Official Speculation Thread (Pt. LV - NBA Draft Edition)

dsg2021 · Post #61 » by **dsg2021** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 4:20 am

Orange Ave. wrote:For my fellow Oladipo fans ... your sig

Wow that looks good.

Post #62 » by **Def Swami** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 4:36 am

Orange Ave. wrote:For my fellow Oladipo fans ... your sig

That's nice! I'm saving that for draft night. 8-)

Ducklett · Post #63 » by **Ducklett** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 4:37 am

Can someone explain to me why everyone around these parts is so high on Trey Burke. From what they have been talking about on local radio if NO doesn't pick him, he could fall into the teens...

KillMonger · Post #64 » by **KillMonger** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 5:00 am

Edited: Realgm can't recognize dimensions anymore apparently

Smooth_E · Post #65 » by **Smooth_E** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 5:05 am

Orange Ave. wrote:For my fellow Oladipo fans ... your sig

+1 Nicely done!

rcklsscognition · Post #66 » by **rcklsscognition** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 5:21 am

It's gonna be sad to see all that hard work and nice graphic go down the drain on the 25th. Oh well

pogiro · Post #67 » by **pogiro** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 7:00 am

Not as good, but it'll do for me.

Stoffel · Post #68 » by **Stoffel** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 7:08 am

These signatures are nice!!

McLemore... Oladipo... difficult decision

Skin · Post #69 » by **Skin** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 7:49 am

Ducklett wrote:Can someone explain to me why everyone around these parts is so high on Trey Burke. From what they have been talking about on local radio if NO doesn't pick him, he could fall into the teens...

Oh, well... if that's what they say it must be true then!

Post #70 » by **Bensational** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 8:24 am

Orange Ave. wrote:For my fellow Oladipo fans ... your sig

I don't have a favourite, so even though I'm unlikely to rock that, it's damn awesome. Well done, sir.

Blue_and_Whte · Post #71 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 1:26 pm

pogiro wrote:
Not as good, but it'll do for me.

Stealing

RYgoBOOM · Post #72 » by **RYgoBOOM** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 1:35 pm

I could be off but I could see Harkless turning into a Kawhi Leonard......and I am SO damn excited to if it could happen

Moe is already a stud on D and can only go up if he busts his ass. Leonard just held LeBron to 2-8 shooting when they were 1v1 on each other.....He has helped the spurs guard whoever the best wing is all year similar to what we have done with Moe.

I would love to have a guy like Leonard on the team and I think I'm getting that as a blessing in the disguise of a 7-Foot crybaby....THANKS again Dwight!

KingRobb02 · Post #73 » by **KingRobb02** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 1:47 pm

Ducklett wrote:Can someone explain to me why everyone around these parts is so high on Trey Burke. From what they have been talking about on local radio if NO doesn't pick him, he could fall into the teens...

The theory behind that is that most teams already have their PG. Teams don't generally run two PG sets in the NBA. That theory says more about, Knight, Rubio, Lillard, Holiday, Westbrook and Jennings than it does about Burke.

IllMagic04 · Post #74 » by **IllMagic04** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 2:04 pm

Ducklett wrote:Can someone explain to me why everyone around these parts is so high on Trey Burke. From what they have been talking about on local radio if NO doesn't pick him, he could fall into the teens...

Absolutly no way he falls to the teens. If we pass on him the Kings will take him at 7

tranjSAIC · Post #75 » by **tranjSAIC** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 2:27 pm

KingRobb02 wrote:
The only way Love leaves is if he is willing to walk away fro max money. The new rules basically prevent him from getting a sign and trade and joining a winning team. He can either take the max extension that he thinks he deserves, or just jump ship and be a hypocrite. The Wolves know this. They will use their 4 picks this year to add healthy bodies, and let Flip actually build a successful team instead of going the Orlando/Cleveland route and overpaying for other teams' role players and hoping a first round exit can convince Kevin Love he is on a good team.

For a younger superstar like Love, I don't think the new CBA hurts him too much. I'm pretty sure by the end of his max contract he will still be a good player that will get another max contract.

tranjSAIC · Post #76 » by **tranjSAIC** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 2:34 pm

Ducklett wrote:Can someone explain to me why everyone around these parts is so high on Trey Burke. From what they have been talking about on local radio if NO doesn't pick him, he could fall into the teens...

Going by what I've been reading lately on our message board it looks like Burke's stock has dropped a bit in the eyes of Magic fans.

Orange Ave. · Post #77 » by **Orange Ave.** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 2:42 pm

pogiro wrote:
Not as good, but it'll do for me.

Well played sir.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #78 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 2:45 pm

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-o ... over-games

“Bring the ball up, control it, up-tempo, take control of the game,” McLemore told the Arizona Republic of what he can do better in the NBA. “I could've done those things at Kansas, but that's just how the Kansas system is. I was just playing Kansas basketball. Now, I have an opportunity to play free and play my own game."

"I know deep down inside I can take over games. I know I have that dog in me to take over games.”

Very interesting.. Many have said that perhaps McLemore was holding back as a freshman playing for one of the great coaches/universities and playing within Self's system. Very well could be the case. I think his game does translate a bit better to the NBA though.. way less zone, no hand-checking, and more open lanes. When you come from nothing like McLemore you just have that inner-fire. Gotta get him coached up.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #79 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 2:55 pm

Key quotes from a interview transcript with Ben McLemore. Never heard of the site before but it looks legit. http://withleather.uproxx.com/2013/06/t ... aying-sane

Burnsy: For the sake of this interview, we’re going to pretend that I’m the GM of the Orlando Magic (like I should be) and you have to convince me that you’re the man that I should take with the No. 2 pick. So what qualities set you apart from the rest of the guys in this draft? Why are you Orlando’s guy?

Ben McLemore: The Orlando Magic are obviously a young team with a coaching staff that’s devoted to teaching the young guys about winning, and I think that with my upside and my ability to shoot the ball and switch up defenders, I can fit perfectly with what the Magic are trying to do.

Burnsy: What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says Orlando?

Ben: (laughs) Disney World.

Burnsy: Have you ever been to Disney World? If not, would you be willing to postpone your first trip until the Magic win an NBA title?

Ben: I’ve never been, so I’d like to go when I get to Orlando if the Magic draft me.

Burnsy: Obviously, Florida offers people a lot more than most other states, and Orlando is basically right in the center of it all, so you’d have music, culture, beaches and nightlife all readily available. How much of an influence is a city’s culture in making you feel comfortable, whether Orlando, Cleveland, Charlotte, New Orleans, etc.?

Ben: I don’t think I’ll have a problem fitting in wherever I go, because I’m good with people and I feel like can I always be personal and fit in with any city.

Burnsy: How familiar are you with the new culture that the Magic has adopted in the wake of Dwight Howard’s mishandling of his departure and trade demands? Would you feel comfortable joining a team that is dominated by young talent, as opposed to one with more veteran leadership?

Ben: I definitely would. I can give a lot, especially to a young team like the Magic. I got to play with four guys this past year and it taught me a lot about playing with veterans and experienced guys, so I was able to learn a lot more that I could take with me to the next level.

Burnsy: Analysts and critics compare your style and ability to Ray Allen. Is that a valid comparison or is there someone else you think is more fitting?

Ben: I think that’s a pretty valid comparison. He’s one of the best shooters in NBA history, so I’ve tried to watch how he does the little things and also how he shoots the ball so I can learn more. Like I said, I think it’s a great comparison.

Burnsy: Us Orlando fans, we’re a pretty tortured bunch. We’ve come close two times, missed and then lost our superstars to Los Angeles. But most of all, we just like having guys that are active in the community. Do you feel that you’re a face of the franchise type that can lead a young team on and off the court?

Ben: Oh definitely. That’s one of the things that I want to do in helping a team win and leading a team to a championship is also helping the community. Wherever I go, I want to give back and I also want to give back to my own community. I’m very fortunate to be where I am and have this opportunity, so I want to not only give back but also just socialize with my new community.

fendilim · Post #80 » by **fendilim** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 3:56 pm

Zmill wrote:http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/22363041/ben-mclemore-says-he-has-that-dog-in-me-to-take-over-games

“Bring the ball up, control it, up-tempo, take control of the game,” McLemore told the Arizona Republic of what he can do better in the NBA. “I could've done those things at Kansas, but that's just how the Kansas system is. I was just playing Kansas basketball. Now, I have an opportunity to play free and play my own game."

"I know deep down inside I can take over games. I know I have that dog in me to take over games.”

Very interesting.. Many have said that perhaps McLemore was holding back as a freshman playing for one of the great coaches/universities and playing within Self's system. Very well could be the case. I think his game does translate a bit better to the NBA though.. way less zone, no hand-checking, and more open lanes. When you come from nothing like McLemore you just have that inner-fire. Gotta get him coached up.

I simply dont see McLemore being able to be THAT dog he is trying to say. IMO, his DOG would just be Iguodala or Gay... Good for 2nd options only.