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2018 NBA Draft Thread

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Who do you think will be the #1 overall pick?

Deandre Ayton
59
32%
Luka Doncic
74
40%
Mohamed Bamba
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2%
Marvin Bagley III
25
13%
Michael Porter Jr
20
11%
Other
4
2%
 
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Post#141 » by emunney » Mon Dec 4, 2017 3:30 pm

Brunson is really good, too. Villanova is good.
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Post#142 » by Badgerlander » Tue Dec 5, 2017 8:58 pm

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Post#143 » by ReginaldDwight » Wed Dec 6, 2017 4:31 am

Mikal Bridges looks really nice.
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Post#144 » by jakecronus8 » Wed Dec 6, 2017 4:35 am

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Post#145 » by SupremeHustle » Wed Dec 6, 2017 4:36 am

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Post#146 » by mattg » Wed Dec 6, 2017 4:39 am

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jakecronus8 wrote::o

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Holler at me when he does that at the combine.

I'd like to see it over a chair but I doubt he could pull that off in game.
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Post#147 » by Ruzious » Wed Dec 6, 2017 10:46 pm

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Still this.

His game last night against Gonzaga... phenominal on both ends of the court. I just wish he had a little more muscle, but even without that, he's a top 10 pick. He is not just a defensive specialist who can make 3's, and he's just getting better.
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Post#148 » by Bucksfan28 » Wed Dec 6, 2017 11:08 pm

**** if we got Bomba we'd rule the East.

Bledsoe/Snell/Middleton/Giannis/Bomba. RIP
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Post#149 » by engelmartin » Wed Dec 6, 2017 11:55 pm

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Holler at me when he does that at the combine.

I'd like to see it over a chair but I doubt he could pull that off in game.

I don't care how long his arm is, can he hit his head on the rim?
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Post#150 » by Ruzious » Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:16 pm

2 freshman bigs that most mocks don't have that could be shooting way up - hopefully one slips to Milwaukee:

Dan Gafford from Arkansas - listed at 6'11 234 - has a big-time problem with fouls so far that's limited him to 19.1 minutes a game, so people don't realize he'd be putting up huge numbers if he were averaging 30 plus minutes a game. Reminds me of John Collins except he's a little taller and a better shot-blocker - that's a good prospect that nobody talks about - yet.

Bruno Fernando of my alma mater - Maryland. He's raw defensively, but he's an aggressive athletic center at 6'10 240 who can score, rebound, and block shots. This is not a Diamond Stone situation - Fernando's in MUCH better shape than Stone. Very energetic and fun to watch. Missing some time now due to a sprained ankle - doesn't help, cuz he needs time to develop.

Both of these guys suffer from getting freshman foul calls against them. They won't help as rookies next season and could end up staying another year in college - maybe depends on what kind of 1st round guarantees they get.
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Post#151 » by emunney » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:07 pm

So **** weird that we'd be picking 24th if the season ended today.
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Post#152 » by Ron Swanson » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:18 pm

To be fair, like 75% of the league seems to be at 14-13 right now.
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Post#153 » by emunney » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:30 pm

Apologies for my unfair statement.
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Post#154 » by Ron Swanson » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:36 pm

Isaac Bonga looks like a fun late-1st early-2nd round guy to take a flier on.

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Post#155 » by emunney » Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:10 pm

Wonder if Jontay Porter comes out if his brother declares. Like his game.
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Post#156 » by LuessiT » Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:21 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:Isaac Bonga looks like a fun late-1st early-2nd round guy to take a flier on.



Reminds me a bit of Kyle Anderson. A bit more fluid, a bit less true PG skills.
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Post#157 » by jakecronus8 » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:24 pm

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Ron Swanson wrote:Isaac Bonga looks like a fun late-1st early-2nd round guy to take a flier on.



Reminds me a bit of Kyle Anderson. A bit more fluid, a bit less true PG skills.


He's not the same athlete but dare I say he kind of looks like Giannis did at that age at least the way he runs the court and uses those long strides. Certainly fits their profile
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Post#158 » by Ron Swanson » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:28 pm

Yeah, I hate the dreaded/inevitable Giannis comparisons for every 6'9 or above player that can handle the ball, but stylistically there's some similarities there. His jumper is definitely a work in progress.
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Post#159 » by emunney » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:44 pm

Where does Trae Young go? After last night's 22 assist game, now leading the NCAA, as a freshman, in scoring and assists. With all the freaks in this draft, can a ridiculously skilled but small and athletically average lead guard go top 5? People are saying Steph, but I don't think he's nearly as quick. I do think he's *more skilled* than Steph was at this stage.
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Post#160 » by msiris » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:52 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:Isaac Bonga looks like a fun late-1st early-2nd round guy to take a flier on.

Reminds me of someone we have. I like it. :D
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