I know who the Suns are going to select at #14...

MaryvalesFinest · Post #1 » by **MaryvalesFinest** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 4:38 am

I'm going to go out and make a bold prediction, I know you're thinking this Maryvale guy is crazy but if I'm wrong I'll make a public apology...

Alright this is my prediction...

If the Suns end up with the #14 draft pick and keep it, I'm predicting they are either going to select Tyler Hansbrough or Chase Budinger with BJ Mullens being the darkhorse pick. I'll honestly be shocked if Kerr doesn't select either of those three guys.

*Note if they end up with a higher pick everything changes*

Reasons for Hansbrough
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-Kerr likes to select high pedegree college guys, you notice the guys Kerr has selected come from (U of Wisconsin, Maryland and Stanford). Hansbrough fits the billing of a typical Kerr draft choice, comes from a good college program and not much risk but no reward either. Also the Suns need some size and Hansbrough can play the PF position. Not to mention he just won the college championship...

Reasons for Budinger
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-Budinger and his family are friends with Steve Kerr and Kerr watched his highschool games in San Diego. I'm not making that up google something similar along those lines of Kerr and Budinger. Also Chase went to U of A and Kerr went to U of A. Kerr is basically like a godfather to Budinger. I'm expecting this is the guy Kerr is going to draft with the #14 pick...If he's on the board that is...

Reasons for Mullens
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-Kerr can pull a 180 and go with Mullens, nonetheless that's why he's the darkhorse pick. The Suns need size badly and Kerr might think he can develop a jumpshot and pair him up with Lopez. Also comes from a good college program, Ohio state keep your eye on this...

Now I know I could be wrong but I'm going out on the limb here and saying it's a 99.9% chance that Kerr and Suns management will select one of these guys. I had the same feeling about Lopez last year because I could already tell by Kerr's drafting style and now I definately can tell. Kerr has a certain drafting style where he drafts college players with not much potential but based on programs and character.

Anyway like I said before I could be wrong but either you guys will be thanking me when this happens or I'll be making an apology...

NashtyNas · Post #2 » by **NashtyNas** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 4:42 am

If Kerr & Griff pick Mullens with the 14th pick, I'm pretty sure the Suns would all kill themselves, as would I. I don't really mind Hansbrough, but I'd rather we take Lawson with the 14th if he's available, and get a 17-20 pick and get Hansbrough if he's still on the board (which he will likely be). Mullen's has some talent, but doesn't look NBA ready at all...

MaryvalesFinest · Post #3 » by **MaryvalesFinest** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 4:43 am

sd1306 wrote:If Kerr & Griff pick Mullens with the 14th pick, I'm pretty sure the Suns would all kill themselves, as would I. I don't really mind Hansbrough, but I'd rather we take Lawson with the 14th if he's available, and get a 17-20 pick and get Hansbrough if he's still on the board (which he will likely be). Mullen's has some talent, but doesn't look NBA ready at all...

Lawson would be a good pick but I doubt they draft him or any other pg since Suns management seems to have alot of confidence in Dragic...

TXSun · Post #4 » by **TXSun** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 5:25 am

the best poing guard in America (Lawson) will not be available at 14th. Now sending our pick + Dragic for Lawson makes more sense for other teams already deep at the PG position. If not I say Dragic stays.

BurningHeart · Post #5 » by **BurningHeart** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 6:07 am

There IS a draft thread, you know.

Post #6 » by **lilfishi22** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 6:43 am

TXSun wrote:the best poing guard in America (Lawson) will not be available at 14th. Now sending our pick + Dragic for Lawson makes more sense for other teams already deep at the PG position. If not I say Dragic stays.

Seems like the FO want to keep developing Dragic. The only thing I am concerned with is the environment he's developing under. He has a good defensive mindset and has everything to be a good defensive player. I just hope he doesn't lose that mentality because the coach and team doesn't demand it.

eastsidecrossover · Post #7 » by **eastsidecrossover** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 7:39 am

Gotta love the band wagon UNC fan wants us to take both Lawson and Hansbrough. :lol:

Please, no. Look at what happened to the bobcats who brought in better players from the last championship team??? No way I take either of them at 14.

Mullen’s is the dark horse I would take the risk on over those two guys. why, because he has untapped potential and at the beginning of the season was thought to be the #1 pick until he flopped as a freshman. The dude is huge, athletic and has the skills to be a much better center then Flopez. However, I rather see them take a better player than any of these cats being mentioned.

I expect your public apology Mary at the end of June. Cant wait for it.

impulsenine · Post #8 » by **impulsenine** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 7:51 am

In before Mace's lock. And Maryvale ban.

Is it wrong that I know nothing about any of these players but would now bet a large sum of money that none of them are drafted by the Suns?**

** Actually, no, I also see them picking Budinger if he's available.

Post #9 » by **TASTIC** » Tue Apr 7, 2009 2:43 pm

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=854087

Seriously Mary this is why threads are stickied