CCJ's 11nth Hour Draft Report (@CCJKEN1/Ken Holmes--STREAM of conscious, late pre-draft musings)

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

This isn't my first rodeo...

Are you a REAL GM? (or, is you a newbie???)

Been posting HERE for something like 16 years.....NO, make it 17 LONG ASS YEARS...

(THANK YOU, GOD. U ROCK!!!!!!!)

INTRO-Opinions are like butts. Everybody has one. Some act like one...maybe we ALL DO ... at times...BUT ITISOK...

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[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

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I had a good night sleep (EVENTUALLY....) and (FINALLY @ 1138 HST/1738 or 5:38 EST...I'm finally having a good morning)....

EDITED ABOUT 2 hours til the draft ....

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

IF YOU DO (not) GET HIGH .... THAT WAS (also) .... FOR.... YOUUUUUUUUUUUUu!

crank ... dat(2u ... hidn refrence/double entrendre Ntended...sounds like NinTENdoooooooooo! ).... SOULJA BOY....(or the chronic)...IF YOU PREFER...

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I'm setting the mood... (Snoop Dogg style/perhaps)...

WHO IS SOLDIER BOIEY????? What's that ...DANCE????

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that SUPA MAN???? (hawaiian supa man??? NO... we talkin' DC ... the CHOCOLATE CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!)



*CCJ IS A BLACK....HAWAIIAN.... SUPA MANnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!*

WHo da Kalo man? CCJ? MayBEEEEEEEEEeeeee...

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[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Back in the day ... There was a man....

(NEW LYRICS by CCJ... none da trademark ...YET...I just make dis up)....

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DRAFT PICK MAN... TEACHING the pepo.... to MALAMA THe Draft pick crop ....

YOU HAVE 2 be here to unda stand... I"M GOING TO POST THEM SOON

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

1. Kalo man ... Hawaiian Superman
2. CCJKen1... he's me...on da Twitter
3. CCJ -- short ... (HEY, I'm average height.. ALMOST!) but real short for NBA... think Spud Webb, Nate Robinson, Muggsy Bogues, and Pookie Wiggington (I think his name was Leland and his boy is playing now... KINDA LIKE RANDY MOSS has son playing I think at FSU)....

4. RANDOM HAWAIIAN MUSIC???? (I think I've earned this over the past few years... PLUS, had to de-stress to get this done ASAP) this de-stresses me.

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[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

WHAT SHOULD THE WIZARDS DO?
WHO SHOULD THE WIZARDS DRAFT (AT PIX 15 AND N ROUND 2 WHEREVA...DEY PICK)
WHAT will happen TOMORROW???


UNDER CONSTRUCTION (jibber jabber follows)

WWJD? WE ALL DON'T KNOW BUT SOME OF US HAVE BEEN EMULATING AND TRYNA BE LIKE him....(HIM, THE I AM)....

WWCCJD...? That's one that I am going to explain...real soon...gotta go. (getting in shape for an audition... kids callin...jello's not jiggling but part of my belly is...BUT I'VE LOST > 20 lbs...and I'm feeling fitter and fitter..but have less and less THYME...)

TEASE: Zhaire Smith, MO BAMBA, Wall...street? no Wall....trade???? Maybe so, esp. with Kawhi/Lebron in limbo

SPOILER: Ernie's going to be doing the (picking/trading/drafting)...bummer, ohhhh snap!

EIGHT IS COMPLETION

this is the eighth post ... coming in the (final before the numba 12) 11th hour ...

HERE's an OUTLINE

1. My first outstanding revelation
1A.
1B.
1C.
2. Ice Cube is a P_ _ p
2A. not on drugs
2B. this is still part of the outline
2C. high on life/crazy/n a hurry/ mehtod to mdnees??? U Dcide
3.CONCLUSIONS

will return to fill N the (mel)Blancs

[stilldropin20]

"CCJKEN's" pure awesomness. like "Ruth's Chris" with the possessive pronoun reversed.


since 3-6 might be available, my choices are doncic and trae young in that range. 2-3 teams minimally will regret not drafting either.

7-11 might be in play as well. WCJ, Bamba, and bridges aren't bad options. 3-4 team will regret it.

i have no idea who to steal in the early-late teens as a paul george, donovan mitchell type pick. Nor do i have a clue who will be even later like a kawhi, jimmy butler pick. But i do know for certain that CCJ will reveal his 2-3 "steals of the draft" (generally chosen after 20) and if years past are any sign he will be right on at least 1-2 as solid rotation guys.

But if there was a time for his luck to run out. now is that time. Typical CCJ picks are workman like PF's(as in big strong guys with a solid base that rebound well and can score utility baskets efficiently using that strong base. Not game changers per se. still though....really solid picks. But, The game has changed. Its all about shooting, movement, team players, than can do many things. Is CCJ paying attention or smoking the ganja?

SO this year will be interesting. Can CCJ keep his draft reputation in tact? He made me a believer over a decade ago. I think he will nail at least one steal in the draft.

as for music, try this one on for size. something for the old. and something for the young.

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[payitforward]

Okay, Ken -- lets have that list!

[Ruzious]

Obviously, CCJ was going to say the following:

Bruce Brown > Troy Brown
Josh Okogie > Elie Okobo
Mikal Bridges > Miles Bridges
De'Anthony Melton > Shake Milton
Robert Williams > Kenrich Williams
Mitchell Robinson > Jerome Robinson
Jaren Jackson Jr > Justin Jackson
Jontay Porter > Michael Porter, Jr.

Jontay will be the first pick in the 2019 draft.

[Cramer]

I figured if there was ever a thread for some last minute draft enlightenment, this would be the thread.

I’m clearly and sadly mistaken.

So how the **** has everyone been?

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Okay, Ken -- lets have that list!

Maaaaannnnn .... I've had a HELLUVA TIME ... getting around 2this....

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Obviously, CCJ was going to say the following:

Bruce Brown > Troy Brown
Josh Okogie > Elie Okobo
Mikal Bridges > Miles Bridges
De'Anthony Melton > Shake Milton
Robert Williams > Kenrich Williams
Mitchell Robinson > Jerome Robinson
Jaren Jackson Jr > Justin Jackson
Jontay Porter > Michael Porter, Jr. Probably, but I would LOVE for MJP to slip.

Jontay will be the first pick in the 2019 draft.

(Last first, Ruz).....No. I don't think so .... RJ BARRETT or ZION WILLIAMSON will be the top pick....Jontay's going lottery, prolly after 10.

I saw Bruce Brown live....bad game and Hawaii was winning...but...BB was injured. I don't think he's better than Tony; but BLUE means I'm cool with you saying it. YOU COULD BE RIGHT.

I don't like DeAnthony Melton over Shake because I think Shake has game and he's a bigger combo guard. Think he can guard/play 2 or 3 positions.

KENRICH WILLIAMS...he's a baller but an older, injured dude. I thought about DeJuan Blair/Mike Sweetney...and Alan Williams. Dude KNOWS HOW TO PLAY but...brittle/older. Rob Williams...Athlete. I just don't think he's got ANY swagger/HIBBIQto him. He can run and dunk but that dude's a Dale Davis with a bit more shot blocking IMO. GOOD ENOUGH....

JEROME Robinson....not as explosive but his scoring/profile reminds me of GILBERT ARENAS. He can sub for Wall or Beal....Confess I DON'T KNOW ABOUT MITCHELL Rob.... Twenty year old frosh...not a rocket scientist...could be Joe Rockhead....SIX Blk/gm in HS is impressive but so was Kwame in HS....I'm looking for reasons NOT TO LIKE THE GUY...could be Whitesides part deux. PASS

Justin Jackson? Why not in round 2?


PREVIEW: If I'm the Wizos I'd be tryna trade. 1>>>> UP for JJJ or Bamba ...or DONCIC OR MJP...basically all top 7 except SEXTON AND YOUNG.... or 2>>>> DOWN. I'd be willing to trade the 15 for 2 of 31-40. EASY DECISION. I WOULD TRADE down for exchange of salary cap duds....

DWIGHT HOWARD... he's negotiation a buyout....BUT, the Wizards should try within 24hrs to see if they can offload Gortat/Mahinmi/Smith plus? For D. HOWARD.... Dwight can still play some. Wall could make DH MORE LIKE D'An Jordan...


LOTS OF trade ideas: Wizards have YOUNG, VERY GOOD PLAYERS, Big contracts actually FAVOR being involved in 3-ways (Boston is scheming to get Lebron...Wizards could get Kyrie if they trade JW; Charlotte is looking to draft a PG, which means KEMBA is on the block.... Shroder only has 46M on his deal....he's about as EFFECTIVE (not the same as good, but better money wise) than Wall....

did i mention I'd be looking to deal Super Max JW?

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Mikal Bridges is a beast ... BUT MY BIG FEAR .....

EG is going to end up selecting (mild bust) MILES BRIDGES

Ernie, when reaching for a rabbit, generally GRABS A RAT OUT OF HAT come draft time...

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

"CCJKEN's" pure awesomness. like "Ruth's Chris" with the possessive pronoun reversed.


since 3-6 might be available, my choices are doncic and trae young in that range. 2-3 teams minimally will regret not drafting either.

7-11 might be in play as well. WCJ, Bamba, and bridges aren't bad options. 3-4 team will regret it.

i have no idea who to steal in the early-late teens as a paul george, donovan mitchell type pick. Nor do i have a clue who will be even later like a kawhi, jimmy butler pick. But i do know for certain that CCJ will reveal his 2-3 "steals of the draft" (generally chosen after 20) and if years past are any sign he will be right on at least 1-2 as solid rotation guys.

But if there was a time for his luck to run out. now is that time. Typical CCJ picks are workman like PF's(as in big strong guys with a solid base that rebound well and can score utility baskets efficiently using that strong base. Not game changers per se. still though....really solid picks. But, The game has changed. Its all about shooting, movement, team players, than can do many things. Is CCJ paying attention or smoking the ganja?

SO this year will be interesting. Can CCJ keep his draft reputation in tact? He made me a believer over a decade ago. I think he will nail at least one steal in the draft.

as for music, try this one on for size. something for the old. and something for the young.

Watch on YouTube

Ruth's Chris .... GREAT STEAKS ...they have/had one in Waikiki near Ala Moana....also, in Pearl City...

TOP Seven/Eight BY CONSENSUS are considered to be STUDS. 8-14 there's dropoff.... PICKS 12-17 are good for trade per _______(I will fill in my sources later)


The Donovan Mitchell ??? VERY LIKELY ZHAIRE SMITH.... Reminds me of the 76ers G Richardson (way back in the day). Played 3-4 in college but was a 1-2 for the Sixers. Smith is like a bigger John Starks. Will throw down vicious dunks and play with HUGE heart.

The Jimmy Butler? THERE ARE three or four good candidates ... DONTA DIVINCENZO is GOING TO BE REALLY, REALLY GOOD. White dude will dunk on guys. Good enough to draft at 15, but like Butler, DD could slip to end of round one. ABSOLUTE STEAL. 42 in vert...2 Natty champs... great worker, what is NOT to like?

TYPICAL indeed: GARY CLARK, maybe ISAIAH WILKINS, DEFINITELY DEVON HALL, ...

[Ruzious]

I figured if there was ever a thread for some last minute draft enlightenment, this would be the thread.

I’m clearly and sadly mistaken.

So how the **** has everyone been?

See, like the finer things in life, CCJ just needed a lilttle time to percolate and came up with the single best draft preview in the nation.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I figured if there was ever a thread for some last minute draft enlightenment, this would be the thread.

I’m clearly and sadly mistaken.

So how the **** has everyone been?

See, like the finer things in life, CCJ just needed a lilttle time to percolate and came up with the single best draft preview in the nation.

I DEFINITELY NEEDED COFFEE....the VOG is kicking ass and it's HOTAF here ....HI feels like Phoenix, AZ (not good, man!)

cannot bring myself to say what them youngin's say: HOT AS BALLS?!?!?!

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

ROUGH: will edit later
What the Wizards will do and what the SHOULD do are two different things.

--Currently, there is shortage of athleticism in the frontcourt. Robert Williams is the name MOST are touting. NOT ME…. I LOVE OMARI SPELLMAN’s Potential FAR better than Williams. I would draft Spellman even at 15 over Williams. Lots of guys can dunk. Not lots have Draymond Green range and mentality.

--The Wizard have a lack of quality depth and MOST OF ALL IMO, they’re a poorly-coached, DUMB team. Scott Brooks is stealing money that Randy Wittman at LESS than half could do BETTER with in games. Brooks DOES NOT USE THE BEST FIVE. Brooks DOES NOT DEPLOY ALL RESOURCEs. I wish Satoransky and Jason Smith would go public on Twitter to put their IDIOT COACH on FULL BLAST.
Because he’s been such a weak coach, I think the Wizards will NEVER, EVER, EVER WIN with Wall/Beal under Scotty B. Since they cannot beam him elsewhere (21M left over 3 years); they need to add SMART PLAYERS who can SUCCEED DESPITE THEIR COACH AND THE HUGE EGOS at G positions 1 and 2.
They should be collecting quality depth and leaders. Defense-solid players. JUST SAY NO to Moritz Wagner. No D.
GARY CLARK,
JEVON CARTER,
DEVON HALL,

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

The Wizards can:

Stay put at 15 (I doubt it, for whatever reason--just think EG's gonna make a deal).

AT 15 the latest: Miles Bridges ... will piss METF off....so, that is what EG usually does on draft day!
VERY SAVE GREAT/GOOD PICKS AT 15: Zhaire Smith, Donta Divencenzo, ANYBODY FROM MOCK 1-14 that drops.... Robert Williams is safe pick... But NOT ONE I WOULD MAKE.....
SUPRISE(NOT REALLY) PICKS THE WIZARDS COULD MAKE at 15: Kevin Huerter. I dunno HOW to feel IF that happens....

HERE IS WHAT I WOULD BE TRYING HARD TO DO: Trade UP to get JJJr/Bomba/MPJr ...and even Wendell Carter Jr....Juniors who are Frosh...they ROCK!

I would try to trade for Doncic and CONLEY if Mempho likes JW

I would try to trade for Michael Porter Jr....ONLY BECAUSE I HAVE A HUNCH...dude's going to be TMac type scorer....his stock is falling so inquire...why NOT?

I would trade Wall for rights to Trae Young...Young is like Mark Price/Tyus Jones; not a generational talent but solid leader. Don't want him as much as his shot/cap relief. Wall is petulant, over-paid, and a bad leader. (Didn't like that Picture of him w. Guice...I'm an old-school/hater SoRRY John, you are a good dude and good player but NOT a super max-worthy leader...NO SIR...

Beal trades are VERY POSSIBLE... I think Donte can be better than Brad. DD eventually > BB

MANY MANY Kelly Oubre deals... MIKAL Bridges is better.... HOWEVER, I think a good move is to BUY A SECOND ROUND PICK AND SELECT KO's TEAMMATE the PG...Graham?

GTG now...

[Ruzious]

ROUGH: will edit later
What the Wizards will do and what the SHOULD do are two different things.

--Currently, there is shortage of athleticism in the frontcourt. Robert Williams is the name MOST are touting. NOT ME…. I LOVE OMARI SPELLMAN’s Potential FAR better than Williams. I would draft Spellman even at 15 over Williams. Lots of guys can dunk. Not lots have Draymond Green range and mentality.

--The Wizard have a lack of quality depth and MOST OF ALL IMO, they’re a poorly-coached, DUMB team. Scott Brooks is stealing money that Randy Wittman at LESS than half could do BETTER with in games. Brooks DOES NOT USE THE BEST FIVE. Brooks DOES NOT DEPLOY ALL RESOURCEs. I wish Satoransky and Jason Smith would go public on Twitter to put their IDIOT COACH on FULL BLAST.
Because he’s been such a weak coach, I think the Wizards will NEVER, EVER, EVER WIN with Wall/Beal under Scotty B. Since they cannot beam him elsewhere (21M left over 3 years); they need to add SMART PLAYERS who can SUCCEED DESPITE THEIR COACH AND THE HUGE EGOS at G positions 1 and 2.
They should be collecting quality depth and leaders. Defense-solid players. JUST SAY NO to Moritz Wagner. No D.
GARY CLARK,
JEVON CARTER,
DEVON HALL,

Gotta admit, I'm starting to lean to Wagner over Spellman because of Spellman's poor scores in the drills at the combine. And Wagner's such a high energy player - gotta love that. And he does fit the new breed of centers and can defend on the perimeter. It's protecting the basket that he's not good at. Hell, when Houston used a 6'5 forward at center instead of Capella, I don't think they cared much about protecting the rim. And Kevon Looney for GS is not exactly the second coming of Ben Wallace.

Count me in for Jevon Carter at 44 - though I'm guessing he goes a pick or 2 earlier - just to do that Lucy holding for the football for Charlie Brown thing to me. At this point, we should be happy if they actually use both picks.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I figured if there was ever a thread for some last minute draft enlightenment, this would be the thread.

I’m clearly and sadly mistaken.

So how the **** has everyone been?