The Devin Booker Thread

[MasterIchiro]

He's not better than Mario.

Yup. No way in hell.

[BeesWax]

He's not better than Mario.

I know I am in the minority but I think he is easily better. I don't think Mario will be much at all. I won't get mad if we pick him at 9 but I would be truly pissed if give up anything of value to trade up for him.

[Vanderbilt_Grad]

Mario's success or failure is going to depend a LOT on which team drafts him. I think that Booker isn't as good, but is more likely to have success regardless of situation.

[DY_nasty]

Mario's success or failure is going to depend a LOT on which team drafts him. I think that Booker isn't as good, but is more likely to have success regardless of situation.

It's arguable the Booker wouldn't even be a standout in the D-League because he likely won't have a staggering asst'd FG% like he did at Kentucky and for once he'd be put in a position where he's forced to create open looks for himself without 3 1st round talents setting screens for him and 30+ seconds to work.

People are CONSTANTLY trashing european and international players based on outdated stereotypes, biases, and general ignorance.

[Vanderbilt_Grad]

Mario's success or failure is going to depend a LOT on which team drafts him. I think that Booker isn't as good, but is more likely to have success regardless of situation.

It's arguable the Booker wouldn't even be a standout in the D-League because he likely won't have a staggering asst'd FG% like he did at Kentucky and for once he'd be put in a position where he's forced to create open looks for himself without 3 1st round talents setting screens for him and 30+ seconds to work.

People are CONSTANTLY trashing european and international players based on outdated stereotypes, biases, and general ignorance.

So I'm trashing Mario by saying that he's better than Booker? Really?

The issue with Mario isn't that he European, it's going to be his ego. It's a double edged sword that will be fine some places and problematic in others.

[LofJ]

We need a guy that looks to score and get under his opponents skin while doing it to complement our stifling defense. Hezonja's ego would fit in well on this team in my opinion. We need swagger, I want other teams around the league to hate playing us.

[DY_nasty]

Mario's success or failure is going to depend a LOT on which team drafts him. I think that Booker isn't as good, but is more likely to have success regardless of situation.

It's arguable the Booker wouldn't even be a standout in the D-League because he likely won't have a staggering asst'd FG% like he did at Kentucky and for once he'd be put in a position where he's forced to create open looks for himself without 3 1st round talents setting screens for him and 30+ seconds to work.

People are CONSTANTLY trashing european and international players based on outdated stereotypes, biases, and general ignorance.

So I'm trashing Mario by saying that he's better than Booker? Really?

The issue with Mario isn't that he European, it's going to be his ego. It's a double edged sword that will be fine some places and problematic in others.

Many of the best players in the world aren't humble, lunchpale guys - they're strong, off-putting, alpha personalities. If he's got the skills to back up his mouth, then absolutely no one should care.

[JDR720]

According to ESPN Stats & Info’s NBA Draft Projection Model, Booker is projected to have a statistical plus/minus of 0.47 in years 2 through 5 of his NBA career. Statistical plus/minus is an estimate of a player’s contribution to his team’s point differential per 100 possessions. An SPM of zero is considered league average (weighted for minutes), and replacement level players have an SPM of about -2.

The projection model calculated the likelihood of a player to fall into one of four categories: Superstar, Starter, Role Player and Bust. There are generally one superstar, 10 starters and 25 role players who come out of each draft class. The projections for Booker are as follows (percents don’t add to 100 because of rounding):

Superstar: 7 percent

Starter: 32 percent

Role Player: 39 percent

Bust: 21 percent
http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/4713/hornets-draft-projection-devin-booker

[JDR720]

also saw that he hopes the Pistons pick him

Report: Booker hopes hometown Pistons pick him http://es.pn/1G8TQjI

[JDR720]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/NetsDaily/status/611520442575228930[/tweet]

[BeesWax]

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I don't see how he gets them high enough to draft Booker. 29 and Plumlee just isn't enough to move up very far.

[BigSlam]

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I don't see how he gets them high enough to draft Booker. 29 and Plumlee just isn't enough to move up very far.

Seriously!!

And if that is the case we should be dangling Biz to land a second lottery pick as well.

[fatlever]

That's one of the most delusional headlines ever. Maybe, just maybe, there is a team in the 15-20 range that needs a big man who can play now and would trade their pick for Plumlee. Then, maybe, just maybe, there is a team in the 8-14 range that would accept a package of 15-20+29 for their pick.

[DY_nasty]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/NetsDaily/status/611520442575228930[/tweet]

I don't see how he gets them high enough to draft Booker. 29 and Plumlee just isn't enough to move up very far.

It doesn't. But if Charlotte and OKC both pass on Booker, which really isn't a stretch at all, then Booker could fall far enough that a Plumlee, trash, #29 deal may do the trick

[EwingSweatsALot]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/NetsDaily/status/611520442575228930[/tweet]

I don't see how he gets them high enough to draft Booker. 29 and Plumlee just isn't enough to move up very far.

It doesn't. But if Charlotte and OKC both pass on Booker, which really isn't a stretch at all, then Booker could fall far enough that a Plumlee, trash, #29 deal may do the trick

Don't think it's a stretch, but unless someone we really want out of that top 8 falls, I think this is our guy.

[Eoghan]

Billy King really likes Booker, huh?

*moves Booker closer to the "Do Not Want" column*

I can see why the Nets would want him though. By the time he's any good in 3-4 years the Nets might have draft picks and cap space to build around him.

[BlackOutBuzz]

@stevekylerNBA
Was told Booker prime target at #9 by Hornets. https://t.co/J1jpIqnF3s

[MasterIchiro]

@stevekylerNBA
Was told Booker prime target at #9 by Hornets. https://t.co/J1jpIqnF3s

Hell yes.

[MasterIchiro]

Catch and shoot, high IQ, believe he can quickly learn to move without the ball.

[James Gatz]

I'm fine if he ended up with Booker. Not sure how much playing time he'll get next year with Hendo.