2020 NBA Draft Thread, Part 2 -- (8PM, Wed, Nov. 18, ESPN)

[themoneyteam2]

Do you think he'll be gone before we pick at 26?

LOL you think this guy would actually play under Brad Stevens?

He does most of the things that Brad demands from his players. Brad gives you the feeling that you have to earn minutes. If you make a bad pass or a poor defensive move, he'll sub you. Poku has the potential to accept these challenges from Brad to keep his playing minutes and perhaps might even be a starter in the future. If Theis can earn a starting position eventually then Poku has a big chance as well.

Look how skinny Durant was when he played for the Longhorns.

KD also averaged 11 RPG in college as a freshman which is absurd.

[100proof]

Do you think he'll be gone before we pick at 26?

LOL you think this guy would actually play under Brad Stevens?

He does most of the things that Brad demands from his players. Brad gives you the feeling that you have to earn minutes. If you make a bad pass or a poor defensive move, he'll sub you. Poku has the potential to accept these challenges from Brad to keep his playing minutes and perhaps might even be a starter in the future. If Theis can earn a starting position eventually then Poku has a big chance as well.

Look how skinny Durant was when he played for the Longhorns.

Durant out of college was 6'10" 215 pounds and was an athletic marvel and a freak offensively with his skill set against high level talent

Poku is 7' 195pounds showing average athleticism and a pretty darn good offensive skill (Ok at shooting from range at 32% but a very good passer). set against mediocre talent.

Dude is an absolute rail. He is Far to slow to defend the wing and far to frail to defend the post.


By comparison, KP came in at 7'1" 230 pounds with superior athleticism to Poku.

I can see him as more of an andrea Bargnani than Jokic or KP personally, and my biggest fear is that with an increase in mass, his speed drops taking away his potential advantage.

[31to6]

This draft is the balls and that’s all there is to it

[Celts17Pride]

My best guess to what Ainge will do provided he keeps the picks is to draft at knockdown shooter Tyrell Terry at #14 to takeover for Wanamaker and team with Smart.

Ainge then will draft big guys with #26 and #30 since he really doesn’t value big men anyways.

That’s what I am expecting Ainge to do in the draft.

[JHTruth]

My best guess to what Ainge will do provided he keeps the picks is to draft at knockdown shooter Tyrell Terry at #14 to takeover for Wanamaker and team with Smart.

Ainge then will draft big guys with #26 and #30 since he really doesn’t value big men anyways.

That’s what I am expecting Ainge to do in the draft.

Yeah just don't see him keepping all the picks. Think we'll move up to grab one of the elite PGs (Kemba will be 31, time to start grooming a successor), a shooter late first, then grab a bench big in the second..

[Celts17Pride]

My best guess to what Ainge will do provided he keeps the picks is to draft at knockdown shooter Tyrell Terry at #14 to takeover for Wanamaker and team with Smart.

Ainge then will draft big guys with #26 and #30 since he really doesn’t value big men anyways.

That’s what I am expecting Ainge to do in the draft.

Yeah just don't see him keepping all the picks. Think we'll move up to grab one of the elite PGs (Kemba will be 31, time to start grooming a successor), a shooter late first, then grab a bench big in the second..

I don’t expect Ainge to keep all the picks either. I just will be shocked if Ainge takes a big at 14 because he just doesn’t value big men

[Darth Celtic]

Stewart
6'9". 250lbs, 7'4" wingspan, 9'1" reach not explosive. slower footspeed

Timelord
6'8". 240lbs. 7'5.5" wingspan, 9'4" Standing reach. Hyper athletic with a 40" verticle, very quick feet. Also developing a nice jumper out to 22 feet.

I would not use a pick on a lesser Timelord.

Believe me—I’m all in on RWIII.

Its on a Kanter replacement. We’ll prob punt him this year and Theis will prob price himself out of Boston next year. Getting a decent backup big aint the worst thing.

A somewhat plugged-in poster in the first thread said we're looking at Yurtseven in Georgetown. Think Kanter with some range..

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perfect guy to draft at 47 and two way player for a year. He is projected around that pick.

[SmartWentCrazy]

My best guess to what Ainge will do provided he keeps the picks is to draft at knockdown shooter Tyrell Terry at #14 to takeover for Wanamaker and team with Smart.

Ainge then will draft big guys with #26 and #30 since he really doesn’t value big men anyways.

That’s what I am expecting Ainge to do in the draft.

Think youre right on Terry.

Pros:
-has legitimately gained 20lbs this summer [he weighed like 150 pre break and its obvious hes now bigger]
- good shooter

Cons:
-Feels like taking him is us chasing the ghost of Herro. That doesnt make him bad per se; but im generally skeptical of picks that chase the last seasons hot item.

[Darth Celtic]

My best guess to what Ainge will do provided he keeps the picks is to draft at knockdown shooter Tyrell Terry at #14 to takeover for Wanamaker and team with Smart.

Ainge then will draft big guys with #26 and #30 since he really doesn’t value big men anyways.

That’s what I am expecting Ainge to do in the draft.

Think youre right on Terry.

Pros:
-has legitimately gained 20lbs this summer [he weighed like 150 pre break and its obvious hes now bigger]
- good shooter

Cons:
-Feels like taking him is us chasing the ghost of Herro. That doesnt make him bad per se; but im generally skeptical of picks that chase the last seasons hot item.

WE also have to keep in mind Herro was great. I wish we got him at 12 and we didn't have terrible luck with coin flips. He played great as a rookie. But..... He's not as good as what we saw in the playoffs series against the Celtics. Kid could make all star game some day, but i'm not betting serious on it. I can't figure out how a team with so many bad defenders can keep you from scoring. 1 on 1 Herro is really bad at defense. Miami's team defense is amazing. JB is JB, Bam can switch and defend the paint and guard anyone 1-5. Crowder illegally pushes and flops on every play, but is allowed too (remember when he was in boston and got called for it every so often?).

So, we shouldn't go chasing waterfalls.

But a player 1-5 that can hit spot up 3's at very high rate, sign me up however bad defense is. Even better of they are 6'6" or taller.

[Roddy]

My best guess to what Ainge will do provided he keeps the picks is to draft at knockdown shooter Tyrell Terry at #14 to takeover for Wanamaker and team with Smart.

Ainge then will draft big guys with #26 and #30 since he really doesn’t value big men anyways.

That’s what I am expecting Ainge to do in the draft.

I will hate Danny if we keep our 3 picks.

We need veteran, experience on the bench. I hope that he will keep #14 and trade the others.

[themoneyteam2]

Would love Tyrell Terry but not sure about picking him at 14. If there's any way to trade 26 and 30 to move up to like 20-22 then I think that's the move to take. Terry likely won't be there but maybe someone in that tier of prospects drops?

I would just be shocked if they came out of this draft with 3 rookies

[Parliament10]

So the Finals could end in 2 days, but the Draft isn't for 6 weeks.
Who's lame-brained idea was this???

[winsomme2]

My best guess to what Ainge will do provided he keeps the picks is to draft at knockdown shooter Tyrell Terry at #14 to takeover for Wanamaker and team with Smart.

Ainge then will draft big guys with #26 and #30 since he really doesn’t value big men anyways.

That’s what I am expecting Ainge to do in the draft.

Think youre right on Terry.

Pros:
-has legitimately gained 20lbs this summer [he weighed like 150 pre break and its obvious hes now bigger]
- good shooter

Cons:
-Feels like taking him is us chasing the ghost of Herro. That doesnt make him bad per se; but im generally skeptical of picks that chase the last seasons hot item.

I think Terry will be gone by 14. Could even go top 10.

[Bleeding Green]

So the Finals could end in 2 days, but the Draft isn't for 6 weeks.
Who's lame-brained idea was this???

For real, usually there are 4 months from draft (June 20-ish) to the next season (October 20ish), and just a few weeks from draft to summer league. These rookies aren't gonna have a summer league, at least let them get drafted sooner so they can get into an NBA program. But I guess we still don't have free agency dates or any idea when next season will start as of yet. And the combine, pre-draft scouting workouts are very different this year.

A typical draft>season opening would have next season start in mid- to late-March. I want to simultaneously **** on these draft selections as they happen and then by the time the season starts have completely changed my mind, so hurry up already.

[snowman]

Stewart
6'9". 250lbs, 7'4" wingspan, 9'1" reach not explosive. slower footspeed

Timelord
6'8". 240lbs. 7'5.5" wingspan, 9'4" Standing reach. Hyper athletic with a 40" verticle, very quick feet. Also developing a nice jumper out to 22 feet.

I would not use a pick on a lesser Timelord.

Believe me—I’m all in on RWIII.

Its on a Kanter replacement. We’ll prob punt him this year and Theis will prob price himself out of Boston next year. Getting a decent backup big aint the worst thing.

Would rather Azibuke than Stewart for a Kanter replacement IMO. Wouldn’t hate either at 30.

If Kanter opts in he should be dealt, need to open up room for Timelord and likely Harry Giles

Much rather have Daniel Oturu, 6'10, 240 lbs, 35.5 % on three's, 13.3 rebounds per 40 min. as a backup to Timelord and Kanter replacement. @ pick 30.

[TheMartian]

Believe me—I’m all in on RWIII.

Its on a Kanter replacement. We’ll prob punt him this year and Theis will prob price himself out of Boston next year. Getting a decent backup big aint the worst thing.

A somewhat plugged-in poster in the first thread said we're looking at Yurtseven in Georgetown. Think Kanter with some range..

sounds a bit like Kelly Olynik.

Looks like he can be had for our pick 47.

[TheMartian]

Stewart
6'9". 250lbs, 7'4" wingspan, 9'1" reach not explosive. slower footspeed

Timelord
6'8". 240lbs. 7'5.5" wingspan, 9'4" Standing reach. Hyper athletic with a 40" verticle, very quick feet. Also developing a nice jumper out to 22 feet.

I would not use a pick on a lesser Timelord.

Believe me—I’m all in on RWIII.

Its on a Kanter replacement. We’ll prob punt him this year and Theis will prob price himself out of Boston next year. Getting a decent backup big aint the worst thing.

Would rather Azibuke than Stewart for a Kanter replacement IMO. Wouldn’t hate either at 30.

If Kanter opts in he should be dealt, need to open up room for Timelord and likely Harry Giles

I can see why we would go after Harry Giles because of the Duke connection with Tatum. Is he an injury risk though?

[Duke4life831]

Believe me—I’m all in on RWIII.

Its on a Kanter replacement. We’ll prob punt him this year and Theis will prob price himself out of Boston next year. Getting a decent backup big aint the worst thing.

Would rather Azibuke than Stewart for a Kanter replacement IMO. Wouldn’t hate either at 30.

If Kanter opts in he should be dealt, need to open up room for Timelord and likely Harry Giles

I can see why we would go after Harry Giles because of the Duke connection with Tatum. Is he an injury risk though?

Does a bear **** in the woods? I love Giles and I'm always going to root unbelievably hard for that kid. But ya he's the definition of an injury risk. Super smart kid, but his knees are shot. Watching him move reminds me of watching a 40 year old Dirk run up and down the court. It just looks painful and unnatural sadly.

[Squigglepuffin]

Would love Tyrell Terry but not sure about picking him at 14. If there's any way to trade 26 and 30 to move up to like 20-22 then I think that's the move to take. Terry likely won't be there

The guy is just too skinny. He's built like a twig. He's going to get abused on defense badly.

[Shak_Celts]

If they haven't worn #0 they aren't the pick! If anyone can give me a list of guys who have worn it, I would appreciate it so much. I have been looking at highlights of people in these threads but I feel DA is going to pick a guy I haven't watched because of #0, then I'll feel like I wasted a lot of time watching our enemies future players.