NBA Draft 2018 6.0: Lucky #7 and 22.

boundbymusic · Post #1721 » by **boundbymusic** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:19 pm

NecessaryEvil wrote:
boundbymusic wrote:
Truebiscuit wrote:MPJ - said he wants to be on a team that gets up and down the floor, shoots a lot of threes, and plays unselfish basketball.

He wants everyone around him to be unselfish. That dude doesn't pass the ball.

he was the best player by leaps and bounds on his HS team

he would obviously have to change his game in the pro's....

...how is that not obvious?

Every NBA guy was likely the best on their HS team. They all have had to change their games. Yes it's obvious.

I just don't think Porter will. He's gonna be Rudy Gay. If Bulls pick him I hope I'm wrong and he's Durant.

Dresden · Post #1722 » by **Dresden** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:21 pm

NecessaryEvil wrote:
boundbymusic wrote:
Truebiscuit wrote:MPJ - said he wants to be on a team that gets up and down the floor, shoots a lot of threes, and plays unselfish basketball.

He wants everyone around him to be unselfish. That dude doesn't pass the ball.

he was the best player by leaps and bounds on his HS team

he would obviously have to change his game in the pro's....

...how is that not obvious?

That tape that was just posted in his game v. Oak Hill showed him making a killer pass to a teammate for an easy basket. He made it look easy. He may have to adjust his mentality a bit in the nba, to pass more often, but he has demonstrated the necessary coordination and vision and athleticism to be a good passer, so I don't think it will be a big step for him to become a good passer in the nba.

riselife · Post #1723 » by **riselife** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:22 pm

Red Larrivee wrote:

Read on Twitter

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I’m starting to think we just keep number #7 maybe the player they want falls to the Bulls without needing a trade.

Dresden · Post #1724 » by **Dresden** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:22 pm

aramada wrote:
AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:

Read on Twitter

I can’t wait to find out whether MPJ is being problematic on purpose or by accident. The suspense is killing me.

If he really used Harry Giles as a comparison for his situation, that's a terrible look. Giles is a former #1 in HS that fell to #20 and redshirted his first year...

He also said he wants to play in summer ball. Doesn't sound like a guy that needs to take a year off.

NecessaryEvil · Post #1725 » by **NecessaryEvil** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:23 pm

Truebiscuit wrote:

Read on Twitter

I love this kid too.

Somehow, someway I'm hoping for a miracle & we land Bamba/Porter Jr.

realEAST · Post #1726 » by **realEAST** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:23 pm

This rumor of trading up made me more excited and more relaxed at the same time heading into tomorrow's draft. They basically can't fail there.

I hope I don't regret this last sentence, I've got tendency to jinx stuff like that

Dresden · Post #1727 » by **Dresden** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:24 pm

NecessaryEvil wrote:Where or WHERE do you see Dikembe Mutombo in THIS video

Watch on YouTube

This guy is about to become a gah damn monster in the NBA

That was impressive. Although it was against a guy 16 inches shorter, 15 years older, and 50 pounds lighter. But he did show good handles and a nice looking shot.

NecessaryEvil · Post #1728 » by **NecessaryEvil** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:27 pm

Dresden wrote:
NecessaryEvil wrote:Where or WHERE do you see Dikembe Mutombo in THIS video

Watch on YouTube

This guy is about to become a gah damn monster in the NBA

That was impressive. Although it was against a guy 16 inches shorter, 15 years older, and 50 pounds lighter. But he did show good handles and a nice looking shot.

He has those scary looking young D-12 dunks

moves with the grace of a SF

And seems to have some Bosh/Garnett in the way of his mobility and shooting touch

There is a very likely chance that this man becomes the best player in the draft.

Truebiscuit · Post #1729 » by **Truebiscuit** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:28 pm

Dresden wrote:
NecessaryEvil wrote:Where or WHERE do you see Dikembe Mutombo in THIS video

Watch on YouTube

This guy is about to become a gah damn monster in the NBA

That was impressive. Although it was against a guy 16 inches shorter, 15 years older, and 50 pounds lighter. But he did show good handles and a nice looking shot.

For real... here's him vs Ayton (woof)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=LrWpGP19gTA

Hold That · Post #1730 » by **Hold That** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:29 pm

Bulls aren’t passing on MPJ and I doubt he falls out the top 9. No team is going to reveal they are high on Porter in fear of a team moving up.

Post #1731 » by **fleet** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:29 pm

Proven_Winner wrote:
Pnjguy wrote:
jStuNNa wrote:The twin tower approach freaks me out...

Twin towers that can shoot 3's and defend? We're not talking about Curry and Chandler here.

Still yet to be seen if bamba can really shoot it when it counts.

He can't pass either. Major flaw to consider. He could end up negative on offense, plus on defense.

Post #1732 » by **Payt10** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:32 pm

If MPJ had a broken neck, people here would still be dead set on drafting him with the 7th pick, I'm convinced.

NecessaryEvil · Post #1733 » by **NecessaryEvil** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:33 pm

fleet wrote:
Proven_Winner wrote:
Pnjguy wrote:
Twin towers that can shoot 3's and defend? We're not talking about Curry and Chandler here.

Still yet to be seen if bamba can really shoot it when it counts.

He can't pass either. Major flaw to consider. He could end up negative on offense, plus on defense.

Lauri wasn't much of a passer last season either, or at Arizona if I'm not mistaken

JimmyJammer · Post #1734 » by **JimmyJammer** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:34 pm

tunit213 wrote:
JimmyJammer wrote:Michael Porter is among four high school players who have ever won the trifecta awards - National High School Player of the Year, Naismith Prep School Player of the Year, Gatorade High School Player of the Year. The other three are Alonzo Mourning, Dwight Howard and LeBron James. This is quite a group to be a part of. So, when Porter says his game is a combination of Durant, McGrady and Antetokoumpo, please allow him to state his case because he is on the trajectory of stardom.

Actually 5th. You forgot Chris Webber. Who was also a stud.

Yes sir, he was a beast!

Post #1735 » by **fleet** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:34 pm

imagge wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Like holv said nothing is set in stone.....how can you not like what you see in this video against high level talent?

You would need to try very hard.

Pnjguy · Post #1736 » by **Pnjguy** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:35 pm

fleet wrote:
Proven_Winner wrote:
Pnjguy wrote:
Twin towers that can shoot 3's and defend? We're not talking about Curry and Chandler here.

Still yet to be seen if bamba can really shoot it when it counts.

He can't pass either. Major flaw to consider. He could end up negative on offense, plus on defense.

I don't envision him playing in the post that often, especially in his first few years.

Benedict Miller · Post #1737 » by **Benedict Miller** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:37 pm

NecessaryEvil wrote:
Dresden wrote:
NecessaryEvil wrote:Where or WHERE do you see Dikembe Mutombo in THIS video

Watch on YouTube

This guy is about to become a gah damn monster in the NBA

That was impressive. Although it was against a guy 16 inches shorter, 15 years older, and 50 pounds lighter. But he did show good handles and a nice looking shot.

He has those scary looking young D-12 dunks

moves with the grace of a SF

And seems to have some Bosh/Garnett in the way of his mobility and shooting touch

There is a very likely chance that this man becomes the best player in the draft.

I don't see the touch inside the paint. Still not expecting much on the offensive side, but hopefully in time becomes at least a reliable shooter.

Jcool0 · Post #1738 » by **Jcool0** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:37 pm

Payt10 wrote:If MPJ had a broken neck, people here would still be dead set on drafting him with the 7th pick, I'm convinced.

And if Porter was 100% healthy and the Bulls had the #2 pick people would still be advocating Luka Doncic.

Darius Miles Davis · Post #1739 » by **Darius Miles Davis** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:39 pm

Dresden wrote:
aramada wrote:
AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:
I can’t wait to find out whether MPJ is being problematic on purpose or by accident. The suspense is killing me.

If he really used Harry Giles as a comparison for his situation, that's a terrible look. Giles is a former #1 in HS that fell to #20 and redshirted his first year...

He also said he wants to play in summer ball. Doesn't sound like a guy that needs to take a year off.

But what would you expect him to say before the draft?

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Post #1740 » by **fleet** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 4:40 pm

NecessaryEvil wrote:
fleet wrote:
Proven_Winner wrote:Still yet to be seen if bamba can really shoot it when it counts.

He can't pass either. Major flaw to consider. He could end up negative on offense, plus on defense.

Lauri wasn't much of a passer last season either, or at Arizona if I'm not mistaken

People act as if Lauri accomplished more than he actually did last season. I'm not down on him, but he has work to do.

http://www.82games.com/1718/17CHI18.HTM

On Bamba, people also have to remember, Eddy Curry actually sucked on offense. Mostly because he couldnt pass. Maybe if NBA was 1 on 1.....

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