Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread

Years80HAWKS · Post #4381 » by **Years80HAWKS** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:05 am

Two days later, the draft can be seen with a different perspective.
May be just two players can change the face of a franchise: Doncic and Young.
Schlenk thought Young is the player with more chances to do that. May be he also thought that if Doncic does not reach the peak he is supposed to reach, would have to play a smaller role and may be be used as a stretch four, where we already have Collins. He is mainly a SF, where we already have Prince.

It does not matter, as you always pick a player based on quality, and not based on filling holes.

One cannot be mad at Schlenk. He, and his team, believe that Young can be the player with a higher ceiling, should things develope good for him.

I have seen a lot of LD, and just a little bit of Young. I believe Luka can be a star, or can make the players around him stars, or good players, but I also think that he is under the risk of overdeveloping too much too soon. He could stop growing as a player sooner than anybody else.

I see Young as a potentially star. Certainly he could end up being a nobody. We all envision himas the next Curry, but he could become a Tony Delk.

Just to make it short: we could be mad at Schlenk for changing Doncic for Bagley (was not there), Bamba, JJJ... but not for risking to get Young, who could potentially be a franchise changer.

Post #4382 » by **ATL Boy** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:30 pm

Would be really something if Dallas' pick ends up in that 6-9 range and we end up with Cam Reddish (top 3) and Bol Bol next year.

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Spud2nique · Post #4383 » by **Spud2nique** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:26 pm

I’m happy with Trae (Nash Zeke), Huerter (Jerry West) and Spellman (Mike Scott).

Next year 2019 draft

#1 (Hawks)
#6 (Mavs)
#11 (Cavs)

I’m really happy!

pacehawk · Post #4384 » by **pacehawk** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:32 pm

Spud2nique wrote:I’m happy with Trae (Nash Zeke), Huerter (Jerry West) and Spellman (Mike Scott).

Next year 2019 draft

#1 (Hawks)
#6 (Mavs)
#11 (Cavs)

I’m really happy!

How about:

#1 Cavs
#2 Mavs
# 30 Hawks???

Probably won't happen but I can dream at least until next season officially begins!

kg01 · Post #4385 » by **kg01** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:09 pm

pacehawk wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:I’m happy with Trae (Nash Zeke), Huerter (Jerry West) and Spellman (Mike Scott).

Next year 2019 draft

#1 (Hawks)
#6 (Mavs)
#11 (Cavs)

I’m really happy!

How about:

#1 Cavs
#2 Mavs
# 30 Hawks???

Probably won't happen but I can dream at least until next season officially begins!

Protections, mayne. We lose both picks if that happens.

Spud2nique · Post #4386 » by **Spud2nique** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:38 pm

pacehawk wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:I’m happy with Trae (Nash Zeke), Huerter (Jerry West) and Spellman (Mike Scott).

Next year 2019 draft

#1 (Hawks)
#6 (Mavs)
#11 (Cavs)

I’m really happy!

How about:

#1 Cavs
#2 Mavs
# 30 Hawks???

Probably won't happen but I can dream at least until next season officially begins!

Wait..what? We got the best record in the league next year? YESSSSS!!!!!

Mavs top 5 protected
Cavs top 10
Hawks own pick 1-5 most likely

pacehawk · Post #4387 » by **pacehawk** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:03 pm

kg01 wrote:
pacehawk wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:I’m happy with Trae (Nash Zeke), Huerter (Jerry West) and Spellman (Mike Scott).

Next year 2019 draft

#1 (Hawks)
#6 (Mavs)
#11 (Cavs)

I’m really happy!

How about:

#1 Cavs
#2 Mavs
# 30 Hawks???

Probably won't happen but I can dream at least until next season officially begins!

Protections, mayne. We lose both picks if that happens.

Good Point!!! While, I don't really believe the Hawks will win the NBA Championship next season I do hope they don't finish with the worst record in the NBA! I think the Hawks will have a very young roster who will mature and get better as a team as the season(s) progresses! With a couple more good Drafts and a couple good veteran FA signings hopefully they will be ready to be competitive and compete for a NBA Championship in 3-4 seasons!!!

Post #4388 » by **dms269** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:18 pm

The only way we win a title is if Dennis goes all Super Saiyan and averages something like 50 ppg on like 75% shooting.

atlantabbq99 · Post #4389 » by **atlantabbq99** » Sun Jun 24, 2018 12:45 pm

I'm surprised how good of a shooter Omari Spellman is.

But he doesn't impress me with his athleticism or frame, he looks like a very undersized center/pf. He looks like Marreese Speights.

The ability to set picks is a major part for bigs now in the NBA, we will see how his wide body and shooting will help out the guards of the Hawks.

We will see if he has the hustle and IQ that Draymond has, but I'll be interested to see how his shooting will affect the other team's defense.

Watch on YouTube

jayu70 · Post #4390 » by **jayu70** » Sun Jun 24, 2018 1:13 pm

atlantabbq99 wrote:I'm surprised how good of a shooter Omari Spellman is.

But he doesn't impress me with his athleticism or frame, he looks like a very undersized center/pf. He looks like Marreese Speights.

The ability to set picks is a major part for bigs now in the NBA, we will see how his wide body and shooting will help out the guards of the Hawks.

We will see if he has the hustle and IQ that Draymond has, but I'll be interested to see how his shooting will affect the other team's defense.

Watch on YouTube

If you compare him to Draymond he'll always fall short, just let him be him and do whatever he does best.
Jay Wright said he had the highest bbiq than anybody he ever coached.

CP War Hawks · Post #4391 » by **CP War Hawks** » Sun Jun 24, 2018 1:56 pm

Spellman has nearly the same measurables as Horford while being a better shooter at the same age. Comparions probably end there, but he could be a high end rotation big here.

Coming from the coaching of Jay Wright, he should be more polished than most bigs.

Edit: both measured 6-8 without shoes. Spellman has him beat in both wingspan and standing reach. For pick 30, he's a decent prospect.

tbhawksfan1 · Post #4392 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:57 pm

Spellman is good for #30 but we need another talented big next draft. Bol Bol will do just fine

macd-gm · Post #4393 » by **macd-gm** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:43 pm

David West with a jump shot?

MaceCase · Post #4394 » by **MaceCase** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:14 pm

macd-gm wrote:David West with a jump shot?

You must mean a 3 pointer. David West could always stroke it from 18-20'.

Spud2nique · Post #4395 » by **Spud2nique** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:20 pm

MaceCase wrote:
macd-gm wrote:David West with a jump shot?

You must mean a 3 pointer. David West could always stroke it from 18-20'.

Oh God Pacer flashbacks...wasn’t even that he killed us with those it was all the corn dogs stuck in me for days..

MaceCase · Post #4396 » by **MaceCase** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:25 pm

Spud2nique wrote:
MaceCase wrote:
macd-gm wrote:David West with a jump shot?

You must mean a 3 pointer. David West could always stroke it from 18-20'.

Oh God Pacer flashbacks...wasn’t even that he killed us with those it was all the corn dogs stuck in me for days..

Helped Chris Paul's career A LOT too on those pick and pops.

macd-gm · Post #4397 » by **macd-gm** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:34 pm

MaceCase wrote:
macd-gm wrote:David West with a jump shot?

You must mean a 3 pointer. David West could always stroke it from 18-20'.

True. Although does that qualify as a jumper? I think technically your feet have to come off the ground for it to be a jumper. :lol:

Spud2nique · Post #4398 » by **Spud2nique** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:54 pm

macd-gm wrote:
MaceCase wrote:
macd-gm wrote:David West with a jump shot?

You must mean a 3 pointer. David West could always stroke it from 18-20'.

True. Although does that qualify as a jumper? I think technically your feet have to come off the ground for it to be a jumper.

It’s called a kg set shot. He does in on the playground with a cigarette in his mouth.

kg01 · Post #4399 » by **kg01** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:57 pm

Spud2nique wrote:
macd-gm wrote:
MaceCase wrote:You must mean a 3 pointer. David West could always stroke it from 18-20'.

True. Although does that qualify as a jumper? I think technically your feet have to come off the ground for it to be a jumper.

It’s called a kg set shot. He does in on the playground with a cigarette in his mouth.

We call 'em loosie's, bro.

MaceCase · Post #4400 » by **MaceCase** » Wed Jun 27, 2018 6:26 pm

kg01 wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:
macd-gm wrote:
True. Although does that qualify as a jumper? I think technically your feet have to come off the ground for it to be a jumper.

It’s called a kg set shot. He does in on the playground with a cigarette in his mouth.

We call 'em loosie's, bro.

Du-rag, another loosie behind the ear, black wifebeater, camo shorts, and unlaced Timbs.

Are you happy with the draft?