Official 2017 Draft Thread - Something Positive To Look Forward To

[DayofMourning]

No dirt for our Euro draftee's? Not really feeling Ntilikina but some still think he's top 10 worthy. Where's JLOP with that fya'?

Reborn has season highlights video up now on Ntilikina. I posted so many videos this morning though, didn't want to overkill.

[King_Supreme]

I swear to god the league is gonna give Fultz to like Minnesota or Philly

If know they're not playing defense and losing, but I think Minnesota wins 35 games possibly even 40 this year. Those 3 players(Wiggins, Towns, Lavine) are too talented to keep losing, so I expect them to play much better in the second half.

With that said, if we can't get Fultz or Jackson, I'd love to see Fultz in Philly and Jackson in New Orleans. Also Monk would excel in Phoenix, especially since they play uptempo and Booker can split playmaking duties with him.

[King_Supreme]

Isnt Isaac like the perfect guy if you stay in the bottom top10 range? stretchy PF with maybe untapped potential that can do some on defense, I like MBridges better but he is less of a shooter and with Winslow on the roster, dunno how that'd go.

Yeah, I like him a lot. He's more of a tall SF though. Great handles for a big and he can pass.

Is it plausible that he becomes like Giannis? I know that's pretty lofty since Ante will be/is a superstar, but can Issac's ceiling be him not being quite as good(2nd option) as Giannis but with similar skills?

[gom]

Isnt Isaac like the perfect guy if you stay in the bottom top10 range? stretchy PF with maybe untapped potential that can do some on defense, I like MBridges better but he is less of a shooter and with Winslow on the roster, dunno how that'd go.

Yeah, I like him a lot. He's more of a tall SF though. Great handles for a big and he can pass.

Is it plausible that he becomes like Giannis? I know that's pretty lofty since Ante will be/is a superstar, but can Issac's ceiling be him not being quite as good(2nd option) as Giannis but with similar skills?

Define "plausible". Seriously, though, he looks like a great prospect, but I want to see him in the NCAA tournament before making conclusions. At this point he can really have any potential. We're just getting started.

[Feel_the_Heat15]

Isnt Isaac like the perfect guy if you stay in the bottom top10 range? stretchy PF with maybe untapped potential that can do some on defense, I like MBridges better but he is less of a shooter and with Winslow on the roster, dunno how that'd go.

Yeah, I like him a lot. He's more of a tall SF though. Great handles for a big and he can pass.

Is it plausible that he becomes like Giannis? I know that's pretty lofty since Ante will be/is a superstar, but can Issac's ceiling be him not being quite as good(2nd option) as Giannis but with similar skills?

I think Isaac could become a better shooter than Giannis but I see him being an average passer so I don't think Giannis is a good comparison.

[gom]

Yeah, I like him a lot. He's more of a tall SF though. Great handles for a big and he can pass.

Is it plausible that he becomes like Giannis? I know that's pretty lofty since Ante will be/is a superstar, but can Issac's ceiling be him not being quite as good(2nd option) as Giannis but with similar skills?

I think Isaac could become a better shooter than Giannis but I see him being an average passer so I don't think Giannis is a good comparison.

I think he's a smart passer though. Check this out:

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[UD4MVP]

I swear to god the league is gonna give Fultz to like Minnesota or Philly

If know they're not playing defense and losing, but I think Minnesota wins 35 games possibly even 40 this year. Those 3 players(Wiggins, Towns, Lavine) are too talented to keep losing, so I expect them to play much better in the second half.

With that said, if we can't get Fultz or Jackson, I'd love to see Fultz in Philly and Jackson in New Orleans. Also Monk would excel in Phoenix, especially since they play uptempo and Booker can split playmaking duties with him.

I wouldn't want to see Fultz in Philly they've been in the lottery for like 4 years now

[King_Supreme]

I wouldn't want to see Fultz in Philly they've been in the lottery for like 4 years now

Say what you want about Hinkie and his strategy, but a Fultz/Simmons/Embiid core would make for beautiful basketball. If Embiid stays healthy, then there's a great chance a Fultz/Simmons/Embiid team becomes perineal championship contenders 3 years from now.

[UD4MVP]

Say what you want about Hinkie and his strategy, but a Fultz/Simmons/Embiid core would make for beautiful basketball. If Embiid stays healthy, then there's a great chance a Fultz/Simmons/Embiid team becomes perineal championship contenders 3 years from now.

and why would we want to see that? We play them 3-4 times a year, I rather not see that happen

[Feel_the_Heat15]

Say what you want about Hinkie and his strategy, but a Fultz/Simmons/Embiid core would make for beautiful basketball. If Embiid stays healthy, then there's a great chance a Fultz/Simmons/Embiid team becomes perineal championship contenders 3 years from now.

We need to see Simmons play first. Great passer but doesn't have a good offensive game.

[Bishop45]

His highlights are mundane but this look at his defense is interesting. Seems like an interesting character

Watch on YouTube

[Bishop45]

While passing by his vids, caught a glimpse of Zion Williamson. My god lmao kid looks like a substitute teacher running a pick-up game with students. Lebron athleticism, look forward to the process trying to trade their souls for more prospects like him

[MartyCONLONNN]

Tatum has an incredibly polished midrange game for a freshman. Looking like a lock for top 5 to me

[DayofMourning]

UK goes down. No Monk daggers tonight.

[Prince Ali]

Tatum has an incredibly polished midrange game for a freshman. Looking like a lock for top 5 to me

Read a scouting report that compared him to Danny Granger and turned me off a bit

[MettaWorldPanda]

What's the word on the streets with Malik Monk? Been watching a few KY basketball games lately in passing and noticed that this guy scores with ease. I guess his 47 point game really put him on the map for me as one who just casually follows college prospects. Could he be our next D Wade?

[Feel_the_Heat15]

Tatum has an incredibly polished midrange game for a freshman. Looking like a lock for top 5 to me

Read a scouting report that compared him to Danny Granger and turned me off a bit

Granger was great before injuries ruined his career. If Fultz and Ball are gone(chances are they will be) by the time we pick, then Tatum would be my pick 80%. His free-throw shooting so far is fantastic and that usually translates to a player being great offensively more times than not when it comes to 1st rounders.

[Dr_Heat]

Third time

Watch on YouTube

[Bishop45]

What's the word on the streets with Malik Monk? Been watching a few KY basketball games lately in passing and noticed that this guy scores with ease. I guess his 47 point game really put him on the map for me as one who just casually follows college prospects. Could he be our next D Wade?

Monk being anywhere near DWade's a long shot, probably as long as his but you never know. Fultz mayb has some Wade-like instincts offensively but not really close

[MartyConlonJr]

I watched Tatum highlights and my first comparison was Shawn Marion. Didnt think too hard on it. Maybe Marion without the funky shot. Just thought he had effortless athleticism and stride