NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday May, 17 2016

Mech Engineer · Post #221 » by **Mech Engineer** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:35 am

kurtatx wrote:
Mech Engineer wrote:If Simmons/Ingram are the 2 franchise players in the draft...then nothing much has changed in the league. The Lakers/76ers are far, far away from competing while other teams are not going up a tier real soon unless they luck into a Kawhi type player later in the draft.

I think we all understand that, but ESPN has to sell ad space, so they make it sound like the earth is shifting because of a draft pick.

But, if a team like the Bulls or Celtics or Toronto get a franchise impact player when they are already playoff teams/almost playoff teams or have good players, those teams can take off.

nitetrain8603 · Post #222 » by **nitetrain8603** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:36 am

GimmeDat wrote:I know it makes no sense to draft based on need with the #1 pick, but honestly, with #1 being such a toss up, I can see Philly going with Ingram based on their front-court situation. Simmons would love that too, he very clearly wants to go to LA.

I think Philly goes with Simmons. To me it makes more sense too. Then again, Hinkie ain't running the show anymore, BC is and he's pretty bad.

Noel
Okafor
Simmons

Sign Bazemore and Conley and trade Embiid for depth. Or trade Noel for depth.

johnnyvann840 · Post #223 » by **johnnyvann840** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:36 am

I'm sickened. If ever a team didn't deserve the top pick it's the Sixers. They should be banished from the draft for the next five years.

jc23 · Post #224 » by **jc23** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:36 am

glad we didnt trade jimmy to boston.

johnnyvann840 · Post #225 » by **johnnyvann840** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:37 am

nitetrain8603 wrote:
GimmeDat wrote:I know it makes no sense to draft based on need with the #1 pick, but honestly, with #1 being such a toss up, I can see Philly going with Ingram based on their front-court situation. Simmons would love that too, he very clearly wants to go to LA.

I think Philly goes with Simmons. To me it makes more sense too. Then again, Hinkie ain't running the show anymore, BC is and he's pretty bad.

Noel
Okafor
Simmons

Sign Bazemore and Conley and trade Embiid for depth. Or trade Noel for depth.

yeah, cause Hinkie was so brilliant and got that franchise in such terrific shape.

craigpb · Post #226 » by **craigpb** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:38 am

Philly is horrible shooting-wise. Really need to take Ingram. Plus he's the better player anyway.
Bulls might look to trade because not much outside of top 2. Otherwise the scouting better be terrific if we don't trade.

Post #227 » by **AshyLarrysDiaper** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:40 am

Philly doesn't NEED a playmaking big with Saric coming over next season. I imagine they'll take Ingram if they think he's the better prospect.

Red Larrivee · Post #228 » by **Red Larrivee** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:43 am

AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:Philly doesn't NEED a playmaking big with Saric coming over next season. I imagine they'll take Ingram if they think he's the better prospect.

I feel like if you're drafting that high, you have to get the best talent.

That said, Ingram fits their team better for sure. You could play Saric at the 4 maybe. Trade Okafor or Noel for a starting 2.

Lakers have the easy job and I assume they'll end up with Ingram, which is going to make a nice nucleus with Russell and Randle.

Ralphb07 · Post #229 » by **Ralphb07** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:47 am

I think Philly takes Ingram.

Mbrahv0528 · Post #230 » by **Mbrahv0528** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:55 am

Jcool0 wrote:
kurtatx wrote:
AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:Dikembe knew

No he didn't

Yes... Yes he did.

No... No he didn't.

LordBaldric · Post #231 » by **LordBaldric** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:55 am

johnnyvann840 wrote:I'm sickened. If ever a team didn't deserve the top pick it's the Sixers. They should be banished from the draft for the next five years.

At least they won in a year with a weak ass top end.

Post #232 » by **kingkirk** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:57 am

I just can't agree with anyone that says that Hinkie did a terrible job. If they landed the 1st pick last season, he's considered a genius. Regardless, they've got so many assets and talent. If they can build something, it will be because of the work and trades he's made. He robbed every GM he traded with and still has picks to come from LA and Sacramento.

OldSchoolNoBull · Post #233 » by **OldSchoolNoBull** » Wed May 18, 2016 12:59 am

Mark K wrote:I just can't agree with anyone that says that Hinkie did a terrible job. If they landed the 1st pick last season, he's considered a genius. Regardless, they've got so many assets and talent. If they can build something, it will be because of the work and trades he's made. He robbed every GM he traded with and still has picks to come from LA and Sacramento.

Agreed 100%.

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nitetrain8603 · Post #234 » by **nitetrain8603** » Wed May 18, 2016 1:05 am

johnnyvann840 wrote:
nitetrain8603 wrote:
GimmeDat wrote:I know it makes no sense to draft based on need with the #1 pick, but honestly, with #1 being such a toss up, I can see Philly going with Ingram based on their front-court situation. Simmons would love that too, he very clearly wants to go to LA.

I think Philly goes with Simmons. To me it makes more sense too. Then again, Hinkie ain't running the show anymore, BC is and he's pretty bad.

Noel
Okafor
Simmons

Sign Bazemore and Conley and trade Embiid for depth. Or trade Noel for depth.

yeah, cause Hinkie was so brilliant and got that franchise in such terrific shape.

He openly tanked to acquire cheap cost controlled assets and he's taken BPA. He's built up something really nice there. And they have a ton of cash to go after FAs, especially with the cap rising.

Hell next year they can fill in the gaps with all the cap space and make trades to consolidate if necessary.

BC will muck this up though

nitetrain8603 · Post #235 » by **nitetrain8603** » Wed May 18, 2016 1:07 am

Mark K wrote:I just can't agree with anyone that says that Hinkie did a terrible job. If they landed the 1st pick last season, he's considered a genius. Regardless, they've got so many assets and talent. If they can build something, it will be because of the work and trades he's made. He robbed every GM he traded with and still has picks to come from LA and Sacramento.

A million percent agreed. If I could AND1 post this on mobile, I would.

Post #236 » by **AshyLarrysDiaper** » Wed May 18, 2016 1:21 am

Mbrahv0528 wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:
kurtatx wrote:No he didn't

Yes... Yes he did.

No... No he didn't.

He knew bro. The world is a scary place but we're gonna be OK.

Dominator83 · Post #237 » by **Dominator83** » Wed May 18, 2016 1:49 am

nitetrain8603 wrote:
Mark K wrote:I just can't agree with anyone that says that Hinkie did a terrible job. If they landed the 1st pick last season, he's considered a genius. Regardless, they've got so many assets and talent. If they can build something, it will be because of the work and trades he's made. He robbed every GM he traded with and still has picks to come from LA and Sacramento.

A million percent agreed. If I could AND1 post this on mobile, I would.

I just took care of that for both your posts.

dice · Post #238 » by **dice** » Wed May 18, 2016 2:48 am

johnnyvann840 wrote:I'm sickened. If ever a team didn't deserve the top pick it's the Sixers. They should be banished from the draft for the next five years.

i'll take it. philly fans deserve something good to happen, boston doesn't get a huge bump, and yet more evidence that the draft isn't rigged. wish LA had fallen out of top 2, but whatever

dumbell78 · Post #239 » by **dumbell78** » Wed May 18, 2016 2:58 am

LeBron will try everything possible to make sure Simmons ends up in LA.

DarthDiggler69 · Post #240 » by **DarthDiggler69** » Wed May 18, 2016 3:19 am

JohnnyKILLroy wrote:Curious to see what Philly does. They have to clean things up.

Draft Simmons or Ingram as the franchise player, trade some of their young guys for established players