2018/2019 NBA draft talk: Who should be our target? (Poll)

IllMagic04 · Post #461 » by **IllMagic04** » Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:16 pm

NotACat wrote:
IllMagic04 wrote:
Def Swami wrote:I'm increasingly drawn to Coby White.
Me too. I just fear he wont be on the board since we may make the playoffs. He'd probally be on the board at 10-13 but at 15 hes gonna be gone.

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I think I still prefer NAW over Coby White. Mocks have NAW in our range as well, even if we make the playoffs

I like him too. I've seen more mocks with him off the board before we pick. But the mocks are all over the place. I think this is gonna be a weird draft.

MartinsIzAfraud · Post #462 » by **MartinsIzAfraud** » Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:18 pm

IllMagic04 wrote:
NotACat wrote:
IllMagic04 wrote:Me too. I just fear he wont be on the board since we may make the playoffs. He'd probally be on the board at 10-13 but at 15 hes gonna be gone.

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I think I still prefer NAW over Coby White. Mocks have NAW in our range as well, even if we make the playoffs

I like him too. I've seen more mocks with him off the board before we pick. But the mocks are all over the place. I think this is gonna be a weird draft.

I think picks 8-20 will be very interesting in a draft where you could honestly see teams drafting for need over BPA.

PrimeThyme · Post #463 » by **PrimeThyme** » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:27 pm

I've liked him all season, but I'm officially on board the Alexander Walker hype train. He really is the perfect type of SG to pair next to Bamba and Isaac. Great shooter, has playmaking capabilities with his outstanding bball iq, Great size (6-6, 6-9 wingspan), and he is a very good defender (114 ortg and 94 drtg per 100 this year, 5.2 obpm 4.3 dbpm).

Please ship Fournier out of town or to the bench and get this kid on our team next year. I'm 100% sold and he should be in our range.

MartinsIzAfraud · Post #464 » by **MartinsIzAfraud** » Fri Mar 15, 2019 2:11 pm

PrimeThyme wrote:I've liked him all season, but I'm officially on board the Alexander Walker hype train. He really is the perfect type of SG to pair next to Bamba and Isaac. Great shooter, has playmaking capabilities with his outstanding bball iq, Great size (6-6, 6-9 wingspan), and he is a very good defender (114 ortg and 94 drtg per 100 this year, 5.2 obpm 4.3 dbpm).

Please ship Fournier out of town or to the bench and get this kid on our team next year. I'm 100% sold and he should be in our range.

I've been on his train for awhile and especially . Huge VT fan watch every game and the kid just seems to have the perfect skillset to mold into a great player. He's already coached by a no nonsense coach who is all about teaching things the right way. Effort, make the extra pass and keep the ball/yourself moving. He's also started to trust his left hand in terms of making passes and finishing at the rim with it which can only get better as he grows. Would really love to see him in Orlando and knowing how quiet our FO is in terms of workouts I should be able to know from VT side if he does make a stop here.

PrimeThyme · Post #465 » by **PrimeThyme** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 5:19 pm

MartinsIzAfraud wrote:
PrimeThyme wrote:I've liked him all season, but I'm officially on board the Alexander Walker hype train. He really is the perfect type of SG to pair next to Bamba and Isaac. Great shooter, has playmaking capabilities with his outstanding bball iq, Great size (6-6, 6-9 wingspan), and he is a very good defender (114 ortg and 94 drtg per 100 this year, 5.2 obpm 4.3 dbpm).

Please ship Fournier out of town or to the bench and get this kid on our team next year. I'm 100% sold and he should be in our range.

I've been on his train for awhile and especially . Huge VT fan watch every game and the kid just seems to have the perfect skillset to mold into a great player. He's already coached by a no nonsense coach who is all about teaching things the right way. Effort, make the extra pass and keep the ball/yourself moving. He's also started to trust his left hand in terms of making passes and finishing at the rim with it which can only get better as he grows. Would really love to see him in Orlando and knowing how quiet our FO is in terms of workouts I should be able to know from VT side if he does make a stop here.

The good thing is he strikes me as a Weltman guy. He reminds me of Isaac in a lot of ways..Gives an extremely good interview and clearly has a good head on his shoulders, has great size, and his basketball IQ on both ends is impressive. If he falls to us wherever we are I don't see how we could pass on him. Checks all the boxes and we are in the market for a new SG.

KillMonger · Post #466 » by **KillMonger** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:04 pm

just checked in for the first time in this thread and i know it's lazy on my part but should we focus on trying to get Fourniers' replacement? who in our range should i do some research on? lazy i know but i'm at work don't have time to really look just need some quick names

MartinsIzAfraud · Post #467 » by **MartinsIzAfraud** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:19 pm

Solid Snake wrote:just checked in for the first time in this thread and i know it's lazy on my part but should we focus on trying to get Fourniers' replacement? who in our range should i do some research on? lazy i know but i'm at work don't have time to really look just need some quick names

names I'll be watching

Nickeil Alexander Walker -> Virginia Tech
KZ Okpala -> Stanford not in NIT or NCAA's he's best player on a bad bad bad team
Jarrett Culver - Texas Tech
Coby White - UNC
Talen Horton Tucker -> not sure he comes out Freshman Iowa State
Keldon Johnson - Kentucky

MartinsIzAfraud · Post #468 » by **MartinsIzAfraud** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:29 pm

Sam Vecenie has updated Mock as of today: Weird he has us at 11 but interesting to see names more than teams

1 Knicks - Zion
2 Suns - Ja Morant
3 Cleveland - R.J. Barrett
4 Bulls - De'Andre Hunter
5 Hawks - Cam Reddish
6 Hawks (from Dal) - Jarrett Culver
7 Memphis - Darius Garland
8 Wizards - Romeo Langford
9 Pelicans - Jaxson Hayes
10 Hornets - Rui Hachimura
11 Orlando - Coby White
12 Lakers - Keldon Johnson
13 T'Wolves - Brandon Clarke
14 Celtics- Sekou Doumbouya
15 Heat - Kevin Porter Jr
16 Pistons - Nickeil Alexander Walker
17 Nets - Nassir Little
18 Celtics - KZ Okpala
19 Jazz - PJ Washington
20 Spurs - Jontay Porter
21 Celtics - Tyler Herro
22 Blazers - Bruno Fernando
23 Cavs - Eric Paschall
24 OKC - Tre Jones
25 Pacers - Grant Williams
26 76ers - Matisse Thybulle
27 Nets - Daniel Gafford
28 GSW - Luguentz Dort
29 Suprs - Talen Horton Tucker
30 Bucks - Bol Bol

KillMonger · Post #469 » by **KillMonger** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:57 pm

MartinsIzAfraud wrote:
Solid Snake wrote:just checked in for the first time in this thread and i know it's lazy on my part but should we focus on trying to get Fourniers' replacement? who in our range should i do some research on? lazy i know but i'm at work don't have time to really look just need some quick names

names I'll be watching

Nickeil Alexander Walker -> Virginia Tech
KZ Okpala -> Stanford not in NIT or NCAA's he's best player on a bad bad bad team
Jarrett Culver - Texas Tech
Coby White - UNC
Talen Horton Tucker -> not sure he comes out Freshman Iowa State
Keldon Johnson - Kentucky

what happened to kevin porter jr? he was making noise then......what? he fell off?

Post #470 » by **Knightro** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 10:46 pm

Solid Snake wrote:
MartinsIzAfraud wrote:
Solid Snake wrote:just checked in for the first time in this thread and i know it's lazy on my part but should we focus on trying to get Fourniers' replacement? who in our range should i do some research on? lazy i know but i'm at work don't have time to really look just need some quick names

names I'll be watching

Nickeil Alexander Walker -> Virginia Tech
KZ Okpala -> Stanford not in NIT or NCAA's he's best player on a bad bad bad team
Jarrett Culver - Texas Tech
Coby White - UNC
Talen Horton Tucker -> not sure he comes out Freshman Iowa State
Keldon Johnson - Kentucky

what happened to kevin porter jr? he was making noise then......what? he fell off?

Any of those names would work.

Kevin Porter Jr. is a weird case. He got hurt, got suspended, there were rumors he wasn't going to come back but then he did come back.

I don't think he's a lotto pick anymore.

There are a lot of guys who can help the Magic that should be available in the 11-15 range.

Nyce_1 · Post #471 » by **Nyce_1** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 2:19 am

Sign me up for NAW. Hopefully he doesn't work himself out of our range.

Post #472 » by **Def Swami** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:24 pm

Nyce_1 wrote:Sign me up for NAW. Hopefully he doesn't work himself out of our range.

Kind of low key hope the Magic stay in the late lottery now to nab one of Coby White or NAW.

Post #473 » by **Knightro** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:27 pm

Def Swami wrote:
Nyce_1 wrote:Sign me up for NAW. Hopefully he doesn't work himself out of our range.

Kind of low key hope the Magic stay in the late lottery now to nab one of Coby White or NAW.

With the Lakers, Hornets and Wolves all falling apart, the gap between 8th in the East and 9th in the East is currently only two spots, 13th v. 15th.

If the difference is just two picks, then, I'd just go ahead and suggest making the playoffs.

IllMagic04 · Post #474 » by **IllMagic04** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:58 pm

Knightro wrote:
Def Swami wrote:
Nyce_1 wrote:Sign me up for NAW. Hopefully he doesn't work himself out of our range.

Kind of low key hope the Magic stay in the late lottery now to nab one of Coby White or NAW.

With the Lakers, Hornets and Wolves all falling apart, the gap between 8th in the East and 9th in the East is currently only two spots, 13th v. 15th.

If the difference is just two picks, then, I'd just go ahead and suggest making the playoffs.

Im still hoping we lose some games and can at least sit at 11. Id be good with any of Keldon Johnson, Coby White or NAW.

BadHombre · Post #475 » by **BadHombre** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:45 pm

There more I see of him, the more I feel like Coby White is actually one of the top 5 prospects in this draft. Or he will eventually come to be. If he drops to mid first round and we pick from there, that could be some planets aligning right there. A future backcourt of Fultz/White could be very Lillard/McCollum but with more size and strong defensive capability.

NAW is another guard I think would be a great pickup who could be T-Ross with great passing and more inclination to attack the basket.

KillMonger · Post #476 » by **KillMonger** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:19 pm

Damn what happened to Langford? He's intriguing except he can't shoot...... 20 something percent from college 3? Not going to get it done, another guy we would have to teach him how to shoot. Though we need a decent SG prospect, I'm giving fultz a shot as our PG of the future

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3ddman23 · Post #477 » by **3ddman23** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:51 pm

How does everyone feel about bj taylor? Any real shot at the NBA? I feel like he could low key make it depending on his ability to manage a game as a pg. He reminds me a bunch of chris Paul. The magic need to atleast bring him in for summer league.

Post #478 » by **Knightro** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:20 pm

3ddman23 wrote:How does everyone feel about bj taylor? Any real shot at the NBA? I feel like he could low key make it depending on his ability to manage a game as a pg. He reminds me a bunch of chris Paul. The magic need to atleast bring him in for summer league.

0% chance at making the league IMO.

He's a senior with a career .395 FG%. Not exactly the best combination.

Xatticus · Post #479 » by **Xatticus** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:49 pm

Solid Snake wrote:Damn what happened to Langford? He's intriguing except he can't shoot...... 20 something percent from college 3? Not going to get it done, another guy we would have to teach him how to shoot. Though we need a decent SG prospect, I'm giving fultz a shot as our PG of the future

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It's in the eye of the beholder. His shot looks much better than the numbers would suggest, so the question is how reflective his efficiency is of his ability to shoot. If you believe in his shot, then that percentage shouldn't scare you away. He is a smooth athlete with a good first step and really nice body control.

IllMagic04 · Post #480 » by **IllMagic04** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:56 am

BadHombre wrote:There more I see of him, the more I feel like Coby White is actually one of the top 5 prospects in this draft. Or he will eventually come to be. If he drops to mid first round and we pick from there, that could be some planets aligning right there. A future backcourt of Fultz/White could be very Lillard/McCollum but with more size and strong defensive capability.

NAW is another guard I think would be a great pickup who could be T-Ross with great passing and more inclination to attack the basket.

I dont think top 5 but I think he may go 8 or 9. Unlike us smart managment values guys who can put the ball in the basket.

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Who is the perfect fit?