Tank World Order (6.0)

TRik · Post #101 » by **TRik** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:30 am

Treadmill Winning Opposers

canz55 · Post #102 » by **canz55** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 3:31 pm

TRik wrote:Treadmill Winning Opposers

I'm firmly in the treadmill camp if they play good defence and rebound the ball but they're not doing that. In fact they're one of the worst teams in the NBA with regards to the faculties I care most about.

I'm starting to waver...

EliteSmarts · Post #103 » by **EliteSmarts** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:18 pm

I want Kendall Brown, Forward from Baylor. Athletic, very good defender and underrated playmaker and is a freshman.

IM EARLY ON KENDALL BROWN BANDWAGON TRAIN, COME JOIN!

JN · Post #104 » by JN » Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:18 pm

_MidNight_ wrote:
RaptorPride wrote:First Try

Seems like the perfect time to take advantage of Denver and send them Dragic for Nnaji, Bol Bol and filler.

Denver would hang up.

The best we can hope for trade wise is probably getting a 2nd round pick. And for that to happen we would need to find a team that has a nearly matching expiring that has less value to them then Dragic. That will not be easy to find.

KrazyP · Post #105 » by **KrazyP** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:43 pm

canz55 wrote:
TRik wrote:Treadmill Winning Opposers

I'm firmly in the treadmill camp if they play good defence and rebound the ball but they're not doing that. In fact they're one of the worst teams in the NBA with regards to the faculties I care most about.

I'm starting to waver...

That is a fair take.

My personal opinion on this hasnt changed. Give the team until the all-star break to see where things go.

If they play .500ish, a tank isnt necessary as it would perfectly fine to continue to build from there. A .500ish record (play-in territory) should be viewed a resounding success considering the Raps are basically the youngest team in the league with over half the roster turned over in the last 8 months. If the team totally flops, then tank post all-star break.

720 · Post #106 » by **720** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:24 pm

Watch on YouTube

LBJKB24MJ23 · Post #107 » by **LBJKB24MJ23** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:28 pm

i think currently the team is not doing what most people want them to be doing - whether you want them to win or lose.

they are pretty much a treadmill team right now. not tanking, not winning enough.

worst nightmare to be in but there is a light at the end of the tunnel which is the growth of Scottie Barnes and the offensive growth of OG.

C-R-E-A-M- · Post #108 » by **C-R-E-A-M-** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:52 pm

EliteSmarts wrote:
C-R-E-A-M- wrote:aj griffin jr could be good

What do you like about his game

shot creation and defensive potential. like jimmy butler. He hasnt played much cause he's coming off an injury. I wouldn't mind taking him if we're in the 8-10 range

JShuttlesworth · Post #109 » by **JShuttlesworth** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:20 pm

C-R-E-A-M- wrote:
EliteSmarts wrote:
C-R-E-A-M- wrote:aj griffin jr could be good

What do you like about his game

shot creation and defensive potential. like jimmy butler. He hasnt played much cause he's coming off an injury. I wouldn't mind taking him if we're in the 8-10 range

Griffin is potentially the 'OG' of this draft. Given his knee injury, his stock has dropped, but once it's healed and he gets over the psychological impact, he could be solid. He has only played 1 good game this year so far though

ItsDanger · Post #110 » by **ItsDanger** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:05 pm

Very close to 7th. Could be an odd season with many teams around .500

TRik · Post #111 » by **TRik** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:32 pm

720 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I just don’t know how his game is going to transition to the league. He might not be quick enough to play against sg/sf and he might get abused by pf/c.

Like is he just going to look like KP out there.

Anyways, best of luck to him.

NotMyKawhi · Post #112 » by **NotMyKawhi** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:36 pm

TRik wrote:
720 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I just don’t know how his game is going to transition to the league. He might not be quick enough to play against sg/sf and he might get abused by pf/c.

Like is he just going to look like KP out there.

Anyways, best of luck to him.

I did think he had more of an outside game

Thats not gonna cut it in the nba.

TRik · Post #113 » by **TRik** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:57 pm

I don’t know who I’m loving from this class just yet, but I’d be partial to someone who can play C. Someone like Duren maybe, but I’m not sold on him either.

youngRAPZ · Post #114 » by **youngRAPZ** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:00 pm

Right now My list would probably be

Banchero (he just looks like he’s going number 1. Can he play C)
Any of the Jaden’s
Duran

I still like ibou baji if we can some how get a second round pick if he’s still on the board.

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aligator · Post #115 » by **aligator** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:05 pm

Anyone else impressed with Blake Wesley for Notre Dame last night?. One mock has him at 10 while others unranked as he has demonstrated unexpected upside so far this season. I too think that Kendall Brown is a Raps type of player.

720 · Post #116 » by **720** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:12 pm

TRik wrote:
720 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I just don’t know how his game is going to transition to the league. He might not be quick enough to play against sg/sf and he might get abused by pf/c.

Like is he just going to look like KP out there.

Anyways, best of luck to him.

He's gonna be a power forward that occasionally players center, like Mobley in that sense. He'll be fast enough for most forwards imo. He's a 7 footer with great wing span, he sorta has that natural passing vision, touch around the basket, and the instincts and reaction time to block shots.

Only question to me is his durability. Will he be fine with NBA physicality? People compare him to Porzingis with his injuries, but Porzingis is 7 foot 3. I don't know if that makes a difference but I can see the worry.

youngRAPZ · Post #117 » by **youngRAPZ** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:18 pm

720 wrote:
TRik wrote:
720 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I just don’t know how his game is going to transition to the league. He might not be quick enough to play against sg/sf and he might get abused by pf/c.

Like is he just going to look like KP out there.

Anyways, best of luck to him.

He's gonna be a power forward that occasionally players center, like Mobley in that sense. He'll be fast enough for most forwards imo. He's a 7 footer with great wing span, he sorta has that natural passing vision, touch around the basket, and the instincts and reaction time to block shots.

Only question to me is his durability. Will he be fine with NBA physicality? People compare him to Porzingis with his injuries, but Porzingis is 7 foot 3. I don't know if that makes a difference but I can see the worry.

I’m scared of Chet lol I think I’d rather get pick 3-4 over pick 2

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720 · Post #118 » by **720** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:24 pm

youngRAPZ wrote:
720 wrote:
TRik wrote:
I just don’t know how his game is going to transition to the league. He might not be quick enough to play against sg/sf and he might get abused by pf/c.

Like is he just going to look like KP out there.

Anyways, best of luck to him.

He's gonna be a power forward that occasionally players center, like Mobley in that sense. He'll be fast enough for most forwards imo. He's a 7 footer with great wing span, he sorta has that natural passing vision, touch around the basket, and the instincts and reaction time to block shots.

Only question to me is his durability. Will he be fine with NBA physicality? People compare him to Porzingis with his injuries, but Porzingis is 7 foot 3. I don't know if that makes a difference but I can see the worry.

I’m scared of Chet lol I think I’d rather get pick 3-4 over pick 2

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Yeah, I would go

1. Banchero

2. Jabari

3. and then decide between Hardy, Baldwin, Chet and Duren.

Reality is though Chet for sure goes 1 or 2. Unless Jabari or another prospect plays out of their minds.

At the moment scouts seem to be drooling over Chet's defensive potential.

youngRAPZ · Post #119 » by **youngRAPZ** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:26 pm

720 wrote:
youngRAPZ wrote:
720 wrote:He's gonna be a power forward that occasionally players center, like Mobley in that sense. He'll be fast enough for most forwards imo. He's a 7 footer with great wing span, he sorta has that natural passing vision, touch around the basket, and the instincts and reaction time to block shots.

Only question to me is his durability. Will he be fine with NBA physicality? People compare him to Porzingis with his injuries, but Porzingis is 7 foot 3. I don't know if that makes a difference but I can see the worry.

I’m scared of Chet lol I think I’d rather get pick 3-4 over pick 2

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Yeah, I would got

1. Banchero

2. Jabari

3. and then decide between Hardy, Baldwin, Chet and Duren.

Reality is though Chet for sure goes 1 or 2. Unless Jabari or another prospect plays out of their minds.

At the moment scouts seem to be drooling over Chet's defensive potential.

I forgot about Smith but I heard his wingspan is subpar. Regardless if he can play C he does look interesting. Do you think Banchero can play C?

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720 · Post #120 » by **720** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:28 pm

youngRAPZ wrote:
720 wrote:
youngRAPZ wrote:I’m scared of Chet lol I think I’d rather get pick 3-4 over pick 2

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Yeah, I would got

1. Banchero

2. Jabari

3. and then decide between Hardy, Baldwin, Chet and Duren.

Reality is though Chet for sure goes 1 or 2. Unless Jabari or another prospect plays out of their minds.

At the moment scouts seem to be drooling over Chet's defensive potential.

I forgot about Smith but I heard his wingspan is subpar. Regardless if he can play C he does look interesting. Do you think Banchero can play C?

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To be honest I don't think Banchero or Smith should play C. Can they? Sure (both guys are 6 foot 10). But some of the best prospects in this draft are forwards (Baldwin, Smith, Banchero). I know we have a bunch of forwards but I don't think Masai, Bobby, or Tolzman care. They're gonna take best player available over need.

At 9-12 where do you stand?