Official Predict the Pick Thread

[Sid the Squid]

Andy Katz just reported that Memphis is picking Thabeet with the 2nd pick.

OKC on the clock

[slick_watts]

it's obviously either harden or rubio if thabeet is off the board. harden seems like the safe pick. rubio would be swinging for the fences and would make for an interesting backcourt but could really backfire.

[wizkid27]

Andy Katz just reported that Memphis is picking Thabeet with the 2nd pick.

OKC on the clock

I'd read that from a couple of different sources. That definitely kills a lot of the suspense that saw Memphis potentially mixing things up. If Thabeet goes #2, you've GOT to figure Harden or Rubio will be sharing the backcourt with Russ next year.

I say Harden.

[slick_watts]

i'd want to see a rubio/westbrook backcourt just for the novelty of it. these guys are like opposite ends of the spectrum, who knows maybe they could really complement each other.

harden's probably the pick but rubio would be such an interesting selection. i almost want it to happen just for that reason.

[wizkid27]

i'd want to see a rubio/westbrook backcourt just for the novelty of it. these guys are like opposite ends of the spectrum, who knows maybe they could really complement each other.

harden's probably the pick but rubio would be such an interesting selection. i almost want it to happen just for that reason.

That's pretty much how I'm feeling too. Also, my lack of knowledge with Rubio probably makes me favor Harden a bit.

[Sid the Squid]

DX sources telling them that OKC's going with Rubio at 3.

Congrats!!

[slick_watts]

i just hope that presti's considered how westbrook will react if he drafts rubio as pg of the future.

[lilbags23511]

at the 8th pick the knicks are gonna have someone fall right into there lap.........hill harden ? flynn

[Hiphophead101]

4/4 in sonics/thunder first round picks in this years and last years draft.

[Test of Wills]

I really think James Harden is a PERFECT complement to the Thunder. I'm not saying that cuz I want Rubio to fall to 4. Harden is the real deal. And I think Westbrook's game gets exposed as a 2. I think harden has the ability to spread the defense, guard 2 guards, and be a facilitator on offense for Durant/Green and Westbrook.

I think a Westbrook/Harden backcourt trumps a backcourt of Rubio/Westbrook. Even if Rubio is the 'better' prospect (like anyone can even know that, Napolean), The whole of the RW/JH combo is greater than the parts of the RR/RW combo.

Just my $.02 worth

You hit the nail on the head.