The 2012 NBA Draft: 6th & 11th picks, and some random 2nds.

Wizenheimer · Post #21 » by **Wizenheimer** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:17 am

DusterBuster wrote:The subsequent pick protection has been announced.

Top 3 protected this year
Top 2 protected next year
Top 1 protected the year after
Unprotected after that

What a great pick.

yeah..that's pretty nice

the good thing is if the nets are bad enough to stink their way into a top-3 pick this year, Deron Williams may leave and 2013 could be a really good pick

LOOSH · Post #22 » by **LOOSH** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:18 am

I think Sullinger will be solid at worst, I think he's a very safe pick. Harrison Barnes is Luol Deng at worst, again, very safe pick. Drummond scares the living crap out of me and I think Perry Jones is a 100% bust -- don't want any part of those guys. Bradley Beal is the guy in our range I am in love with -- I think he is going to be a tremendous pro.

Chanse503 · Post #23 » by **Chanse503** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:20 am

Case2012 wrote:Kendall freaking Marshall. I'm really hoping we can land another late first rounder to grab him. Have you guys seen this guys passing?! Reminds me of Rondo without the attitude, and a lesser defender.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdRdkkw3 ... AAAAAAAAAQ
First link is just one amazing pass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwSnZmXc ... re=related
Mix tape.

Yeah, Marshall is incredible!
Not sure a lottery pick but a excellent tournament could change that--would love to somehow package our 2nd round picks with Claver/Nolan to move up and grab him!

Case2012 · Post #24 » by **Case2012** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:29 am

I was thinking the same thing! maybe our 2 2nd rounders + Nolan for Bostons first?

Wizenheimer · Post #25 » by **Wizenheimer** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:36 am

DusterBuster wrote:The subsequent pick protection has been announced.

Top 3 protected this year
Top 2 protected next year
Top 1 protected the year after
Unprotected after that

What a great pick.

by the way, RealGM says it is unprotected next year:

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/future_drafts/detailed#ixzz1pFN6Vr4N

Myth · Post #26 » by **Myth** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:36 am

Is there any protections on the 2013 pick that we traded away? I wasn't worried about it when it looked like we would be in the playoffs for a while, but now the pick protection becomes relevant again.

Wizenheimer · Post #27 » by **Wizenheimer** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:42 am

Myth wrote:Is there any protections on the 2013 pick that we traded away? I wasn't worried about it when it looked like we would be in the playoffs for a while, but now the pick protection becomes relevant again.

here's RealGM future draft pick page:

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/future_drafts/detailed#ixzz1pFN6Vr4N

Milkdud · Post #28 » by **Milkdud** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:45 am

Myth wrote:Is there any protections on the 2013 pick that we traded away? I wasn't worried about it when it looked like we would be in the playoffs for a while, but now the pick protection becomes relevant again.

Top 12 protection 2013-2015
Unprotected 2016

http://www.nbadraft.net/nba_draft_trades/2012

Effigy · Post #29 » by **Effigy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:06 am

The Clippers helped us out today. They played a Phoenix team that started Sebastian Telfair instead of Steve Nash. And they lost. Utah won too, but they beat Minny so that's a negligible difference.

Golden State is going to be hard to catch. Their last month is brutal, though they do play us twice, both in Portland, maybe we can manage to lose both?

Nets play Friday and Saturday. Can we wait till Sunday before declaring Okur and Williams 'passed' their physicals? Let them have a couple extra games without Crash...

GeraldWallace3 · Post #30 » by **GeraldWallace3** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:13 am

Effigy wrote:The Clippers helped us out today. They played a Phoenix team that started Sebastian Telfair instead of Steve Nash. And they lost. Utah won too, but they beat Minny so that's a negligible difference.

Golden State is going to be hard to catch. Their last month is brutal, though they do play us twice, both in Portland, maybe we can manage to lose both?

Nets play Friday and Saturday. Can we wait till Sunday before declaring Okur and Williams 'passed' their physicals? Let them have a couple extra games without Crash...

+1

TBpup · Post #31 » by **TBpup** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:18 am

Kendall freaking Marshall. I'm really hoping we can land another late first rounder to grab him. Have you guys seen this guys passing?! Reminds me of Rondo without the attitude, and a lesser defender.

You hear in football about a QB having a quick release? Well Marshall has a quick release. I'm impressed with his anticipation and his definitive decision making. That said, his shot is so much slower which is in odd contrast.

Case2012 · Post #32 » by **Case2012** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:22 am

I'm really hoping he can develop his offense, because it's pretty bad. However, I'm a real fan of pass first PG's. All I would really expect from him (If we draft him) is to distribute to the LMA and whatever other big we draft. Guy could seriously lead the league in assists in a few years.

Vega · Post #33 » by **Vega** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:03 am

Case2012 wrote:Kendall freaking Marshall. I'm really hoping we can land another late first rounder to grab him. Have you guys seen this guys passing?! Reminds me of Rondo without the attitude, and a lesser defender.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdRdkkw3 ... AAAAAAAAAQ
First link is just one amazing pass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwSnZmXc ... re=related
Mix tape.

He's a fantastic passer, unfortunately he seems to have the same flaws to his game that prevented Sergio from being successful in the NBA, only they're more pronounced. He'll have serious issues penetrating and finishing at the rim due to well below average athleticism, and his lack of a jump shot will let defenders sag off him.

PDXKnight · Post #34 » by **PDXKnight** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:13 am

DusterBuster wrote:The subsequent pick protection has been announced.

Top 3 protected this year
Top 2 protected next year
Top 1 protected the year after
Unprotected after that

What a great pick.

No complaints here. I was semi worried that the protection would change severly after 1 year, but I'm happy with the move even if the pick somehow falls out of the lottery.

Wizenheimer · Post #35 » by **Wizenheimer** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:26 pm

Effigy wrote:Nets play Friday and Saturday. Can we wait till Sunday before declaring Okur and Williams 'passed' their physicals? Let them have a couple extra games without Crash...

normally, that's a strategy that teams do employ

However, since both Net players have significant injuries and are out for the year, I'm guessing that the Blazers waiving physicals was probably part of the trade agreement

riehldeal · Post #36 » by **riehldeal** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:13 pm

Hey guys, long time since my last post but with two lottery picks I had to give you my 2 cents...

Our targets should be:

Harrison Barnes/Bradley Beal
and
Meyers Leonard

fishnc · Post #37 » by **fishnc** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:38 pm

riehldeal wrote:Hey guys, long time since my last post but with two lottery picks I had to give you my 2 cents...

Our targets should be:

Harrison Barnes/Bradley Beal
and
Meyers Leonard

I agree that Beal would be a great pick for us. Barnes is a nice player but I don't think he would be a good fit for us. We need players who can attack the basket off the dribble.

I don't think Leonard is going to enjoy a ton of success at the next level.

riehldeal · Post #38 » by **riehldeal** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:08 pm

fishnc wrote:
riehldeal wrote:Hey guys, long time since my last post but with two lottery picks I had to give you my 2 cents...

Our targets should be:

Harrison Barnes/Bradley Beal
and
Meyers Leonard

I agree that Beal would be a great pick for us. Barnes is a nice player but I don't think he would be a good fit for us. We need players who can attack the basket off the dribble.

I don't think Leonard is going to enjoy a ton of success at the next level.

What makes you say that about Leonard? I would strongly argue the opposite... 7'0, athletic, skilled, great frame that will fill out, and high BBIQ

Pattycakes · Post #39 » by **Pattycakes** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:16 pm

Lamb+Sullinger or Lamb+Leonard ftw.

Hell, even Rivers and one of those big men would be awesome. Really just depends who is staying for the 12-13 season, I wish we'd know now lol

Blaze the Nugz · Post #40 » by **Blaze the Nugz** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:18 pm

Lamb/Sullinger if we get #6/#8 range

or

Sullinger/Marshall if we get #7/#12 range