Official 2013 Draft Thread - Part VIII

WizBiz · Post #821 » by **WizBiz** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:48 am

Rafael122 wrote:This draft is a mess. It's like every lottery team but the Wizards and possibly the Cavs are trying to make the playoffs next season.

If anything, I would say the Porter pick shows that the Wizards are trying to make the playoffs next year. Noel won't be able to contribute much next season.

Post #822 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:48 am

mhd wrote:
Ruzious wrote:
mhd wrote:OK, the deal is 2014 NO 1st +Noel for Jrue.

That is a GREAT trade for Philly! They can tank for Wiggins.

Wait, NO is giving up their 1st; not Philly?

Yeah. It was just stated on ESPN. WOJ made a mistake.

I can't blame Woj. The Pelicans made a far bigger mistake... even worse than choosing to be called the Pelicans.

Dark Faze · Post #823 » by **Dark Faze** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:49 am

Philly just stepped off the treadmill.

Watch them have Marcus Smart, Jabari, and Noel in a year.

I hate the MCW pick though. Guys a scrub.

sfam · Post #824 » by **sfam** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:49 am

nate33 wrote:Been away from the computer all evening. I just wanted to say that I can't believe EG drafted Porter over Noel. Noel would have been a perfect piece for us in the long term. The only justification would be if the doctors determined that the knee just won't handle the rigors of the NBA.

THey did mention this on the broadcast that there were concerns about the knee.

The Consiglieri · Post #825 » by **The Consiglieri** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:49 am

Rafael122 wrote:This draft is a mess. It's like every lottery team but the Wizards and possibly the Cavs are trying to make the playoffs next season.

The wizards move was a pure short term move. The long term move would have been Noel. Instead they took the guy just about everybody said was the most ready to step in now and play, and E.G. wants to save his arse before he gets s canned four years after he should have been s canned. It was a pure, b.s., all about me, not about the franchise move. Even if you don't feel that incendiary, there's no denying the wizards move was 100% about making the playoffs next year.

mhd · Post #826 » by **mhd** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:50 am

floydfan29 wrote:
Rafael122 wrote:This draft is a mess. It's like every lottery team but the Wizards and possibly the Cavs are trying to make the playoffs next season.

If anything, I would say the Porter pick shows that the Wizards are trying to make the playoffs next year. Noel won't be able to contribute much next season.

If everyone stays healthy and the Wiz resign Webster, then I think the Wiz would have made the playoffs regardless. Boston, Philly, Bobcats, Magic, and Hawks (if they don't sign anyone) will all be worse.

TheKingOfVa360 · Post #827 » by **TheKingOfVa360** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:50 am

floydfan29 wrote:
Rafael122 wrote:This draft is a mess. It's like every lottery team but the Wizards and possibly the Cavs are trying to make the playoffs next season.

If anything, I would say the Porter pick shows that the Wizards are trying to make the playoffs next year. Noel won't be able to contribute much next season.

I agree, Noel might not even play half of next season

sfam · Post #828 » by **sfam** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:51 am

Ruzious wrote:
mhd wrote:
Ruzious wrote:Wait, NO is giving up their 1st; not Philly?

Yeah. It was just stated on ESPN. WOJ made a mistake.

I can't blame Woj. The Pelicans made a far bigger mistake... even worse than choosing to be called the Pelicans.

I don't know that I agree with that...

the Pelicans is a REALLY bad name...

stevemcqueen1 · Post #829 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:51 am

Ruzious wrote:
mhd wrote:OK, the deal is 2014 NO 1st +Noel for Jrue.

That is a GREAT trade for Philly! They can tank for Wiggins.

Wait, NO is giving up their 1st; not Philly?

Eh, I don't love this trade for NO. They're in a hurry to get to mediocre. Holiday is good, but he's not a difference maker by any stretch, and he was never going to see another AS game again in the EC. They've got nothing with Rivers and Gordon doesn't want to be there. I love Davis, but I don't love the rest of that roster.

Post #830 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:51 am

mhd wrote:
Ruzious wrote:
mhd wrote:Minny gets 14 and 21 for Burke.

I'll take at least partial credit for calling that trade. Before the Wiz "won" the lottery, I called for trading the pick to Utah for 14 and 21 - so that Utah could take Burke.

I posted several Jrue to NO ideas on the trade board, so can I be called a sear

Guilty as charred? :wink:

stevemcqueen1 · Post #831 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:52 am

Adams is going to spend the year in the D League.

mhd · Post #832 » by **mhd** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:52 am

Ruzious wrote:
mhd wrote:
Ruzious wrote:I'll take at least partial credit for calling that trade. Before the Wiz "won" the lottery, I called for trading the pick to Utah for 14 and 21 - so that Utah could take Burke.

I posted several Jrue to NO ideas on the trade board, so can I be called a sear

Guilty as charred?

Sorry, my spelling correction isn't on

WizBiz · Post #833 » by **WizBiz** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:52 am

fishercob wrote:This board is f*cking insufferable.

It wouldn't be a proper Wizards draft day if it wasn't.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #834 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:52 am

MCW is the best defensive PG. Noel is the best defensive player overall, at PF/C. They got a pick with Noel just for Jrue Holiday.

I think they did better than fine. Noel was the highest rated player, and a phenomenal defender prior to his injury.

Post #835 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:53 am

sfam wrote:
Ruzious wrote:
mhd wrote:

Yeah. It was just stated on ESPN. WOJ made a mistake.

I can't blame Woj. The Pelicans made a far bigger mistake... even worse than choosing to be called the Pelicans.

I don't know that I agree with that...

the Pelicans is a REALLY bad name...

Liverbird · Post #836 » by **Liverbird** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:53 am

Ruzious wrote:
mhd wrote:
Ruzious wrote:Wait, NO is giving up their 1st; not Philly?

Yeah. It was just stated on ESPN. WOJ made a mistake.

I can't blame Woj. The Pelicans made a far bigger mistake... even worse than choosing to be called the Pelicans.

Looks like top 5 protection.

I still can't believe NO gave up a pick.

truwizfan4evr · Post #837 » by **truwizfan4evr** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:54 am

GhostsOfGil wrote:
truwizfan4evr wrote:
nate33 wrote:Been away from the computer all evening. I just wanted to say that I can't believe EG drafted Porter over Noel. Noel would have been a perfect piece for us in the long term. The only justification would be if the doctors determined that the knee just won't handle the rigors of the NBA.

Can we just be happy with are pick? I wanted Noel but something must be wrong if so many teams pass up on him.

That's not enough justification for me. All reports said Noel's knee was fine. It seems like Ernie wanted to save his job because he knows he can't afford to bust another pick. I didn't even like the Porter pick if Noel WASNT available.

Same im trying to look on the bright side of things

Post #838 » by **nate33** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:55 am

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:MCW is the best defensive PG. Noel is the best defensive player overall, at PF/C. They got a pick with Noel just for Jrue Holiday.

I think they did better than fine. Noel was the highest rated player, and a phenomenal defender prior to his injury.

It's a great move by Philly. They add two very good young talents, both of whom should need a year or two of seasoning. That sets up a strong tank for next year. That NO pick is only top 3 protected so they could go into next offseason with two top 5 picks in the strongest draft in a while.

Spence · Post #839 » by **Spence** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:55 am

fishercob wrote:This board is f*cking insufferable.

Pissed off because not enough people agreed with who you wanted to draft or are you pissed off because other people are whining because they didn't get the player they wanted?

mhd · Post #840 » by **mhd** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:55 am

Liverbird wrote:
Ruzious wrote:
mhd wrote:

Yeah. It was just stated on ESPN. WOJ made a mistake.

I can't blame Woj. The Pelicans made a far bigger mistake... even worse than choosing to be called the Pelicans.

Looks like top 5 protection.

Bobcats, Philly, Magic, Suns, and maybe Hawks will be all worse than NO next year.