The Expanding Era Draft (90s to now) - Discussion

[MadNESS]

Count me in.

Up bud

[JimmyPlopper]

I haven't played in awhile but I really like how narrow this pool is. I don't remember getting to choose among such obscure players. And for me that is the most fun part.

[ardee]

I haven't played in awhile but I really like how narrow this pool is. I don't remember getting to choose among such obscure players. And for me that is the most fun part.

Sent you my list one more time friend, thanks.

[MadNESS]

Wanted Bowen then Luka, but I was scared someone would swipe him. I knew Bowen would go. Eh, you win some, you lose some.

[flaco]

Jokic and Westbrook.....thoughts?

If there's one player who can compensate for Westbrook's erratic shot selection, that's Jokic.

Not the cleanest fit of all time, but I think it could work. Let's say Russ is a PG version of Gordon on offense. You'd probably need a legit stretch PF though cause 2 slashers/cutters would clog the paint for Jokic's post-up game. Easier said than done since that PF should also be able to provide defensive cover for Jokic.

[MadNESS]

I haven't played in awhile but I really like how narrow this pool is. I don't remember getting to choose among such obscure players. And for me that is the most fun part.

Sent you my list one more time friend, thanks.

ardee is up

[Snakebites]

This is the first pool I’ve ever seen where I’m legit concerned I’m going to end up with like 10 extra FGA…

[JimmyPlopper]

This is the first pool I’ve ever seen where I’m legit concerned I’m going to end up with like 10 extra FGA…

[durantbird]

Really like the Josh Howard pick. For a long time I considered him in some constellation, but usually there are better paths to spending the FGA. But he's a legit offensive option with nice spacing and superb defense

[Fadeaway_J]

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Up

[Snakebites]

My bad on not quoting. I was super busy for a minute there.

I’m definitely getting the pieces I need to make this team work. So far it’s pretty much the 2011 Mavericks with Klay, but I do think that prime Klay would add a dimension to that offense it didn’t have, and that he fits with their defensive identity like a glove.

[Larry_Russell]

My bad on not quoting. I was super busy for a minute there.

I’m definitely getting the pieces I need to make this team work. So far it’s pretty much the 2011 Mavericks with Klay, but I do think that prime Klay would add a dimension to that offense it didn’t have, and that he fits with their defensive identity like a glove.

excluding a DPOY backbone.

[MadNESS]

My bad on not quoting. I was super busy for a minute there.

I’m definitely getting the pieces I need to make this team work. So far it’s pretty much the 2011 Mavericks with Klay, but I do think that prime Klay would add a dimension to that offense it didn’t have, and that he fits with their defensive identity like a glove.

excluding a DPOY backbone.

you crack me up man

[Snakebites]

My bad on not quoting. I was super busy for a minute there.

I’m definitely getting the pieces I need to make this team work. So far it’s pretty much the 2011 Mavericks with Klay, but I do think that prime Klay would add a dimension to that offense it didn’t have, and that he fits with their defensive identity like a glove.

excluding a DPOY backbone.

you crack me up man

Yes, I hope forcing me to take a mild downgrade at center was worth having to play Jokic alongside a nonshooting drop center for a fourth of the game.

[Square]

My bad on not quoting. I was super busy for a minute there.

I’m definitely getting the pieces I need to make this team work. So far it’s pretty much the 2011 Mavericks with Klay, but I do think that prime Klay would add a dimension to that offense it didn’t have, and that he fits with their defensive identity like a glove.

excluding a DPOY backbone.

Up Larry.

[Laimbeer]

Really like the Josh Howard pick. For a long time I considered him in some constellation, but usually there are better paths to spending the FGA. But he's a legit offensive option with nice spacing and superb defense

He is a career 33% three-point shooter on low volume. He is good defensively but at his price I can understand how he's rarely drafted

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[Laimbeer]

Wanted Bowen then Luka, but I was scared someone would swipe him. I knew Bowen would go. Eh, you win some, you lose some.

Not sure, but I think everyone else had their starting point guard by the time you chose. Still getting your stars is more important than your role players and I think you did the right thing. I passed on Bowen and Green because I was afraid you might draft Dame.

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[Snakebites]

I personally would prefer to start Harden over rookie Luka.

I was considering 2012 Harden as a starter before Ness took him. He was great and only didn’t start because they already had a superstar ball handler.

[MadNESS]

I personally would prefer to start Harden over rookie Luka.

I was considering 2012 Harden as a starter before Ness took him. He was great and only didn’t start because they already had a superstar ball handler.

This was always the plan. I will have Luka back up the 1/2/3 spots. Harden was a monster that year. Similar to Manu in retrospect.

[MadNESS]

Wanted Bowen then Luka, but I was scared someone would swipe him. I knew Bowen would go. Eh, you win some, you lose some.

Not sure, but I think everyone else had their starting point guard by the time you chose. Still getting your stars is more important than your role players and I think you did the right thing. I passed on Bowen and Green because I was afraid you might draft Dame.

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Appreciate it. I thought I did the right thing. And I was going to go Dame and Luka but then pivoted to Bowen and Luka, but ended up with Luka and Dwight. Still have a ton of FGA so we will see. I have had a plan-ish coming out of the 3rd round. Not mad with Lakers Dwight and rookie Luka off the bench. Both were still killers.