2012 Picks

[The J Rocka]

Even if we don't get the Utah pick, our cap space and the cap friendly contracts of Miller and Webster could invite us to the 2012 draft party.

That's the spirit!

In regards to the Wolves drafting another PF spinning heads, I'm with you for the most part, but I'd be fine with it if it were a guy with the potential to be a game changer on the defensive end.

I'm thinking Anthony Davis could continue to grow and become a legitimate center.

[horaceworthy]

Miller and Gilchrist could all go ahead but with all the hype of Lamb from last year and his strong start this year, I don't see how anybody but Barnes possibly could go before Lamb. Plenty of basketball to be played.

As for the Jazz they could go PG (possibly Teague). Assuming they will pass on all the bigs with Favors, Kanter, Millsap Big Al, etc. they can either trade down, take Teague high, or look to upgrade Burks or Hayward with Lamb or Barnes (who I wouldn't pass up on if I have Burks and Hayward). More than likely with Drummond's stock dropping, teams like Clippers or Cavs could go Lamb or Barnes high because as of now they are both clearly the top wings of the draft.

Take heed of your own advice. Two games in doesn't mean Drummond plummets. It doesn't mean only three players have a chance to go ahead of Lamb. There's a fair amount of guys with a lot of hype behind them.

Lamb isn't automatic top 2-4 at the moment. He could get there, but I don't think he has the head start you think he does. It's a strong draft class. I think he's going to be a very good NBA player, and just about every post I made in last year's draft thread hyped him and Cory Joseph to a possibly annoying degree.

That you're pissing on my "So you're telling me there's a chance" timeframe is pretty uncool, bro.

I don't think the Jazz would see it as them passing on Lamb for Burks or Hayward. They'd see it more as a chance to get the PG that's considered to be in Lamb's draft tier, there will more than likely be at least one there by the end of the year.

[The J Rocka]

Moral of the story: We won't get the Jazz pick, Wolves don't have a top lotto pick, and Lamb/Henson will be top 10 picks.

Here's my top 10 so far:

Davis
Drummond
Sullinger
Barnes
Lamb
Henson
Q. Miller
Teague
Robinson
P. Jones/Gilchrist

[Grits n Gravy]

Moral of the story: We won't get the Jazz pick, Wolves don't have a top lotto pick, and Lamb/Henson will be top 10 picks.

Here's my top 10 so far:

Davis
Drummond
Sullinger
Barnes
Lamb
Henson
Q. Miller
Teague
Robinson
P. Jones/Gilchrist

teague suck imo. i've seen him a few times and haven't liked what i've seen AT ALL...much rather have kabongo personally. there will be a 20 year age limit anyway so it won't be that bad for us...or as bad as it could have been.

[The J Rocka]

Moral of the story: We won't get the Jazz pick, Wolves don't have a top lotto pick, and Lamb/Henson will be top 10 picks.

Here's my top 10 so far:

Davis
Drummond
Sullinger
Barnes
Lamb
Henson
Q. Miller
Teague
Robinson
P. Jones/Gilchrist

teague suck imo. i've seen him a few times and haven't liked what i've seen AT ALL...much rather have kabongo personally. there will be a 20 year age limit anyway so it won't be that bad for us...or as bad as it could have been.

I haven't had the chance to see Kabongo yet. Teague from what I've seen tries to do too much and makes boneheaded plays. When Calipari gets on his case he seems to play much more aggressive and less wild. This class is definitely not highlighted by the PGs but it will come down to Teague or Kabongo. My list is looking a bit more different now.

Davis
Sullinger
Lamb
Henson
Q. Miller
Barnes
Ross
Robinson
Beal
P. Jones/Gilchrist

Not trying to write off Drummond but after watching a few games, he needs a lot of work/practice. I would hope he would stay in school longer whether the new age limit is enforced or not.

[Klomp]

Rivers? The Plumlees?

[The J Rocka]

Not sold on Rivers quite yet. As of now, I would put him 12-15 range. He needs to do more other than shoot. He doesn't do anything with the ball.

I can tell he's looking more comfortable out there but need to see more from him to be in my top 10.

Mason Plumlee should be a mid-late 1st round pick.

[Klomp]

Mason Plumlee should be a mid-late 1st round pick.

Didn't realize they're only 6'10". How about Zeller?

[The J Rocka]

Mason Plumlee should be a mid-late 1st round pick.

Didn't realize they're only 6'10". How about Zeller?

Zeller in the lotto 11-15 from the way he's been playing. If he shows any signs of slowing down or takes a pounding from top ranked school(s), his stock could take a hit and drop 15-23 range. I can't wait to see him face Anthony Davis.

Trevor Mbakwe has really impressed. Only thing I don't like is his "laziness" or "lack-of-effort" because when he makes a mistake it stays in his head. He's not very careful with the basketball either. I remember watching a few games where he would telegraph his passes and they would get picked off he would have that "c'mon son" look and jog up the court.

Other than that I like his ability to draw contact, rebound, and can definitely climb up the backboard to get a block/rebound.

I'd say he's making a strong case to be in the 12-20 range when I had him late 1st-early 2nd round before the season started.