2017 Lakers Draft Pick Discussion

Post #581 » by **TyCobb** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 1:59 am

Ball, Tatum, Isaac, Fultz, Markkanen, Monk, Smith Jr., Jackson, Fox. 9th for me.

Tiny ball · Post #582 » by **Tiny ball** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 2:22 am

iamworthy wrote:
TylersLakers wrote:
iamworthy wrote:Good podcast talking about top 4 college prospects. First 30 minutes is lonzo ball

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Please anyone who wants Fox -- Listen to this. Facts are facts.

And one other thing: People act as if Fox developing a consistent jump shot is a guarantee. I don't know why people jump to that conclusion.

There's plenty more examples of players coming into the NBA as an awful jump shooter and staying an awful jump shooter than miraculously improving their shot. His shooting numbers are awful across the board.

Honestly I wouldn't put any energy into any prospect not named lonzo ball. Unless he absolutely flops in the workout he'll be our pick. What I found fascinating was lonzo's off ball analytics

Just don't pick Monk.

iamworthy · Post #583 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 2:25 am

TyCobb wrote:Ball, Tatum, Isaac, Fultz, Markkanen, Monk, Smith Jr., Jackson, Fox. 9th for me.

Thats fair...although I think he will go higher. The analytic crowd hates the guy but yet he will go top 10 for sure.

iamworthy · Post #584 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 2:27 am

Fox on the Suns would be nice. Fox could break down the defense and kick to Booker.

Post #585 » by **dockingsched** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 3:45 am

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Post #586 » by **TyCobb** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 3:48 am

He wasn't the only one...

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Like I said... just embarrassing... :lol:

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iamworthy · Post #587 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 3:58 am

I find it amazing that's there's zero talk on fultz the number one draft pick. Has this ever happened before? And it's not like it's even a question if he's going number one.

Post #588 » by **TyCobb** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 4:02 am

iamworthy wrote:I find it amazing that's there's zero talk on fultz the number one draft pick. Has this ever happened before? And it's not like it's even a question if he's going number one.

It is pretty crazy, but I think it's because the NBA wants Lonzo in LA. I just hope the Celtics don't F it up.

TheRealKaboom · Post #589 » by **TheRealKaboom** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 4:30 am

iamworthy wrote:I find it amazing that's there's zero talk on fultz the number one draft pick. Has this ever happened before? And it's not like it's even a question if he's going number one.

Do you think there would be more talk on him if there was a Lavar Fultz?

iamworthy · Post #590 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 4:46 am

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Camping Fan · Post #591 » by **Camping Fan** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 5:55 am

Interesting article today on the internet - says the Lakers might not draft Lonzo Ball - They are concerned he isn't the real deal and they are concerned about the antics of Lavar - The irony is all of his antics was to jockey him to position to be taken by the Lakers

Sushisensei26 · Post #592 » by **Sushisensei26** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 6:33 am

Camping Fan wrote:Interesting article today on the internet - says the Lakers might not draft Lonzo Ball - They are concerned he isn't the real deal and they are concerned about the antics of Lavar - The irony is all of his antics was to jockey him to position to be taken by the Lakers

Every single interview I've heard from Magic and Luke (and I've heard them all) totally goes against anything these articles say about Ball and Lakers. I'd rather trust what I'm hearing straight from the people who make the decision rather than "sources". Especially Magic, he just can't hide the fact how much he loves Ball. He's basically said everything except that Ball is a lock. Even Luke was gushing over him on the radio a few days ago.

I would say we are drafting Ball unless something drastic happens in the next 2 weeks,

Dr Aki · Post #593 » by **Dr Aki** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 6:44 am

"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes."

SashaTheMachine · Post #594 » by **SashaTheMachine** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 7:32 am

Dr Aki wrote:"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes."

Such wow

TylersLakers · Post #595 » by **TylersLakers** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 10:42 am

iamworthy wrote:
TylersLakers wrote:I'll also make a guarantee regarding Fox: The front office that drafts him will be fired within 12 months time.

This is a bit much. Here's where he's slated on various sites:

Draftexpress 5th
Draftnet: 4th
Bleacher Report: 4th

Where would you take him?

If I was doing a big board that had nothing to do with team needs:

Fultz
Ball
Tatum
Jackson
Isaac
Monk
Smith
Markkanen
Fox

And that's based strictly on "potential" alone. The negatives and numbers on Fox are so putrid, some of the worst I've ever seen for such a potential top pick. There's three things that stand out to me about him: His overall mentality and makeup as a person/player (things like competitiveness, work ethic, desire, etc), his creativity around the basket and his speed. Outside of that, I just don't know what else he brings. He's 170 lbs, he turns down wide open looks, he doesn't have great PG instincts, and so far in league history there's no example of a player who's shot the ball in college that bad that went on to become good NBA shooters.

And when you combine that with his fit on this team, and it's just a complete no brainer why you wouldn't take him. You can not start a lineup with Fox, Randle, Ingram, and Mozgov in it. The NBA is all about spacing, shooting, attacking closeouts, multiple passes. And usually those multiple passes end up with a dunk/open three.

iamworthy · Post #596 » by **iamworthy** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 3:07 pm

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Post #597 » by **dockingsched** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 4:14 pm

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BEazy · Post #598 » by **BEazy** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 5:32 pm

I don't know why people hate on Dlo so much, dude is nothing but bball all year long.

Leor_77 · Post #599 » by **Leor_77** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 5:58 pm

dockingsched wrote:

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Kind of sad how someone with possibly no sources (possibly trolling) can get on the front page of Yahoo, ESPN, etc.

Leor_77 · Post #600 » by **Leor_77** » Sun Jun 4, 2017 6:02 pm

TyCobb wrote:Ball, Tatum, Isaac, Fultz, Markkanen, Monk, Smith Jr., Jackson, Fox. 9th for me.

Fultz at 4? Most scouts have him not only as the best player in the draft, but in a tier above everyone else. Curious what your reasoning is.

Who do the Lakers draft on June 22nd with the 2nd overall pick?