2018 NBA Draft Talk

Ranma · Post #241 » by **Ranma** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:46 am

MartinToVaught · Post #242 » by **MartinToVaught** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:37 pm

This URI/OU game solidifies my opinion that I don't want Trae Young if he's available with the Pistons' pick. Although he does have the excuse of a weak supporting cast, his shot selection and defense are both major red flags. He thinks he's Steph Curry when he's not even close.

Quake Griffin · Post #243 » by **Quake Griffin** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:43 pm

His shot selection is the way it is because he's not explosive or skilled enough to get around defenders. This will be even more exposed in the NBA and I literally can't see him doing anything if it's not in a screen-roll.

No way that frail frame is defending anything either.

I've always liked Colin better but I had to hold my tongue while Trey was having 40 to 50 point games....and I just like Colin. I don't love him as a draft pick.

Quake Griffin · Post #244 » by **Quake Griffin** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:56 pm

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I like this kid man....Miles that is.

He is EXPLOSIVE but I think he is more of a combo forward, a utility guy, with wing versatility than he is a guy who is just going to be a good wing defender or a 3 and D guy. He doesn't have the length I want on a wing either...but man the kid just works on his game and tries to get better at everything. He has the toughness and physicality I like too.

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Hurt me to see him pipe on my guy Ethan Happ but it happened...I even like the mentality he had there to dunk that.
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Now when it comes to Mikal, I'm so ready to pull the trigger on him because I've been longing for a wing with that kind of length but I'm literally hoping he has the make up and tenacity to be that type of wing. I'm hoping for a Diet-Kawhi or Diet-Paul George because I don't think he is going to be able to score like those guys. I see him being strictly spot up 3 and D and maybe that's just fine if the defensive component is elite.

MartinToVaught · Post #245 » by **MartinToVaught** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:00 pm

Quake Griffin wrote:His shot selection is the way it is because he's not explosive or skilled enough to get around defenders. This will be even more exposed in the NBA and I literally can't see him doing anything if it's not in a screen-roll.

No way that frail frame is defending anything either.

I've always liked Colin better but I had to hold my tongue while Trey was having 40 to 50 point games....and I just like Colin. I don't love him as a draft pick.

I don't like Sexton either. Honestly, I don't think we need a point guard anyway. We should draft three wings (assuming we also buy a second-round pick).

wco81 · Post #246 » by **wco81** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:47 pm

I'm not saying Trae will develop but he's only 19.

With NBA trainers, he could improve his core strength and improve his quickness somewhat.

Curry isn't strong or a twitch athlete either.

If his stock falls, Young may stay in school one more year. Whatever he does, he needs to work with a trainer.

Ranma · Post #247 » by **Ranma** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:24 pm

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Ranma · Post #248 » by **Ranma** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:15 am

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Ranma · Post #249 » by **Ranma** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 3:38 am

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Quake Griffin · Post #250 » by **Quake Griffin** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 3:46 am

#PrayForTucson

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Clemenza · Post #251 » by **Clemenza** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:55 am

Quake Griffin wrote:#PrayForTucson

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Man west coast college basketball is dead

MartinToVaught · Post #252 » by **MartinToVaught** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:22 am

Seems pretty obvious now that we're not going to make the playoffs, so it's time to turn our attention to the draft.

Quake Griffin · Post #253 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:17 pm

Jay Wright had Mikal Bridges guarding Colin Sexton for a possession.

Let’s see if he does it more.

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Clemenza · Post #254 » by **Clemenza** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:35 pm

Watching this Villanova/Bama game and this Bridges kid is special!

Quake Griffin · Post #255 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:20 pm

Clemenza wrote:Watching this Villanova/Bama game and this Bridges kid is special!

We need them to lose in the Sweet 16.

Can’t have them having a special final four run and making Mikal a top 6-7 pick.

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Quake Griffin · Post #256 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:00 pm

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brehs.

He’s killing it.

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Quake Griffin · Post #257 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:08 pm

Hamidou Diallo is such a crazy athlete.

If he could shoot worth a lick, he’s a top 6-7 pick.

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Quake Griffin · Post #258 » by **Quake Griffin** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:20 pm

THE LEFTY WINDMILL!

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Ranma · Post #259 » by **Ranma** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:26 pm

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Forte IV · Post #260 » by **Forte IV** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:11 am

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander intrigues me

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