If Minnesota picks 3rd, who do they take?

[Devilzsidewalk]

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So you think Lopez will lead them to a championship?

is there any doubt?

That's what I'm saying though, you can't draft need over superstar potential. It would be incredibly ridiculous to do so. Later on in the first round teams might be able to justify going for need over potential, but not when we're talking top 3 pick here.

to me, they're on equal ground. I think Lopez fits better and could be like Gasol, Mayo could very well be a McGrady or an Arenas, and I think Arenas and McGrady are more talented than Gasol, but if its up to me, I'll take the guy who keeps his mouth shut and performs down in the paint over the guy that has to keep reminding everybody that he's a superstar

[prefuse73]

I'm pretty sold at Lopez at 4. He might not be a stud defensive C, but I think he'll hold his own in the NBA. Al just got better and better at help defense throughout the season, I think the need for a strictly "defensive" center might be a bit over rated - they just need someone with some size and talent.

I like your thinking. Mayo at #3 and Lopez at #4 is by far the best options. We need someone solid at defense, but they don't have to be Hakeem. Do not forget, it would be nice to have a 7ft'er with a nice offensive game next to Al as well. With lopez, people will less likely double and triple team Al.

Again, I prefer May at #3.