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

[InFlames]

The draft needs to hurry up and get here.

[magicsanta]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/228042/Sources-Timberwolves-Continue-To-Target-Oladipo

I'm sure the Magic and Wolves will disscuss a trade (if they have't yet) , the question is whom are they willing to trade and if they'd like any of our veterans.

[Def Swami]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/228042/Sources-Timberwolves-Continue-To-Target-Oladipo

I'm sure the Magic and Wolves will disscuss a trade (if they have't yet) , the question is whom are they willing to trade and if they'd like any of our veterans.

If CJ McCollum is still there at 9, I'd try to get something done for their #9 and #26.

[OMPunk]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/228042/Sources-Timberwolves-Continue-To-Target-Oladipo

I'm sure the Magic and Wolves will disscuss a trade (if they have't yet) , the question is whom are they willing to trade and if they'd like any of our veterans.

If CJ McCollum is still there at 9, I'd try to get something done for their #9 and #26.

I'd even test the waters on how bad they want him and try and get the #9 and Shved out of them.

[Blue_and_Whte]

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.

The same thing was said about Westbrook, and no, I'm not saying Ben will be as good as Westbrook, My point is that Westbrook played within UCLA's system and his scouting report said that he needed to improve on creating off the dribble and as a passer if he wanted to play PG at the NBA level...Russell Westbrooks scouting report said that.

[Truth24]

I wonder how this board would react if we don't select McLemore, Oladipo, or Burke.

[londoncollin]

I wonder how this board would react if we don't select McLemore, Oladipo, or Burke.

And with the second pick the Orlando Magic select...Shabazz Muhammad from UCLA.

[Blue_and_Whte]

I wonder how this board would react if we don't select McLemore, Oladipo, or Burke.

It wouldn't bother me much. The way each player is being overrated though I could see other people having melt downs.

[RYgoBOOM]

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 really like this....imagine if we pass and he ends up being Kobe 2.0 lol

[Def Swami]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins 4m
While in Phoenix, Syracuse PG Michael Carter-Williams said he will visit Orlando soon for a workout/interview.

Sam Amico ‏@SamAmicoFSO 5m
Cavs front office seriously dissecting possibility of drafting Ben McLemore with No. 1 pick, source says. More this wknd on @FOXSportsOH

[Tayswagzzz]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins 4m
While in Phoenix, Syracuse PG Michael Carter-Williams said he will visit Orlando soon for a workout/interview.

Sam Amico ‏@SamAmicoFSO 5m
Cavs front office seriously dissecting possibility of drafting Ben McLemore with No. 1 pick, source says. More this wknd on @FOXSportsOH

I'm high on Ben McLemore and I would be shocked if the Cavs took him, I'd be very sad

[Smooth_E]

My guess. If the Cavs draft:

1. McLemore we probably draft Oladipo.
2. Oladipo we probably draft McLemore.
3. Noel we probably draft McLemore.
4. Porter we probably draft McLemore.

[rcklsscognition]

I would be pissed if they drafted McLemore, I'm on board with drafting him. Why would they draft him if they got Waiters?

[KillMonger]

Or Henny will go against the grain and pick someone nobody expects just like he did last year

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[Noonskadoodle]

I would be pissed if they drafted McLemore, I'm on board with drafting him. Why would they draft him if they got Waiters?

Waiters projects with them off the bench as a 6th man more. McLemore spotting up with Kyrie creating could be dangerous.

I can't see them passing on Noel though. Although if they don't think he would be able to put on enough weight in the future to play the C position next to Thompson they may just.

Thompson has improved so much & i can't see Noel coming in & taking his spot at the 4. Porter & McLemore may just be in play more than we think with them.

[meatwad4343]

My guess. If the Cavs draft:

1. McLemore we probably draft Oladipo.
2. Oladipo we probably draft McLemore.
3. Noel we probably draft McLemore.
4. Porter we probably draft McLemore.

if they take mclemore, we're either taking noel or trading the pick to a team that wants him.

[tranjSAIC]

Or Henny will go against the grain and pick someone nobody expects just like he did last year

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That's true, but then again he had a late pick last year. Generally speaking the top of a draft the order is easier to predict.

All I know is I can't wait.

[tranjSAIC]

I would be pissed if they drafted McLemore, I'm on board with drafting him. Why would they draft him if they got Waiters?

I think it would be funny if they drafted him, 3 years in a row in the high lottery they make a WTF pick.

[meatwad4343]

or it could be a smokescreen. maybe they know we're high on ben and are putting that out there in an attempt to get an assest out of us and make a trade.

[KillMonger]

Or Henny will go against the grain and pick someone nobody expects just like he did last year

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That's true, but then again he had a late pick last year. Generally speaking the top of a draft the order is easier to predict.

All I know is I can't wait.

if this was a stronger draft I would agree with you. Maybe henny selects a guy he likes instead of the consensus? Or maybe the guy he likes is the consensus guy, either way the draft can't get here fast enough

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