2013 NBA draft prospects chatter

Eoghan · Post #821 » by **Eoghan** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:46 pm

That was a disappointing game from Maryland's standpoint. They really should have gotten Len the ball more and try to wrack up more fouls on Plumlee. Plumlee on the bench would have given them a chance to get in that game. They really did a poor job of finding Len in that game. He struggled a bit with Plumlee who is smaller, which is a really worrying trend. I really don't see Len playing D any better than Mullens right now.

Plumlee had a pretty good game and I wouldn't mind nabbing him with the Portland pick if we go small with ours, even though he's a serviceable bench big at best.

catch20two · Post #822 » by **catch20two** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:20 pm

I thought it was unfair to expect Nerlens Noel to live up to what Anthony Davis did last year defensively but he's currently on pace to possibly break Davis' single season blocks record. Not to mention that Noel is averaging nearly 3 steals per game on pace to break Rajon Rondo's single season steals record. Queue the wow

amcoolio · Post #823 » by **amcoolio** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:28 pm

Yeah, I'm impressed with Noel. If he has a good tourney he needs to be our target. That would set us up perfectly for winning the Paker/Wiggins draft. It fits too perfectly to not work.

catch20two · Post #824 » by **catch20two** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:29 pm

Am I the only person that try to watch Kansas basketball to see what's the hype around Ben McLemore and always come away with the impression that he's 3rd fiddle to Travis Releford and Jeff Withey?

:box:

Elden Payton · Post #825 » by **Elden Payton** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:48 pm

amcoolio wrote:Yeah, I'm impressed with Noel. If he has a good tourney he needs to be our target. That would set us up perfectly for winning the Paker/Wiggins draft. It fits too perfectly to not work.

This is my sentiment exactly.

ThatDude23 · Post #826 » by **ThatDude23** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:02 pm

catch20two wrote:Am I the only person that try to watch Kansas basketball to see what's the hype around Ben McLemore and always come away with the impression that he's 3rd fiddle to Travis Releford and Jeff Withey?

And once again scored more than both of them, while taking less shots. His efficiency is ridiculous, and his potential is limitless.

SWedd523 · Post #827 » by **SWedd523** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:14 pm

ThatDude23 wrote:
catch20two wrote:Am I the only person that try to watch Kansas basketball to see what's the hype around Ben McLemore and always come away with the impression that he's 3rd fiddle to Travis Releford and Jeff Withey?

And once again scored more than both of them, while taking less shots. His efficiency is ridiculous, and his potential is limitless.

Yeah he still finished with 18 points on only 10 shots. 50% from the floor, 3-5 from three, 5-5 from the FT line. Plus 7 rebounds and an assist.

He's a team player, he doesn't assert himself until he needs to. He's shined in those situations where the team needs him to step up. He's allowing the upperclassmen to do what they need to do while still playing well. They ARE 18-1 now, by the way.

Elden Payton · Post #828 » by **Elden Payton** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:20 pm

I still want a big but I'd be happy with either McLemore or Shabazz.

catch20two · Post #829 » by **catch20two** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:59 pm

Shabazz Muhammad - 18 points (8 for 15 shooting), 2 rebounds, 2 assist

Ben McLemore - 18 points (5 for 10 shooting), 7 rebounds, 1 assist

ThatDude23 · Post #830 » by **ThatDude23** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:01 am

catch20two wrote:Shabazz Muhammad - 18 points (8 for 15 shooting), 2 rebounds, 2 assist

Ben McLemore - 18 points (5 for 10 shooting), 7 rebounds, 1 assist

Yes, and Mclemore doesn't force things, he plays within the system. His athleticism is also 10x what Shabazz's ever will be. Those two things put him a level above Bazz. Hate on him all you want, Mclemore is just a better prospect.

catch20two · Post #831 » by **catch20two** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:22 am

I didn't post that to hate on McLemore, just to keep others who didn't watch the game or didn't feel like looking up the box score updated on how the top prospects performed today. I posted the :box:

for a reason. It was a joke, meaning that I was throwing jabs. Get a grip and stop being so sensitive.

TheKingofSting · Post #832 » by **TheKingofSting** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:52 am

McLemore or Bust

freakon0mics · Post #833 » by **freakon0mics** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:51 am

People are saying this draft may not be that good but this draft is tailored for the Bobcats/Hornets. McLemore and Shabazz are the two we need to look at with Noel and Zeller right behind. These are the top 4 players in this years draft and all 4 fill a need for this team.

penquin11 · Post #834 » by **penquin11** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:09 am

congratulations, I am now sold on McLemore

Elden Payton · Post #835 » by **Elden Payton** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:23 am

freakon0mics wrote:People are saying this draft may not be that good but this draft is tailored for the Bobcats/Hornets. McLemore and Shabazz are the two we need to look at with Noel and Zeller right behind. These are the top 4 players in this years draft and all 4 fill a need for this team.

And we're guaranteed at least one!!!

Assuming we stay true to "Form".

Fred Williamson · Post #836 » by **Fred Williamson** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:42 am

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MasterIchiro · Post #837 » by **MasterIchiro** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:55 pm

Sik Infant wrote:
freakon0mics wrote:People are saying this draft may not be that good but this draft is tailored for the Bobcats/Hornets. McLemore and Shabazz are the two we need to look at with Noel and Zeller right behind. These are the top 4 players in this years draft and all 4 fill a need for this team.

And we're guaranteed at least one!!!

Assuming we stay true to "Form".

House money in this draft. I agree we're virtually guaranteed Shabazz or McLemore even if we inexplicably fall to 3 in the draft lottery after finishing with the worst record.

The Cavs have Irving and Waiters in their backcourt and the Wiz have Wall and Beal. I think either team would prefer Noel up front over Shabazz at SF.

WIZ-Noel
CAVS-Shabazz
Bobcats-McLemore

CAVS-Noel
WIZ-Shabazz
Bobcats-McLemore

Bobcats-McLemore/Shabazz
WIZ/CAVS-Noel
WIZ/CAVS-McLemore/Shabazz

New Orleans also has Eric Gordon in their backcourt. I guess they could still draft a guard and look to move him though.

No-Man · Post #838 » by **No-Man** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:12 pm

WAS, Bazz or Noel
CLE, Bazz, Zeller or Noel
NOLA, Bazz, Zeller or Noel

Probably Bazz or McLemore falls to Charlotte.

thruthefire · Post #839 » by **thruthefire** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:52 pm

freakon0mics wrote:People are saying this draft may not be that good but this draft is tailored for the Bobcats/Hornets. McLemore and Shabazz are the two we need to look at with Noel and Zeller right behind. These are the top 4 players in this years draft and all 4 fill a need for this team.

I'd take Bennett over Zeller.

Eoghan · Post #840 » by **Eoghan** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:23 pm

ThatDude23 wrote:
catch20two wrote:Shabazz Muhammad - 18 points (8 for 15 shooting), 2 rebounds, 2 assist

Ben McLemore - 18 points (5 for 10 shooting), 7 rebounds, 1 assist

Yes, and Mclemore doesn't force things, he plays within the system. His athleticism is also 10x what Shabazz's ever will be. Those two things put him a level above Bazz. Hate on him all you want, Mclemore is just a better prospect.

In some defense of Bazz, he doesn't really have a system to play within. UCLA is a much bigger disorganized mess than Kansas which is easily one of the deepest and better coached teams in the country. UCLA was a tire fire against Arizona St, made worse by the fact they were down a Wear twin and had to play freshman Anthony Parker in his stead.