Wade Baldwin

[doordoor123]

I think he was a lock to go lotto all year long, likely to go somewhere between MIN, NOLA, DEN, SAC, MIL, ORL, UTH, CHI.

Has a really good case for been a top10 pick.
I can't see how he doesnt go top14, he could go as high as 4 if Phila gets LA's pick.

A big thing at the combine is that there are teams that don't like his demeanor and attitude. But I'm sure the teams that don't mind won't mind taking him earlier.

Where did you read this?

Go to the thread Predicting the draft. Chad Ford says it in a recent article and two more people say it. Polarizing.

[AshyLarrysDiaper]

A big thing at the combine is that there are teams that don't like his demeanor and attitude. But I'm sure the teams that don't mind won't mind taking him earlier.

Where did you read this?

Go to the thread Predicting the draft. Chad Ford says it in a recent article and two more people say it. Polarizing.

Thanks.

[MalonesElbows]

Utah will probably take him or Demetrius Jackson. As much as the fan base hypes Exum, he is a 5 PER player that just tore is ACL, so is an unknown. I don't see Utah in love with any of the wings or bigs, a lot of red flags on any of them at 12, so Baldwin would make some sense. Bucks might nab him also, choosing to pass on someone super raw like Skal.

[KqWIN]

Utah will probably take him or Demetrius Jackson. As much as the fan base hypes Exum, he is a 5 PER player that just tore is ACL, so is an unknown. I don't see Utah in love with any of the wings or bigs, a lot of red flags on any of them at 12, so Baldwin would make some sense. Bucks might nab him also, choosing to pass on someone super raw like Skal.

I think it makes very little sense at all to draft a point guard for the sake of drafting a point guard. A rookie PG, especially outside of the top 10, is no guarantee at all. Jackson or Baldwin may be the highest guy on their board at 12, but the idea of fixing the PG position by throwing in another young and inexperienced PG doesn't add up to me. If your issue with the PG position is that Exum is unknown, it wouldn't makes sense to fix it by throwing in another unkown.

[doordoor123]

Utah will probably take him or Demetrius Jackson. As much as the fan base hypes Exum, he is a 5 PER player that just tore is ACL, so is an unknown. I don't see Utah in love with any of the wings or bigs, a lot of red flags on any of them at 12, so Baldwin would make some sense. Bucks might nab him also, choosing to pass on someone super raw like Skal.

I think it makes very little sense at all to draft a point guard for the sake of drafting a point guard. A rookie PG, especially outside of the top 10, is no guarantee at all. Jackson or Baldwin may be the highest guy on their board at 12, but the idea of fixing the PG position by throwing in another young and inexperienced PG doesn't add up to me. If your issue with the PG position is that Exum is unknown, it wouldn't makes sense to fix it by throwing in another unkown.

The team has also said on multiple occasions that they want players that can come in and help out immediately. They apparently really like Marquese Chriss and Jakob Poeltl a lot. I've also heard they could trade back because they like players that will get drafted later on.

[HotelVitale]

Utah will probably take him or Demetrius Jackson. As much as the fan base hypes Exum, he is a 5 PER player that just tore is ACL, so is an unknown. I don't see Utah in love with any of the wings or bigs, a lot of red flags on any of them at 12, so Baldwin would make some sense. Bucks might nab him also, choosing to pass on someone super raw like Skal.

I think it makes very little sense at all to draft a point guard for the sake of drafting a point guard. A rookie PG, especially outside of the top 10, is no guarantee at all. Jackson or Baldwin may be the highest guy on their board at 12, but the idea of fixing the PG position by throwing in another young and inexperienced PG doesn't add up to me. If your issue with the PG position is that Exum is unknown, it wouldn't makes sense to fix it by throwing in another unkown.

The team has also said on multiple occasions that they want players that can come in and help out immediately. They apparently really like Marquese Chriss and Jakob Poeltl a lot. I've also heard they could trade back because they like players that will get drafted later on.

Chriss might be the lotto pick that's least likely to help any decent team next year. In any case, he's definitely not a guy you'd pick cuz he can chip in right now.

[doordoor123]

I think it makes very little sense at all to draft a point guard for the sake of drafting a point guard. A rookie PG, especially outside of the top 10, is no guarantee at all. Jackson or Baldwin may be the highest guy on their board at 12, but the idea of fixing the PG position by throwing in another young and inexperienced PG doesn't add up to me. If your issue with the PG position is that Exum is unknown, it wouldn't makes sense to fix it by throwing in another unkown.

The team has also said on multiple occasions that they want players that can come in and help out immediately. They apparently really like Marquese Chriss and Jakob Poeltl a lot. I've also heard they could trade back because they like players that will get drafted later on.

Chriss might be the lotto pick that's least likely to help any decent team next year. In any case, he's definitely not a guy you'd pick cuz he can chip in right now.

Completely disagree. Not as raw as a lot of people are saying.

[KqWIN]

The team has also said on multiple occasions that they want players that can come in and help out immediately. They apparently really like Marquese Chriss and Jakob Poeltl a lot. I've also heard they could trade back because they like players that will get drafted later on.

Not sure that is entirely true. Saying on multiple occasions is not the same thing as a few tweets from a reporter that are just as much speculation than anything. When were these multiple occasions by the way? I'm interested.

[freewhitemoon]

he's a bad rebounder, passer and defender. Only thing he does at the moment is dunk and shoot a bit and it's hard to foresee how quickly his range will translate. Clearly a project pick

[doordoor123]

The team has also said on multiple occasions that they want players that can come in and help out immediately. They apparently really like Marquese Chriss and Jakob Poeltl a lot. I've also heard they could trade back because they like players that will get drafted later on.

Not sure that is entirely true. Saying on multiple occasions is not the same thing as a few tweets from a reporter that are just as much speculation than anything. When were these multiple occasions by the way? I'm interested.

Actually in interviews with multiple members of the staff. Every time Snyder is interviewed on the subject, it's exactly what he says. Maybe you've only seen tweets, but I've actually listened to interviews.

[KqWIN]

The team has also said on multiple occasions that they want players that can come in and help out immediately. They apparently really like Marquese Chriss and Jakob Poeltl a lot. I've also heard they could trade back because they like players that will get drafted later on.

Not sure that is entirely true. Saying on multiple occasions is not the same thing as a few tweets from a reporter that are just as much speculation than anything. When were these multiple occasions by the way? I'm interested.

Actually in interviews with multiple members of the staff. Every time Snyder is interviewed on the subject, it's exactly what he says. Maybe you've only seen tweets, but I've actually listened to interviews.

Funny because, I listen to every interview from Dennis Lindsey or Quin Snyder I can get my hands on, but I guess I'll have to take your word for it. If you ever find those interviews, I'd love to listen them.

[SmokeyPaw]

Baldwin had dropped on Ford's board recently, due to leadership/coachability concerns. He's expected to move back up Monday after the combine. Apparently did well in some interviews.

Interesting article on WB: http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2015/12/25/wade-baldwin-serves-vanderbilts-challenger/76930228/ . His parents were DEA and FBI agents.

[Chi town]

Baldwin had dropped on Ford's board recently, due to leadership/coachability concerns. He's expected to move back up Monday after the combine. Apparently did well in some interviews.

Interesting article on WB: http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2015/12/25/wade-baldwin-serves-vanderbilts-challenger/76930228/ . His parents were DEA and FBI agents.

Interesting read.

[M-C-G]

Baldwin had dropped on Ford's board recently, due to leadership/coachability concerns. He's expected to move back up Monday after the combine. Apparently did well in some interviews.

Interesting article on WB: http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2015/12/25/wade-baldwin-serves-vanderbilts-challenger/76930228/ . His parents were DEA and FBI agents.

Interesting read.

Sounds like kind of a different dude. Seems ultra competitive, and maybe that gets him in some trouble, but nothing I have seen scares me with him. He is absolutely the guy I take at 10 right now for the Bucks.

[PickMeUpASixer]

he's a bad rebounder, passer and defender. Only thing he does at the moment is dunk and shoot a bit and it's hard to foresee how quickly his range will translate. Clearly a project pick

6.5 A/40 and 5.5 RB/40 are both strong numbers...

[Dr Positivity]

Tough history for NBA players who were in need of any sort of therapy and he sounds like a candidate by the way he talks about things like controlling anger like it's a part of his life. Would think teams background checks will be important

[kennydorglas]

He's probably one of the most complete players in this draft.