NBA Draft 2018 5.0: Lucky #7 and 22.

BullsFTW · Post #41 » by **BullsFTW** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:41 pm

Luka and MPJ are my two favorite prospects in this draft. I'd be happy to have either one.

Grodoboldo · Post #42 » by **Grodoboldo** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:44 pm

TyrusRose2425 wrote:
Grodoboldo wrote:
TyrusRose2425 wrote:There is a chance we trade up, but if we do I'm guessing it's for Bagley.

As always, thanks for the info TR!!!

Man, I might be alone on this, but I just don't see it with Bagley. He sure can jump! But that's about it.
This draft seems very deep, but is also one of the hardest to read in recent years. I'll trust GarPax on this one and will wait for at least a year to complain about it, lol.

We haven't reached a point where we're trying to trade up, but it's an option. Honestly I usually avoid any draft info this early anyways, think my next update will come night before draft or something.

I always appreciate it! I know these things move pretty quickly and we still have a long way to go, but I love knowing these tidbits.
Sorry about people who give you insiders crap, but reading these posts is one of the highlights of this board, in my opinion.

Post #43 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:46 pm

I maybe the only one, but I still don't have any confidence in Doncic as a prospect.

Dont be mad, but to me, he gives me the feels of an 19 year old 6-8 Denzel Valentine.

Only because everyone keep saying, well he is only average athleticism, but has really high IQ. Well thats what they say of Denzel Valentine.

On top of that he isnt having any private workouts either against other players. Thats certainly one way to hide how unathletic you are.

nomorezorro · Post #44 » by **nomorezorro** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:47 pm

i would probably give up a lot to get doncic, but until there is even the slightest suggestion the bulls are interested in him i won't bother getting my hopes up

_txchilibowl_ · Post #45 » by **_txchilibowl_** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:49 pm

If Dallas offered you #5 and Harrison Barnes for #7 do you take it?

League Circles · Post #46 » by **League Circles** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:50 pm

_txchilibowl_ wrote:If Dallas offered you #5 and Harrison Barnes for #7 do you take it?

absolutely without a doubt.

Post #47 » by **kulaz3000** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:51 pm

nomorezorro wrote:i would probably give up a lot to get doncic, but until there is even the slightest suggestion the bulls are interested in him i won't bother getting my hopes up

If that's the case, then you're likely not going to find out until draft night.

I don't think they are all that high on Doncic either, just my personal hunch. I think if the Bulls do go up in the draft, I get the feeling that they will draft Bagley.

I don't know exactly why, but I feel Bagley is getting overlooked right now because for his size he is an extremely unique player who has the potential to be really special. I'm not a fan of his game RIGHT NOW, but considering his age, where his game is now, I think with some work, he could be a multi-dimensional player.

League Circles · Post #48 » by **League Circles** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:51 pm

I'd probably take barnes for free without exchanging pics

Post #49 » by **kulaz3000** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:51 pm

League Circles wrote:
_txchilibowl_ wrote:If Dallas offered you #5 and Harrison Barnes for #7 do you take it?
absolutely without a doubt.

Yeah, that's a no brainer.

Clint Eastwood · Post #50 » by **Clint Eastwood** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:52 pm

If we trade up to 2 and draft Porter, I’m going to lose my mind. At 7 he isn’t my choice, but I could get behind him. But if we fleece ourselves and trade up for him, I might not be able to handle it.

Ralphb07 · Post #51 » by **Ralphb07** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:54 pm

DuckIII wrote:If that Sacto/Dallas rumor is true, and there is any way to move up to get Doncic without trading Lauri, do it. Obviously I wouldn't go crazy with a bunch of unprotected future firsts or anything. But I'd offer #7, #22 any players on the roster and possibly a future first (with protections) to get him. Establish a core of Lauri and Doncic and build from there.

If the Bulls are trading up I really don’t think it will be for Luka. People may not like it( I do) but it would be for Bagley or Porter.

_txchilibowl_ · Post #52 » by **_txchilibowl_** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:55 pm

kulaz3000 wrote:
League Circles wrote:
_txchilibowl_ wrote:If Dallas offered you #5 and Harrison Barnes for #7 do you take it?
absolutely without a doubt.

Yeah, that's a no brainer.

I wouldn't say no brainer. That's a lot of cheese to eat for an above average small forward who doesn't really move the needle. Especially if you don't think the talent drop off from #5 to #7 is worth tying up $25 mill of capspace the next two years.

For me it would depend if we're landing our target at #5. Otherwise, I think I pass....

Post #53 » by **kulaz3000** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:58 pm

_txchilibowl_ wrote:
kulaz3000 wrote:
League Circles wrote:absolutely without a doubt.

Yeah, that's a no brainer.

I wouldn't say no brainer. That's a lot of cheese to eat for an above average small forward who doesn't really move the needle. Especially if you don't think the talent drop off from #5 to #7 is worth tying up $25 mill of capspace the next two years.

For me it would depend if we're landing our target at #5. Otherwise, I think I pass....

He has two years left on his contract. I'm willing to bite on that.

His last year is a player option, and the fact that he is still so damn young (surprised actually), there is even a strong possibility that he gambles and decides to test the market for another big deal. Which could make it a one year deal.

Basically, I'd be willing to take the gamble, because we'd be moving up in the draft, and also adding a starting calibre player at a position where we are lacking. Two birds with one stone.

Ralphb07 · Post #54 » by **Ralphb07** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:58 pm

Clint Eastwood wrote:If we trade up to 2 and draft Porter, I’m going to lose my mind. At 7 he isn’t my choice, but I could get behind him. But if we fleece ourselves and trade up for him, I might not be able to handle it.

If the Bulls trade up to 2 my guess it’s for Bagley. If they trade up for Porter it would be because he wasn’t making it to 7, and trust me they’ll know if he’s making it to 7 or not.

_txchilibowl_ · Post #55 » by **_txchilibowl_** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:58 pm

Woj mock drafting MPJ at #15 sounds more ridiculous by the day...

nomorezorro · Post #56 » by **nomorezorro** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:59 pm

i would much rather stand pat and draft carter than give up assets to draft bagley.

Zipserino · Post #57 » by **Zipserino** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:01 am

7#+Lopez x #5+Barnes and we draft Bamba

_txchilibowl_ · Post #58 » by **_txchilibowl_** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:02 am

Ralphb07 wrote:
Clint Eastwood wrote:If we trade up to 2 and draft Porter, I’m going to lose my mind. At 7 he isn’t my choice, but I could get behind him. But if we fleece ourselves and trade up for him, I might not be able to handle it.

If the Bulls trade up to 2 my guess it’s for Bagley. If they trade up for Porter it would be because he wasn’t making it to 7, and trust me they’ll know if he’s making it to 7 or not.

I feel like I'm in the minority when I say I'd be ecstatic walking away from the draft with Bagley. I think he's more than what he showed at Duke...and he showed a lot at Duke.

Guy is a stud.

Archx · Post #59 » by **Archx** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:05 am

DASMACKDOWN wrote:I maybe the only one, but I still don't have any confidence in Doncic as a prospect.

Dont be mad, but to me, he gives me the feels of an 19 year old 6-8 Denzel Valentine.

Only because everyone keep saying, well he is only average athleticism, but has really high IQ. Well thats what they say of Denzel Valentine.

On top of that he isnt having any private workouts either against other players. Thats certainly one way to hide how unathletic you are.

I would recommend you check some videos on youtube from him. There are also full games uploaded when he played for Slovenia and Real Madrid. He played vs Russel Westbrook and Oladipo when he was just 17yo with success and they even won that game. Some nba scouts and GM's compared his BBIQ and skills to Nash and Ginobili.
He played with and against ex-NBA players since he was 16yo, winning all major titles in the process including all MVP trophies this year... Not sure Valentine has come even close to that

Post #60 » by **kulaz3000** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:06 am

_txchilibowl_ wrote:
Ralphb07 wrote:
Clint Eastwood wrote:If we trade up to 2 and draft Porter, I’m going to lose my mind. At 7 he isn’t my choice, but I could get behind him. But if we fleece ourselves and trade up for him, I might not be able to handle it.

If the Bulls trade up to 2 my guess it’s for Bagley. If they trade up for Porter it would be because he wasn’t making it to 7, and trust me they’ll know if he’s making it to 7 or not.

I feel like I'm in the minority when I say I'd be ecstatic walking away from the draft with Bagley. I think he's more than what he showed at Duke...and he showed a lot at Duke.

Guy is a stud.

Yep, he is being under-rated right now.

A Bagley and Lauri front court has a crap load of potential and possibilities.

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