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Thank Nation! Pre-Lottery: Denver 9th, NY pick 7th (PART 4)

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Re: Thank Nation! NY pick currently 7th, DEN 9th (PART 4) 

Post#61 » by omar36 » Thu Apr 7, 2016 2:58 am

RaptorsSince95 wrote::lol: Is there any random freak brazilian athletes masai can draft from out of no where :lol:


buy a 2nd rounder and draft george de paul 8-)

but if we can with one of our picks, id go after furkan korkmaz. his shooting is fantastic, he reminds me a bit of devin booker.
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Post#62 » by kron100 » Thu Apr 7, 2016 3:22 am

Sabonis is by far the best big man in the draft, if he can improve on his footwork he'll become one of the best centers in the league
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Post#63 » by PapeSowish » Thu Apr 7, 2016 3:34 am

omar36 wrote:
RaptorsSince95 wrote::lol: Is there any random freak brazilian athletes masai can draft from out of no where :lol:


buy a 2nd rounder and draft george de paul 8-)


Whatever ever happened to that guy? Don't see him on any mocks.
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Re: Thank Nation! NY pick currently 7th, DEN 9th (PART 4) 

Post#64 » by Splinter » Thu Apr 7, 2016 4:26 am

PapeSowish wrote:
omar36 wrote:
RaptorsSince95 wrote::lol: Is there any random freak brazilian athletes masai can draft from out of no where :lol:


buy a 2nd rounder and draft george de paul 8-)


Whatever ever happened to that guy? Don't see him on any mocks.

First one that came to mind for me too lol. DX has him in the 50's in 2017
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Post#65 » by BoyzNTheHood » Thu Apr 7, 2016 4:30 am

DreamTeam09 wrote:If Skal had a big year we'd be picking him.

If Rabb had a 3 we'd be picking him.

If Ellenson had more backers on here we'd be raving about him as well.

If Ben Ben was like 6'10 we'd be taking him.

If bender fell we'd be taking him.

I just want a pf but none of them are really screaming lotto pick. Decisions decisions, decisions...

I believe in Skal. I still have him ranked highly on my wishlist.

I also feel like Rabb will be able to add the 3. That's a must for bigs in today's NBA. Plus, he has the base for it already set up.

And Ben Bentil should be available in the 20s. Right now DX has him in the 50s which is ridiculous. He's very underrated despite his defensive woes.
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Post#66 » by Splinter » Thu Apr 7, 2016 4:33 am

kron100 wrote:Sabonis is by far the best big man in the draft, if he can improve on his footwork he'll become one of the best centers in the league


I dunno man I just get this weird David Lee type vibe from Sabonis...
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Post#67 » by JYD » Thu Apr 7, 2016 4:45 am

I like sabonis quite a bit but if we workout skal and really like what we see, he would seem the more obvious choice. MU wasn't scared to reach on Bruno and now he's developing well, we seem to have a really good support structure and developmental staff in place, if you believe in both the player and staff go for it.
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Post#68 » by super_balls » Thu Apr 7, 2016 4:49 am

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Risk101 wrote:Luwawu is going to shoot up in the draft once the combine hits. I remember Porzingis was a lottery pick for most of last year up until the month before the draft. I predict the same for Luwawu. Kings will probaby take him.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpqi5InmKbc[/youtube]


Luwawu would be good just he has to know a lot of those dribble he does the refs will definitely call him for palming the ball


Man, I'm just really looking forward to this draft.. A lot of sneaky talent here.

One of:
Luwawu, Prince, OG, Brown possibilities at the wing

and the other:
Maker, Skal, Chriss (Talent is there don't ike his mental make up though), Rabb to pair with JV.
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Post#69 » by mad-man » Thu Apr 7, 2016 5:31 am

Alot of Sabonis fans here, my biggest gripe with him is length. It is definitely not NBA compatible. Could see him ending up like T Robinson.
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Post#70 » by kron100 » Thu Apr 7, 2016 5:35 am

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kron100 wrote:Sabonis is by far the best big man in the draft, if he can improve on his footwork he'll become one of the best centers in the league


I dunno man I just get this weird David Lee type vibe from Sabonis...



I don't really get a vibe from anyone I just feel like he's got his own thing going on
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Post#71 » by mad-man » Thu Apr 7, 2016 5:36 am

wegetitin08 wrote:
Risk101 wrote:Luwawu is going to shoot up in the draft once the combine hits. I remember Porzingis was a lottery pick for most of last year up until the month before the draft. I predict the same for Luwawu. Kings will probaby take him.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpqi5InmKbc[/youtube]


Luwawu would be good just he has to know a lot of those dribble he does the refs will definitely call him for palming the ball


Completely agree. I know we need a PF but Luwawu looks like a Rich man's Thabo. Could be our starting SF for many years.
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Post#72 » by 0 - 100 » Thu Apr 7, 2016 5:38 am

I hope we can get either Luwawu or Murray. Make it happen Masai

If Raps dont make it past the 1st round I bet Masai trades Lowry to his hometown in Philly for a couple picks. BC would pull the trigger on that lol
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Post#73 » by kron100 » Thu Apr 7, 2016 5:42 am

mad-man wrote:
wegetitin08 wrote:
Risk101 wrote:Luwawu is going to shoot up in the draft once the combine hits. I remember Porzingis was a lottery pick for most of last year up until the month before the draft. I predict the same for Luwawu. Kings will probaby take him.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpqi5InmKbc[/youtube]


Luwawu would be good just he has to know a lot of those dribble he does the refs will definitely call him for palming the ball
His dribbling alone should keep him out of the first round, dribbling is a skill and you can't teach skill.

Completely agree. I know we need a PF but Luwawu looks like a Rich man's Thabo. Could be our starting SF for many years.
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Post#74 » by mad-man » Thu Apr 7, 2016 5:53 am

kron100 wrote:
mad-man wrote:
wegetitin08 wrote:
Luwawu would be good just he has to know a lot of those dribble he does the refs will definitely call him for palming the ball
His dribbling alone should keep him out of the first round, dribbling is a skill and you can't teach skill.

Completely agree. I know we need a PF but Luwawu looks like a Rich man's Thabo. Could be our starting SF for many years.


Definitely a shaky handle, but assuming Demar is here, well need players who can excel off the ball.
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Post#75 » by DreamTeam09 » Thu Apr 7, 2016 6:01 am

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
DreamTeam09 wrote:If Skal had a big year we'd be picking him.

If Rabb had a 3 we'd be picking him.

If Ellenson had more backers on here we'd be raving about him as well.

If Ben Ben was like 6'10 we'd be taking him.

If bender fell we'd be taking him.

I just want a pf but none of them are really screaming lotto pick. Decisions decisions, decisions...

I believe in Skal. I still have him ranked highly on my wishlist.

I also feel like Rabb will be able to add the 3. That's a must for bigs in today's NBA. Plus, he has the base for it already set up.

And Ben Bentil should be available in the 20s. Right now DX has him in the 50s which is ridiculous. He's very underrated despite his defensive woes.


I like Rabb too now again. He's smart and finishes well and rebounds. For a freshman his ball IQ is way ahead many other freshman. He can also get into a great defensive stance and hedge the screen. He`ll be a great pick and roll defender. If he hand a little more bounce he`d be amazing.

I like M.Chriss too. He has the bounce and the outside game but no where the IQ rebounding or touch like Rabb.

Rabbs going to be good nba player right away and will have a long career, his ceiling isn't high but his floor is probably nba starter.

I kind of want Chriss because his potential is high.
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Post#76 » by kron100 » Thu Apr 7, 2016 6:13 am

Marquese Chriss reminds me of Harrison Barnes
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Post#77 » by WWSRD » Thu Apr 7, 2016 6:28 am

Labissiere is so confusing.

Golden opportunity to snag top 3 talent in top 10 or clearly a bust?
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Post#78 » by LJKO » Thu Apr 7, 2016 8:14 am

Masai work your magic again please and get us a franchise player
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Post#79 » by Clutch0z24 » Thu Apr 7, 2016 1:04 pm

Its amazing how we have the best record in franchise history this year and going to have an exciting playoffs and also have a top 10 pick in the draft....Its kind of crazy.

My Top 5 at 9th pick
1.Skal Labrissiere
2.Marquese Chriss
3.Timothe Lawawu
4.Taurean Prince
5.Henry Ellenson

Top 5 at 26th
1.Thon Maker
2.Malik Beasley
3.Benjamin Bentle
4.Brice Johnson
5.DeAndre Bembry

Hope Jalen Brown Or Someone falls too 9
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Post#80 » by JJ From Deep » Thu Apr 7, 2016 1:22 pm

WWSRD wrote:Labissiere is so confusing.

Golden opportunity to snag top 3 talent in top 10 or clearly a bust?

He's definitely the dark horse of the draft. There's one every year, kinda like how last year it was Mudiay

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