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Currently at 37% odds for top 4 with the new flatter lottery odds everyone is kind of in play. There are still some more talented teams below us as well in Miami, Minn.Washington and, NO.
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BigSlam wrote:
They’re listening!!
I was planning on asking if hes actually from Australia after I finished watching the video, but after seeing him crash land directly onto his face without even being fazed, I think the question pretty much answered itself.
I'm totally down to draft an Australian bro with a shag haircut named Giddy.
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predators wrote:Currently at 37% odds for top 4 with the new flatter lottery odds everyone is kind of in play. There are still some more talented teams below us as well in Miami, Minn.Washington and, NO.
We just lack talent, only way to get it is high draft picks at this point. I'm on board
We need that young elite wing, thankfully there are a bunch of them in this draft
We also desperately need Mobley
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Braggins wrote:BigSlam wrote:
They’re listening!!
I was planning on asking if hes actually from Australia after I finished watching the video, but after seeing him crash land directly onto his face without even being fazed, I think the question pretty much answered itself.
I'm totally down to draft an Australian bro with a shag haircut named Giddy.
that was the most brutal dunk landing I've seen.
his dad was a proballer in the Australian league. Dad was no where near as talented though, was a limited defensive role player
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Diop wrote:Braggins wrote:
I was planning on asking if hes actually from Australia after I finished watching the video, but after seeing him crash land directly onto his face without even being fazed, I think the question pretty much answered itself.
I'm totally down to draft an Australian bro with a shag haircut named Giddy.
that was the most brutal dunk landing I've seen.
his dad was a proballer in the Australian league. Dad was no where near as talented though, was a limited defensive role player
I have no idea how his face didn't shatter. It was difficult to watch.
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I think the depth of this draft class is really poor. There are 9 guys in the lottery that look like they'll be good. But the back part of the lottery looks iffy to me. After those 9 guys the middle of the draft looks decent; and then this draft class falls off a cliff.
If we're not picking in the top half of the lottery we should be looking at Kai Jones, Keon Johnson, Josh Giddey, Franz Wagner, Day'Ron Sharpe, Terrence Shannon, Scottie Lewis, and Keyontae Johnson.
I think this is going to be one of those years where you want to be picking right outside of the lottery rather than the back part of it.
So in other words we should push to make the playoffs, yes even as an 8th seed. We **** finally have a player worth building around. Getting our asses kicked by the 76'ers, Nets, or Bucks in the first round once they turn on playoff intensity (i.e. they play defense) will be a valuable learning experience for LaMelo and our guys. They'll get to see the level they need to get to if they want to advance in the playoffs.
If we're not picking in the top half of the lottery we should be looking at Kai Jones, Keon Johnson, Josh Giddey, Franz Wagner, Day'Ron Sharpe, Terrence Shannon, Scottie Lewis, and Keyontae Johnson.
I think this is going to be one of those years where you want to be picking right outside of the lottery rather than the back part of it.
So in other words we should push to make the playoffs, yes even as an 8th seed. We **** finally have a player worth building around. Getting our asses kicked by the 76'ers, Nets, or Bucks in the first round once they turn on playoff intensity (i.e. they play defense) will be a valuable learning experience for LaMelo and our guys. They'll get to see the level they need to get to if they want to advance in the playoffs.
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One thing i have learned as a Hornets Fan is to be patient. I didnt really like Lamelo with all the hype he got around him, but now i really love to see how he is playing. This guy will be a star for us. And MJ please dont pick Mickey Williams in 2023. I really want to see us to draft a Center with a good rebounding and rim protection ability, also with a nice jumper at least.
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Givony/Schmitz have CHA taking Corey Kispert at #10
that ugly MEM loss shows no team can have enough 3 pt shooting
Kispert shooting 48% from 3 I endorse Corey Kispert in 2021
that ugly MEM loss shows no team can have enough 3 pt shooting
Kispert shooting 48% from 3 I endorse Corey Kispert in 2021
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Snidely FC wrote:Givony/Schmitz have CHA taking Corey Kispert at #10
that ugly MEM loss shows no team can have enough 3 pt shooting
Kispert shooting 48% from 3 I endorse Corey Kispert in 2021
Allowing them to grab a ton of offensive rebounds because we're too short and weak and also letting them shoot 48% from 3 are the reasons why we lost. We need size, length, and versatility more than we do shooting.
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Looks like we are going to be drafting in the 20s. I think we need to be thinking about guys in the 25 yr old range to solve our center problem. It is hard for a young guy to have a big impact at center.
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GoBobs wrote:Looks like we are going to be drafting in the 20s. I think we need to be thinking about guys in the 25 yr old range to solve our center problem. It is hard for a young guy to have a big impact at center.
Why are the Hornets trading back?
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Brandon Boston Jr. is starting to play better, 11-18 from 3PT last three games. He still has high end talent and would be a steal if he was available late lottery if we pick there.
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Give me BPA all day every day. I hope that BPA is a big though.
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Just checked the rankings for the first time in about a year and UNC, Duke, and Kentucky are all unranked?
Kansas 23rd?
None of the top 10 teams all time are ranked (except Kansas)
Kansas 23rd?
None of the top 10 teams all time are ranked (except Kansas)
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