2014 Draft Thread (Early offseason panic edition).

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I complained a bunch when Ben was traded for Ike Austin.

The Wizards are one team to complain about.

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[AWIZZINGBULLET]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DJ9LIX8pKg[/youtube]

this guy escaped my radar. Didn't realize jordan clarkson could play pg as well. Hes super shifty. I had looked at his age and numbers and dismissed him but now will take a closer look. Any of you know much about him?

yup. I loved him based off his workout video

He's the shooting guard I wanted the Wizards to take if they took one. Short-lived, but I was happy when I found out he was the pick after learning both bigs that I hoped the Wiz landed were taken back-to-back.

[FAH1223]

Im not happy about it, but if you think about it, Daniel Miller was a draftable player and he is already coming to Summer League. I think if you get another high caliber(relatively speaking) undrafted player to come to summer league and sign one, then you can really view that as our 2nd. Also, 2M is nothing to sneeze at for a late 2nd.

Again, EG sucks balls...but just keep perspective.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/mattyoumans247/status/482384224696422400[/tweet]

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Deonte-Burton-6487/

[AWIZZINGBULLET]

I like it.

Daniel Miller is a solid big man...he doesn't look the part but he holds his own at center.

Well, let's hope he sticks because we have literally no depth in the front court. I saw him play vs. the Terps and he was a stiff. A ghost on the court.

Miller is a very solid finisher, converting an impressive 67% of his field goal attempts around the basket last season. He has good hands, solid touch, and the ability to play above the rim with ease, sometimes elevating and finishing from impressive distances.

He also shows some flashes of being able to knock down a mid-range jump-shot, even if his shot-selection leaves something to be desired. He hit 76% of his free throws last season, showing solid potential in this area.

Desperate for offense, Georgia Tech tends to throw him the ball into the paint relatively often, but doesn't find much success doing so. Miller doesn't have the lower body strength or know-how of how to establish favorable post position. When he does catch the ball on the block, he shows poor footwork, limited coordination and no left hand, only converting on 38% of his field goal attempts in these situations, and very rarely drawing fouls.

While it's unlikely he'll ever develop into a polished low-post player, Miller's outlook defensively looks far more promising. As mentioned, he ranked as one of the best shot-blockers in the ACC last year, thanks to his terrific combination of size, length, mobility and instincts. He moves his feet very well on the perimeter for a player his size, being capable of stepping out and hedging screens and then quickly recovering. Even when beat by an opposing ball-handler, he's often mobile enough to recover and still make a play at the rim, using his length very well to alter shots around the basket.

While he's a capable help-side defender and gets a decent amount of blocks rotating to help his teammates out, he's also a very solid man to man defender, showing the size and strength to hold his ground in the post against most of the back to the basket targets he faces in the ACC. He's very patient here, rarely biting on pump-fakes, and committing an incredibly low number of fouls.

One area where Miller will have to improve in order to solidify his standing as a NBA prospect is on the glass, on both ends of the floor. He grabbed just 9.1 rebounds per-40 minutes pace adjusted last season, which is fairly poor. Considering the limitations he shows offensively, NBA teams will want to know that he can be counted on to at least contribute at an above average rate here.

Surely not a glamorous prospect by any stretch of the imagination, Miller's size, mobility, shot-blocking prowess and finishing ability give him at least a fighting chance of carving out a role at the NBA level.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz35oOH62l6

I feel the Wizards are doing their part by quickly bringing guys in.

[FAH1223]

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[nuposse04]

I like it.

Daniel Miller is a solid big man...he doesn't look the part but he holds his own at center.

Well, let's hope he sticks because we have literally no depth in the front court. I saw him play vs. the Terps and he was a stiff. A ghost on the court.

Miller is a very solid finisher, converting an impressive 67% of his field goal attempts around the basket last season. He has good hands, solid touch, and the ability to play above the rim with ease, sometimes elevating and finishing from impressive distances.

He also shows some flashes of being able to knock down a mid-range jump-shot, even if his shot-selection leaves something to be desired. He hit 76% of his free throws last season, showing solid potential in this area.

Desperate for offense, Georgia Tech tends to throw him the ball into the paint relatively often, but doesn't find much success doing so. Miller doesn't have the lower body strength or know-how of how to establish favorable post position. When he does catch the ball on the block, he shows poor footwork, limited coordination and no left hand, only converting on 38% of his field goal attempts in these situations, and very rarely drawing fouls.

While it's unlikely he'll ever develop into a polished low-post player, Miller's outlook defensively looks far more promising. As mentioned, he ranked as one of the best shot-blockers in the ACC last year, thanks to his terrific combination of size, length, mobility and instincts. He moves his feet very well on the perimeter for a player his size, being capable of stepping out and hedging screens and then quickly recovering. Even when beat by an opposing ball-handler, he's often mobile enough to recover and still make a play at the rim, using his length very well to alter shots around the basket.

While he's a capable help-side defender and gets a decent amount of blocks rotating to help his teammates out, he's also a very solid man to man defender, showing the size and strength to hold his ground in the post against most of the back to the basket targets he faces in the ACC. He's very patient here, rarely biting on pump-fakes, and committing an incredibly low number of fouls.

One area where Miller will have to improve in order to solidify his standing as a NBA prospect is on the glass, on both ends of the floor. He grabbed just 9.1 rebounds per-40 minutes pace adjusted last season, which is fairly poor. Considering the limitations he shows offensively, NBA teams will want to know that he can be counted on to at least contribute at an above average rate here.

Surely not a glamorous prospect by any stretch of the imagination, Miller's size, mobility, shot-blocking prowess and finishing ability give him at least a fighting chance of carving out a role at the NBA level.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz35oOH62l6

I feel the Wizards are doing their part by quickly bringing guys in.

Looks like they're quickly bringing in giant pieces of crap to me.

[Deivy202]

I dont get the beef. You fellaa act like any second rounder will play. If we needed a need its a C or PF from the bench. But we will get miller back and resign gortart while we can pick up depth in FA.

Unless the trade for hill or steve nash bit like we would of made an impact. Lets calm down

That isn't the point. The probability that a 2nd rounder is actually worth a damn IS low, but the cost and risk on the franchise is low as well. Low risk, high reward. You make the pic, doesn't matter if you **** it up. But as others have stated, you at least TRY. This is cowardly incompetent BS from EG. My only hope now is Jefferson goes undrafted.

I understand but I guess even EG him self sucks at drafting.

Imo if its for cash so veat it if the man thinks its a waste of time than its a waste of time
I wouldnt mind jordan hill at center tho

[AWIZZINGBULLET]

Im not happy about it, but if you think about it, Daniel Miller was a draftable player and he is already coming to Summer League. I think if you get another high caliber(relatively speaking) undrafted player to come to summer league and sign one, then you can really view that as our 2nd. Also, 2M is nothing to sneeze at for a late 2nd.

Again, EG sucks balls...but just keep perspective.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/mattyoumans247/status/482384224696422400[/tweet]

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Deonte-Burton-6487/

This could help Chocolate City Jordanaire breathe a little easier...

[truwizfan4evr]

If thats true about Burton then I'm happy about it.

[nuposse04]

We need a PG who can hit perimeter shots so we bring in a guy who shoots like 31% from distance....makes sense....I didn't think the night could get worse but I guess continuously likes to **** the fans over by his **** invites.

[FAH1223]

Yeah, Wizards worked out Burton once at Verizon Center and he was rated anywhere between 40-50 on most boards

Jordan Bachynski also went undrafted and worked out for the Wiz. He's a better post player than Daniel Miller...

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

The Spurs got Cory Jefferson at 60, Kyle Anderson at 30.

Compare and contrast with Washington.

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[Deivy202]

I can just picture E.G. sitting in his office right now with 2 passed out hookers on his sofa, as he looks out the window while sipping on some scotch, and thinking to him self, " I did good tonight, I did good." the worse part is he truly believe that his stupidity is smart.

Whatever hes starring at.....I hope it isnt fed ex field...the redskins beem trough enough.

[nuposse04]

The Spurs got Cory Jefferson at 60, Kyle Anderson at 30.

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Cory is actually going to the nets. Cory+Plumlee is a good backup tandem for them. Plus Cory gets to learn how to set illegal screens from KG!

[truwizfan4evr]

Is burton just another camp invite?

[TGW]

Anytime the Lakers feel a guy is worth drafting...he's probably worth drafting. Their front office doesn't miss on draft picks often.

[FAH1223]

We need a PG who can hit perimeter shots so we bring in a guy who shoots like 31% from distance....makes sense....I didn't think the night could get worse but I guess continuously likes to **** the fans over by his **** invites.

He shot higher as an underclassmen from deep, 35% and 37% in his first two years...

Streaky shooter tbh

[TGW]

The Spurs got Cory Jefferson at 60, Kyle Anderson at 30.

Compare and contrast with Washington.

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CCJ--it's obvious the Spurs needed to add talent in this draft and the Wizards were just fine.

[Deivy202]

We have alot of cap its quite possible ernie wants to make some big splashes. Maybe under the radar with the melo or love situation

Lets wait and see .eg makes 1 trade every year .

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Im not happy about it, but if you think about it, Daniel Miller was a draftable player and he is already coming to Summer League. I think if you get another high caliber(relatively speaking) undrafted player to come to summer league and sign one, then you can really view that as our 2nd. Also, 2M is nothing to sneeze at for a late 2nd.

Again, EG sucks balls...but just keep perspective.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/mattyoumans247/status/482384224696422400[/tweet]

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Deonte-Burton-6487/

This could help Chocolate City Jordanaire breathe a little easier...

http://www.rgj.com/story/sports/2014/06 ... /11447193/

I like the rumors.

Burton has the right attitude and confidence.

I never get my hopes up with this team. I was happy with Gortat the day he signed (but the 18th pick and free agency dampens that happiness).

If Burton signs I see him as a can't miss Wizard.

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