2014 Draft Thread

YouTube · Post #961 » by **Kerrsed** » Sun Feb 9, 2014 11:29 am

http://www.kjrh.com/sports/local-sports ... -super-fan

carey · Post #962 » by **carey** » Sun Feb 9, 2014 11:08 pm

Just saw the presser. Smart suspended 3 games.

jcsunsfan · Post #963 » by **jcsunsfan** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:06 am

Watching some video of Joel Embiid. For as little basketball background as he has, he has amazing instincts for how to move on the court. He has that combination of size, intelligence, physical skill, and instinct that is hard to find. I certainly can see why many are looking at him as #1.

DirtyDez · Post #964 » by **DirtyDez** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:33 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

What are they feeding these kids!

carey · Post #965 » by **carey** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:14 pm

DirtyDez wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

What are they feeding these kids!

No clue, but he moves like a young KG out there. You hardly ever see young 7 footers with perimeter skills like that. Jeez.

Ring_Wanted · Post #966 » by **Ring_Wanted** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:21 pm

KG is exactly what I thought.

jcsunsfan · Post #967 » by **jcsunsfan** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:42 pm

carey wrote:
DirtyDez wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

What are they feeding these kids!

No clue, but he moves like a young KG out there. You hardly ever see young 7 footers with perimeter skills like that. Jeez.

Amazing. But watching him, he scares me. He doesn't have much leg strength. You can see the stress that he is putting on his knees in those moves he is making. I think this kid is going to have health problems.

In2ition · Post #968 » by **In2ition** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 7:54 pm

jcsunsfan wrote:
carey wrote:
DirtyDez wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZaJFd4aSk&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

What are they feeding these kids!

No clue, but he moves like a young KG out there. You hardly ever see young 7 footers with perimeter skills like that. Jeez.

Amazing. But watching him, he scares me. He doesn't have much leg strength. You can see the stress that he is putting on his knees in those moves he is making. I think this kid is going to have health problems.

The kid who is only a sophmore in hs has improved his skills and strength a lot in the past year alone. I wouldn't be worried about it. Heck, he's still three years away from being drafted. He will get his legs stronger as he is still developing as a basketball player. The coaches he works with are doing an outstanding job, and I'll be curious how much better he gets in the following years.

PHX Maniak · Post #969 » by **PHX Maniak** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 3:55 pm

Beyond his apparent basketball ability, Thon Maker is a fantastic name. Nickname potential off the charts.

Post #970 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:19 pm

New Mock from Jeff Goodman at ESPN

17. Zach LaVine | SG | Phoenix Suns
College: UCLA | Age: 18 | 6-5, 180

New general manager Ryan McDonough loves speed and athleticism, and LaVine has no shortage of both. He's raw, but he is a freak athlete who can also shoot the ball from the perimeter.

23. Jerami Grant | SF | Phoenix Suns
College: Syracuse | Age: 19 | 6-8, 203

This is the second of three first-round picks for the Suns. While the team has fared well with its underwhelming front line, McDonough will likely try and upgrade. Grant is long, athletic and his skill level is constantly improving.

30. Clint Capela | PF | Phoenix Suns
Country: Switzerland | Age: 19 | 6-10, 215

The Suns, with three first-round picks, will likely go the international route with at least one, and Capela fits what the Suns need -- an athletic big man who can run the floor, rebound and block shots.

He also has Adreian Payne going 24th to the Rockets, but I'd rather nab him at 23 than Grant, and then maybe go for another wing at 30.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft201 ... k-draft-10

INFORMER-93 · Post #971 » by **INFORMER-93** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:24 pm

I'd be shocked if LaVine is still on the board at 17.

And I am not a fan of Jerami Grant. I think he's one of the most overrated prospects in this draft.

Ring_Wanted · Post #972 » by **Ring_Wanted** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:29 pm

PHX Maniak wrote:Beyond his apparent basketball ability, Thon Maker is a fantastic name. Nickname potential off the charts.

Nothing beats LeBryan Nash.

In2ition · Post #973 » by **In2ition** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:20 pm

INFORMER-93 wrote:I'd be shocked if LaVine is still on the board at 17.

And I am not a fan of Jerami Grant. I think he's one of the most overrated prospects in this draft.

Agreed on both accounts. At this moment, I'm not convinced that Grant would be better than Fair.

Adreian Payne, I think he's a bit overrated. I'm not as impressed with him as many others seem to be. I also don't think that Capela will last until 30.

INFORMER-93 · Post #974 » by **INFORMER-93** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:24 pm

I think Capela has a shot of going in the lottery,.

In2ition · Post #975 » by **In2ition** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:27 pm

INFORMER-93 wrote:I think Capela has a shot of going in the lottery,.

It's definitely possible, I believe that more than him lasting until the last pick of the 1st round.

INFORMER-93 · Post #976 » by **INFORMER-93** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 5:30 pm

I think the chances increase because you have teams like Orlando and Philly that have two lotto picks and may be willing to take a chance.

Btw, In2, have you seen Juwan Staten play? He looks like a carbon copy of Eric Bledsoe.

PHX Maniak · Post #977 » by **PHX Maniak** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:33 pm

Ring_Wanted wrote:
PHX Maniak wrote:Beyond his apparent basketball ability, Thon Maker is a fantastic name. Nickname potential off the charts.

Nothing beats LeBryan Nash.

Touche.

In2ition · Post #978 » by **In2ition** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:55 pm

INFORMER-93 wrote:I think the chances increase because you have teams like Orlando and Philly that have two lotto picks and may be willing to take a chance.

Btw, In2, have you seen Juwan Staten play? He looks like a carbon copy of Eric Bledsoe.

Good point.

No, I have not seen anything about Juwan Staten, but you've peaked my interest and I will try to do some research on him.

TOO · Post #979 » by **TOO** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 7:20 pm

Is Staten a Bledsoe type athlete? I haven't seen much WVU ball.

I have seen Marcus Foster from KSU though, and man he's got some athletic ability.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #980 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 7:43 pm

As much as some media and fans like to applaud the guys who go back to school it's just not a good idea if you have a 1st round grade. Smart and Mitch mcgary for sure cost themselves money not coming out last year an even guys like Gary Harris and glen Robinson probably did.