1980s All-stars Draft - Draft thread

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Re: 1980s All-stars Draft - Draft thread 

Post#21 » by Snakebites » Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:01 am

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Post#22 » by Laimbeer » Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:16 am

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Post#23 » by durantbird » Mon Aug 18, 2025 9:22 am

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Post#24 » by Laimbeer » Mon Aug 18, 2025 1:36 pm

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Post#26 » by Larry_Russell » Mon Aug 18, 2025 2:32 pm

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Post#30 » by Fadeaway_J » Mon Aug 18, 2025 4:23 pm

Kevin McHale and OG Anunoby

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Post#32 » by flaco » Mon Aug 18, 2025 6:30 pm

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Terry Porter

Almost picked him in round 3. Literally changed my mind before clicking submit. Averaged 18-10-5-2 on 47/36/84 shooting splits while attempting 2.7 threes per game. Provides 2-way impact and is a proven fit with Drexler. I think he's excellent value in round 5.


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Post#33 » by Dr Positivity » Mon Aug 18, 2025 7:01 pm

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Post#34 » by Larry_Russell » Mon Aug 18, 2025 7:13 pm

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Lets get a center than can run some of these lumbering guys off the court.

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Post#35 » by Snakebites » Mon Aug 18, 2025 8:02 pm

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Post#36 » by Laimbeer » Mon Aug 18, 2025 9:57 pm

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Re: 1980s All-stars Draft - Draft thread 

Post#37 » by Fadeaway_J » Mon Aug 18, 2025 10:29 pm

Durantbird picks Reggie Miller and Michael Cooper.

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Post#38 » by Laimbeer » Mon Aug 18, 2025 11:19 pm

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Mike, meet your new Pippen

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Re: 1980s All-stars Draft - Draft thread 

Post#39 » by Snakebites » Yesterday 12:20 am

Lets get a super 6th man for cheap.

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Post#40 » by Larry_Russell » Yesterday 12:25 am

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Sam Perkins

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