Pre Draft Discussion

ruiner · Post #1941 » by **ruiner** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:40 pm

As torn as I was on both and even with slight lean on Luka, you can't pass up on a guy like Ayton with that size, offensive skils and athletcism to pair him with Booker. Core has a chance to be real special with JJ and still assets to improve.

Still hoping we trade up and if we had to with Grizz take Parsons deal if Luka was there at 4. And maybe even if he's not but I know it limits any FA plans.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #1942 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:43 pm

TOO wrote:I am ok with passing on Doncic so long as he ends up in the east.

I was kind of intrigued with him and Bogdan together but it kind of would have stung as a suns fan if they would have killed it.

I actually think Atlanta is a great landing spot for Luka. They are early in the rebuild and can mold a team around him plus it's not a crazy media market so some of that pressure is off his shoulders.

JMac1 · Post #1943 » by **JMac1** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:49 pm

Back from LA............... I am ready!! Pick 16 is what I am watching for. Also, Gambo's info is hot garbage!

BobbieL · Post #1944 » by **BobbieL** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:56 pm

Read on Twitter

Peltons rankings

I don't see it but maybe I just missed his name -oops finally found him at 48

Holiday

ruffian014 · Post #1945 » by **ruffian014** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:57 pm

Hate to hijack this thread, but can anybody help me understand why Deandre Ayton is consensus #1 considering the way todays NBA game is played today and his athleticism compared to Bagley? Comparing the two, Bagley seems the more mobile, athletic, and not the traditional center Ayton seems to be. In addition, not sure how Ayton gets all the credit for dominating the PAC 12 where there arent any legit PF or Cs whereas Bagley dominated grown men in the ACC? Only a few hours before draft and dreading that the Suns will most likely select Ayton, but trying to find any positives in it.

BobbieL · Post #1946 » by **BobbieL** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:59 pm

WeekapaugGroove wrote:
TOO wrote:I am ok with passing on Doncic so long as he ends up in the east.

I was kind of intrigued with him and Bogdan together but it kind of would have stung as a suns fan if they would have killed it.

I actually think Atlanta is a great landing spot for Luka. They are early in the rebuild and can mold a team around him plus it's not a crazy media market so some of that pressure is off his shoulders.

I am relieved if Doncic goes East

I am not unhappy about Ayton - he looks like a number 1 pick! I hope he channels his inner Big Ticket and really gets after it on defense. I know the offense will be there

LukasBMW · Post #1947 » by **LukasBMW** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:59 pm

I can feel it in the air tonight!!!!!
And I've been waiting for this moment all my life!!!

thamadkant · Post #1948 » by **thamadkant** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:01 pm

Ayton is elite athlete just like Bagley.

Ayton's length gives him a much better chance of being a rim protector under coaching development than Bagley who has 5 inches less reach.

Ayton's also a potentially better shooter outside the paint as he can shoot free throws better.

Ayton has a higher ceiling and floor...

matt131 · Post #1949 » by **matt131** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:03 pm

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BobbieL · Post #1950 » by **BobbieL** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:03 pm

thamadkant wrote:Ayton is elite athlete just like Bagley.

Ayton's length gives him a much better chance of being a rim protector under coaching development than Bagley who has 5 inches less reach.

Ayton's also a potentially better shooter outside the paint as he can shoot free throws better.

Ayton has a higher ceiling and floor...

I get all of this! I truly get that he is probably the right pick

I just really like Lukas game - lets hope he goes ot the Hawks

BobbieL · Post #1951 » by **BobbieL** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:04 pm

matt131 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Okobo please

Saberestar · Post #1952 » by **Saberestar** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:06 pm

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Mjee · Post #1953 » by **Mjee** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:07 pm

Woj said Ayton it is

SlovenianDragon · Post #1954 » by **SlovenianDragon** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:07 pm

BobbieL wrote:

Read on Twitter

Peltons rankings

I don't see it but maybe I just missed his name -oops finally found him at 48

Holiday

Smart man has Okobo at 13 and Holiday at 48

Hopefully we can get Okobo at 16 tho

thamadkant · Post #1955 » by **thamadkant** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:08 pm

If I was McD...

I would bank on this draft for the future.

Move up to Pick 4 to draft one of Doncic or JJJ... Who ever is available...

With Ayton... You need a PF who would be happy recording 30 minutes, 8 points 7 rebounds 4 blocks and 2x 3pters made.... And that's what I see in JJJ most nights.... Someone who doesn't take away shots from the main 3... But happy to scrap up the open looks and hustle defensively....

sunskerr · Post #1956 » by **sunskerr** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:12 pm

thamadkant wrote:With Ayton... You need a PF who would be happy recording 30 minutes, 8 points 7 rebounds 4 blocks and 2x 3pters made.... And that's what I see in JJJ most nights.... Someone who doesn't take away shots from the main 3... But happy to scrap up the open looks and hustle defensively....

Sounds like you want Dragan Bender. I mean I'd be surprised if Bender can't average 8 this season.

matt131 · Post #1957 » by **matt131** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:15 pm

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Post #1958 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:17 pm

Stoked for the draft tonight ! Let's go Team Ayton

Fo-Real · Post #1959 » by **Fo-Real** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:19 pm

ruffian014 wrote:Hate to hijack this thread, but can anybody help me understand why Deandre Ayton is consensus #1 considering the way todays NBA game is played today and his athleticism compared to Bagley? Comparing the two, Bagley seems the more mobile, athletic, and not the traditional center Ayton seems to be. In addition, not sure how Ayton gets all the credit for dominating the PAC 12 where there arent any legit PF or Cs whereas Bagley dominated grown men in the ACC? Only a few hours before draft and dreading that the Suns will most likely select Ayton, but trying to find any positives in it.

NOPE, too late fore all that. Figure that **** out on your own or go back and read all tbe pages to the top 4-4 threads here(ayton vs Doncic... Off-season) too close to draft to bring this **** up. Kick rocks with that!

YouTube · Post #1960 » by **Kerrsed** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:21 pm

Anyone else kinda giggling that we were being trolled by Kings posters about taking JJJ or Bagley #1, and how they were totally 1000% taking Doncic, because of the Serbian connection and the owners patented hand sign and the photo's (ALL THOSE PHOTOS!), and yet here we are with all reports from all major reporters like Woj saying that the Kangz are taking Bagley.

Who would you rather take at 16 if one of these guys slipped?