And Then There Was One: Thank Nation 2. Raps pick 23rd

super_balls · Post #141 » by **super_balls** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:06 pm

Can we somehow move up and pick Miles Bridges? This kid is looking like a young UNC Vince Carter. He has smoothness and power that Carter had, just doesn't have the guard skills because he's more of a 3/4.

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BoyzNTheHood · Post #142 » by **BoyzNTheHood** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:29 pm

super_balls wrote:Can we somehow move up and pick Miles Bridges? This kid is looking like a young UNC Vince Carter. He has smoothness and power that Carter had, just doesn't have the guard skills because he's more of a 3/4.

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He'd be quite a pick as he almost immediately cures our ills by being a 3/4 combo that's actually good. The problem is that he'll probably play himself into the top 10 this year and be out of our range even with a trade (unless it's a blockbuster). I'm guessing he'll just be dunking all over us in the NBA.

CoachJReturns · Post #143 » by **CoachJReturns** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:10 am

Bridges really does finish like Vince in a couple of those highlights! Definitely a lotto pick though and probably top 10. A lot of teams can use a SF, so he might go top 5. He's not going to be an option for Masai.

CoachJReturns · Post #144 » by **CoachJReturns** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:29 am

Beachem looks really nice offensively!

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Nice looking shot and can drive and finish with either hand.

WCCC · Post #145 » by **WCCC** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:10 am

After BPA, a 2-way SF with size should be the priority next season. Anyone have a list or suggestion of SF prospects around our range?

Based on Draftexpress's mock draft, from #15-36 are:

Rodions Kurucs
SF (Barcelona 2 - International)
18.7 years old | 6'8" | 190 lbs

Tyler Lydon
SF/PF (Syracuse - Sophomore)
20.6 years old | 6'9" | 205 lbs

Miles Bridges
SF/PF (Michigan St - Freshman)
18.6 years old | 6'6" | 226 lbs

Jaron Blossomgame
SF (Clemson - Senior)
23.1 years old | 6'7" | 214 lbs

Dwayne Bacon
SF (Florida St - Sophomore)
21.2 years old | 6'5" | 202 lbs

V.J. Beachem
SF (Notre Dame - Senior)
21.8 years old | 6'8" | 200 lbs

Aleksandar Vezenkov
SF/PF (Barcelona - International)
21.2 years old | 6'9" | 225 lbs

CoachJReturns · Post #146 » by **CoachJReturns** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:16 am

WCCC wrote:After BPA, a 2-way SF with size should be the priority next season. Anyone have a list or suggestion of SF prospects around our range?

Based on Draftexpress's mock draft, from #15-36 are:

Rodions Kurucs
SF (Barcelona 2 - International)
18.7 years old | 6'8" | 190 lbs

Tyler Lydon
SF/PF (Syracuse - Sophomore)
20.6 years old | 6'9" | 205 lbs

Miles Bridges
SF/PF (Michigan St - Freshman)
18.6 years old | 6'6" | 226 lbs

Jaron Blossomgame
SF (Clemson - Senior)
23.1 years old | 6'7" | 214 lbs

Dwayne Bacon
SF (Florida St - Sophomore)
21.2 years old | 6'5" | 202 lbs

V.J. Beachem
SF (Notre Dame - Senior)
21.8 years old | 6'8" | 200 lbs

Aleksandar Vezenkov
SF/PF (Barcelona - International)
21.2 years old | 6'9" | 225 lbs

Only guy you're really missing who fits the description for us is Devin Robinson. Bacon is too small. Would be another Ross/Powell situation.

JohnWillow · Post #147 » by **JohnWillow** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:45 am

WCCC wrote:After BPA, a 2-way SF with size should be the priority next season. Anyone have a list or suggestion of SF prospects around our range?

Based on Draftexpress's mock draft, from #15-36 are:

Rodions Kurucs
SF (Barcelona 2 - International)
18.7 years old | 6'8" | 190 lbs

Tyler Lydon
SF/PF (Syracuse - Sophomore)
20.6 years old | 6'9" | 205 lbs

Miles Bridges
SF/PF (Michigan St - Freshman)
18.6 years old | 6'6" | 226 lbs

Jaron Blossomgame
SF (Clemson - Senior)
23.1 years old | 6'7" | 214 lbs

Dwayne Bacon
SF (Florida St - Sophomore)
21.2 years old | 6'5" | 202 lbs

V.J. Beachem
SF (Notre Dame - Senior)
21.8 years old | 6'8" | 200 lbs

Aleksandar Vezenkov
SF/PF (Barcelona - International)
21.2 years old | 6'9" | 225 lbs

Kurucs should be a lottery pick imo he has all the tools, but I think he will take his name out from this 2017 draft.

super_balls · Post #148 » by **super_balls** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:26 pm

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Can Monk become a Russell Westbrook type PG in the NBA?

BoyzNTheHood · Post #149 » by **BoyzNTheHood** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:59 pm

This kid DJ Hogg should be on our list as well. His shooting could play him out of our range, but if not he's interesting. A lights out shooter at 6'8", but he leaves a lot to be desired defensively with only a 6'8" wingspan although the effort is there he's just not super athletic.

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Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #150 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:00 pm

OG Anunoby would be dope.

BoyzNTheHood · Post #151 » by **BoyzNTheHood** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:11 pm

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:OG Anunoby would be dope.

That was my guy last year, but then he went back to school and now he's almost guaranteed to be out of our range.

Kevin Willis · Post #152 » by **Kevin Willis** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:20 pm

Dennis Smith Jr. reminds me of a taller, more athletic Lowry. Even his presence on the court, he has some bulldog in him.

CoachJReturns · Post #153 » by **CoachJReturns** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:26 pm

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:OG Anunoby would be dope.

Last I checked he was a top 10 pick already on DraftExpress.

super_balls · Post #154 » by **super_balls** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:57 pm

Kevin Willis wrote:Dennis Smith Jr. reminds me of a taller, more athletic Lowry. Even his presence on the court, he has some bulldog in him.

He really does.

super_balls · Post #155 » by **super_balls** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:59 pm

BoyzNTheHood wrote:This kid DJ Hogg should be on our list as well. His shooting could play him out of our range, but if not he's interesting. A lights out shooter at 6'8", but he leaves a lot to be desired defensively with only a 6'8" wingspan although the effort is there he's just not super athletic.

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Taller R.J Hunter? .. Might be a pass for me.

BoyzNTheHood · Post #156 » by **BoyzNTheHood** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:32 pm

super_balls wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:This kid DJ Hogg should be on our list as well. His shooting could play him out of our range, but if not he's interesting. A lights out shooter at 6'8", but he leaves a lot to be desired defensively with only a 6'8" wingspan although the effort is there he's just not super athletic.

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Taller R.J Hunter? .. Might be a pass for me.

It's funny, I was thinking the same thing. But still an option :wink:

CoachJReturns · Post #157 » by **CoachJReturns** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:35 pm

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
super_balls wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:This kid DJ Hogg should be on our list as well. His shooting could play him out of our range, but if not he's interesting. A lights out shooter at 6'8", but he leaves a lot to be desired defensively with only a 6'8" wingspan although the effort is there he's just not super athletic.

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Taller R.J Hunter? .. Might be a pass for me.

It's funny, I was thinking the same thing. But still an option

With Ross becoming a lights out shooter this year(I just looked his numbers for this season and they're gaudy!) a pure shooting wing who can't defend isn't something a can see Masai going with. Maybe as an asset to move, but that's about it.

I'm expecting Masai to use the picks(which ever ones he keeps) on high PER guys like he has the past couple years.

Mikistan · Post #158 » by **Mikistan** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:38 pm

CoachJReturns wrote:
Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:OG Anunoby would be dope.

Last I checked he was a top 10 pick already on DraftExpress.

Damnit there goes our OGPippen to go with DeJordan

Post #159 » by **King of Canada** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:45 pm

Not trolling, but as a Knicks fan I am so glad that the Raps don't have their hands on our pick this year. That sucked so bad.

WhatsaTDot · Post #160 » by **WhatsaTDot** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:48 pm

King of Canada wrote:Not trolling, but as a Knicks fan I am so glad that the Raps don't have their hands on our pick this year. That sucked so bad.

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