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Post#241 » by Kanyewest » Today 2:01 am

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Kanyewest wrote:Also Kevin O'Connner (Ringer adjacent but now with Yahoo) had Kon at #3.

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/pre-draft-board/?view=default&board=0&filter=

Hoop Intellect as well but with Kon at #4.



That Hoop Intellect vid was from June. The lottery was in May.


Yeah Kon moved up a lot after the lottery but still prior to the draft.
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Post#242 » by Chocolate City Jordanaire » Today 4:12 am

tontoz wrote:Queen has 6 blocks on the season :bowdown: same number as Tre.
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closg00 wrote:The Joker’s dominance was mentioned in the NBA games thread, perfect segue to plug “Baby Jokic”, DQ, the kid that will turn the low-post into a scary scene as a man. Proud DQ Cult member.

Starting at 16:17 he talks about the part that has surprised me...
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dckingsfan wrote:Starting at 16:17 he talks about the part that has surprised me...


Yeah, completely counterintuitive from the narrative, but the sample size is small, he is going get worked by the more nimble Centers/PF until grows into his body, the Joker is not the best defender either.
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0 for the second straight game, although the Pels lost.

Deni Advidja had 32 points and 2 rebounds for Portland.

Queen will IMO be an All-Star one day. Like I predicted.

Everyone who laughed and said he's going to be out of the league because of his body shape do ypu remember me saying he has a baby face and is not even grown man strong?

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Re: The 2025 Rookie Class 

Post#243 » by closg00 » Today 8:52 am

CCJ, I was too cautious about DQ, too afraid to take him at 6, even though I was confident he would be good. I wish we had drafted him now.
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Post#244 » by Chocolate City Jordanaire » Today 9:32 am

closg00 wrote:CCJ, I was too cautious about DQ, too afraid to take him at 6, even though I was confident he would be good. I wish we had drafted him now.
TBH, by the day of the draft, I had been overwhelmed by the negativity associated with Derik's pre draft physicals. He was dead last and a year older. Most were saying he would be a backup or a bust. So, I, too, was cautious.

Still, I aways thought he was the best pick for this team.

How much better is Alex Sarr than Julian Reese? Queen was dynamic playing with Reese. That shot he hit against Colorado State is always going to be available in the NBA. Why?

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Post#245 » by Chocolate City Jordanaire » Today 9:54 am

This is about my love for Derik Queen as a Maryland fan. I am so happy for that genuinely nice, humble kid.


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Post#247 » by closg00 » Today 12:00 pm

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:This is about my love for Derik Queen as a Maryland fan. I am so happy for that genuinely nice, humble kid.


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These are my exact thoughts, I am very happy for him, and enjoy following him. I’m happy for Pelican fans too because now they have hope, they are ready to move-on from Zion because of Queen/Fears.
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Post#248 » by tontoz » Today 12:29 pm

What rookie center played 63 minutes in his last two games without a block?
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Post#249 » by nuposse04 » Today 1:34 pm

i'm reminded of z-bo without the rebounding, at least in terms of offensive skill in the low post.
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Post#250 » by payitforward » Today 1:36 pm

Come on guys....

When your number comes up, you get one pick & one pick only. Nobody is getting trashed for taking Tre at 6; he was mocked that high or higher for almost the entire previous year.

Meanwhile, I'm happy to see Queen playing well. NO deserves a break! :)
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Post#251 » by Kanyewest » Today 3:19 pm

tontoz wrote:What rookie center played 63 minutes in his last two games without a block?

Jokic?
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Post#252 » by WizarDynasty » Today 3:21 pm

So many pretend GM's on this board. I was the only one screaming to draft him at 6 over Tre and I can't recall one of you long term GM's backing that move. Now everyone is trying to cover their tracks and pretend they aren't horrible pretend GMs. I wish we had someone here post some of your comments before the draft.
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Post#253 » by tontoz » Today 3:31 pm

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tontoz wrote:What rookie center played 63 minutes in his last two games without a block?

Jokic?


Pretty sure Jokic isn't a rookie. I am also sure that Queen isnt going to be the greatest offensive center in league history.
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Post#254 » by AFM » Today 4:04 pm

WizarDynasty wrote:So many pretend GM's on this board. I was the only one screaming to draft him at 6 over Tre and I can't recall one of you long term GM's backing that move. Now everyone is trying to cover their tracks and pretend they aren't horrible pretend GMs. I wish we had someone here post some of your comments before the draft.


CCJ and I were talking about Queen for months. Where do you think Derik Queen pockets fatter than Dairy Queen turns the low post to a scary scene came from bruh
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Post#256 » by Chocolate City Jordanaire » Today 4:22 pm

WizarDynasty wrote:So many pretend GM's on this board. I was the only one screaming to draft him at 6 over Tre and I can't recall one of you long term GM's backing that move. Now everyone is trying to cover their tracks and pretend they aren't horrible pretend GMs. I wish we had someone here post some of your comments before the draft.


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Post#257 » by Chocolate City Jordanaire » Today 4:22 pm

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WizarDynasty wrote:So many pretend GM's on this board. I was the only one screaming to draft him at 6 over Tre and I can't recall one of you long term GM's backing that move. Now everyone is trying to cover their tracks and pretend they aren't horrible pretend GMs. I wish we had someone here post some of your comments before the draft.


CCJ and I were talking about Queen for months. Where do you think Derik Queen pockets fatter than Dairy Queen turns the low post to a scary scene came from bruh
Thank you.

Literally for months. Both of us.
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Re: The 2025 Rookie Class 

Post#258 » by Kanyewest » Today 4:40 pm

tontoz wrote:
Kanyewest wrote:
tontoz wrote:What rookie center played 63 minutes in his last two games without a block?

Jokic?


Pretty sure Jokic isn't a rookie. I am also sure that Queen isnt going to be the greatest offensive center in league history.

Oh I meant the last rookie other than Queen.
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Post#259 » by Kanyewest » Today 4:40 pm

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WizarDynasty wrote:So many pretend GM's on this board. I was the only one screaming to draft him at 6 over Tre and I can't recall one of you long term GM's backing that move. Now everyone is trying to cover their tracks and pretend they aren't horrible pretend GMs. I wish we had someone here post some of your comments before the draft.


CCJ and I were talking about Queen for months. Where do you think Derik Queen pockets fatter than Dairy Queen turns the low post to a scary scene came from bruh
Thank you.

Literally for months. Both of us.

I've been And1 all pro Derrick Queen posts for months!
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Post#260 » by Rafael122 » Today 4:47 pm

My only concern with Queen was conditioning and defense. I don't think anyone questioned his offensive skills but if you're a turnstile on defense, your ceiling is a Jalen Smith type where you get 18-20 minutes off the bench.
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