2019 Draft Discussion

[JMAC3]

Just for fun and laughs, but If I were fortunate enough to get my DREAM job as GM *fingers crossed* this is what my current roster would look like if the draft setup how I wanted it.

NAW - BJ Taylor (summer league pickup)
Zhairre - Lamb
Bazley - Bacon - Theo Pinson (trade Monk for him)
YuTa Watanabe - Frank
Cook - Biz

I would try and just let all the others contracts expire.

You should go into college scouting for like a D3. You get excited about the underdogs more than anyone I’ve ever met. There is a high chance not a single player on this team averages more than 12 points per game next season and it’s your dream team haha


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[Lwcasu]

Bol Bol has the same frame as Kevin Durant. He even played at a higher weight then Kevin in college (was 235 and Kevin was like 195 if I rmb). The fact he’s like 205 now doesn’t scare me. If you watch his game he’s clearly modeled it off Durant.

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and can we not ride off HoF player comparisons? realistically, Bol Bol is a mentally tougher skal labissiere type of prospect - and that kid is 3 years away while the Kings definitely have zero problems drafting at his position year after year as well

First Clarke is a young Dennis Rodman and now Bol Bol has shades of Durant

Just

You’re basically trolling me at this point. You put zero actual effort in your response post besides saying one line sentences. You should be warned by a moderator.

I mean it’s one thing to disagree it’s another thing to not back anything up and you’re the one to respond first to every single one of my posts. You have zero respect for other posters too. I’ve seen your post making fun of players names too. You’re a joke and ad 0% to board. The negativity is strong.

[UNCNYC]

Just for fun and laughs, but If I were fortunate enough to get my DREAM job as GM *fingers crossed* this is what my current roster would look like if the draft setup how I wanted it.

NAW - BJ Taylor (summer league pickup)
Zhairre - Lamb
Bazley - Bacon - Theo Pinson (trade Monk for him)
YuTa Watanabe - Frank
Cook - Biz

I would try and just let all the others contracts expire.

You should go into college scouting for like a D3. You get excited about the underdogs more than anyone I’ve ever met. There is a high chance not a single player on this team averages more than 12 points per game next season and it’s your dream team haha


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There is a high chance none of them averages that much and there is also a chance that some of them do. It's not like the ones who I would let "walk" on the current roster do now, so I might as well try new and save loads of cash in the process. I think this team would be very well recieved if they achieved just a "little" with the way the roster would be made up. By us having Zhairre and Bazley they will have their own set of fans and Watanabe would bring in the international pop that could give us a buzz. I like cooks potential to be a solid "contributor" and NAW has the potential to be one of the best pg's in the league. It's new, so in a few years this roster could look "decent" or at the least it could be a roster that aint overpaying noone. I would also acquire many "picks" if I could, but I can't do that while being a "pretend" GM so you are only seeing a small version of what "might" be rather than what would or could be. At the end of the day there are very few if any good gm's. Some get lucky and some fizzle out after a short run. ALmost impossible to be consistant in the world of GM.

[UNCNYC]

Cook has good size for both PF and Center

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[SWedd523]

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and can we not ride off HoF player comparisons? realistically, Bol Bol is a mentally tougher skal labissiere type of prospect - and that kid is 3 years away while the Kings definitely have zero problems drafting at his position year after year as well

First Clarke is a young Dennis Rodman and now Bol Bol has shades of Durant

Just

You’re basically trolling me at this point. You put zero actual effort in your response post besides saying one line sentences. You should be warned by a moderator.

I mean it’s one thing to disagree it’s another thing to not back anything up and you’re the one to respond first to every single one of my posts. You have zero respect for other posters too. I’ve seen your post making fun of players names too. You’re a joke and ad 0% to board. The negativity is strong.

I gave you an entire post with stats of both players included as a clear argument why comparing a late lottery talent in a weak draft to one of the best rebounder and defenders to ever play is silly.

Amd your rebuttal was something along the lines of yeah but he played at a small school and nothing else of substance.

Then you get angry when I point out a clear fact that you've compared Clarke to Rodman and Bol to Durant. If you don't want me criticizing two ridiculous statements then... Maybe don't make them?

[Lwcasu]

First Clarke is a young Dennis Rodman and now Bol Bol has shades of Durant

Just

You’re basically trolling me at this point. You put zero actual effort in your response post besides saying one line sentences. You should be warned by a moderator.

I mean it’s one thing to disagree it’s another thing to not back anything up and you’re the one to respond first to every single one of my posts. You have zero respect for other posters too. I’ve seen your post making fun of players names too. You’re a joke and ad 0% to board. The negativity is strong.

I gave you an entire post with stats of both players included as a clear argument why comparing a late lottery talent in a weak draft to one of the best rebounder and defenders to ever play is silly.

Amd your rebuttal was something along the lines of yeah but he played at a small school and nothing else of substance.

Then you get angry when I point out a clear fact that you've compared Clarke to Rodman and Bol to Durant. If you don't want me criticizing two ridiculous statements then... Maybe don't make them?

Yes. because having a subjective perspective is = to making ridiculous statements. Thanks for backing up my original claim that you don’t respect other people. The stats you have are mute as I expressed in the post because Clarke hasn’t played in the NBA. So why would you list Rodman’s All-NBA stars. I specifically said young Clarke and Young Rodman.

Perhaps your reading comprehension skills are lacking. Or, perhaps your ability to articulate is poor. For example you said Rodman averaged 27/13 at South Eastern Oklahoma State. Calling that impressive. And, then you tried to compare that to Clarke at San Jose State claiming they won 4 games his last year (they won 14) without mentioning Clarke then transferred to a big time school and put up better stats than San Jose.

So your comparison sucked. Your whole argument sucked, and then when I brought up another player you decided to take petty swipes at me with your one-line bashing.

Look it’s fine we don’t agree. But, there is such a thing as trolling. You also misrepresented my response. I elaborated much more in my response than he went to a small school.

And, don’t even get started on a weak draft. According to who? Some talking heads? Oh wait, maybe you as I’m sure whatever you say is all binding. No one knows how strong a draft is till years down the road.

There are ways you can go about disagreeing with someone and there are subtle remarks you can make to insult someone and be disrespectful. Based on your comments I think you enjoy the latter.

[SWedd523]

You’re basically trolling me at this point. You put zero actual effort in your response post besides saying one line sentences. You should be warned by a moderator.

I mean it’s one thing to disagree it’s another thing to not back anything up and you’re the one to respond first to every single one of my posts. You have zero respect for other posters too. I’ve seen your post making fun of players names too. You’re a joke and ad 0% to board. The negativity is strong.

I gave you an entire post with stats of both players included as a clear argument why comparing a late lottery talent in a weak draft to one of the best rebounder and defenders to ever play is silly.

Amd your rebuttal was something along the lines of yeah but he played at a small school and nothing else of substance.

Then you get angry when I point out a clear fact that you've compared Clarke to Rodman and Bol to Durant. If you don't want me criticizing two ridiculous statements then... Maybe don't make them?

Yes. because having a subjective perspective is = to making ridiculous statements. Thanks for backing up my original claim that you don’t respect other people. The stats you have are mute as I expressed in the post because Clarke hasn’t played in the NBA. So why would you list Rodman’s All-NBA stars. I specifically said young Clarke and Young Rodman.

Perhaps your reading comprehension skills are lacking. Or, perhaps your ability to articulate your claims is poor. Your other claim was Rodman averaged 27/13 at South Eastern Oklahoma State. Calling that impressive. And, then you tried to compare that to Clarke at San Jose State claiming they won 4 games his last year (they won 14) without mentioning Clarke then transferred to a big time school and put up better stats than San Jose.

So your comparison sucked. Your whole argument sucked, and then when I brought up another player you decided to take petty swipes at me with your one-line bashing.

Look it’s fine we don’t agree. But, there is such a thing as trolling. You also misrepresented my response. I elaborated much more in my response than he went to a small school.

And, don’t even get started on a weak draft. According to who? Some talking heads? Oh wait, maybe you as I’m sure whatever you say is all binding. No one knows how strong a draft is till years down the road.

There are ways you can go about disagreeing with someone and there are subtle remarks you can make to insult someone and be disrespectful. Based on your comments I think you enjoy the latter.

Read the first bolded part then the second.

I'm feeling very attacked right now.

Can you please direct me to the nearest safe space?

[Lwcasu]

I gave you an entire post with stats of both players included as a clear argument why comparing a late lottery talent in a weak draft to one of the best rebounder and defenders to ever play is silly.

Amd your rebuttal was something along the lines of yeah but he played at a small school and nothing else of substance.

Then you get angry when I point out a clear fact that you've compared Clarke to Rodman and Bol to Durant. If you don't want me criticizing two ridiculous statements then... Maybe don't make them?

Yes. because having a subjective perspective is = to making ridiculous statements. Thanks for backing up my original claim that you don’t respect other people. The stats you have are mute as I expressed in the post because Clarke hasn’t played in the NBA. So why would you list Rodman’s All-NBA stars. I specifically said young Clarke and Young Rodman.

Perhaps your reading comprehension skills are lacking. Or, perhaps your ability to articulate your claims is poor. Your other claim was Rodman averaged 27/13 at South Eastern Oklahoma State. Calling that impressive. And, then you tried to compare that to Clarke at San Jose State claiming they won 4 games his last year (they won 14) without mentioning Clarke then transferred to a big time school and put up better stats than San Jose.

So your comparison sucked. Your whole argument sucked, and then when I brought up another player you decided to take petty swipes at me with your one-line bashing.

Look it’s fine we don’t agree. But, there is such a thing as trolling. You also misrepresented my response. I elaborated much more in my response than he went to a small school.

And, don’t even get started on a weak draft. According to who? Some talking heads? Oh wait, maybe you as I’m sure whatever you say is all binding. No one knows how strong a draft is till years down the road.

There are ways you can go about disagreeing with someone and there are subtle remarks you can make to insult someone and be disrespectful. Based on your comments I think you enjoy the latter.

Read the first bolded part then the second.

I'm feeling very attacked right now.

Can you please direct me to the nearest safe space?

Dude just admit it you’re a troll. What you just responded is the very definition of being an internet troll.

[SWedd523]

Yes. because having a subjective perspective is = to making ridiculous statements. Thanks for backing up my original claim that you don’t respect other people. The stats you have are mute as I expressed in the post because Clarke hasn’t played in the NBA. So why would you list Rodman’s All-NBA stars. I specifically said young Clarke and Young Rodman.

Perhaps your reading comprehension skills are lacking. Or, perhaps your ability to articulate your claims is poor. Your other claim was Rodman averaged 27/13 at South Eastern Oklahoma State. Calling that impressive. And, then you tried to compare that to Clarke at San Jose State claiming they won 4 games his last year (they won 14) without mentioning Clarke then transferred to a big time school and put up better stats than San Jose.

So your comparison sucked. Your whole argument sucked, and then when I brought up another player you decided to take petty swipes at me with your one-line bashing.

Look it’s fine we don’t agree. But, there is such a thing as trolling. You also misrepresented my response. I elaborated much more in my response than he went to a small school.

And, don’t even get started on a weak draft. According to who? Some talking heads? Oh wait, maybe you as I’m sure whatever you say is all binding. No one knows how strong a draft is till years down the road.

There are ways you can go about disagreeing with someone and there are subtle remarks you can make to insult someone and be disrespectful. Based on your comments I think you enjoy the latter.

Read the first bolded part then the second.

I'm feeling very attacked right now.

Can you please direct me to the nearest safe space?

Dude just admit it you’re a troll. What you just responded is the very definition of being an internet troll.

So apparently I'm a troll for calling you out for being rude to me, then saying that I feel attacked because you've made multiple posts attacking me as a person and calling me names (probably a rules violation) instead of discussing the topic at hand (probably another).

I'm starting to feel very uncomfortable with your repeated attacks towards me.

[yosemiteben]

Both of you please stop. Place each other on ignore if necessary, but please leave each other alone and stop the bickering.

[Lwcasu]

I’ll get back to the point... I’m comparing young players to young players. Not young players to HOF players. Players evolve. Bol Bol is slower than a young Durant but he moves with the ball like a young Durant. He plays smaller than he is with the ball as to say he has good handling skills for a 7 footer. He also shoots well.

I’m sure there is a long list of negatives about him but the one I keep hearing is his weight. What was Durant’s weight in college? They both have similar frames and we know Durant is closer to 7 feet than 6 9 he was listed forever.

[gundysmullet]

You’re basically trolling me at this point. You put zero actual effort in your response post besides saying one line sentences. You should be warned by a moderator.

I mean it’s one thing to disagree it’s another thing to not back anything up and you’re the one to respond first to every single one of my posts. You have zero respect for other posters too. I’ve seen your post making fun of players names too. You’re a joke and ad 0% to board. The negativity is strong.

I gave you an entire post with stats of both players included as a clear argument why comparing a late lottery talent in a weak draft to one of the best rebounder and defenders to ever play is silly.

Amd your rebuttal was something along the lines of yeah but he played at a small school and nothing else of substance.

Then you get angry when I point out a clear fact that you've compared Clarke to Rodman and Bol to Durant. If you don't want me criticizing two ridiculous statements then... Maybe don't make them?

Yes. because having a subjective perspective is = to making ridiculous statements. Thanks for backing up my original claim that you don’t respect other people. The stats you have are mute as I expressed in the post because Clarke hasn’t played in the NBA. So why would you list Rodman’s All-NBA stars. I specifically said young Clarke and Young Rodman.

Perhaps your reading comprehension skills are lacking. Or, perhaps your ability to articulate is poor. For example you said Rodman averaged 27/13 at South Eastern Oklahoma State. Calling that impressive. And, then you tried to compare that to Clarke at San Jose State claiming they won 4 games his last year (they won 14) without mentioning Clarke then transferred to a big time school and put up better stats than San Jose.

So your comparison sucked. Your whole argument sucked, and then when I brought up another player you decided to take petty swipes at me with your one-line bashing.

Look it’s fine we don’t agree. But, there is such a thing as trolling. You also misrepresented my response. I elaborated much more in my response than he went to a small school.

And, don’t even get started on a weak draft. According to who? Some talking heads? Oh wait, maybe you as I’m sure whatever you say is all binding. No one knows how strong a draft is till years down the road.

There are ways you can go about disagreeing with someone and there are subtle remarks you can make to insult someone and be disrespectful. Based on your comments I think you enjoy the latter.

I think the word that you’re looking for is moot, not mute. Just saying

[LofJ]

Draft week is here, who do you guys think the team will end up taking?

I think we're going to draft Nassir Little at 12 and then trade up from 36 to take a big like Claxton or Kabengele.

[JDuaneWayne]

I hope we go up for Sekou, but I agree I think Nasir is the pick if he's there.

[BigSlam]

If the front office traded up and took someone like Garland or White, would there be an internet melt down?

[Robot Rock]

Pick #12: Nassir Little

Pick #36: Cameron Johnson or Luke Maye

You must be a Duke fan

No way in hell we don't end up with one or two of the three.

[LofJ]

I hope we go up for Sekou, but I agree I think Nasir is the pick if he's there.

I think the allure of Little will be too much for Mitch to pass on him. He's extremely athletic, intelligent, and he has a good work ethic. He also doesn't know how to play basketball, but I think Mitch will bet on the coaching staff to develop him.

[predators]

Brandon Clarke is the only guy in our range that put up good numbers in College, is undersized for his position, and looks like he might contribute year 1 so I'd be surprised if Mitch/Mike don't pick him if he's a available.

Rodman was pre-wingspan measurements but I'd be surprised if he didn't have go-go gadget arms. (7foot plus wingspan). Comparing Brandon Clarke to anybody is hard because there aren't any notable PFs/Cs with only a 6'8" wing span. All of his comps are significantly bigger players.

[Lwcasu]

Brandon Clarke is the only guy in our range that put up good numbers in College, is undersized for his position, and looks like he might contribute year 1 so I'd be surprised if Mitch/Mike don't pick him if he's a available.

Rodman was pre-wingspan measurements but I'd be surprised if he didn't have go-go gadget arms. (7foot plus wingspan). Comparing Brandon Clarke to anybody is hard because there aren't any notable PFs/Cs with only a 6'8" wing span. All of his comps are significantly bigger players.

Yeah a big difference between their dimensions I figured was arm length. I think Rodman was rumored to have a 45 inch vertical. Clarke likewise just really doesn’t remind me of anyone else.

Some guys get drafted solely on athletic potential but haven’t done anything on defense. That block Clarke had on the Tennessee player was the nastiest block I’ve ever seen period.

The worst case scenario is he’s probably one of the best defenders in the league with very limited offensive skills. I think he’s going to at least get his buckets in transition. Probably will struggle for a while trying to score in set offensives. To get a guy with an elite skill set is always good.

[amcoolio]

No more short wingspans for frontcourt defenders. Out on Clarke.