2016 NBA Draft/College Basketball Thread

JRSG · Post #341 » by **JRSG** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 6:46 pm

The big question for me with Simmons is his defence. If he can become an elite big wing stopper then I don't think we can say no. If that part of his game is lacking then i'd look at the PGs. I must admit that he's at the very least an intriguing talent who will be fun to watch develop this year.

I'm not a big fan of this draft though. I'd be happy with any of Dunn, Murray or Simmons though. I really like Bender too but we can't take him unless we're trading him or something.

OleSchool · Post #342 » by **OleSchool** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:00 pm

JRSG wrote:The big question for me with Simmons is his defence. If he can become an elite big wing stopper then I don't think we can say no. If that part of his game is lacking then i'd look at the PGs. I must admit that he's at the very least an intriguing talent who will be fun to watch develop this year.

I'm not a big fan of this draft though. I'd be happy with any of Dunn, Murray or Simmons though. I really like Bender too but we can't take him unless we're trading him or something.

The one thing that impressed me with his D last night was, he switched on the picks. He seemed to have enough to athletic ability that he can go with guards. Now, it was against McNeese state so I want to see him do it against tougher conp

Ericb5 · Post #343 » by **Ericb5** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:23 pm

My first thought when watching Simmons last night is that you just get that feeling that you are seeing a superstar.

Like when you first saw Kobe or Lebron. It was just obvious that you were watching a superstar.

Wiggins never gave me that feeling. With him I had the sense that he COULD be a superstar, but with Kobe for example, it was just obvious where he was going when he was in high school.

I had that same feeling with Simmons last night.

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Kobblehead · Post #344 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 1:31 am

Ingram and Skal are both balling tonight.

Skal with 16 points with 6+ minutes to go in the 1st half.

phiphan · Post #345 » by **phiphan** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:49 am

Not sure how anyone could be down on this draft.

MRxBLACK · Post #346 » by **MRxBLACK** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:56 am

phiphan wrote:Not sure how anyone could be down on this draft.

Givony called it "really weak". LOL

tsmith · Post #347 » by **tsmith** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 5:01 am

skal had 26 in 21 mins

SMH · Post #348 » by **SMH** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:21 am

Man I like what ive seen so far, still believe this is gonna be another solid draft.

Patsfan1081 · Post #349 » by **Patsfan1081** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:22 am

Everyone is going to sleep on Henry E because he plays for Marquette, but he had a monster first game. Dunn also had a career high 32 and looks like he'll feast on the big east this year.

No-Man · Post #350 » by **No-Man** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:44 am

Skal doesnt know how to pass, he doesnt even try or look at the option, really concerning.

Ellenson is good, but he is going to be as good as his shot becomes and he improves physically, he has a rather weak frame.
Dunn is talented but he is too much about his own show, he needs to adjust in terms of efficiency, making easy plays and not turning it over, the gap between him, Murray and DJackson is small though.

dorkestra · Post #351 » by **dorkestra** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:53 am

I want Ingram for us

philly5 · Post #352 » by **philly5** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:54 pm

We are in desperate need of a wing scorer, but I'm not sure we can pass up on Simmons if we have the #1 pick. It just means we'll be trading some key guys.

Kobblehead · Post #353 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 1:00 pm

philly5 wrote:We are in desperate need of a wing scorer, but I'm not sure we can pass up on Simmons if we have the #1 pick. It just means we'll be trading some key guys.

Why? Simmons might be a natural facilitator, but he's going to still be a high level scorer from the wing.

philly5 · Post #354 » by **philly5** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 1:05 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
philly5 wrote:We are in desperate need of a wing scorer, but I'm not sure we can pass up on Simmons if we have the #1 pick. It just means we'll be trading some key guys.

Why? Simmons might be a natural facilitator, but he's going to still be a high level scorer from the wing.

My concern is that he will not be able to guard nba 3s. Thus playing most minutes at the 4, where we have plenty of talent(incuding Saric).

Kobblehead · Post #355 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 1:15 pm

It's not like he's Jabari Parker. Simmons is a high level, near elite athlete.

No-Man · Post #356 » by **No-Man** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 1:15 pm

You have time to try him everywhere before you trade anybody

MountainDrew · Post #357 » by **MountainDrew** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 3:24 pm

Absolutely adore Brandon Ingram, he's my guy this year, that combination of length, athleticism and a sweet jumper is insane!

freshie2 · Post #358 » by **freshie2** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:05 pm

As always, you draft BPA...if the lottery plays out that Simmons and Ingram are the BPA's when they draft...then grab them both. Ingram needs to mature physically, but has looked good as well. Simmons looks special in a lot of ways, but he's one game in, so there's a lot left to prove.

Ericb5 · Post #359 » by **Ericb5** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 5:03 pm

philly5 wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:
philly5 wrote:We are in desperate need of a wing scorer, but I'm not sure we can pass up on Simmons if we have the #1 pick. It just means we'll be trading some key guys.

Why? Simmons might be a natural facilitator, but he's going to still be a high level scorer from the wing.

My concern is that he will not be able to guard nba 3s. Thus playing most minutes at the 4, where we have plenty of talent(incuding Saric).

He will guard 3's better than Okafor will guard 4's.

Simmons could be a franchise player. If we get the chance to get him, we take it and figure it out later.

Ingram looks great too. The top 5 or 6 players in this draft are very strong, and I would say that they are better as a group than last year, at least at this point in the season.

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phillynative · Post #360 » by **phillynative** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:25 pm

Will Simmons be a scorer in the nba?