Official 2017 Draft Thread - Something Positive To Look Forward To

[JLop]

Tied for 3rd with the Dallas Mavericks, & the Phoenix Suns.

Can someone give me their opinion on Malik Monk, & Markelle Fultz on defense. How good do you think they can be on that end?

At this moment, the Miami Heat, the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns, are tied for third worst record in the NBA. And according to DraftExpress, if the Mock Draft was taking place right now, Josh Jackson should be selected by us. It's there any chance of Markelle Fultz in a Heat uniform? Yes. And it will be soon, very soon.

[cyclix]

Tatum is a 20-10-3-3-2 player per 36.

He's a good rebounder and underrated passer, and is also great at steals and blocks. He fills the stat sheet like a less athletic, more offensively skilled Giannis

[Rafly]

THoughts on Tyler Lydon?

My dream scenario has always been adding another 1st and getting both Fultz and Markkanen. But yea not gonna happen as both are top 10 picks. I can see Fultz and Lydon though.

[Duke4life831]

THoughts on Tyler Lydon?

My dream scenario has always been adding another 1st and getting both Fultz and Markkanen. But yea not gonna happen as both are top 10 picks. I can see Fultz and Lydon though.

I like Lydon. I don't think hes going to be a star or anything like that, but I do think he can be a really solid starter. He moves very well, he rebounds pretty good for his size. The question is what position is he. They say hes 6'10 but I'm not sure I'm buying that. He moves well for a 4 but not good enough for a 3 but hes going to get pushed around by 4s so hes going to have to get a lot stronger. But the dude could definitely end up as a pretty damn good stretch 4. He can really score in a bunch of different ways.

[Bishop45]

Don' like how many 6ers fans are fawning over Nutela lately, Phuck them too

[Mos_Heat]

Don' like how many 6ers fans are fawning over Nutela lately, Phuck them too

french guy?

[Bishop45]

Don' like how many 6ers fans are fawning over Nutela lately, Phuck them too

french guy?

Yea', lot of them seem to be hoping he'll be in range with the Lakers pick

[Mos_Heat]

Don' like how many 6ers fans are fawning over Nutela lately, Phuck them too

french guy?

Yea', lot of them seem to be hoping he'll be in range with the Lakers pick

They want 2 PGs from this draft, or what? I like Ntilikina, but don't think he's the right player for them.

[Bishop45]

french guy?

Yea', lot of them seem to be hoping he'll be in range with the Lakers pick

They want 2 PGs from this draft, or what? I like Ntilikina, but don't think he's the right player for them.

Idek, think they want a wing and a PG depending on if Simmins is their wing or PG idk

[PizzaLord305]

Tied for 3rd with the Dallas Mavericks, & the Phoenix Suns.

Can someone give me their opinion on Malik Monk, & Markelle Fultz on defense. How good do you think they can be on that end?

Fultz is a lockdown defender who can steal cookies all day, but his effort comes and goes. I think his poise on the court works against him cause he takes his foot off the gas sometimes, like not in a lazy way but in a careless I'm too comfortable on the court way. He's got two way talent. Monk doesn't seem like a good on ball defender though I think his teammate fox is clearly superior on that side of the ball.

[Mos_Heat]

Yea', lot of them seem to be hoping he'll be in range with the Lakers pick

They want 2 PGs from this draft, or what? I like Ntilikina, but don't think he's the right player for them.

Idek, think they want a wing and a PG depending on if Simmins is their wing or PG idk

Man, they are the weirdest franchise of the century

[Dr_Heat]

nutela

[contract]

We've moved into a tie for 3rd place in the draft lotto ... and we're only 1 game out from 1st!

[Bishop45]

Looks like he's going to be a fun player to watch although his 3 pt looks like it hurts... He also looks like that detective from Law & Order SVU, not Ice-T

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[DayofMourning]

Ball is a ton of fun to watch. He really creates a lot of opportunities for an offense. Would love to see a guy like that surrounded by shooters. Give him some bigs who can rebound like crazy, and you're going to score some points.

[DayofMourning]

Some Nutella writeup:

http://www.nbadraft.net/u18-european-championship-top-prospects

[Bishop45]

This guy needs to get started early on the pork if he plans to play 4

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[puppa bear]

This guy needs to get started early on the pork if he plans to play 4

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I think he's seen more as a 3, but playing 4 in a 1-post system. I would agree though: 4 is probably the best position for him long term, but he needs to add some serious muscle or strength.

[Rafly]

THoughts on Tyler Lydon?

My dream scenario has always been adding another 1st and getting both Fultz and Markkanen. But yea not gonna happen as both are top 10 picks. I can see Fultz and Lydon though.

I like Lydon. I don't think hes going to be a star or anything like that, but I do think he can be a really solid starter. He moves very well, he rebounds pretty good for his size. The question is what position is he. They say hes 6'10 but I'm not sure I'm buying that. He moves well for a 4 but not good enough for a 3 but hes going to get pushed around by 4s so hes going to have to get a lot stronger. But the dude could definitely end up as a pretty damn good stretch 4. He can really score in a bunch of different ways.

Yea, definitely see him as 6'8 maybe close to 6'9. But shot loools great from deep. And I've seen him shoot from way out. Definitely a nice stretch 4. Love the fit next to Whiteside too.

[Cmon_Son-_-]

I'm glad conference play has started. I judge most ACC prospects on how they play vs Miami .