If Okafor is traded for the 3rd pick, who do you want most?

Negrodamus · Post #61 » by **Negrodamus** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 5:10 am

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2643612-bucher-buzz-the-nba-prospect-scouts-see-as-a-bigger-star-than-simmons-or-ingram

Ric Bucher thinks we lack "gumption" to take Dunn first overall but would trade Okafor for him.

Unbreakable99 · Post #62 » by **Unbreakable99** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 5:29 am

Negrodamus wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2643612-bucher-buzz-the-nba-prospect-scouts-see-as-a-bigger-star-than-simmons-or-ingram

Ric Bucher thinks we lack "gumption" to take Dunn first overall but would trade Okafor for him.

Lol. This guy is a clown.

Post #63 » by **BullyKing** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 12:44 pm

Everyone and their mother is reporting how Colangelo is in love with Dunn. I really hope this guy has been around long enough to know that you need to keep these things close to the vest.

ankle420breaker · Post #64 » by **ankle420breaker** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 12:52 pm

Dunn

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Post #65 » by **Sixerscan** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 12:56 pm

Negrodamus wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2643612-bucher-buzz-the-nba-prospect-scouts-see-as-a-bigger-star-than-simmons-or-ingram

Ric Bucher thinks we lack "gumption" to take Dunn first overall but would trade Okafor for him.

Gotta get them clicks

LloydFree · Post #66 » by **LloydFree** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 1:13 pm

Negrodamus wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2643612-bucher-buzz-the-nba-prospect-scouts-see-as-a-bigger-star-than-simmons-or-ingram

Ric Bucher thinks we lack "gumption" to take Dunn first overall but would trade Okafor for him.

I'm not a fan of Bleacher report, but I agree that this is a 3 player draft and the difference between 1 and 3 is not as big as people think.

PhilasFinest · Post #67 » by **PhilasFinest** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 2:31 pm

LloydFree wrote:Looking at this poll, I'm actually more surprised that there are this many people who think Jamaal Murray is worth the 3rd pick in the draft, than I am that there are lost souls in the other threads that believe Okafor can play an effective PF. SMH.

Simple.Shooting. Its a skill that gets people excited, especially on this team as we have lacked a good one for quite sometime now.
With the Warriors the biggest team in the league led by Curry/Klay, it opens peoples eyes and immediately becomes the "blueprint" to try and duplicate (small ball/ shooting). That being said, I also don't think people understand how truly unique and rare Curry/Klay are in terms of shooting the ball. They will go down as 2 of the best, and Curry will likely be the greatest shooter of all time.

Murray lacks a complete game, but is young and can absolutely shoot the ball, which should translate to the next level. I prefer Dunn but I can see some of the logic on why people would possibly want to pair him with a Simmons/Embiid/Noel front court.

PhilasFinest · Post #68 » by **PhilasFinest** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 2:39 pm

Id really like to hear what Brett Brown really thinks about Okafor.

Every time Brown get's into talking about "how he wants to play" etc, It is always PACE,PACE,PACE. Both up an down and side to side, he wants to play fast, spread you out in a variety of ways and attack quickly.

If that is still the case, could this be another reason Okafor could be the odd man out?

Noel certainly fits the bill as a 5 that can defend, start transition opportunities off of blocks/steals and run the floor.
Embiid was pretty athletic and could do it as well.
Simmons thrives getting a rebound/steal and running in transition.
Saric as well.

sixerman25 · Post #69 » by **sixerman25** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 2:49 pm

I really think there is something in the works and they favor Dunn. I've probably listened to every post-lottery interview with Brown and Colangelo and I've heard both go out of their way to bring up and praise Dunn when being asked to critique specific prospects (i.e. Simmons and Ingram). They both sounded excited when talking about him (and Simmons) and kind of a blah tone when talking about Ingram. I follow the Sixers on Facebook and they posted a profile link for Simmons yesterday and Dunn today. No Ingram yet....

I also agree with others that Dunn looks like a young D Wade out there, but with better passing. He will be a star IMO.

eagereyez · Post #70 » by **eagereyez** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 9:00 pm

What does everyone think of Hield? He really reminds me a lot of McCollum coming out of college. Doesn't have the same handles/passing, but will probably be a better defender (stronger, bigger wingspan). I've watched all of the DX Pre-Draft interviews, and Buddy's really stood out to me. He brings up a great point that he didn't grow up in America, and so his skills just weren't there when he got into college. Said that he'll continue to get better because he'll outwork everyone.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq-ajHhjnPg[/youtube]

Sportfan73 · Post #71 » by **Sportfan73** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 9:08 pm

eagereyez wrote:What does everyone think of Hield? He really reminds me a lot of McCollum coming out of college. Doesn't have the same handles/passing, but will probably be a better defender (stronger, bigger wingspan). I've watched all of the DX Pre-Draft interviews, and Buddy's really stood out to me. He brings up a great point that he didn't grow up in America, and so his skills just weren't there when he got into college. Said that he'll continue to get better because he'll outwork everyone.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq-ajHhjnPg[/youtube]

I'm slowly warming up to moving Jah for buddy(3) and 16 (Baldwin)

PhilasFinest · Post #72 » by **PhilasFinest** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 9:09 pm

I don't mind Hield. He can shoot the ball and get his shot off quickly.

I prefer Dunn, but I'm all for adding guys who can make shots around Simmons/Embiid.

Kobblehead · Post #73 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 9:10 pm

I like Buddy Hield, but I have no idea how he's being talked about in the top 5 and Denzel Valentine is struggling to maintain a top 20 projection. Denzel is the better all-around player, pretty easily, while being proficient in all the same areas that make up Buddy's strengths.

Sportfan73 · Post #74 » by **Sportfan73** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 9:13 pm

Kobblehead wrote:I like Buddy Hield, but I have no idea how he's being talked about in the top 5 and Denzel Valentine is struggling to maintain a top 20 projection. Denzel is the better all-around player, pretty easily, while being proficient in all the same areas that make up Buddy's strengths.

I think maybe just the ceiling of Buddy's shot, what if his offensive game becomes Klay like? He absolutely has the work ethic.

Sixersftw · Post #75 » by **Sixersftw** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 10:02 pm

Hate the concept of using a top 5 on Hield. I see a lot of Jodie Meeks + another year. 4th year senior that rode a hot shooting season to a way higher draft position imo.

ET Da Gawd · Post #76 » by **ET Da Gawd** » Thu Jun 2, 2016 10:09 pm

eagereyez wrote:What does everyone think of Hield? He really reminds me a lot of McCollum coming out of college. Doesn't have the same handles/passing, but will probably be a better defender (stronger, bigger wingspan). I've watched all of the DX Pre-Draft interviews, and Buddy's really stood out to me. He brings up a great point that he didn't grow up in America, and so his skills just weren't there when he got into college. Said that he'll continue to get better because he'll outwork everyone.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq-ajHhjnPg[/youtube]

Its funny man, everyone loves shooting the 3 now and ppl dont wanna take the best 3pt shooter. We absolutely need this kid. He'll be a much better player and shooter than Brad Beal

eagereyez · Post #77 » by **eagereyez** » Sat Jun 4, 2016 7:16 pm

Sportfan73 wrote:
eagereyez wrote:What does everyone think of Hield? He really reminds me a lot of McCollum coming out of college. Doesn't have the same handles/passing, but will probably be a better defender (stronger, bigger wingspan). I've watched all of the DX Pre-Draft interviews, and Buddy's really stood out to me. He brings up a great point that he didn't grow up in America, and so his skills just weren't there when he got into college. Said that he'll continue to get better because he'll outwork everyone.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq-ajHhjnPg[/youtube]

I'm slowly warming up to moving Jah for buddy(3) and 16 (Baldwin)

I like the idea of getting Hield and Baldwin, but I'm afraid Baldwin will be taken before 16. DX has him being taken at 10 right now. I'd offer Noel to Phoenix for 4 and take Hield (if Dunn is gone). I'd then offer Covington + two late firsts to Toronto for 9 and take Baldwin.

Post #78 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Sat Jun 4, 2016 7:19 pm

I really, really don't like Hield at all as a prospect, I can't imagine him being a top 5 pick - it would be disturbing to me if we were the team that's picking him in the top 5.

I'd rather just take Murray and I don't like Murray either.

Kobblehead · Post #79 » by **Kobblehead** » Sat Jun 4, 2016 7:21 pm

Ericb5 · Post #80 » by **Ericb5** » Sat Jun 4, 2016 7:22 pm

CoreyGallagher wrote:I really, really don't like Hield at all as a prospect, I can't properly valuate him because I just really don't like him. I can't imagine him being a top 5 pick though, I'd be disturbed if we were the team that's picking him in the top 5.

The problem is that this draft sucks after the first 2. Is Murray someone that is really worth a top 5 pick? Hield? Maybe Dunn, and maybe Bender, but the rest are not guys that a traditionally worth a top 5 pick.

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