2011 Draft Prospect Thread

Post #1021 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:57 am

Alec Burks is in and is hiring an agent.

Snidely FC · Post #1022 » by **Snidely FC** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:42 am

meanwhile, the meteoric rise continues, David Thorpe now saying the Twolves should take Biyombo with the #1 pick.

"If you think he's too raw a talent to go No. 1, you're wrong. Think of it like this: He averages 6 and 5 with more than two blocks a game while playing in Spain's top division, which is the second-best basketball league in the world after the NBA. And he does that while playing less than half the game. It's a league far more rugged than college. How would Irving fare over there in 17 minutes?"
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/blog?nam ... id=6402171

Marvel · Post #1023 » by **Marvel** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:56 am

DAMN YOU TWOLVES...i was hoping Khan would be dumb enough to pass on BB.

Jaruff · Post #1024 » by **Jaruff** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:20 am

Only David Kahn would be crazy enough to take BB with the first pick. I would laugh my ass off it that happens. He would be smart to move down a few positions and grab some extra picks/talent because someone will overpay to trade up for Irving/Williams if the opportunity is available.

Post #1025 » by **Diop** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:49 am

I posted before how it would be a typical Kahn move to draft BB, mainly because he is another Pf and thats their strongest position.

Post #1026 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:07 am

I really think the Raps will take him if they are drafting 3rd overall and the the Irving/Williams combo is off the board.

ohara · Post #1027 » by **ohara** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:37 am

Now we just need The Jimmer to leap into the Top 8 to take the place of Barnes staying, and we should be OK to get someone who can really help us. Someone will fall to us, just depends on who.

doc.end · Post #1028 » by **doc.end** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:18 pm

Kevin Love: Give me your <s>coats</s>rebounds!
Biyombo: ???

Post #1029 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:59 pm

I've spent the last 30 mins watching Kendall Marshall highlights - from his time at Bishop O'Connell and UNC.

I'm falling for this kid.

Hard.

Me might be my NCAA man crush next season me thinks.

SWedd523 · Post #1030 » by **SWedd523** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:20 am

He's an outside shot and right hand away from being a fantastic basketball player.

Still nothing like Kidd

Post #1031 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:45 am

SWEDD523 wrote:He's an outside shot and right hand away from being a fantastic basketball player

I think he's already fantastic - you give him a legit three point shot though and he becomes outstanding.

Still nothing like Kidd

Ya he is!! Same sort of BBIQ, poise, court vision and flair IMO!!!

He's like Marcus Williams when he was at UConn if Marcus Williams didn't steal laptops and care as much about fitness as Sean May did.

Post #1032 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:45 am

Jordan Hamilton and Tristan Thompson are both in and staying in.

Thank God!

bobcats3wallace · Post #1033 » by **bobcats3wallace** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:31 pm

BigSlam wrote:Jordan Hamilton and Tristan Thompson are both in and staying in.

Thank God!

I think Hamilton, through the draft process, has a great chance to surpass Terrance Jones. I know I would rather Hamilton. He would be the ideal guy to put next to Hendo because he is a scorer. He really can light it up from any spot on the court and his game is much more advanced than T Jones. If you draft T Jones its all based on potential pretty much. I mean down the stretch in crunch time he was pretty underwhelming. I still like the idea of Jordan Hamilton at 9 and then Honeycutt at 19.

SWedd523 · Post #1034 » by **SWedd523** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:36 pm

BigSlam wrote:I think he's already fantastic - you give him a legit three point shot though and he becomes outstanding.

I'm talking more about the NBA level. He's already one of the best PG's in the country on the college level but if he doesn't work on his jumper he'll be a poor man's Rondo without the length/defense. They'll be able to sag off of him (sort of like what teams were doing in the tourney) and make it tough for him to find openings.

I would much rather have a guy like Kendall than DJ though. I mean DJ has good court vision and can get guys the ball, but Kendall can CREATE openings for guys to get the ball. That's special.

Ya he is!! Same sort of BBIQ, poise, court vision and flair IMO!!!

Not nearly athletic enough. When Kidd got to the rack in college, he'd get up and jam on people. Kendall is way too smooth to concern himself with dunking. He has Mark Jackson written all over him.

Also, go ahead and watch some tape of Bullock/Hairston. One of them is going to take that starting off guard spot from Strickland and is going to put up some points.

Post #1035 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:56 pm

bobcats3wallace wrote:
BigSlam wrote:Jordan Hamilton and Tristan Thompson are both in and staying in.

Thank God!

I think Hamilton, through the draft process, has a great chance to surpass Terrance Jones. I know I would rather Hamilton. He would be the ideal guy to put next to Hendo because he is a scorer. He really can light it up from any spot on the court and his game is much more advanced than T Jones. If you draft T Jones its all based on potential pretty much. I mean down the stretch in crunch time he was pretty underwhelming. I still like the idea of Jordan Hamilton at 9 and then Honeycutt at 19.

I don't mind Hamilton too - but here is the thing: Like you said, he's a scorer. That means he really needs to be taking shots to be effective. The more shots he takes (in order to be effective) the less shots there are for Hendo and DJA.

That's why (providing Hendo can add 3pt range) I think T.Jones would be a better fit. He's more a "do it all" type guy than Hamilton - who is just a scorer.

And I wouldn't take a SF at #19 if we take a SF at #9.

freakon0mics · Post #1036 » by **freakon0mics** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:09 pm

I can see the logic of getting T. Jones, since he reminds me so much of Lamar Odom. Those guys thrive with the ball in their hands and creating for others which can directly benefit DJ and Hendo. On the other hand, we sort of thrive when S. Jax goes off any night and if you can get someone like Hamilton to score from that position, it could indirectly open things up for DJ and Hendo. I think Jordan has more of a polished NBA ready game and I think T. Jones is all potential right now. T. Jones looked lost at times in the tournament since Knight was mostly handling the ball. So if I was picking today, I would probably go with Hamilton. We need to look for a scorer to eventually replace S. Jax at the SF position.

SWedd523 · Post #1037 » by **SWedd523** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:20 pm

With Hamilton able to score without dominating the ball (Jack), I think he'll be good for DJ and Hendo because you have to worry about DJ scoring and Hamilton scoring, it lets Hendo use his athleticism to beat his man off the dribble without having to worry about a help defender. Same goes for DJ and Hamilton.

bobcats3wallace · Post #1038 » by **bobcats3wallace** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:51 pm

BigSlam wrote:
bobcats3wallace wrote:
BigSlam wrote:Jordan Hamilton and Tristan Thompson are both in and staying in.

Thank God!

I think Hamilton, through the draft process, has a great chance to surpass Terrance Jones. I know I would rather Hamilton. He would be the ideal guy to put next to Hendo because he is a scorer. He really can light it up from any spot on the court and his game is much more advanced than T Jones. If you draft T Jones its all based on potential pretty much. I mean down the stretch in crunch time he was pretty underwhelming. I still like the idea of Jordan Hamilton at 9 and then Honeycutt at 19.

I don't mind Hamilton too - but here is the thing: Like you said, he's a scorer. That means he really needs to be taking shots to be effective. The more shots he takes (in order to be effective) the less shots there are for Hendo and DJA.

That's why (providing Hendo can add 3pt range) I think T.Jones would be a better fit. He's more a "do it all" type guy than Hamilton - who is just a scorer.

And I wouldn't take a SF at #19 if we take a SF at #9.

Honeycutt will be a sharp shooter with size at the 2 guard...not SF.

Post #1039 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:48 pm

bobcats3wallace wrote:Honeycutt will be a sharp shooter with size at the 2 guard...not SF.

Tyler Honeycutt is as much a sharp shooter as I am a rogue scholar and as much a SG as Boris is a C.

Post #1040 » by **BigSlam** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:55 pm

freakon0mics wrote:I can see the logic of getting T. Jones, since he reminds me so much of Lamar Odom. Those guys thrive with the ball in their hands and creating for others which can directly benefit DJ and Hendo. On the other hand, we sort of thrive when S. Jax goes off any night and if you can get someone like Hamilton to score from that position, it could indirectly open things up for DJ and Hendo. I think Jordan has more of a polished NBA ready game and I think T. Jones is all potential right now. T. Jones looked lost at times in the tournament since Knight was mostly handling the ball. So if I was picking today, I would probably go with Hamilton. We need to look for a scorer to eventually replace S. Jax at the SF position.

Totally get what you are saying Freak - but I am banking on the fact that we think Hendo can be something. Something special (at both ends). If that is the case, then I don't want to take away any of his potential shine. I would rather surround him with role players (DJA - T.Jones - T2 - Kwa-Man?).

The upside with the T.Jones pick would be that he is so young and just a freshman so he has a whole lot of room to grow.

Put it this way: (and obviously I am NOT saying they are the next coming of, could be as good as or will hold a candle to, but,) I can imagine Terrence Hones being Scotty Pippen to Hendo's Michael Jordan than I can Jordan Hamilton being Scotty Pippen to Hendo's Michael Jordan.

Know what I mean?

If we move Diaw (0r even just let him expire) and go with T2 as our starting PF, we are going to need a point forward - and T.Jones fills that void.