Draft Thread #18 - Number 8, Number 8, Number 8, Number 8

[Deeeez Knicks]

Chad is trolling one last time before he is no longer at ESPN, since he was one of the many, who were released a few weeks ago.

These people that do mock drafts can only guarantee the #1 picks, and after that they are guessing like everyone else.

Even the 1st pick Chad is trolling saying JJ could go 1

It's not trolling really it's ESPN trying to manufacture drama because they televise the draft and don't want people to think the first few picks are set in stone

Fultz Ball and JJ will go in that order everything said is bs

Everyone is going to be watching Woj's draft show and not ESPN's.

Chad Fraud

"Life without Towns, Okafor or Russell on the board is the Knicks' worst nightmare. They're trying to figure out a trade that allows them to move down a few spots and grab Phil Jackson's favorite, Frank Kaminsky. I don't know that they know what they are doing if they keep the pick. Things were still quite fluid Wednesday night. All I can say is Mudiay is really good and they really could use a major upgrade in the backcourt. Mudiay might not be the ideal point guard for the triangle, but at this point, he's the safer of the two options left on the board. And at the very least, he might be the best trade bait."

The other possibilities? Duke's Justise Winslow. Ford's other wild card is Croatia's Mario Hezonja, who has gotten some buzz as a potential top-five pick in recent weeks.

[Jeff Van Gully]

monk talking that schidt tho...

i been saying that he is not a prototypical SG-only player. he brings more to the table that cal limited, ironically in preparation for playing a specific role in the NBA.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/malik-monk-says-he-d-be-good-fit-for-knicks-triangle-offense-1.13740516

Just look at Booker. And I think Monk has wayyyyyyy more upside than Booker

gonna agree with the upside. but booker is doing exactly what he did at kentucky, no? i think the only surprise some people have found in booker is that he could replicate it on the NBA level and actually exceed his NCAA performance off the bat.

[Jeff Van Gully]

ahead of isaac and now on same tier as monk
i had frank on same tier as isaac

so if we miss out on smith, I wouldn't be mad if went with frank over monk

plus Isaac will be gone anyways

WHOOOOA! what the fug did i miss last night? 3toheadmelo on the frank train?

welcome aboard.

yes sir
needed that breakout game to get me on board

my sincerest welcome to you, sir.

[drekwins]

Is Ntlikina really suited to play PG in the NBA?

I dont know. I think he may have more success as a SG. Not in love with him being the primary handler. Dont love his 1st step or handle like that. I would feel more comfortable drafting him if we played him at SG and acquire/draft another PG down the line.

Stop with that. He's a pure PG, so let him in PG position. And is not as slow as people think because they watch 5 min highlights...
And even if too slow, IQ can help hom to more anticipate ...

Straight-line speed is the most overrated thing in basketball. It's really not that important. Think of all the great PGs with less than ideal top-speed. Off the top of my head, I can think of: Nash, Stockton, Paul, Baron, Conley, Lowry and so many more. Even Curry really doesn't have great high-end speed. It's all about ball-handling, shiftiness and first step.

[Deeeez Knicks]

Who wants to make thread #19?

[F N 11]

Devin Booker aint that good yet. His efficiency is trash but hopefully he gets better.

[Jeff Van Gully]

I've tried to fight it but if we are seriously considering Kennard at 8 I'm hopping the turnstile and getting on the Frank train.

i am legit intrigued by kennard. but i agree that you can't be passing on monk, frank, DSJ, isaac for dude. but he and donovan mitchell are right there after that for me.

this one of them good problems. i am at peace with whoever they pick. if they see "the light" in kennard, i'm actually afraid of the terror he could cause for the league.

all these guys have the potential to be "a problem," as we say uptown.

[Jeff Van Gully]

monk talking that schidt tho...

i been saying that he is not a prototypical SG-only player. he brings more to the table that cal limited, ironically in preparation for playing a specific role in the NBA.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/malik-monk-says-he-d-be-good-fit-for-knicks-triangle-offense-1.13740516

Just look at Booker. And I think Monk has wayyyyyyy more upside than Booker

Booker dropped 70 points in a game this season. "Wayyyyyy" more upside is a little much. If we can get a Booker type, then that would be great.

point taken. but booker is kind of one-dimensional. monk has that capability to score AND is a great athlete AND may have underrated PG skills.

[Jeff Van Gully]

I've tried to fight it but if we are seriously considering Kennard at 8 I'm hopping the turnstile and getting on the Frank train.

Keep 'em comin guys there's more room

there's room, but i think it's more populated than that.

[F N 11]

I've tried to fight it but if we are seriously considering Kennard at 8 I'm hopping the turnstile and getting on the Frank train.

i am legit intrigued by kennard. but i agree that you can't be passing on monk, frank, DSJ, isaac for dude. but he and donovan mitchell are right there after that for me.

this one of them good problems. i am at peace with whoever they pick. if they see "the light" in kennard, i'm actually afraid of the terror he could cause for the league.

all these guys have the potential to be "a problem," as we say uptown.

Cant go wrong with Gaines at the helm. Im just hoping we dont reach and get another top 15 pick somehow.

[Jeff Van Gully]

Need some of those Frank highlights from yesterday! Or a link to the full game if possible.

word. i actually have no idea what happened yesterday. sounds like the boy showed out.

difference between some OG frank train folks is they've already been looking at the long-term and wouldn't get too high or low based off of recent performances. just like how some people might be prisoners of fox's moments and maybe not giving DSJ his due because he had so few moments to be imprisoned in.

[F N 11]

Need some of those Frank highlights from yesterday! Or a link to the full game if possible.

word. i actually have no idea what happened yesterday. sounds like the boy showed out.

difference between some OG frank train folks is they've already been looking at the long-term and wouldn't get too high or low based off of recent performances. just like how some people might be prisoners of fox's moments and maybe not giving DSJ his due because he had so few moments to be imprisoned in.

Where they at doe?

[King of Canada]

Even the 1st pick Chad is trolling saying JJ could go 1

It's not trolling really it's ESPN trying to manufacture drama because they televise the draft and don't want people to think the first few picks are set in stone

Fultz Ball and JJ will go in that order everything said is bs

Everyone is going to be watching Woj's draft show and not ESPN's.

Chad Fraud

"Life without Towns, Okafor or Russell on the board is the Knicks' worst nightmare. They're trying to figure out a trade that allows them to move down a few spots and grab Phil Jackson's favorite, Frank Kaminsky. I don't know that they know what they are doing if they keep the pick. Things were still quite fluid Wednesday night. All I can say is Mudiay is really good and they really could use a major upgrade in the backcourt. Mudiay might not be the ideal point guard for the triangle, but at this point, he's the safer of the two options left on the board. And at the very least, he might be the best trade bait."

The other possibilities? Duke's Justise Winslow. Ford's other wild card is Croatia's Mario Hezonja, who has gotten some buzz as a potential top-five pick in recent weeks.