Official Speculation Thread (Pt.LII "Lottery/Draft" Edition)

rcklsscognition · Post #141 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:32 pm

cedric76 wrote:keep playing

we end up with smart 90% of the time

http://espn.go.com/nba/lottery2013/mockdraft

I did it at least 100 times, I'm bored, and we got the #1 only once!

Post #142 » by **Def Swami** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:40 pm

OT: Magic have 3rd cheapest beer in the league.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-most ... day-2013-2

Magicman125 · Post #143 » by **Magicman125** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:42 pm

Only time I ran it that we didn't pick Smart, it had us at #4 picking Oladipo. I'm not too sure I'd want him, he's real athletic and already has a great defensive game, but I don't know if he has the natural ability to ever be a real threat on offense. I wouldn't mind Smart as a possible PG of the future provided he plays off the bench for us next season behind Jameer and works on his shooting touch.

Neon1 · Post #144 » by **Neon1** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:50 pm

Magicman125 wrote:Only time I ran it that we didn't pick Smart, it had us at #4 picking Oladipo. I'm not too sure I'd want him, he's real athletic and already has a great defensive game, but I don't know if he has the natural ability to ever be a real threat on offense. I wouldn't mind Smart as a possible PG of the future provided he plays off the bench for us next season behind Jameer and works on his shooting touch.

It had us take Noel once at #4, Phoenix had jumped to #1 and took McLemore and the Kings jumped to #2 and snagged Smart.

Also had us take him at #3 with McLemore going #1 to Charlotte and Pelicans taking Smart at #2

OrlChamps2030 · Post #145 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:55 pm

I did it several times.

The draft priority is Smart/Noel/Oladipo. (According to the Ford Draft Machine.)

InFlames · Post #146 » by **InFlames** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:00 pm

Zmill wrote:I did it several times.

The draft priority is Smart/Noel/Oladipo.

I'm ok with this.

BadMofoPimp · Post #147 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:14 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:OT: Magic have 3rd cheapest beer in the league.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-most ... day-2013-2

At $7.50 a beer?!?!?!?!?!

FYI. I never seen a $5 beer at the Amway.

My suggestion, hit happy hour 2 for 1 at Ember a few blocks away first.

rcklsscognition · Post #148 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:42 pm

ESPN Insider compares Nicholson to Al Jefferson, ranks AN as the 4th best rookie this season behind Davis, Lillard, Beal.

http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/20 ... horpe-espn

Goes on to say we need to draft a crafty wing player to take advantage of what will soon be frequent double teaming on nicholson in the post.

thelead · Post #149 » by **thelead** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:44 pm

From that ESPN link, this is the order of Orlando's preferred players:

1. Smart
2. Noel
3. McLemore
4. Oladipo

Can't figure out who's 5 since the top 4 guys are never all gone when we pick at number 5.

OrlandO · Post #150 » by **OrlandO** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:01 pm

BadMofoPimp wrote:
VGOSWAMI wrote:OT: Magic have 3rd cheapest beer in the league.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-most ... day-2013-2

At $7.50 a beer?!?!?!?!?!

FYI. I never seen a $5 beer at the Amway.

My suggestion, hit happy hour 2 for 1 at Ember a few blocks away first.

I think the $5 is for the smallest beer... most of us drinkers are probably going for the large...

OrlandO · Post #151 » by **OrlandO** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:06 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:ESPN Insider compares Nicholson to Al Jefferson, ranks AN as the 4th best rookie this season behind Davis, Lillard, Beal.

http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/20 ... horpe-espn

Goes on to say we need to draft a crafty wing player to take advantage of what will soon be frequent double teaming on nicholson in the post.

David Thorpe also said Harris was a sleeper with high potential (few weeks before the trade)

rcklsscognition · Post #152 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:07 pm

OrlandO wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:ESPN Insider compares Nicholson to Al Jefferson, ranks AN as the 4th best rookie this season behind Davis, Lillard, Beal.

http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/20 ... horpe-espn

Goes on to say we need to draft a crafty wing player to take advantage of what will soon be frequent double teaming on nicholson in the post.

David Thorpe also said Harris was a sleeper with high potential (few weeks before the trade)

Is this guy going to be the next ESPN analyst to get an NBA job after Hollinger?

OrlandO · Post #153 » by **OrlandO** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:14 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:
OrlandO wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:ESPN Insider compares Nicholson to Al Jefferson, ranks AN as the 4th best rookie this season behind Davis, Lillard, Beal.

http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/20 ... horpe-espn

Goes on to say we need to draft a crafty wing player to take advantage of what will soon be frequent double teaming on nicholson in the post.

David Thorpe also said Harris was a sleeper with high potential (few weeks before the trade)

Is this guy going to be the next ESPN analyst to get an NBA job after Hollinger?

I'm not really familiar with him (just seen his name on occasion), but according to his wiki he's a FL grad and works out of Florida as a trainer for college and pro athletes... he's trained the following players at his Pro Training Center in Clearwater: Udonis Haslem (Miami Heat), Kevin Martin (Oklahoma City Thunder), Luol Deng (Chicago Bulls), Tyrus Thomas (Charlotte Bobcats), Courtney Lee (Boston Celtics), Earl Clark (Orlando Magic), Jrue Holiday (Philadelphia 76ers), DeJuan Blair (San Antonio Spurs), Rob Kurz (Chicago Bulls), Nick Calathes (Panathinaikos Athens, Greece), Daniel Santiago (Efes Pielsen, Turkey), Marc Salyers (Roanne, France), Corey Brewer (Denver Nuggets), Joakim Noah (Chicago Bulls), Omri Casspi (Cleveland Cavaliers), Yi Jianlian (Dallas Mavericks), Curtis Jerrells (San Antonio Spurs), Tony Gaffney (Boston Celtics), Reggie Williams (Charlotte Bobcats).

Leopold Stoich · Post #154 » by **Leopold Stoich** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:17 pm

Magicman125 wrote:Only time I ran it that we didn't pick Smart, it had us at #4 picking Oladipo. I'm not too sure I'd want him, he's real athletic and already has a great defensive game, but I don't know if he has the natural ability to ever be a real threat on offense. I wouldn't mind Smart as a possible PG of the future provided he plays off the bench for us next season behind Jameer and works on his shooting touch.

I think he's going to be a sleeper. Plus I don't see we wouldn't want him, one of our main problems to focus on is our extreme lack of defense. Whether it be our interior or our perimeter, this ball club's defense is horrid and Sacramento made sure to make it completely obvious last night.

KillMonger · Post #155 » by **KillMonger** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:58 pm

With Harris here it spells bye bye for BBD, see no reason to keep him unless for "veteran leadership". Baby Melo is really impressing me although i'm trying to keep it on simmer since it's more or less against 2nd units and in garbage time. The consistency is what i like though, constantly active and plays hard until that final buzzer. He's young so he still has room to improve but i'll tell you if he improves his already solid ball-handling he can really be a poor man's Melo

glennathan · Post #156 » by **glennathan** » Fri Mar 1, 2013 12:01 am

Bobby Ray wrote:With Harris here it spells bye bye for BBD, see no reason to keep him unless for "veteran leadership". Baby Melo is really impressing me although i'm trying to keep it on simmer since it's more or less against 2nd units and in garbage time. The consistency is what i like though, constantly active and plays hard until that final buzzer. He's young so he still has room to improve but i'll tell you if he improves his already solid ball-handling he can really be a poor man's Melo

For veteran leadership I would rather have Harrington instead of BBD

IGotDaMagicInMe · Post #157 » by **IGotDaMagicInMe** » Fri Mar 1, 2013 2:19 am

rcklsscognition wrote:ESPN Insider compares Nicholson to Al Jefferson, ranks AN as the 4th best rookie this season behind Davis, Lillard, Beal.

http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/20 ... horpe-espn

Goes on to say we need to draft a crafty wing player to take advantage of what will soon be frequent double teaming on nicholson in the post.

no drummond?

Post #158 » by **Def Swami** » Fri Mar 1, 2013 2:51 am

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
As expected, Ron Burkle will join Mastrov in bid to keep Kings in Sacramento in a new downtown arena.

Sactown Royalty ‏@sactownroyalty
So Mastrov is going to be partner to buy team, Burkle to fund and develop arena + surrounding area. #SacSOTC

Keep fighting, Sac-Town.

Sactown Royalty ‏@sactownroyalty
Mayor announces that corporate community has pledged $50 million annually for the first 5 seasons in new arena. WOW. #SacSOTC

Noonskadoodle · Post #159 » by **Noonskadoodle** » Fri Mar 1, 2013 2:55 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:
Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
As expected, Ron Burkle will join Mastrov in bid to keep Kings in Sacramento in a new downtown arena.

Sactown Royalty ‏@sactownroyalty
So Mastrov is going to be partner to buy team, Burkle to fund and develop arena + surrounding area. #SacSOTC

Keep fighting, Sac-Town.
Sactown Royalty ‏@sactownroyalty
Mayor announces that corporate community has pledged $50 million annually for the first 5 seasons in new arena. WOW. #SacSOTC

I really don't wanna see SAC Town lose their team........but then I really want Seattle to get one back :lol:

Both have incredible fan bases & are great for the NBA.

OrlandO · Post #160 » by **OrlandO** » Fri Mar 1, 2013 3:03 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:
Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
As expected, Ron Burkle will join Mastrov in bid to keep Kings in Sacramento in a new downtown arena.

Sactown Royalty ‏@sactownroyalty
So Mastrov is going to be partner to buy team, Burkle to fund and develop arena + surrounding area. #SacSOTC

Keep fighting, Sac-Town.
Sactown Royalty ‏@sactownroyalty
Mayor announces that corporate community has pledged $50 million annually for the first 5 seasons in new arena. WOW. #SacSOTC

So... DJRajX jumped shipped in favor of the Sonics too soon...