2014 Draft Thread

PHX Maniak · Post #1041 » by **PHX Maniak** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 3:08 pm

Sorry Kerrsed, it's going to take more than 3 YouTube clips (2 of which are highlights/mixtapes lol) to convince me why the Suns need to take another shot at a tweener.

INFORMER-93 · Post #1042 » by **INFORMER-93** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:56 pm

cosmofizzo wrote:
INFORMER-93 wrote:
Moochiefried wrote:I'd love Gordon late lottery/mid first round. I don't think he's a star in the league, but he looks like he could be a quality starter for a contender in a few years. Is a really good rebounder and has a great motor. Just hope he stops trying to turn himself into a small forward...

I also think he's better suited for the 4 spot.

Don't you think he'll have size & length issues? I worry he won't be able to keep opposing 4's off the offensive glass.

With his wingspan and athleticism, I think he'll be able to make it as a 4.

INFORMER-93 · Post #1043 » by **INFORMER-93** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:58 pm

Ring_Wanted wrote:Thanks for the video Gaspar.

I think Saric should be heavily considered if he is still there with Was' pick. I wouldn't be surprise if he was gone tho.

Boy R_W, I really have no interest in Saric. Not a good enough shooter or scorer, and can't guard 3s or 4s.

Ring_Wanted · Post #1044 » by **Ring_Wanted** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:39 am

I see versatility and long term potential. I can't see him as a PF in the NBA tho, full time at least. Still, if we drafted him, ideally I'd let him develop playing for a top euroleague team a couple of years. Links to Bodiroga grabbed my attention and after watching a little, I have to say that the comparison has some merit.

Ryu · Post #1045 » by **Ryu** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:22 am

R_W, I am curious to see whether our non-european Suns` fans know who is Dejan Bodiroga?

One of the best euro players ever, unique basketball player and a born winner. I can see similarity between him and Saric but Bodi was really one of a kind. I haven`t seen player with that lack of premier athleticism being able to put his team on his back that way and hit big shot after big shot when it counts the most. Truely amazing player he was.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQEzmPKdqt4[/youtube]

Ring_Wanted · Post #1046 » by **Ring_Wanted** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:44 am

I don't know if they know him, but man Bodiroga was a monster. Even craftier than Goran, off the charts fundamentals and bball IQ. 6'9 PG if you needed him to be. He was indeed slow, and not a great shooter but you could always count on him to make the big play or shot. He absolutely dominated in Europe. I had the pleasure of watching him play for Real Madrid and Barcelona. Especially with Barca, he was the real leader of that euroleague title team, much more than Navarro and Sarunas.

And yes, there is a little of that in Saric, although I wouldn't dare to say that he will reach that level.

Post #1047 » by **bwgood77** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:18 pm

Of course now the Lakers have and are projected to have the 4th worst record, so of course they will likely end up with Embiid, Parker, Wiggins, Exum or Randle.

In2ition · Post #1048 » by **In2ition** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:21 pm

bwgood77 wrote:Of course now the Lakers have and are projected to have the 4th worst record, so of course they will likely end up with Embiid, Parker, Wiggins, Exum or Randle.

Or, perhaps Embiid and Parker stay in school another year and they end up in 7th in the draft.

One can only hope. #FDALAKERS

harshey1388 · Post #1049 » by **harshey1388** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:45 pm

In2ition wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:Of course now the Lakers have and are projected to have the 4th worst record, so of course they will likely end up with Embiid, Parker, Wiggins, Exum or Randle.

Or, perhaps Embiid and Parker stay in school another year and they end up in 7th in the draft. One can only hope. #FDALAKERS

Ofcourse its going to suck to see them get a top 3 pick but I don't think I'm worried about who they end up with.

I feel like as long as Kobe is on that team they won't be able to proceed to landing another long term star through the draft. By that I mean as long as Kobe is there, Parker or Wiggings won't grow the same as they would on a team without Kobe.

Now if they get Kevin Love they will have their star for the next 10 years. But that's a whole different story.

gaspar · Post #1050 » by **gaspar** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:45 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/437326171991048192[/tweet]
The next Darko or Dirk?

RunDogGun · Post #1051 » by **RunDogGun** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:11 am

gaspar wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/437326171991048192[/tweet]
The next Darko or Dirk?

Dirko?

RunDogGun · Post #1052 » by **RunDogGun** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:13 am

In2ition wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:Of course now the Lakers have and are projected to have the 4th worst record, so of course they will likely end up with Embiid, Parker, Wiggins, Exum or Randle.

Or, perhaps Embiid and Parker stay in school another year and they end up in 7th in the draft. One can only hope. #FDALAKERS

I don't even want to think about it. What is their 2015 protection at? I see the ghost of Stern pulling another ATL.

Bogyo · Post #1053 » by **Bogyo** » Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:45 am

The 2015 pick is top 5 protected. With a healthy Kobe and a good rookie (plus some 1 yr additions like this year) should put them in playoff contention (not in the playoffs though).

jcsunsfan · Post #1054 » by **jcsunsfan** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:26 am

Bogyo wrote:The 2015 pick is top 5 protected. With a healthy Kobe and a good rookie (plus some 1 yr additions like this year) should put them in playoff contention (not in the playoffs though).

They struggled last year and had Dwight, Kobe, and Nash, although they were riddled with injuries. You can only hope they continue that pattern. Here's to the 6th pick.

INFORMER-93 · Post #1055 » by **INFORMER-93** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:34 am

Ryan McDonough was at the Syracuse/Maryland game.

I hope that doesn't mean he has his sights set on Jerami Grant. I'm not crazy about Tyler Ennis either.

Revived · Post #1056 » by **Revived** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:20 am

What's wrong with Grant?

SunsFanSSOL · Post #1057 » by **SunsFanSSOL** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:24 am

INFORMER-93 wrote:Ryan McDonough was at the Syracuse/Maryland game.

I hope that doesn't mean he has his sights set on Jerami Grant. I'm not crazy about Tyler Ennis either.

He was probably scouting Grant. We have no need whatsoever for Ennis, and he probably won't be available where we're picking. He's not going to draft Ennis with Dragic, Bledsoe, and Goodwin on the roster. Grant is also projected to picked in the range of where the Wizard's pick will be.

Revived · Post #1058 » by **Revived** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:25 am

WeekapaugGroove wrote:McDerrmott with another huge game. He might be on top of my list of guys who could be there for Phoenix. Dudes gonna score in the nba.

Plays a lot like Kyle Korver.

SunsFanSSOL · Post #1059 » by **SunsFanSSOL** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:31 am

SF88 wrote:
WeekapaugGroove wrote:McDerrmott with another huge game. He might be on top of my list of guys who could be there for Phoenix. Dudes gonna score in the nba.

Plays a lot like Kyle Korver.

McDermott = Jared Dudley 2.0

carey · Post #1060 » by **carey** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:59 pm

SunsFanSSOL wrote:McDermott = Jared Dudley 2.0

Way more Korver than Dudley.