2016-2017 College Basketball / '17 NBA Draft Thread

Unbreakable99 · Post #201 » by **Unbreakable99** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:39 am

Fox is the one guy I want to step up and make it difficult. He also isn't good shooter which I don't like but he's pretty quick and can get to spots. That already is better than anything we have. Fox doesn't seem like an ideal fit but I'd definitely take him if he's the best remaining and we are picking 4 or later.

Ericb5 · Post #202 » by **Ericb5** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:48 am

Unbreakable99 wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:Josh Jackson still might end up as the #1 pick. Skillset deficiencies are obviously there, but the dude has a competitive fire and will to be a great one.

I'm just wondering if he can become a good shooter. I'm tired of players who can't shoot. We already have Ben Simmons. I don't want another one. If he can defend well that's good. I just am curious how much better he will get. He's 20 and older than most freshmen by a year. Shooting does seem to be his only serious flaw. He can create his own shot. He can defend. He has an attitude to want to dominate. I like him a lot. I am just hesitant on thinking he will become a good shooter.

The Sixers still have a lot of needs, but one of them are athletes that can run with Simmons. He is going to grab boards and start the break a bunch, and currently we don't have guys that fly up and down the court. Nor do we have wings or guards that are going receive lobs from Simmons.

In order to take full advantage of Ben Simmons, we are going to need guys that do those things.

I think Jackson is the most exciting player in the draft in those categories.

We also need perimeter defenders, and he might be terrific at that too. So he helps to solve a few pretty big needs outside of the need for shooting.

Of course it would be nice to have someone that could do everything, but I don't see that guy yet.

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Kobblehead · Post #203 » by **Kobblehead** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:39 pm

Lonzo Ball: 20 points (2-3 from three), 11 assists, 1 steal.

juice4080 · Post #204 » by **juice4080** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:42 pm

lonzo ball is the guy i want....he's the best pg i've ever scout..the total package can play on and off the ball him and simmons on the floor at the same time wouldn't be fair....easy shots for everyone on every posession

Post #205 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:20 pm

Ball just makes me think of:

Watch on YouTube

I might need the full college season to adjust.

Wilfried · Post #206 » by **Wilfried** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:50 am

So, is Josh Jackson much different as a player than MKG ?

Basing on everything I read about him.

And isn't he a bad fit if he can 't shoot?

Slizeezyc · Post #207 » by **Slizeezyc** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:46 am

Wilfried wrote:So, is Josh Jackson much different as a player than MKG ?

Basing on everything I read about him.

And isn't he a bad fit if he can 't shoot?

I think he's a better shooter than MKG right now. His shot isn't busted, he just lacks consistency. He's a psycho competitor like MKG and I would say a "smarter" player than MKG.

PhilasFinest · Post #208 » by **PhilasFinest** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:02 am

If we can add Fultz,Ball or Smith.....man, we will be on our way.

PhilasFinest · Post #209 » by **PhilasFinest** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:04 am

Kobblehead wrote:Lonzo Ball: 20 points (2-3 from three), 11 assists, 1 steal.

The thought of Simmons and Ball running in transition with Embiid is simply frightening.

He see's the floor so well (Ball) and plays with tempo as good as nearly anyone in college basketball....If his Kevin Martin like shot can be a consistent weapon, he'd be a hell of a fit with Simmons/Embiid.

sixerhp3 · Post #210 » by **sixerhp3** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:28 am

Josh Jackson just killed someone with a dunk

Post #211 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:36 am

Read on Twitter

Damn...

cksdayoff · Post #212 » by **cksdayoff** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:53 am

sixers are going to be monsters when they get two players out of the top 5 and sign some quality free agents

Ericb5 · Post #213 » by **Ericb5** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:00 am

CoreyGallagher wrote:

Read on Twitter

Damn...

Nasty.

He's still my number one choice so far, but Ball would be nice too.

I still have seen so little of them, but they are as exciting as hell.

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eagereyez · Post #214 » by **eagereyez** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:02 am

DSJ had a nice game tonight. 24 pts 8 ast, 3-6 from 3. Had a slow start but has been picking it up recently.

sixerhp3 · Post #215 » by **sixerhp3** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:02 am

Would be happy if we can get at least one of Jackson, Fultz, Ball, or Smith. I think there is a good chance.. Also with the laker pick we can possibly add another solid young piece. Super excited for the seasons to come.

eagereyez · Post #216 » by **eagereyez** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:57 am

Watch on YouTube

Kolkmania · Post #217 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:23 pm

eagereyez wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I spent the entire video watching that human bird flapping his wings.

PhilasFinest · Post #218 » by **PhilasFinest** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:09 pm

Kolkmania wrote:
eagereyez wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I spent the entire video watching that human bird flapping his wings.

The Hawk has to flap his wings at all times....literally gets a scholarship to do it.

phiphan · Post #219 » by **phiphan** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:21 pm

Don't sleep on Tatum. He could be a great fit with Simmons.

Ericb5 · Post #220 » by **Ericb5** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:40 pm

phiphan wrote:Don't sleep on Tatum. He could be a great fit with Simmons.

I haven't been thinking much about Tatum or Giles yet simply because they haven't started playing. I think that Ball should definitely be thought of as part of the top 6 though now(Tatum, Giles, Smith, Jackson, Fultz, Ball), and that is a hell of a top 6, in whatever order we put them in.