the defensive end?

Not sure but I wouldn't bet against Hennigan trying to get the 1st pick to draft Exum either.

[Def Swami]

I actually prefer Philly to make the deal for the #1 pick than us. I'd rather we just get Exum at #4 and keep our assets. This is good either way.

[OrlChamps2030]

So what happens with Tobias if we draft Parker?

A frontcourt of Tobias/Parker/Vucevic is awesome offensively... but will it make up for what happens on the defensive end?

Not sure but I wouldn't bet against Hennigan trying to get the 1st pick to draft Exum either.

I feel the same way, lead. If Exum is Rob's guy then I wouldn't doubt that he'd take him first. I'm sure some will feel differently though.

I almost wonder if all this Orlando-Jabari talk is.. a smokescreen to get Mil to trade up?

[GameOver25]

JUST A REMINDER FOR WHOEVER WE PICK, THEY'LL HAVE THIS GUY AS THEIR TEAMMATE WREAKING HAVOC

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayF4IGyNAjU[/youtube]

[OrlChamps2030]

Mil trades up to #1 with Henson + #2

Philly trades up to #2 with #3 + #10

mil- Parker
philly - Wiggins
cle -Embiid
orl -Exum

any chance?

[Jocaugust]

So much good "news" and "info" today for us, but I'm not buying into any of it just yet. I don't want to feel the heartbreak of getting hype then having it taking it all away from me come draft time lol

At this point I think we're taking Exum if we nab the #1 from Cleveland. I just cant see us drafting Jabari when we already have Tobias and I can't see us trading Tobias just to turn around and draft another Tobias Harris

[Magic_Johnny12]

I actually prefer Philly to make the deal for the #1 pick than us. I'd rather we just get Exum at #4 and keep our assets. This is good either way.

Yea kinda in the same boat as you. If we trade for the #1 great if we don't and Philly does and Exum still lands to us I'm as thrilled.

What I WONT be thrilled at is at the end of the draft we still have Jameer and Affalo and was forced to draft Vonelh and (Lavine,Nurkic,Harris) - I will lose faith for this team QUICK!

[thelead]

I actually prefer Philly to make the deal for the #1 pick than us. I'd rather we just get Exum at #4 and keep our assets. This is good either way.

agreed but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes

[Def Swami]

I actually prefer Philly to make the deal for the #1 pick than us. I'd rather we just get Exum at #4 and keep our assets. This is good either way.

agreed but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes

If we get one of Wiggins, Parker, or Exum by tonight and still have Oladipo/Harris/Vucevic, I'll be good.

[Def Swami]

Gonna just go ahead and post anyway, but it sounds like he's re-hashing Chad Ford's stuff.
[tweet]https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/482150424917442561[/tweet]
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[tweet]https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/482151218844680192[/tweet]

[FRESHsince1983]

I think if this trade goes through it's for Jabari not Exum! Jabari to me is going to be the real deal!


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[ZeusIsLoose]

Kyler's source is Chad Ford's twitter account. He just repeated what he said.

[tiderulz]

Ford keeps saying we want Jabari. I'm out on this deal if that's true.

then get out. No way should Wiggins be the #1, way too many questions and holes about him.

[thelead]

I actually prefer Philly to make the deal for the #1 pick than us. I'd rather we just get Exum at #4 and keep our assets. This is good either way.

agreed but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes

If we get one of Wiggins, Parker, or Exum by tonight and still have Oladipo/Harris/Vucevic, I'll be good.

I agree 100%.

[Def Swami]

Caught this on the Sixers board. I didn't see it live for myself.

Just saw Ford say that on ESPN, the if Cavs take Parker, he's probably going to the Magic, if its Wiggins, they are keeping him or sending him to Philly. Cleveland's front office likes Parker but Gilbert likes Wiggins.

[tiderulz]

So much good "news" and "info" today for us, but I'm not buying into any of it just yet. I don't want to feel the heartbreak of getting hype then having it taking it all away from me come draft time lol

At this point I think we're taking Exum if we nab the #1 from Cleveland. I just cant see us drafting Jabari when we already have Tobias and I can't see us trading Tobias just to turn around and draft another Tobias Harris

different players, different playing styles.

[Blue_and_Whte]

agreed but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes

If we get one of Wiggins, Parker, or Exum by tonight and still have Oladipo/Harris/Vucevic, I'll be good.

I agree 100%.

This is where im at as well.
Although im leaning more towards Parker than Wiggins just because I think Parkers transition to being an elite player will come faster than wiggins.
Becuase NBA defenses are more of a team effort rather than being dependent on individual defense I think Parker can be hidden as he improves on that side if the ball which I think he can.

[L3BJsIx]

[jernigan]

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider · 37m
Magic would take Jabari at 1 I'm told. But deal isn't done. Cavs were just gauging value of 4th & 12th pick. Sixers also upping offer for 1

NO!