#27 #34 Draft Picks Discussion

[dockingsched]

Good thing the Lakers didn't draft him as that would mean he wouldn't be able to contribute in their championship window.

There's no telling if the issue will be on going. If you recall reports were that his back and hip issues were degenerative. Warriors probably have more ability to take a flyer on him where as the lakers probably can't take that risk.

[TyCobb]

Good thing the Lakers didn't draft him as that would mean he wouldn't be able to contribute in their championship window.

There's no telling if the issue will be on going. If you recall reports were that his back and hip issues were degenerative. Warriors probably have more ability to take a flyer on him where as the lakers probably can't take that risk.

At #27, I disagree. Although, it's probably more risky given our training staff and the reports that have recently came out against them.

[Slava]

I'm happy he got guaranteed money atleast, in the 2nd round he wouldn't have it and he came ever so close to dropping there. He seems like a stand up guy.

[crazyeights]

Good thing the Lakers didn't draft him as that would mean he wouldn't be able to contribute in their championship window.

There's no telling if the issue will be on going. If you recall reports were that his back and hip issues were degenerative. Warriors probably have more ability to take a flyer on him where as the lakers probably can't take that risk.

At #27, I disagree. Although, it's probably more risky given our training staff and the reports that have recently came out against them.

I think the Lakers are dead-set about winning this season. Their tanking window is essentially over, so picking a guy at 27 who would likely miss his rookie season is a tough call.

I think what's more important are two other factors:

1) Just how much they truly thought of Nance. I would love to know where Nance was on the draft board, especially relative to Looney. Even more interested in where Looney would have been had he not had injury concerns. Unfortunately we probably won't know that, but my 2nd point is I think why they passed on him:

2) A potential complement to Randle. IF (and I know you may disagree somewhat), but IF they think of Randle as a potential cornerstone forward, then I can see Nance's athleticism as being a better compliment to his game than Looney's.

Randle is quick and strong, but not an above-the-rim freak type player. Pairing him with Looney, I think might have been a little unbalanced as he's definitely a below-the-rim guy. Nance seems very much to be everything Randle isn't (defensively, athletically).

So IMO, it was fit, but that's just my hunch. It's sort of like pairing Clarkson's athleticism with Russell's shooting.

[TyCobb]

I think the Lakers are dead-set about winning this season. Their tanking window is essentially over, so picking a guy at 27 who would likely miss his rookie season is a tough call.

I think what's more important are two other factors:

1) Just how much they truly thought of Nance. I would love to know where Nance was on the draft board, especially relative to Looney. Even more interested in where Looney would have been had he not had injury concerns. Unfortunately we probably won't know that, but my 2nd point is I think why they passed on him:

2) A potential complement to Randle. IF (and I know you may disagree somewhat), but IF they think of Randle as a potential cornerstone forward, then I can see Nance's athleticism as being a better compliment to his game than Looney's.

Randle is quick and strong, but not an above-the-rim freak type player. Pairing him with Looney, I think might have been a little unbalanced as he's definitely a below-the-rim guy. Nance seems very much to be everything Randle isn't (defensively, athletically).

So IMO, it was fit, but that's just my hunch. It's sort of like pairing Clarkson's athleticism with Russell's shooting.

I have some serious concerns with the Lakers if they, health concerns equal, thought Nance is equal or close to a prospect as Looney. Looney isn't as quick as you'd like, but there is some value in a trail guy, with his physical tools, that can shoot the ball--not to mention the age difference between the two.

I like Nance, but he has health concerns as well. To me, he plays reckless. Sure he can jump out the gym, but he needs to stay on his feet unless the situation calls for it. Just in summer league alone I saw him flying all over teammates and opponents, very recklessly (mostly on defense, although he crashes offensive glass hard too).

Kevon is an extremely versatile player because he has such a good stroke. I honestly hope Nance and Randle aren't on the court at the same time because neither of them can shoot from the outside and would be a nightmare spatially.

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