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MGB8 wrote:WCJ compares very closely as a prospect to Indiana’s Myles Turner. Almost identical size, similarly middling athleticism, Turner a better and quicker shooter, especially from midrange: while Carter a bit better in the post.
TheStig wrote:TheJordanRule wrote:TheStig wrote:Haha, I really wanted Porter. He was the only one who was going to be a star. Boom or bust is better than a mediocre C.
Isn't Hutchinson and athletic wing? Decent shooter, good defender?
I feel you on the boom or bust star over a mediocre C. Just remember THIS mediocre C is only 19 with immediate NBA-ready skills on BOTH ends of the floor. But this is why I quit following the draft so closely. The team often goes a completely different route than what you hope. My only issue with Hutch is, what's the difference between him and Blakeney or Nwaba? We're getting obsessed with "great motor" 3 and D wings who don't actually bring much to the table. I'd have preferred a Euro stash or youngster with huge tools because I favor chasing star potential the same way you do.
If we didn't have Lauri. I'd be cool with the pick. If he had an elite talent like Bamba, I'd be cool. But honestly, they just overlap and I wanted Porter. I'm a bit bummed we couldn't trade up to 14 by eating Faried's deal.
Leslie Forman wrote:MGB8 wrote:WCJ compares very closely as a prospect to Indiana’s Myles Turner. Almost identical size, similarly middling athleticism, Turner a better and quicker shooter, especially from midrange: while Carter a bit better in the post.
Myles Turner is a far better athlete. If anything Carter is closer to Sabonis.
TheJordanRule wrote:TheStig wrote:TheJordanRule wrote:
I feel you on the boom or bust star over a mediocre C. Just remember THIS mediocre C is only 19 with immediate NBA-ready skills on BOTH ends of the floor. But this is why I quit following the draft so closely. The team often goes a completely different route than what you hope. My only issue with Hutch is, what's the difference between him and Blakeney or Nwaba? We're getting obsessed with "great motor" 3 and D wings who don't actually bring much to the table. I'd have preferred a Euro stash or youngster with huge tools because I favor chasing star potential the same way you do.
If we didn't have Lauri. I'd be cool with the pick. If he had an elite talent like Bamba, I'd be cool. But honestly, they just overlap and I wanted Porter. I'm a bit bummed we couldn't trade up to 14 by eating Faried's deal.
OMG stealing him at #14 that way would have been epic. Unfortunately this FO has no creativity. That would have made too much good sense.
MGB8 wrote:Leslie Forman wrote:MGB8 wrote:WCJ compares very closely as a prospect to Indiana’s Myles Turner. Almost identical size, similarly middling athleticism, Turner a better and quicker shooter, especially from midrange: while Carter a bit better in the post.
Myles Turner is a far better athlete. If anything Carter is closer to Sabonis.
Not really, no. Turner was knocked for the same lack of plus athleticism Carter gets knocked for, similar college tapes. Turner on offense has a quicker release and less of an old man’s game than Carter, so it might look like he is more athletic on that end, but they are very comparable.
Chitownbulls wrote:How much money do the Bulls have invested in the center position now?
Lopez- 12mil?
Asik- 10mil?
Felicio- 8mil?
TheStig wrote:TheJordanRule wrote:TheStig wrote:If we didn't have Lauri. I'd be cool with the pick. If he had an elite talent like Bamba, I'd be cool. But honestly, they just overlap and I wanted Porter. I'm a bit bummed we couldn't trade up to 14 by eating Faried's deal.
OMG stealing him at #14 that way would have been epic. Unfortunately this FO has no creativity. That would have made too much good sense.
I couldn't believe it. Even 14 and Faried for 22 would have been great if you got Porter.
kyrv wrote:Indomitable wrote:TeamMan wrote:I keep saying it, but Horford is a PF, and so is Carter.
Horford has never played pf. As a pro
True, but that should not stop him from continually saying it.
TheHrvReport wrote:I just can't get excited about this pick guys. I feel like we just drafted Taj Gibson in an 19 year olds body...inb4 someone comments " a 19-year old Taj Gibson is a GREAT player though!!"
AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:kyrv wrote:Indomitable wrote:Horford has never played pf. As a pro
True, but that should not stop him from continually saying it.
Horford played PF for the majority of his time in Atlanta. At his insistence.
Edit: And Carter’s going to be a C. Not sure how anyone sees PF speed or ball skills.
This is accurate, but don't let facts get in the way of whatever agenda certain posters have *shrug*.Jcool0 wrote:AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:kyrv wrote:
True, but that should not stop him from continually saying it.
Horford played PF for the majority of his time in Atlanta. At his insistence.
Edit: And Carter’s going to be a C. Not sure how anyone sees PF speed or ball skills.
What? Horford played C 86% of the time in Atlanta.