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Now that we are coming down to the stretch run, its time to select who you would pick. I will list everyone I think could be there at 16. Vote for your 1st choice, and then post your top 3.

1. Speights
2. Arthur
3. Jordan

-I will admit to not seeing all that much college ball last year- so I am overly reliant on reading web reports like draft express.

-Speights seems to be an ideal fit IF he can reach his potential.

-Arthur lacks the size/explosiveness to be great- but I like his skill level and the way he plays the game. A good fit, but less upside. A safe pick.

-Jordan likely will just end up as a defensive back-up center (which is a need) but even that would be valuable. His upside is tremendous, and best case he replaces Sam in 2-3 years. Unfortunatley, every indication is that he lacks the make-up to reach his potential- but at his age I would still take a shot.

From what I have read I like Koufus the best...I think his offense is what is needed off the bench from our bigs since, Reggie and Booth can find the hoop. If he is gone then Speights would be next but I have my questions about his work ethics and desire, but college ball and NBA are 2 dfferent games. Last would be Auther but again I think he is a little under sized and I do not what to see an other Kenny Thomas here....

1. Speights - Best talent at a position of need. Might be able to play PF and C. Has motivation questions, but has at least turned it on and improved his conditioning for the workouts.

2. Rush - Safest pick, good shooter and defender at 2-3, sixth man for years to come behind Thad and Iggy. Get a second rounder and grab Hendrix or Ibaka for big man depth.

3. Koufos - Might have the talent to eventually start at C in the NBA. Would fit best to a low block beast like Brand or Boozer. Has supposedly played very well against others in workouts, good size and a surprising 36 in vertical leap. Might be good trade bait in a year or two.

I abstain from commenting on ajinca because I don't know anything about him. If my top three are gone I seriously consider trading down.

Skates wrote:Has supposedly played very well against others in workouts, good size and a surprising 36 in vertical leap.

Where did you see this info? I would like to see the measurements aon the players who skipped out on the Orlando camp (Kufos, Speights, Hibbert) and the Euros.

I voted for my #2 choice, Ajinca. My #1 choice is Ibaka.

Speights.

Koufos.

Jordan.

Depends on who right now has the better overall defense and higher standing reach between Jordan, Speights, and R.Lopez. I doubt that it's Speights so my pick would either be Lopez or Jordan. Since Jordan gets baskets around the rim instead of being a perimeter type frontcourt player it's Jordan. Ajinca is disqualified for his first name being Alexis.

tk76 wrote:Now that we are coming down to the stretch run, its time to select who you would pick. I will list everyone I think could be there at 16. Vote for your 1st choice, and then post your top 3.

1. Jordan
2. Speights
3. Hibbert

1.Speights
2.Greene
3.Hickson

1. Ajinca
2. Lopez
3. Arthur

ive warmed up to the thought of drafting Ajinca if hes there...
hes huge and seems to have a pretty fluid all around game for a player of his size...even a nice jumper and possibly could net some time @ the 4 giving us an extremely long front court with him and sammy.

does anyone know if hes capable of coming right over for the season or does he have contract issues in france??