Big Nick Energy: The Nick Richards Thread

Post #1 » by **JDR720** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:37 am

Traded the Pelicans for him....

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Post #2 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:38 am

Drafting Carey and then this guy is weird.

Later WHG.

Post #3 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:41 am

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UK fans give us some intel

Post #4 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:41 am

yosemiteben wrote:Drafting Carey and then this guy is weird.

Later WHG.

And see ya Christian Wood!!

I like the pick. Good G League developmental player and a change of pace to what Carey brings.

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Post #5 » by **JDR720** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:42 am

He is from Jamaica.

So, therefor, he must have a fun accent at least.

Seems to be a rebounding specialist. Maybe a Biyombo who can actually catch a ball.

Post #6 » by **Diop** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:45 am

BigSlam wrote:
yosemiteben wrote:Drafting Carey and then this guy is weird.

Later WHG.

And see ya Christian Wood!!

I like the pick. Good G League developmental player and a change of pace to what Carey brings.

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was once a high ranked pick but came along slowly in college due to being late to bball. worth the risk.

send him to Perth as a "next star" player, its where we are allowed an extra yank if there young

Post #7 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:45 am

Any word on what we gave up in the trade?

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James Gatz · Post #8 » by **James Gatz** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:45 am

Not sure why we drafted two backup bigs in the second

316Hornets · Post #9 » by **316Hornets** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:45 am

Nice to have some strong rebounders. We are going to need them because team fg% not going to be great.

Liver_Pooty · Post #10 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:48 am

James Gatz wrote:Not sure why we drafted two backup bigs in the second

Theyre both already better than our two backups we currently have.

Post #11 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:50 am

James Gatz wrote:Not sure why we drafted two backup bigs in the second

Don’t all our current bigs expire either now or next summer?

Might as well load up and add big man depth now - then go guard heavy next draft with a draft class filled with wing talent.

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BuzzCity · Post #12 » by **BuzzCity** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:52 am

He’s everything Carey isn’t...like this center combo...also might have just drafted a version of Willie Cauley-Stein who actually has passion for the game...could be a steal

James Gatz · Post #13 » by **James Gatz** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:54 am

BigSlam wrote:
James Gatz wrote:Not sure why we drafted two backup bigs in the second

Don’t all our current bigs expire either now or next summer?

Might as well load up and add big man depth now - then go guard heavy next draft with a draft class filled with wing talent.

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I'd rather just pay Giles 5 mil a year and take a shot on a flawed wing.

wilson115 · Post #14 » by **wilson115** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:03 am

I like the pick. Player development let's go!

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https://www.nba.com/stats/draft/combine-anthro/?sort=STANDING_REACH&dir=1

Post #15 » by **JDR720** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:06 am

Read on Twitter

So, basically free.

Braggins · Post #16 » by **Braggins** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:06 am

James Gatz wrote:Not sure why we drafted two backup bigs in the second

I'm guessing he'll spend next year in the G-League.

Post #17 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:09 am

JDR720 wrote:

Read on Twitter

So, basically free.

Nice!!

Mitch doesn’t mess around.

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predators · Post #18 » by **predators** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:15 am

James Gatz wrote:
BigSlam wrote:
James Gatz wrote:Not sure why we drafted two backup bigs in the second

Don’t all our current bigs expire either now or next summer?

Might as well load up and add big man depth now - then go guard heavy next draft with a draft class filled with wing talent.

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I'd rather just pay Giles 5 mil a year and take a shot on a flawed wing.

I don’t think either guy would stop the Front Office from signing Giles if they like them.

Richards is 6 11 tall with a 7’4” wingspan and athletic. Doesn’t seem like a waste of a 2nd rounder to me.

SWedd523 · Post #19 » by **SWedd523** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:35 am

Ol' Nicky Dicks!

Don't know nothing about you

But you seem chill

Welcome

JMAC3 · Post #20 » by **JMAC3** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:35 am

I actually liked this guy as a second round target. He reminds me of a discount Jarret Allen- crazy hair, runs floor, challenges everything at the rim.

He was a late bloomer at Kentucky, but he really was a big part of their success this season. Really high character guy from everything I have read who keeps getting better and better. Not sure he is starter at any point, but he is the perfect energy big.

Wouldn't shock me if him and Wiseman end up putting up similar stats per 36.