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Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread

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Are you happy with the draft?

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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4221 » by jayu70 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:59 pm

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kg01 wrote:You can't possibly believe this stuff you're saying about all these middling prospects. Meanwhile, we gift potential dynasties elsewhere. @jamall you're teetering on the edge, sir.



I'll repeat this surprisingly controversial statement for the record:

Mikal + Markelle + future picks or just Luka. I'd definitely have to mull it over.




I'm looking to come out of this draft with multiple pieces. If you think Luka can singlehandedly save this franchise...I am simply more skeptical.

Markelle is damaged goods why'd you think Philly is willing to move him. He's the next MCW.
What future picks are in the deal. It's Fultz #10, #26.
My take on Luca: it's not just him by himself...it's what he can do for the players around him. That's why I want him.

And heck...when I go to games I wanna chant 'Luca Luca Lucaaaaa
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4222 » by dms269 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:03 pm

If Doncic goes 2, I am fully expecting us to take Trae. We might try and trade down, but if not we will take Trae.
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4223 » by Archx » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:03 pm

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And heck...when I go to games I wanna chant 'Luca Luca Lucaaaaa


But that's not his name... It's LuKa :P
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4224 » by Archx » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:04 pm

dms269 wrote:If Doncic goes 2, I am fully expecting us to take Trae. We might try and trade down, but if not we will take Trae.


Woj already spoiled the first 6 picks apparently. ATL gets Luka according to him.
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4225 » by dms269 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:07 pm

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dms269 wrote:If Doncic goes 2, I am fully expecting us to take Trae. We might try and trade down, but if not we will take Trae.


Woj already spoiled the first 6 picks apparently. ATL gets Luka according to him.


I saw, however I am still apprehensive since he works for the evil empire.
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4226 » by Spud2nique » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:14 pm

kg01 wrote:
Jamaaliver wrote:
kg01 wrote:You can't possibly believe this stuff you're saying about all these middling prospects. Meanwhile, we gift potential dynasties elsewhere. @jamall you're teetering on the edge, sir.



I'll repeat this surprisingly controversial statement for the record:

Mikal + Markelle + future picks or just Luka. I'd definitely have to mull it over.


I'm looking to come out of this draft with multiple pieces. If you think Luka can singlehandedly save this franchise...I am simply more skeptical.


Luka has a chance to be great. None of that dreck package you have us taking back has that potential. So I'll ax again, what are you doing to us, @jammmmm? Wait, I see it now. This is the Selltic version of @jamm speaking. Listen. Let us speak to the Hawks fan. I know you're in there.



I’m glad Evan Turner finally has a chance to be great...kg is in! He’s finally on board! Amazing how a couple of days can turn a 9th man in the rotation to a stud!

Ps Jamaal, I think you just love the Philly deal cuz you want Wendell at 10 and you’re pawning off like we taking Mikal to lure me in. I’m not falling for it. I PLAY POKER WITH NO SUNGLASSES SUN! That’s raw right there!
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Post#4227 » by HMFFL » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:18 pm

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HMFFL wrote:Young won't make it in the league.




This might be the boldest declaration I've heard you make in years.
Trolling is not a skill I claim to be good at.


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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4228 » by jayu70 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:36 pm

Archx wrote:
jayu70 wrote:
And heck...when I go to games I wanna chant 'Luca Luca Lucaaaaa


But that's not his name... It's LuKa :P

I'm saying it right though :P
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4229 » by ATL Boy » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:04 pm

Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter


If we have Luka sitting there at three, and take him in exchange for offloading Baze's contract on Dallas plus a mediocre asset I'd legitimately root for Schlenk to get fired as soon as possible.
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4230 » by LightTheBeam » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:05 pm

Congrats guys. You guys got the best player in the draft at 3. What a day to be a Hawks fan. Luka/Prince. In a league full of wings, you have the makings of an amazing tandem.
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4231 » by CP War Hawks » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:08 pm

I think it's doncic unless TS has worked out an unbelievable deal with Orlando

Fox seems set on playing with bag and sac seems to want to appease him
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4232 » by JamesConway » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:12 pm

ATL Boy wrote:
Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter


If we have Luka sitting there at three, and take him in exchange for offloading Baze's contract on Dallas plus a mediocre asset I'd legitimately root for Schlenk to get fired as soon as possible.

Coming in peace.

Can you tell me who that reporter is? Is he a respected ATL-guy?
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4233 » by ~Wretch~ » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:25 pm

ATL Boy wrote:
Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter


If we have Luka sitting there at three, and take him in exchange for offloading Baze's contract on Dallas plus a mediocre asset I'd legitimately root for Schlenk to get fired as soon as possible.


:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

C'mon man........................
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4234 » by dms269 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:44 pm

JamesConway wrote:
ATL Boy wrote:
Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter


If we have Luka sitting there at three, and take him in exchange for offloading Baze's contract on Dallas plus a mediocre asset I'd legitimately root for Schlenk to get fired as soon as possible.

Coming in peace.

Can you tell me who that reporter is? Is he a respected ATL-guy?


He is the sports director for the local TV station.
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4235 » by dms269 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:45 pm

If it is true, we better be getting a whole lot more than just dumping Baze. DSJ isn't even needed due to Trae, it better be a 2019 1st
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4236 » by CP War Hawks » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:50 pm

They obviously want to get Dennis up outta there. My issues with tray is his defense and he certainly wants a big market like NYC.

Certainly an issue in the future
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4237 » by jayu70 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:03 pm

Read on Twitter
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4238 » by dms269 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:07 pm

The curse of Atlanta continues if we do the 3+Baze for 5+Matthews deal.

The only thing that would make the hurt a tad better is if we are able to dump Dennis for WELL above market value.
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4239 » by dms269 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:09 pm

jayu70 wrote:
Read on Twitter


Sacramento decides to make a draft blunder, passes on Luka.

Atlanta: *hold my beer*
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Re: Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#4240 » by Spud2nique » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:09 pm

Spud2nique wrote:
HMFFL wrote:Dallas wants our pick so they can draft Doncic. We have started to act as if Doncic is our priority but it could very well be a smokescreen to gain as much value for our pick as possible.


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I’m so scared we trade 3 for 5 and they take Trae for us with some whack asset...please no


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