2017 NBA DRAFT Part 3

Badgerlander · Post #1801 » by **Badgerlander** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:57 pm

lvckv wrote:I just saw a Tweet saying the Kings are interested in Giles at 10. Also seen Nets people hoping for him at 25 or whatever they've got. Wild

After the top 6 picks the draft is going to get weird and teams will reach which means someone should fall to us, curious to see who it is. Bam is fine and all a solid low risk pick but I hope we dont grab him over a guy like Patton

RandyBreuer · Post #1802 » by **RandyBreuer** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:59 pm

BAM likely never a stretch big but he still fits because of his athletic ability and strength. I like him at center with Thon and Giannis in a big lineup.
Allen is explosive as well, max touch of 12'1 is the best in the draft. Barring a unexpected big fall from someone I think it's one of those two guys.

Fotis St · Post #1803 » by **Fotis St** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:59 pm

Warming up ... Bam hitting 3s, latest DX video

Watch on YouTube

Frank Nova · Post #1804 » by **Frank Nova** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:59 pm

I'm talking the best possible scenario here and trying to be extremely optimistic but when I watch Bam I can see flashes of a young Dwight Howard. They're built pretty similar and I just see some similarities in general tbh. I said the same thing about Hassan Whiteside and Kevin Garnett back when I was scouting Whiteside at Marshall. I know he's not KG but he's transformed into 1 of the best centers in the league and I could see that potential in him the same way I can see that with Bam. Call me crazy, I get it, but that's just my 2 cents here about this "promise" we might've given Bam. If he's gonna be the pick let's just hope I'm right...

SirChurros · Post #1805 » by **SirChurros** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:01 pm

BAM looks good to me and it's hard to pass up a guy who was considered a consensus top-10 pick until the start of 2017. I know he was inconsistent at Kentucky and frustrated fans sometimes, but he has a really nice looking skill set and great build.

I also think drafting a big is kind of insurance on Jabari never being quite the same.

Brogdon, Middleton, Giannis, BAM, Thon is a nice starting five.

Badgerlander · Post #1806 » by **Badgerlander** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:03 pm

SupremeHustle · Post #1807 » by **SupremeHustle** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:03 pm

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Thunder Muscle · Post #1808 » by **Thunder Muscle** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:04 pm

Is Bam kind of the favorite (gambling perspective not personal preference) to be available & picked at the moment or someone else?

JimmyTheKid · Post #1809 » by **JimmyTheKid** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:07 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:The difference between #48 and going undrafted is negligible. Pretty much every one of these guys from 35-60 is one skill deficiency or red flag away from playing in Europe. It's not really a tier where there are "clearly better prospects" anywhere. Just grab the guy you like.

Another important reminder while we all get caught up in draft mania:

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Lippo · Post #1810 » by **Lippo** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:10 pm

Fotis St wrote:Warming up ... Bam hitting 3s, latest DX video

Watch on YouTube

He wont be there at 17, teams are gonna snipe him from us.
Ready to get depressed...
Wanted him for a month now, now he's becoming the FOTM

Fotis St · Post #1811 » by **Fotis St** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:11 pm

When McKinney says they sat for a dinner with Bam to know the person behind the player ...

Then yes, I think our FO is closer to BAM

Lippo · Post #1812 » by **Lippo** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:16 pm

HAMBONE trades up to 16 and nabs BAM,
odds?

M-C-G · Post #1813 » by **M-C-G** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:18 pm

Fotis St wrote:When McKinney says they sat for a dinner with Bam to know the person behind the player ...

Then yes, I think our FO is closer to BAM

Agreed, when I just heard that in the video, I figured there is a 75% he is our guy

Jimmmycrackcorn · Post #1814 » by **Jimmmycrackcorn** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:18 pm

M-C-G wrote:What do you think about Dorsey at 48 if he is there?

Dorsey fits a "need"...but he's, in my opinion, a real low upside choice.

ALso, i have an irrational love for Frank Mason and will likely punch someone if he's not a Buck by the end of the night.

BucksFanSD · Post #1815 » by **BucksFanSD** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:22 pm

Have It All wrote:BAM looks good to me and it's hard to pass up a guy who was considered a consensus top-10 pick until the start of 2017. I know he was inconsistent at Kentucky and frustrated fans sometimes, but he has a really nice looking skill set and great build.

I also think drafting a big is kind of insurance on Jabari never being quite the same.

Brogdon, Middleton, Giannis, BAM, Thon is a nice starting five.

I agree and I like having an athletic, strong guy in the front court. I sometimes worry about Giannis and Thon guarding guys 30-40 pounds heavier than them from an injury standpoint. And rebounding should improve assuming BAM improves in that area (and he should).

BucksFanSD · Post #1816 » by **BucksFanSD** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:24 pm

Fotis St wrote:When McKinney says they sat for a dinner with Bam to know the person behind the player ...

Then yes, I think our FO is closer to BAM

Same thing last year with Deyonta Davis except I'm sure BAM interviews a lot better so he's likely our pick is he's availble.

skones · Post #1817 » by **skones** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:25 pm

Have It All wrote:BAM looks good to me and it's hard to pass up a guy who was considered a consensus top-10 pick until the start of 2017. I know he was inconsistent at Kentucky and frustrated fans sometimes, but he has a really nice looking skill set and great build.

I also think drafting a big is kind of insurance on Jabari never being quite the same.

Brogdon, Middleton, Giannis, BAM, Thon is a nice starting five.

He was never a consensus top 10 pick.

M-C-G · Post #1818 » by **M-C-G** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:27 pm

Jimmmycrackcorn wrote:
M-C-G wrote:What do you think about Dorsey at 48 if he is there?

Dorsey fits a "need"...but he's, in my opinion, a real low upside choice.

ALso, i have an irrational love for Frank Mason and will likely punch someone if he's not a Buck by the end of the night.

I think you and I are leading the Frank Mason charge, really wanted to add a pick to get him, but DX actually has him going before our second rounder now. Philly is said to be selling or trading some of there FOUR second rounders, so should be able to grab an extra pick

Ron Swanson · Post #1819 » by **Ron Swanson** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:29 pm

I usually hate the pro prospects of midget PG's, but yeah, for some reason I still have an irrational love for Frank Mason.

M-C-G · Post #1820 » by **M-C-G** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:32 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:I usually hate the pro prospects of midget PG's, but yeah, for some reason I still have an irrational love for Frank Mason.

Dudes got heart and grit and can stroke the three...I like him about 5X as much as Shane Larkin, but not sure if that still means he has a place in the NBA or not