2019 Draft Discussion

316Hornets · Post #781 » by **316Hornets** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:20 am

Athleticism plus size is always going to be an in demand talent. Giannis has shown this to be true to the highest degree. Hayes has the size that could be one of the most dominant guys on the court if he gains some muslce.

316Hornets · Post #782 » by **316Hornets** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:24 am

JMAC3 wrote:Here are my priorities:

1. Trade pick for allstar player.

2. Trade back in draft for multiple firsts.

3. Take BPA at 12

4. Draft and Stash all 3 picks (don’t like this).

5. Trade pick to solely drop salary (worst move to me).

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I'd just rather us trade up in the draft than trade for an allstar player. Our greatest concern going forward is the cap so getting a star rookie is pretty important. Trade a future 1st to move up this year?

316Hornets · Post #783 » by **316Hornets** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:26 am

If you asked me, I'd rather get Coby White on a rookie year deal than give Beal the max.

JMAC3 · Post #784 » by **JMAC3** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:08 pm

Hayes has a big body and should be able to add muscle to his frame.

I have his comps as follows:

Elite comp- Tyson Chandler
Standard comp- Jarrett Allen
Bust comp- Ryan Hollins

He just started playing basketball 3 years ago, I have a hard time he is just going to develop an above average shot or post game. His upside is limited to me on how well he can communicate on the defensive side of the floor.

He has a very low chance of being an allstar player to me, but a high chance of being a rotation player= high floor, but low ceiling.

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KingCat · Post #785 » by **KingCat** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:03 pm

Snidely FC wrote:
fatlever wrote:

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The problem is that GMs like to emulate a winner... a Rim Runner works in Golden State or Hou surrounded by stellar 3 pt shooters. But a rim runner needs to be surrounded by the right players. I think for the Hornets in particular, unless we're somehow able to land a couple true knockdown shooters, a more versatile player like Bitadze is a better fit. Maxim: the less talent you have on your squad the more versatile each individual needs to be.

You are exactly right. We have the least talented roster in the league. How is a guy like Hayes or Clarke gonna help with that at all? Sweet the hustle, play good D, and rebound. That won’t really help when the team is struggling to put up 90 points on a night basis. Sure, guys like Clarke, Fernando, and Hayes might be fine in teams like Houston, GSW, Toronto; but here? Would be such a waste of a pick

remi_222 · Post #786 » by **remi_222** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:10 pm

Watch on YouTube

11min highlights of Sekou's workout !!!!!! kleenex time !!!!!!

Liver_Pooty · Post #787 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:35 pm

remi_222 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

11min highlights of Sekou's workout !!!!!! kleenex time !!!!!!

Hes still a baby. Kid is going to be a baller in 3 or 4 years.

remi_222 · Post #788 » by **remi_222** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:37 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:
remi_222 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

11min highlights of Sekou's workout !!!!!! kleenex time !!!!!!

Hes still a baby. Kid is going to be a baller in 3 or 4 years.

He's not at all ! He's pro since he's 15 and plays vs grown men since 3yrs ! Probably has more bball experience than all the other player in the draft combined.

Surely not a baby

Liver_Pooty · Post #789 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:12 pm

remi_222 wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
remi_222 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

11min highlights of Sekou's workout !!!!!! kleenex time !!!!!!

Hes still a baby. Kid is going to be a baller in 3 or 4 years.

He's not at all ! He's pro since he's 15 and plays vs grown men since 3yrs ! Probably has more bball experience than all the other player in the draft combined.

Surely not a baby

Don't think you understood what I meant. Hes going to be a really good player, though.

remi_222 · Post #790 » by **remi_222** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:37 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:
remi_222 wrote:
Liver_Pooty wrote:
Hes still a baby. Kid is going to be a baller in 3 or 4 years.

He's not at all ! He's pro since he's 15 and plays vs grown men since 3yrs ! Probably has more bball experience than all the other player in the draft combined.

Surely not a baby

Don't think you understood what I meant. Hes going to be a really good player, though.

Oh yes i understood, i just wanted to be a bit of an a**hole "correcting" your thought. But of course what we see here is absolutely awesome !
This dude from Guinea REALLLLY struggled in life with his family, he has the kind of anger that will makes him someone who's never taking anything for granted

LofJ · Post #791 » by **LofJ** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:41 pm

I think Sekou will be gone by the 6th pick. He won't make it to 12.

GiggitySmalls · Post #792 » by **GiggitySmalls** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:17 pm

Rui, and nassir intrigue me alot. I would be pretty happy with either one. If sekou somehow falls to us it would wise to grab him. Those are my 3 targets.

Post #793 » by **fatlever** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:29 pm

JDR720 wrote:doesn't cody count as a rim runner? to me, a rim runner is someone who sets screens and then....runs to the rim.

yes, this guy lists cody as a rim runner in his article.

Post #794 » by **fatlever** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:32 pm

Now is not the time to be drafting for need. We need to keep drafting for players with high upside and to a potential and Recycling them until we hit on a franchise player. Defensive Specialists are luxury at this point.

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Post #795 » by **fatlever** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:37 pm

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UNCNYC · Post #796 » by **UNCNYC** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:03 pm

Hey guys I have updated my picks and it kinda makes sense for me at least.

#12 - Nickeil Alex.-Wal.
#36 - Luka Samanic, Josh Obeishie, Isaiah Roby, Jalen McDaniels
#51 - Tyler Cook

The reason why is because it gives me the BEST odds of landing a player I truly want at the #36 spot.
Heck Luka Samanic might even still be on the board at that spot.
While also giving us player who should be solid in Nickeil Walker and gives us insurance on Kemba.

See if I were to draft Luka Samanic with the #12, that would only allow me to HOPE that Obeishie was still on the board
at #36 because it wouldn't make sense to draft Luka Samanic and have Miles Bridges and draft Isaiah Roby and or Jalen Mcdanials.

I would be drafting the SAME position.

I also really like Tyler cook who should still be there at #51

This is what I hope happens

#12 - Nickeil Alex.-Wal.
#36 - Josh Obeishie
#51 - Tyler Cook

New Roster

NAW - Kemba - We can part ways with kemba since he will be getting pretty old and have a nice young core
Obeishie - Lamb
Bacon - Batum
Bridges - Marvin
Cook - Biz

And we can still invite a player like B.J. Taylor to camp. and it gives us a Center (who should still be there in Cook)

amcoolio · Post #797 » by **amcoolio** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:06 pm

Luka is not making it past Indiana

UNCNYC · Post #798 » by **UNCNYC** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:26 pm

Actually I have a much much better Idea. Trade #12 for pick #30 and 2 future lottery protected 1st rounders and select

#30 - Josh Obeishie
#36 - Isaiah Roby, Jalen McDaniels, Tyler Cook,
#51 - B.J. Taylor, Arturs Zagars,

Or take Luka at 30 if hes still there.

Post #799 » by **fatlever** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:19 pm

Grant Williams seems to be picking up a lot of hype as a guy who could be had late in the first or the second and end up as a great role player. Any chance we might have interest to him at 36?

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penquin11 · Post #800 » by **penquin11** » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:20 pm

Players I want with our first pick:
Bol Bol
Rui Hachimura

that is all.