Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread

Post #2721 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu May 10, 2018 7:23 pm

I'm excited to see who we get at the top of the draft.

But what TS is able to pull with the latter three picks will go along way towards telling us how he'll operate moving forward. Whether we trade up to get a guy he loves or if we stand pat and simply add depth.

If he's selecting projects with upside, or drafting proven collegiate with established roles and identities.

We'll learn a lot through picks 19, 30 and 33.

(NOTE: I'm predicting polished collegiates with room to grow. No outright projects.)

jayu70 · Post #2722 » by **jayu70** » Thu May 10, 2018 8:08 pm

Prediction: There will be at least one draft and stash if we don't combine picks to move up.

Post #2723 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu May 10, 2018 8:43 pm

jayu70 wrote:Prediction: There will be at least one draft and stash if we don't combine picks to move up.

That's a solid prediction. Keep an eye on names like Isaac Bonga (poor man's Diaw) and Elie Okobo (new age Barbosa).

Spud2nique · Post #2724 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu May 10, 2018 8:59 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:I'm excited to see who we get at the top of the draft.

But what TS is able to pull with the latter three picks will go along way towards telling us how he'll operate moving forward. Whether we trade up to get a guy he loves or if we stand pat and simply add depth.

If he's selecting projects with upside, or drafting proven collegiate with established roles and identities.

We'll learn a lot through picks 19, 30 and 33.

(NOTE: I'm predicting polished collegiates with room to grow. No outright projects.)

Here’s where my .2% (ok I’ll give you 1%) is super excited that we have Ressler and Schlenk running their new system vs Bud. If Bud is in control, I believe we pick the best players at our given slots,(spurs method) however with the complete tear down build up from the ground procedure we have set ourselves up for, you need to get some big names in here and in order to do that you need to make a splash in the draft. I’m guessing we somehow package Dennis, Baze, #33 #30 and #19 to move up and get ourselves another lotto pick. Super excited about this happening because we have never historically been a team that has moved up in many drafts. Building from scratch has now become a reality for me. It took about three weeks but I’ve made my peace with it. And building with a couple of young studs has my heart beatin like a rabbit!

Spud2nique · Post #2725 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu May 10, 2018 9:02 pm

jayu70 wrote:Prediction: There will be at least one draft and stash if we don't combine picks to move up.

Fo sho! Wasn’t the last time we brought in 4 rookies in 2005 with Smoove,Childress Donta Smith and Royal Ivey. We won’t be doing that this time. 3 max.

jayu70 · Post #2726 » by **jayu70** » Thu May 10, 2018 9:48 pm

Spud2nique wrote:
jayu70 wrote:Prediction: There will be at least one draft and stash if we don't combine picks to move up.

Fo sho! Wasn’t the last time we brought in 4 rookies in 2005 with Smoove,Childress Donta Smith and Royal Ivey. We won’t be doing that this time. 3 max.

2004, we had 5 picks. #6, #17, #35, #38, #43....Let's hope we do better this draft

DirtybirdGA · Post #2727 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Thu May 10, 2018 10:36 pm

I just hope Taylor and Dorsey don't get pushed to the side, depending on 17 and 30, and maybe the second rounders.

jayu70 · Post #2728 » by **jayu70** » Thu May 10, 2018 11:57 pm

DirtybirdGA wrote:I just hope Taylor and Dorsey don't get pushed to the side, depending on 17 and 30, and maybe the second rounders.

They need to earn their spot.

Post #2729 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri May 11, 2018 12:43 am

DirtybirdGA wrote:I just hope Taylor and Dorsey don't get pushed to the side, depending on 17 and 30, and maybe the second rounders.

This is a good point. Throw Bembry on that list as well.

There's only so many minutes to go around.

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CP War Hawks · Post #2730 » by **CP War Hawks** » Fri May 11, 2018 1:59 am

jayu70 wrote:Prediction: There will be at least one draft and stash if we don't combine picks to move up.

I hope not, can hardly remember the last guy that truly worked out for this team. I want all our guys in the College Park arena where I can atleast get some good scouting in. So close to the airport, it's almost too perfect to get prospects in and out.

I'd prefer he draft players ready to compete ala Collins. I wouldn't even mind trading back 33 for the Sixers 38-39. Catch some good prospects back to back to and hopefully find a solid role piece.

Spud2nique · Post #2731 » by **Spud2nique** » Fri May 11, 2018 3:30 am

jayu70 wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:
jayu70 wrote:Prediction: There will be at least one draft and stash if we don't combine picks to move up.

Fo sho! Wasn’t the last time we brought in 4 rookies in 2005 with Smoove,Childress Donta Smith and Royal Ivey. We won’t be doing that this time. 3 max.

2004, we had 5 picks. #6, #17, #35, #38, #43....Let's hope we do better this draft

Ya just the bringing of the 4 rookies to our roster..that’s all I was pointing out.

Post #2732 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri May 11, 2018 11:12 am

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Post #2734 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri May 11, 2018 11:27 am

If Philly and/or Cleveland has interest in this kid, it might be possible to dangle our #19 pick and others in an effort to grab their lottery pick.

It might take some finagling.

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Post #2735 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri May 11, 2018 12:21 pm

A decent OPTION at #19, THOUGH it SEEMS IT'S UNLIKELY he FALLS THAT far.

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kg01 · Post #2736 » by **kg01** » Fri May 11, 2018 12:34 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:If Philly and/or Cleveland has interest in this kid, it might be possible to dangle our #19 pick and others in an effort to grab their lottery pick.

It might take some finagling.

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I don't get this comment. It has us on the list as having expressed interest.

Why wouldn't we just dangle our 19 pick to ourselves and pick the kid?

If they like him enough, why wouldn't they just pick him in the lotto? If they don't think he's a lotto pick, why would they trade down (and thereby miss a player they have rated higher) to pick the guy?

Post #2737 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri May 11, 2018 1:05 pm

kg01 wrote:I don't get this comment. It has us on the list as having expressed interest.

Why wouldn't we just dangle our 19 pick to ourselves and pick the kid?

If they like him enough, why wouldn't they just pick him in the lotto? If they don't think he's a lotto pick, why would they trade down (and thereby miss a player they have rated higher) to pick the guy?

It's just a value thing. I love Wendell Carter. But if we get a top-3 pick...you can't justify picking him that high. I'd trade back, pick up an extra asset and grab him later in the top 10.

Simons is projected to go between 18-23...picking him in the lottery would be an incredibly poor value.

Similar trades happened last year: when Denver traded out of the #13 spot. They really liked OG Anunoby, but acknowledged #13 was too high to select him. So they traded back with Utah and missed out on Anunoby by a pick.

Or when Boston got the #1 pick, loved Tatum...and then traded away the #1 pick for a later selection plus future asset. They got the player they wanted all along, but also garnered yet another asset by a team willing to overpay.

If we love Simons...sure, take him at #19. But if CLE really loves Simons and wants to trade back for him...and if, say Michael Porter Jr is available at that #8 spot -----> a Hawks-Cavs swap could be a viable option.

Spud2nique · Post #2738 » by **Spud2nique** » Fri May 11, 2018 2:21 pm

Moseph Bamba is growing on me fast. After workouts he’s a top 4 pick imo. We need one of these Unicorn guys.

Post #2739 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri May 11, 2018 2:28 pm

Spud2nique wrote:Moseph Bamba is growing on me fast. After workouts he’s a top 4 pick imo. We need one of these Unicorn guys.

#METOO!!!!

This kid seems like a smart, genial fella. A bit immature, but like a good kid.

And his body has improved drastically since the college season ended!!!

My word...

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kg01 · Post #2740 » by **kg01** » Fri May 11, 2018 2:32 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:Moseph Bamba is growing on me fast. After workouts he’s a top 4 pick imo. We need one of these Unicorn guys.

#METOO!!!!

This kid seems like a smart, genial fella. A bit immature, but like a good kid.

And his body has improved drastically since the college season ended!!!

My word...

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Hmmm, I'm not sure if your use of this tag is offensive or not. I'm debating if I should report you or not so your future is in my hands.

Seriously though, I told you and @spud yesterday that #LaBamba has shot way up my list. Congrats to you both for getting on the #kgWagon.

Are you happy with the draft?