Official 2020 NBA Draft Thread Part 2

Rockzin4 · Post #261 » by **Rockzin4** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:53 pm

My thoughts on the draft for “looking back and laughing purposes”:

Big board of players I like (lottery):

Ball - sucker for elite passers even though it’s not an important skill if you can’t shoot/score
Wiseman - he’s a big man but that’s still value in this league. Mobile Hassan Whiteside or whatever slight he gets is still a good player
Big O - solid
Hayes - best pg?
Vassell - solid
Haliburton - may not be special at all but a can’t miss solid player imo
Okoro - I think he’ll be a very good defender. Don’t really mind the scoring/shooting issues

Meh:
Deni seems average - love euros but his comparisons don’t make sense. If he played for West Virginia and was named Danny Avondale...
Kira- A player like Kira just sums up how absurd drafts are. Players like Sexton, Graham, Carson Edwards, Lonzo, hell even Fox get poop poop’d on but this guy is suppose to be next up? Why?
Edwards - Something about the guy throws me off. Body language, interviews, inconsistent play. Saw in him college, he was often bad. He admits he was often bad. When a 1 pick gets tagged with the “he’ll need a good environment” tag HUGE RED FLAG.
Poku - He’s a gamble. Perfect for like the nuggets. If he’s a baller you get all the praise. If he bust no one will care in this draft. So why not.

Hell no tier:
Theo Maldeon - Jesus Christ. No. People want this guy?
Tre Jones - didn’t like his brothers face. Tre’s face is slightly better but it’s still a no for me.

Players I like for the Magic:
Josh Green - I don’t have a “guy” in this draft but I still like him but I understand the moans if we pick him. He would be my guy 1a if you put a gun to my head
Tyrell Terry - my guy 2b. Reminds me of a poor mans McCollum.
Aaron Neismith - seems like a good rotation guy to add to any team.
Cole Anthony - I like him. Surprised how much of a hard time he gets. Reminds me of a super saiyan DJ Augustin.
Tyrese Maxell - solid spark plug on defense and offense

Rest of the guys in the draft seem to be alright. Some GM is probably going to draft a HOF and look like a genius but this draft is random to me. Then again I’m not a huge draft guy.

Nyce_1 · Post #262 » by **Nyce_1** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:57 pm

what's up with the discord? Happening?

Anfernee1 · Post #263 » by **Anfernee1** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:59 pm

Any chance Evan will get traded tonight? I am holding little hope but I would not be surprised if none of Magic players are traded

BlueBlazer · Post #264 » by **BlueBlazer** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:59 pm

God please don’t let the modicum of faith I have left in this franchise get sucked out tonight

Ducklett · Post #265 » by **Ducklett** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:01 am

Nyce_1 wrote:what's up with the discord? Happening?

Discord? I could get Pepe's hot takes live?

Post #266 » by **SOUL** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:01 am

Nyce_1 wrote:what's up with the discord? Happening?

Setting it up now.

basketballRob · Post #267 » by **basketballRob** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:02 am

Anfernee1 wrote:Any chance Evan will get traded tonight? I am holding little hope but I would not be surprised if none of Magic players are traded

He'd fit perfectly into the Warriors 17m TPE.

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IllMagic04 · Post #268 » by **IllMagic04** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:06 am

RookieStar wrote:
IllMagic04 wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
Ok, how about we need a proven scorer/3 pt shooter and Maxey does not fit that description?
I think Maxey can be a good scorer. Hes not at the top of my list but I do like him

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There is the key phrase "THINK CAN BE" I mean, we are the Magic. How many times did we draft thinking we can develop the offensive skill of a player? That is why I suggest not to be "all in" on Maxey because we should be tired of the "can be" and should focused on " already is" a proven scorer

But the players we've gotten have had little to no offensive skills. So Im not surprised they havnt developed. I think AGs develipment is underated cause I saw nothing besides dunks in put backs when he was at Arizona. Maxey has some skills. Inconsistent but its there. Again hes not on the top of my list and I wont be thrilled if we pick him over some others but if this draft goes south and all the guys I want are gone I wont be too upset if we ended up with him.

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cedric76 · Post #269 » by **cedric76** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:07 am

basketballRob wrote:
Anfernee1 wrote:Any chance Evan will get traded tonight? I am holding little hope but I would not be surprised if none of Magic players are traded
He'd fit perfectly into the Warriors 17m TPE.

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Evan +AG for Wiggins +2

Works under the cap

Post #270 » by **SOUL** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:09 am

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The Effect · Post #271 » by **The Effect** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:12 am

MartinsIzAfraud wrote:

Read on Twitter

Like clockwork rofl

God this makes me so angry!
Why the **** do these guys refuse to bring in cheap talent?? How many draft picks have these guys traded away?? I get that CHuma is a rookie and we are bringing in another rookie (hopefully

) and so PT might not be available, but why not bring in a 2nd rounder and see if he can beat someone out? or draft a euro stash? why not use that pick to maybe move up from 15 (obviously not much but but can be part of a package)??
No, lets just trade it away for literally nothing!
We traded a 2nd rounder for 2 2nd rounder....and see how these clowns devalue 2nd rounders, its likely those picks will just be traded too. Also, coming from the bucks those picks are likely to both be in the 60s

What a **** joke

Anfernee1 · Post #272 » by **Anfernee1** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:12 am

cedric76 wrote:
basketballRob wrote:
Anfernee1 wrote:Any chance Evan will get traded tonight? I am holding little hope but I would not be surprised if none of Magic players are traded
He'd fit perfectly into the Warriors 17m TPE.

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Evan +AG for Wiggins +2

Works under the cap

I sure hope not, Wiggins sucks and his contract is awful

basketballRob · Post #273 » by **basketballRob** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:18 am

Anfernee1 wrote:
cedric76 wrote:
basketballRob wrote:He'd fit perfectly into the Warriors 17m TPE.

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Evan +AG for Wiggins +2

Works under the cap

I sure hope not, Wiggins sucks and his contract is awful

I'd just trade him for the rights to Minnesota's 2021 first round pick. They have a 17m TPE.

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Anfernee1 · Post #274 » by **Anfernee1** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:19 am

basketballRob wrote:
Anfernee1 wrote:
cedric76 wrote:

Evan +AG for Wiggins +2

Works under the cap

I sure hope not, Wiggins sucks and his contract is awful
I'd just trade him for the rights to Minnesota's 2021 first round pick. They have a 17m TPE.

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I would be okay with that

MagicFan101 · Post #275 » by **MagicFan101** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:26 am

basketballRob wrote:
Anfernee1 wrote:
cedric76 wrote:

Evan +AG for Wiggins +2

Works under the cap

I sure hope not, Wiggins sucks and his contract is awful
I'd just trade him for the rights to Minnesota's 2021 first round pick. They have a 17m TPE.

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Warriors are said to value that 2021 pick over their own 2020 #2 pick.

... and rightfully so.

rcklsscognition · Post #276 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:31 am

Magic move up to #2, draft Wiseman. I'm ready for anything

Furinkazan · Post #277 » by **Furinkazan** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:33 am

The Orlando Magic selected Travis Diener in Round 2 with Pick 8 in the 2005 NBA Draft.

Anfernee1 · Post #278 » by **Anfernee1** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:33 am

rcklsscognition wrote:Magic move up to #2, draft Wiseman. I'm ready for anything

I would love to see it but I do not see Magic moving up that far from #15

yoyojw17 · Post #279 » by **yoyojw17** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:38 am

cedric76 wrote:
basketballRob wrote:
Anfernee1 wrote:Any chance Evan will get traded tonight? I am holding little hope but I would not be surprised if none of Magic players are traded
He'd fit perfectly into the Warriors 17m TPE.

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Evan +AG for Wiggins +2

Works under the cap

I would do it. not gonna lie. I'm less scared of the Wiggins contract now after seeing some growth in GS... and there is another year less on his contract. and if it allows us to keep the #15... we can still find more value for the team. Worth kicking the tire in my opinion. Might be open to do so with Klay possibly out for the season.

MaKiaVeLi7 · Post #280 » by **MaKiaVeLi7** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:38 am

I have a feeling that Cole Anthony would end up one of the better players coming out of this draft. I really really hope we do not let him go by us if he's still on the board when our turn comes.

Score-first point guard who can play on or off the ball. Good defender who can move his feet and keep up with speedy guards with lateral quickness. Has an explosive first step, and can pressure defenses by attacking downhill.
A little bit of questionable shot selection and can become a better passer in pick and roll situations, but that's all aspects of his game that can be fixed by intelligent coaching staff and it comes with experience in the league.
He's a dynamic guard, coach Calipari praised him a lot recently (not a surprise), but still, I believe he will have a good career. Seems to be highly motivated, plays with a heart. Also comes from a basketball family and background, son of Greg Anthony.

How do you feel about Cole Anthony in a Magic uniform this season?