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The 2020 NBA Draft

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Are you happy with the Jalen Smith pick?

Yes, without a doubt
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Yes, but I would have preferred Haliburton or Vassell or maybe Bey or Lewis
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No, I would have preferred one of the above guys
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18%
No, there were at least 10 guys I would have taken over him.
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9%
 
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Post#281 » by Djedefre » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:15 am

Cam is good, but we still missed on Clarke, Herro and similar no-brainer players because of that pick. Reinventing the wheel once more.
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Post#282 » by Kerrsed » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:15 am

Now to buy another pick......
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Post#283 » by bwgood77 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:15 am

ImNotMcDiSwear wrote::lol:

I predicted Jalen day of the lottery. Few weeks ago switched gears to Bane. Pick Jalen as the guy I wanted us to draft in the last poll (when he was included).

ImNotMcD...


Yes you did. I remember you mentioning Bane, but thought at one point more recently you thought it would be for sure Nesmith.

But I certainly remember you saying that about Jalen...high character, the 3 pt shooting, shot blocking, rebounding, efficiency, etc.
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Post#284 » by suns12345 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:16 am

Can shoot, block and rebound at a position of need.

What is the knock on him such that he was projected around 20? seems as good as any other prospect, and perfect for us?
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Post#285 » by bwgood77 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:16 am

Figures the Spurs get Vassell. Celtics will probably get Haliburton.
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Post#286 » by Kerrsed » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:16 am

bwgood77 wrote:
ImNotMcDiSwear wrote::lol:

I predicted Jalen day of the lottery. Few weeks ago switched gears to Bane. Pick Jalen as the guy I wanted us to draft in the last poll (when he was included).

ImNotMcD...


Yes you did. I remember you mentioning Bane, but thought at one point more recently you thought it would be for sure Nesmith.

But I certainly remember you saying that about Jalen...high character, the 3 pt shooting, shot blocking, rebounding, efficiency, etc.


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Post#287 » by Saberestar » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:16 am

He is not even in the pool... :lol:
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Post#288 » by Frank Lee » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:17 am

Fills a need...almost two of them. Sign Saric and we have a decent crew of bigs.
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Post#289 » by ImNotMcDiSwear » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:17 am

bwgood77 wrote:
ImNotMcDiSwear wrote::lol:

I predicted Jalen day of the lottery. Few weeks ago switched gears to Bane. Pick Jalen as the guy I wanted us to draft in the last poll (when he was included).

ImNotMcD...


Yes you did. I remember you mentioning Bane, but thought at one point more recently you thought it would be for sure Nesmith.

But I certainly remember you saying that about Jalen...high character, the 3 pt shooting, shot blocking, rebounding, efficiency, etc.


Yeah, it helps when you make several predictions. I guess I flirted with Nesmith a little bit. But that Jalen post was legit. I felt that one. 8-)
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Post#290 » by SSOL » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:17 am

Djedefre wrote:Haha vintage James Jones. Smith is a decent player, but it's the same thing as last year - picking a player way too early while refusing to acquire another asset.


What was the deal he turned down?
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Post#291 » by phx#7 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:18 am

bwgood77 wrote:Figures the Spurs get Vassell. Celtics will probably get Haliburton.

Kings draft Haliburton, if he didn't have red flags before he does now!
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Post#292 » by MathiasPW » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:18 am

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Post#293 » by TheLogician » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:18 am

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Post#294 » by Qwigglez » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:18 am

The kid is going to be disciplined too. Dad was in the Navy. He's gonna be learning a lot from CP3 and Booker. Also some of his dunks are nasty. Got a feeling some are going to like him more than Ayton at least his tendencies.
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Post#295 » by ImNotMcDiSwear » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:19 am

suns12345 wrote:Can shoot, block and rebound at a position of need.

What is the knock on him such that he was projected around 20? seems as good as any other prospect, and perfect for us?


Arguably doesn't have the foot speed to play the 4. He's 3&D, not really a dynamic guy, so not a player many would view as high-ceiling.
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Post#296 » by Waylay13 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:19 am

Phnxsports wrote:Something major wrong with Haliburton. Not aware of injury so character concerns?


I think the problem with Haliburton is that he is wearing the drapes for his suit; it really questions his judgement. J/K i was honestly hoping that we would get him to back up CP3 and Booker.
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Post#297 » by suns12345 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:19 am

SSOL wrote:
Djedefre wrote:Haha vintage James Jones. Smith is a decent player, but it's the same thing as last year - picking a player way too early while refusing to acquire another asset.


What was the deal he turned down?


^this. Everyone assumes we had teams offering everything to trade up. Teams were probably happy where they were and so you take the guy you want at your pick, period.
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Post#298 » by Frank Lee » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:19 am

Vassell now a spur. Yup, he’s a pop guy too. And haliburton to the Kings? Who will be the first multi hat kid?
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Post#299 » by Blonde » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:19 am

If you’re a PF who can’t handle the ball, defend wings, or pass, then you’re probably just a backup C. Idk why I’m surprised though this is the same team that passed on Doncic.
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Post#300 » by bwgood77 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:20 am

suns12345 wrote:Can shoot, block and rebound at a position of need.

What is the knock on him such that he was projected around 20? seems as good as any other prospect, and perfect for us?


As Flex would say (though he didn't mention Jalen Smith and he's certainly not a guy that fell), it was fluid...rankings were pretty fluid. Seems like he was as high as 13 at one point.

The thing is, there is not much separation between like the top 20 picks...outside of a handful of guys. Jalen Smith is 15 on tankathon's big board and 17 on the ringers.

Mocks might have had him lower.

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