Official 2020 NBA Draft Thread

[drsd]

Why would someone consciously name their male child precious?

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Achiuwa's older brother, God'sgift Achiuwa, played college basketball for St. John's from 2011 to 2014. His mother, Eunice, and father, Donatus, are both Pentecostal ministers. In addition to God'sgift, he has two brothers, God'swill and Promise, and two sisters, Grace and Peace.

This definitely sounds like a family story ownership would get behind.

[Blue_and_Whte]

Why would someone consciously name their male child precious?

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Achiuwa's older brother, God'sgift Achiuwa, played college basketball for St. John's from 2011 to 2014. His mother, Eunice, and father, Donatus, are both Pentecostal ministers. In addition to God'sgift, he has two brothers, God'swill and Promise, and two sisters, Grace and Peace.

This definitely sounds like a family story ownership would get behind.

And theres absolutely nothing wrong with that, but dont come on' Im a man of faith myself but Im not naming my boy PreciousGiftfromGod.

[drsd]

And theres absolutely nothing wrong with that, but dont come on' Im a man of faith myself but Im not naming my boy PreciousGiftfromGod.

Respectively my only point here is that ownership has prioritised moral-character individuals. Irregardless of faith.

As a Magic fan, I have also been pleased that Orlando ownership has had an overview against "morally corrupt" individuals, irregardless of faith per se.

I could easily list 10 players I am happy were NEVER Magicians. For a bunch of reasons.




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[Xatticus]

Achiuwa's older brother, God'sgift Achiuwa, played college basketball for St. John's from 2011 to 2014. His mother, Eunice, and father, Donatus, are both Pentecostal ministers. In addition to God'sgift, he has two brothers, God'swill and Promise, and two sisters, Grace and Peace.

This definitely sounds like a family story ownership would get behind.

And theres absolutely nothing wrong with that, but dont come on' Im a man of faith myself but Im not naming my boy PreciousGiftfromGod.

I had a dog named Dog. He didn't seem to mind that at all.

You get to name your kids whatever you want to. Nobody cares what you name them. Don't be so sensitive about how others exercise their free will.

[Blue_and_Whte]

And theres absolutely nothing wrong with that, but dont come on' Im a man of faith myself but Im not naming my boy PreciousGiftfromGod.

Respectively my only point here is that ownership has prioritised moral-character individuals. Irregardless of faith.

As a Magic fan, I have also been pleased that Orlando ownership has had an overview against "morally corrupt" individuals, irregardless of faith per se.

I could easily list 10 players I am happy were NEVER Magicians. For a bunch of reasons.




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No, I know, I was just making a point that.... Those are horrible names..IDK. Just so you know you don't have to be politically correct with me. I don't get offended about anything. If thats what you were trying to do.

[Blue_and_Whte]

This definitely sounds like a family story ownership would get behind.

And theres absolutely nothing wrong with that, but dont come on' Im a man of faith myself but Im not naming my boy PreciousGiftfromGod.

I had a dog named Dog. He didn't seem to mind that at all.

You get to name your kids whatever you want to. Nobody cares what you name them. Don't be so sensitive about how others exercise their free will.

Looks like you're the only one who's sensitive around here. I'm not looking to control what people name their kids or their free will, calm down. I just think Its a bad name for a boy.

[drsd]

Are we really comparing naming a dog "Dog" versus naming a boy child "Precious" ?

[Creativetran]

Even with Fultz having the season he is, I'd be surprised if we didn't take a guard with at least point guard capabilities. I think we'll probably try to bring DJ back, but they may want insurance on that just in case. Unless we fall off, it's hard to see guys like Haliburton or Hampton being there, but if they are I'd be really surprised if we didn't just on them. Maybe Maledon if he drops, but I don't know much about him at this point.

Better get ready to be surprised, you know we gonna draft along long forward.

[Blue_and_Whte]

Are we really comparing naming a dog "Dog" versus naming a boy child "Precious" ?

Well SOMEBODY is.

[pepe1991]

All names mentioned are cringy to me. There are plenty of Bible names to name your kid after ,if you deep into religion.
My name is Petar, named after Saint Peter ( just, ofc adjusted to my language).

But what kind of name is "God's gift"? Sorry, but that's idiotic. Yes, you can name your dog "dog" ,hell you can even call him cat, but this is a child we talk about. Just imagine being at first day at school and you have: John, Merry, Luke, Aaron.... God's gift?! what ?!

[orlando_joe]

I had a girl friend once whos dog name was d....o...g...spelled out say 3 letters fast dee oh gee ...still dog ..lol

[Blue_and_Whte]

I had a girl friend once whos dog name was d....o...g...spelled out say 3 letters fast dee oh gee ...still dog ..lol

I knew this chick in college named Aquanetta. People name their kids weird stuff.

[orlando_joe]

I had a girl friend once whos dog name was d....o...g...spelled out say 3 letters fast dee oh gee ...still dog ..lol

I knew this chick in college named Aquanetta

good for you? glad you have sense of humor when you make a joke?

[Blue_and_Whte]

I had a girl friend once whos dog name was d....o...g...spelled out say 3 letters fast dee oh gee ...still dog ..lol

I knew this chick in college named Aquanetta

good for you? glad you have sense of humor when you make a joke?

[pepe1991]

[tiderulz]

[swarlesbarkley]

With the way this draft class is looking... 2 questions:

1. Where would Chuma be picked this year?
2. Is there a chance Chuma could be in the running for ROY next year?

[p0peye]

With the way this draft class is looking... 2 questions:

1. Where would Chuma be picked this year?
2. Is there a chance Chuma could be in the running for ROY next year?

Without any trades happening between now and October, Chuma is looking to take Iwundu's minutes in rotation before all injuries happened. One hardly gets to be in conversation for ROY having 15MPG.

[swarlesbarkley]

With the way this draft class is looking... 2 questions:

1. Where would Chuma be picked this year?
2. Is there a chance Chuma could be in the running for ROY next year?

Without any trades happening between now and October, Chuma is looking to take Iwundu's minutes in rotation before all injuries happened. One hardly gets to be in conversation for ROY having 15MPG.

Good point. I guess I'm assuming AG is traded soon or in the offseason and Chuma starting at the 3.

[zaymon]

With the way this draft class is looking... 2 questions:

1. Where would Chuma be picked this year?
2. Is there a chance Chuma could be in the running for ROY next year?

Without any trades happening between now and October, Chuma is looking to take Iwundu's minutes in rotation before all injuries happened. One hardly gets to be in conversation for ROY having 15MPG.

Good point. I guess I'm assuming AG is traded soon or in the offseason and Chuma starting at the 3.

I am a huge fan of Okeke skill set so its hard for me to be objective but high iq, shooter, with great feel for the game, good post moves, 6'8 with a 7 feet wingspan, good passer... he would be in the mix for the number 5 pick imo. I would take him over Haliburton, Toppin, Maxey or anyone else who is there at the 5.
I think we will trade Gordon to make room for Okeke, but still it will be really hard for him to get the raw stats. It all depends on his post moves in my opinion. Clifford loves to hit the paint, and we have no one beside Vucevic to really use there. Gordon tried to fill the void, but he is too unskilled. If Okeke can post up and hit the open 3, maybe there is a chance, escpecially if Isaac stagnates offensively.