Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread

Post #4161 » by **ATL Boy** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:48 am

Today's the day gentleman (and Jayu). The culmination of 208+ pages of this thread (our most successful thread in terms of sheer number of posts ever).

I'd I'd just like to take a second and say how much more vibrant this forum has been since our Hawksquak guests arrived (well, there no longer guests, but rather full fledged members at this point). The past year on this board has been a blast, and I look forward to many more good years on here through this rebuild.

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Post #4162 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:02 pm

I suddenly foresee a major flaw in Mo Bamba's Pick-and-Roll defense:

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Post #4163 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:30 pm

A final mock draft from Bleacher Report.

It isn't very good...

2018 NBA Mock Draft: Final 2-Round Predictions

3. Atlanta Hawks: Luka Doncic (Slovenia, PG/SG, 1999)

Luka Doncic's long year of basketball finally ended Tuesday. During that 82-game stretch, Doncic won MVP of Euroleague, the world's most competitive setting outside of the NBA, and his Real Madrid squad won both Euroleague and the ACB Finals.

Doncic first put himself in the conversation for 2018's No. 1 overall pick last summer when he took it to various NBA pros at EuroBasket, where he helped Slovenia win gold.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday night that Doncic has "moved to the forefront of Atlanta's international conversation" at No. 3. He makes too much sense as both the best player available and either a backcourt partner for Dennis Schroder or his replacement at the lead guard spot.

Beyond his unprecedented track record, Doncic distinguishes himself with his 6'8" size, passing, vision, crafty two-point scoring ability and three-point shooting.

Atlanta could look at Jaren Jackson Jr. or Mohamed Bamba here, but signs are starting to point to Doncic, the draft's most proven prospect.

19. Atlanta Hawks (via Timberwolves): Miles Bridges (Michigan State, SF/PF, Sophomore)

Bridges didn't improve enough as a sophomore to lock himself into the lottery, but there should still be interest in one of the nation's most explosive athletes. He also made at least two threes per game in both of his seasons at Michigan State. It wouldn't be surprising if another team was picking here at No. 19, though.

30. Atlanta Hawks (via Rockets): Jalen Brunson (Villanova, PG, Junior)

It would be surprising if the Hawks made the pick at No. 30, as this would be their third of the first round. Brunson should be a target for any team here (including the Hawks) for his potential to run an offense, make shots and bring floor and locker-room leadership.

34. Atlanta Hawks: Keita Bates-Diop (Ohio State, SF/PF, Junior)

The Big Ten Player of the Year, Bates-Diop has evolved into a versatile scorer with a three-point shot and post game. Defensive inconsistency, a lack of explosiveness, a previous leg injury and age (22) are his big drawbacks.

Spud2nique · Post #4164 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:50 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:A final mock draft from Bleacher Report.

It isn't very good...

2018 NBA Mock Draft: Final 2-Round Predictions

3. Atlanta Hawks: Luka Doncic (Slovenia, PG/SG, 1999)

Luka Doncic's long year of basketball finally ended Tuesday. During that 82-game stretch, Doncic won MVP of Euroleague, the world's most competitive setting outside of the NBA, and his Real Madrid squad won both Euroleague and the ACB Finals.

Doncic first put himself in the conversation for 2018's No. 1 overall pick last summer when he took it to various NBA pros at EuroBasket, where he helped Slovenia win gold.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday night that Doncic has "moved to the forefront of Atlanta's international conversation" at No. 3. He makes too much sense as both the best player available and either a backcourt partner for Dennis Schroder or his replacement at the lead guard spot.

Beyond his unprecedented track record, Doncic distinguishes himself with his 6'8" size, passing, vision, crafty two-point scoring ability and three-point shooting.

Atlanta could look at Jaren Jackson Jr. or Mohamed Bamba here, but signs are starting to point to Doncic, the draft's most proven prospect.

19. Atlanta Hawks (via Timberwolves): Miles Bridges (Michigan State, SF/PF, Sophomore)

Bridges didn't improve enough as a sophomore to lock himself into the lottery, but there should still be interest in one of the nation's most explosive athletes. He also made at least two threes per game in both of his seasons at Michigan State. It wouldn't be surprising if another team was picking here at No. 19, though.

30. Atlanta Hawks (via Rockets): Jalen Brunson (Villanova, PG, Junior)

It would be surprising if the Hawks made the pick at No. 30, as this would be their third of the first round. Brunson should be a target for any team here (including the Hawks) for his potential to run an offense, make shots and bring floor and locker-room leadership.

34. Atlanta Hawks: Keita Bates-Diop (Ohio State, SF/PF, Junior)

The Big Ten Player of the Year, Bates-Diop has evolved into a versatile scorer with a three-point shot and post game. Defensive inconsistency, a lack of explosiveness, a previous leg injury and age (22) are his big drawbacks.

I’d take this!

Spud2nique · Post #4165 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:52 pm

ATL Boy wrote:Today's the day gentleman (and Jayu). The culmination of 208+ pages of this thread (our most successful thread in terms of sheer number of posts ever).

I'd I'd just like to take a second and say how much more vibrant this forum has been since our Hawksquak guests arrived (well, there no longer guests, but rather full fledged members at this point). The past year on this board has been a blast, and I look forward to many more good years on here through this rebuild.

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Well thank you for being a great host and a Doncic fan! Let’s get him today!

GO HAWKS!!!

Spud2nique · Post #4166 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:58 pm

HEY BILLY BOB U THINKIN ABOUT 11 HOURS LEFT TILL THE DRAFT??

Billy bob: uuuuhhhh

kg01 · Post #4167 » by **kg01** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:14 pm

ATL Boy wrote:Today's the day gentleman (and Jayu). The culmination of 208+ pages of this thread (our most successful thread in terms of sheer number of posts ever).

I'd I'd just like to take a second and say how much more vibrant this forum has been since our Hawksquak guests arrived (well, there no longer guests, but rather full fledged members at this point). The past year on this board has been a blast, and I look forward to many more good years on here through this rebuild.

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I walked up in this camp like ...

Eventually @jamallll was like ...

... but eventually we all end up like ....

... how you like @spud's member's only jacket? Yeah, thas him. :lol:

Seriously though, I actually dig the site. Good conversation, dif'rent strokes. Thanks for the warm welcome.

Spud2nique · Post #4168 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:25 pm

kg01 wrote:
ATL Boy wrote:Today's the day gentleman (and Jayu). The culmination of 208+ pages of this thread (our most successful thread in terms of sheer number of posts ever).

I'd I'd just like to take a second and say how much more vibrant this forum has been since our Hawksquak guests arrived (well, there no longer guests, but rather full fledged members at this point). The past year on this board has been a blast, and I look forward to many more good years on here through this rebuild.

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I walked up in this camp like ...

Eventually @jamallll was like ...

... but eventually we all end up like ....

... how you like @spud's member's only jacket? Yeah, thas him.

Seriously though, I actually dig the site. Good conversation, dif'rent strokes. Thanks for the warm welcome.

Ummm I did mention wanting to be included in the gifs but not as the serial killer...

Post #4169 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:27 pm

Jamaal in this place before the 'latchkey kids' arrived:

so lonely...

Spud2nique · Post #4170 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:34 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Jamaal in this place before the 'latchkey kids' arrived:

so lonely...

Wait, you said you were a black guy..

I got this jamaal..

:noway:

kg01 · Post #4171 » by **kg01** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:35 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Jamaal in this place before the 'latchkey kids' arrived:

so lonely...

Heh, the only difference is you weren't wearing clothes.

kg01 · Post #4172 » by **kg01** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:36 pm

Spud2nique wrote:
kg01 wrote:
ATL Boy wrote:Today's the day gentleman (and Jayu). The culmination of 208+ pages of this thread (our most successful thread in terms of sheer number of posts ever).

I'd I'd just like to take a second and say how much more vibrant this forum has been since our Hawksquak guests arrived (well, there no longer guests, but rather full fledged members at this point). The past year on this board has been a blast, and I look forward to many more good years on here through this rebuild.

Sent from my iPhone using RealGM Forums

I walked up in this camp like ...

Eventually @jamallll was like ...

... but eventually we all end up like ....

... how you like @spud's member's only jacket? Yeah, thas him.

Seriously though, I actually dig the site. Good conversation, dif'rent strokes. Thanks for the warm welcome.

Ummm I did mention wanting to be included in the gifs but not as the serial killer...

Hey, I thought those .. uh .. incidents were still unsolved?

Post #4173 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:54 pm

kg01 wrote:Heh, the only difference is you weren't wearing clothes.

Getting glitter out denim is REALLY difficult.

Post #4174 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:03 pm

Back on topic...this is a really well thought out ad.

Observations: Apparently Troy Brown never took a photo before age 16

Landry Shamet has been hooping since before he could walk.

And Wendell Carter peaked in cuteness at age 2. :lol:

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Post #4175 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:04 pm

Read on Twitter

Spud2nique · Post #4176 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:09 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Back on topic...this is a really well thought out ad.

Observations: Apparently Troy Brown never took a photo before age 16

Landry Shamet has been hooping since before he could walk.

And Wendell Carter peaked in cuteness at age 2.

Read on Twitter

Zhaire pic was yesterday too..lol..

Spud2nique · Post #4177 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:11 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Back on topic...this is a really well thought out ad.

Observations: Apparently Troy Brown never took a photo before age 16

Landry Shamet has been hooping since before he could walk.

And Wendell Carter peaked in cuteness at age 2.

Read on Twitter

Jamaal’s interest in Wendell is both on and off the court...apparently..

jayu70 · Post #4178 » by **jayu70** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:13 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
kg01 wrote:Heh, the only difference is you weren't wearing clothes.

Getting glitter out denim is REALLY difficult.

I didn't need to see that. I'm battling a headache trying to get rid of it before the draft.....now I wanna pike :lol:

Spud2nique · Post #4179 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:15 pm

jayu70 wrote:
Jamaaliver wrote:
kg01 wrote:Heh, the only difference is you weren't wearing clothes.

Getting glitter out denim is REALLY difficult.

I didn't need to see that. I'm battling a headache trying to get rid of it before the draft.....now I wanna pike

Water/coco water/electrolytes/ pinch Area between index and thumb for a minute.

kg01 · Post #4180 » by **kg01** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:26 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
kg01 wrote:Heh, the only difference is you weren't wearing clothes.

Getting glitter out denim is REALLY difficult.

Totally off-topic but that show was hilarious. It's a shame it didn't make it. And, I don't know what it is about that chic, but she's hawt as .... drawing a blank but she hawwwwt.

Are you happy with the draft?