Absurdly early 2018 NBA Draft Thread

Post #4641 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:44 pm

This is the kid I wanted at #30. The College Player of the Year would have made a worthy starting PG for years to come. Along the caliber of Jameer Nelson a decade ago:

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Spud2nique · Post #4642 » by **Spud2nique** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:34 pm

Oh my...imagine if we had gotten Luka (my guy) and added another top 10 pick and grabbed Jamaal’s love Wendy.. wow..I’ve joked about Wendy a lot but I’m an old school guy and I admit when I’m wrong and I’ll admit when something catches my eye.

Wendy’s speech on defense and playing it with pride in this article is a breath of fresh air. I’m say a lot of young guys in the league go through the motions of playing defense..I’ve seen a couple rookies do it really well this year, our own Huerter and this Wendell Carter. I can’t dislike somebody that thinks this way about defense as well as knows when it’s his time to talk vs lead by example as a rook.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/rookie-wendell-carter-jr-has-a-lot-to-say-but-are-the-bulls-ready-to-listen/

Spud2nique · Post #4643 » by **Spud2nique** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:35 pm

Ps for the record Luka was my guy but that ended when we got Trae.

Spud2nique · Post #4644 » by **Spud2nique** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:02 pm

Spud2nique wrote:I'm telling ya don't pass up on Luka...

Omg Jay you found it! Wow..seems like yesterday but like 14 months ago wow.

Spud2nique · Post #4645 » by **Spud2nique** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:02 pm

Go Trae! Great class all around.

Post #4646 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Dec 11, 2018 1:50 pm

The other guy I really wanted from this draft:

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atlantabbq99 · Post #4647 » by **atlantabbq99** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:46 am

Jamaaliver wrote:
kg01 wrote:
atlantabbq99 wrote:What could Dallas offer? Young and an unprotected 2019 pick for Doncic?

There's nothing they could offer that should be enough for us to move off a guy we think can be great. We can't be cute here. Draft the guy we want at 3. Play around with the 19 pick and whoever on the roster to move up.

I'd be okay with unprotected picks from the 2012/2022 draft class.

Doncic = Young + future 1sts.

Hell, we're still in asset acquisition phase as far as I'm concerned.

Oh god, this is just so horrible, and this is why the Hawks is such a loser franchise. :banghead:

atlantabbq99 · Post #4648 » by **atlantabbq99** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:48 am

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

This might be the boldest declaration I've heard you make in years.

This turns my stomach how nobody is taking this seriously

tbhawksfan1 · Post #4649 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:21 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:^Yeah, I don't think TS can actually draft Trae at #3.

That's the kind of decision that can get a GM fired immediately if it doesn't work out.

But at #6...well.

Maybe we were both right

Post #4650 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:34 pm

Spud2nique wrote:I used to have to guard a sweaty drunk older Mexican dude when we balled at Washington Park in the Bay in the 90’s...hated that

Spud at the park 25 years ago:

Nice defense, Spud.

Very well played. :laugh:

jayu70 · Post #4651 » by **jayu70** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:32 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:I used to have to guard a sweaty drunk older Mexican dude when we balled at Washington Park in the Bay in the 90’s...hated that

Spud at the park 25 years ago:

Nice defense, Spud.

Very well played.

Perfect

Spud2nique · Post #4652 » by **Spud2nique** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:08 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:I used to have to guard a sweaty drunk older Mexican dude when we balled at Washington Park in the Bay in the 90’s...hated that

Spud at the park 25 years ago:

Nice defense, Spud.

Very well played.

no joke dude had a Larry Bird/Kobe fade-away in Sidney Moncrief body that stunk of E40 and Mickeys!

Spud2nique · Post #4653 » by **Spud2nique** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:12 pm

No doubt I drank his sweat at one point..one time my entire hand was filled with sweat and perspiration.. ugh..I hate guarding no shirt guys in the post...seriously just take the bucket lol

MaceCase · Post #4654 » by **MaceCase** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 11:39 pm

Spud2nique wrote:No doubt I drank his sweat at one point..one time my entire hand was filled with sweat and perspiration.. ugh..I hate guarding no shirt guys in the post...seriously just take the bucket lol

Just gotta put your hip on them, see who really 'bout that life.

Spud2nique · Post #4655 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:31 am

MaceCase wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:No doubt I drank his sweat at one point..one time my entire hand was filled with sweat and perspiration.. ugh..I hate guarding no shirt guys in the post...seriously just take the bucket lol

Just gotta put your hip on them, see who really 'bout that life.

Hahahahaha I put my hand up on his hip when he dips I dip... :lol:

Mace swoop by and let’s ball!

Post #4656 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Dec 16, 2018 2:26 am

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Post #4657 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:33 pm

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Spud2nique · Post #4658 » by **Spud2nique** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:31 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:

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Carter or Brunson in retrospect? I likem both but Brunson more.

Post #4659 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:48 pm

This kid looks good early.

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He is what NYK thought they were getting with Frank Ntilikina last year.

He probably should have gone to CLE at #8 instead of Collin.

Post #4660 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:51 pm

Other rookies playing well:

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Are you happy with the draft?