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If we keep the 4th pick, who do you want to take?

Bender
57
51%
Brown
15
14%
Chriss
8
7%
Dunn
6
5%
Ellenson
4
4%
Hield
11
10%
Murray
10
9%
 
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#381 » by NavLDO » Wed May 11, 2016 2:23 am

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NavLDO wrote:Lock up your babies (...or Frank Lee's...); Nav has returned from his 3-4 week annual vacation to NFL Draft-land. Sorry, but the NFL Draft has been my 'Christmas' for 16 years now, which includes a week or two burying through notes, scrubbing the Web, and such prior to the Draft, followed by 7-10 days discussing, well, everything we spend time doing during this up-coming time for the Suns.

So yeah, sorry to disappoint those that were hoping and praying I wouldn't come back...what's that you say? I'm so insignificant that you didn't even realize I was gone??? :oops: Guess I shouldn't have such a high opinion of myself and my perceived impact to the forum.... :(


Scrubbing through draft notes you may have not looked at the top prospects, but if you did, what were your thoughts on Joey Bosa?


GREAT pick, and think he's more worthy of the 3rd overall pick than Ramsey. I'm surprised with the loss of Weddle that you guys didn't go with Ramsey, but Bosa was the best value pick.
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#382 » by NavLDO » Wed May 11, 2016 2:37 am

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bwgood77 wrote:
Scrubbing through draft notes you may have not looked at the top prospects, but if you did, what were your thoughts on Joey Bosa?


If I were the Bolts would have taken Jalen Ramsey who was the best blue chip safety prospect since Eric Berry. I think Bosa will be more like Chris Long than JJ Watt, and I think he's strictly a 4-3 DE, not sure how scheme flexible he is as a 3-4 OLB


There was a lot of talk about Ramsey, and I personally kind of wanted them to go OL, but they ended up addressing that in FA (and of course the Tunsil stuff came out). But they played sub packages on D and were not necessarily in a 3-4 on 70% of their plays last year. I think they will use him in different ways.

It's unfair to compare anyone to JJ Watt though. He might be the best defensive lineman ever. Jalen Ramsey only had like 3 ints his whole college career too. Perhaps partially to the Revis thing where no one throws there, but that is a very small number for guys to take with basically the overall first pick (since the top 2 were QBs lower on most big boards).


I think too much is made of 'immediate' needs being filled in the 1st Rd; that's how GMs lose their jobs...trying to plug a hole in a team with a rookie. That's a lot of pressure for a rookie to step in and be expected to be the immediate 'savior'.

San Diego most definitely made the right choice; teams can never have enough pass rusher. And what I like about Bosa is that he is big enough that you could rotate him inside in sub packages and the like. He kind of reminds me of Melvin Ingram; not size-wise, necessarily, but in versatility in how you can line him up.
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#383 » by ATTL » Wed May 11, 2016 4:18 am

Does gambo have any sources?
He was saying the suns would take Dunn 4th if ben, ingram, and bender were gone.
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#384 » by Mulhollanddrive » Wed May 11, 2016 4:38 am

He's been saying he likes Dunn for months.

McDonough's office is tighter than a ........
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#385 » by Saberestar » Wed May 11, 2016 6:57 am

ATTL wrote:Does gambo have any sources?
He was saying the suns would take Dunn 4th if ben, ingram, and bender were gone.

He nailed our last draft. I remember him saying our options (Kaminsky was higher than Booker) around one week before the draft.
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#386 » by Mr Puddles » Wed May 11, 2016 9:16 am

Some cheeky Suns draft facts:
  • Since the NBA adopted a lottery system in 1985, the Suns have moved up only twice as a result of the lottery
  • The Suns have not moved up in the draft lottery since 1987
  • Suns are the longest running franchise without ever getting a #1 pick in American sports
  • Former draft choices at #4: Suns legends Corky Calhoun, John Shumate, and some dude named Alvan Adams. After playing a some time in the NBA, Corky opted for a more lucrative career at Exxon Mobil.
  • The Suns currently have the league's 3rd longest playoff drought. The last time the Suns made the playoffs, Tyreke Evans was rookie of the year and middle school student Devin Booker was rocking out to the year's chart topper: Justin Bieber's magnum opus 'baby'. In comparison though, the last time the Wolves made the playoffs, Charles Oakley was still in the NBA.
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Post#387 » by Saberestar » Wed May 11, 2016 1:03 pm

ESPN’s Ford and Pelton have Suns selecting Ben Simmons No. 1 in mock draft.
Pelton has a strong argument against the current point guard situation in Phoenix that favors a selection of LSU power forward Ben Simmons.

"The answer to Phoenix’s dilemma at point guard — Eric Bledsoe or Brandon Knight? — might be taking the ball out of both players’ hands and giving it to Simmons in a point forward role.
If new Suns coach Earl Watson could build cohesion with a young lineup, Phoenix would have good passers at several spots. And Simmons would step into the open spot at power forward vacated by the departed Markieff Morris."


Ford rates Simmons No. 1 overall as well and still has him going to Phoenix, but considers the fit for Duke small forward Brandon Ingram.

"However, if I could make a case for a team picking Ingram over Simmons, the Suns would be a good scenario. They could easily play him at the 4 and create a great spread offense with Bledsoe, Knight, Devin Booker and Ingram. Tough call."

http://arizonasports.com/story/653285/espns-ford-and-pelton-have-suns-selecting-ben-simmons-no-1-in-mock-draft/
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#388 » by m1chal » Wed May 11, 2016 2:29 pm

Saberestar wrote:ESPN’s Ford and Pelton have Suns selecting Ben Simmons No. 1 in mock draft.
Pelton has a strong argument against the current point guard situation in Phoenix that favors a selection of LSU power forward Ben Simmons.

"The answer to Phoenix’s dilemma at point guard — Eric Bledsoe or Brandon Knight? — might be taking the ball out of both players’ hands and giving it to Simmons in a point forward role.
If new Suns coach Earl Watson could build cohesion with a young lineup, Phoenix would have good passers at several spots. And Simmons would step into the open spot at power forward vacated by the departed Markieff Morris."


Ford rates Simmons No. 1 overall as well and still has him going to Phoenix, but considers the fit for Duke small forward Brandon Ingram.

"However, if I could make a case for a team picking Ingram over Simmons, the Suns would be a good scenario. They could easily play him at the 4 and create a great spread offense with Bledsoe, Knight, Devin Booker and Ingram. Tough call."

http://arizonasports.com/story/653285/espns-ford-and-pelton-have-suns-selecting-ben-simmons-no-1-in-mock-draft/


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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#389 » by jcsunsfan » Wed May 11, 2016 3:24 pm

Mr Puddles wrote:Some cheeky Suns draft facts:
  • Since the NBA adopted a lottery system in 1985, the Suns have moved up only twice as a result of the lottery
  • The Suns have not moved up in the draft lottery since 1987
  • Suns are the longest running franchise without ever getting a #1 pick in American sports
  • Former draft choices at #4: Suns legends Corky Calhoun, John Shumate, and some dude named Alvan Adams. After playing a some time in the NBA, Corky opted for a more lucrative career at Exxon Mobil.
  • The Suns currently have the league's 3rd longest playoff drought. The last time the Suns made the playoffs, Tyreke Evans was rookie of the year and middle school student Devin Booker was rocking out to the year's chart topper: Justin Bieber's magnum opus 'baby'. In comparison though, the last time the Wolves made the playoffs, Charles Oakley was still in the NBA.


I would dispute the fact that the Suns are the longest running franchise without a #1 pick. The football Cardinals have not had one since th e1950's.
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#390 » by Saberestar » Wed May 11, 2016 3:29 pm

Another serious option at #13...
Anadolu Efes and top prospect Furkan Korkmaz, 97, reached an agreement on player NBA escape clause for the summers 2016 and 2017!

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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#391 » by bwgood77 » Wed May 11, 2016 3:40 pm

jcsunsfan wrote:
Mr Puddles wrote:Some cheeky Suns draft facts:
  • Since the NBA adopted a lottery system in 1985, the Suns have moved up only twice as a result of the lottery
  • The Suns have not moved up in the draft lottery since 1987
  • Suns are the longest running franchise without ever getting a #1 pick in American sports
  • Former draft choices at #4: Suns legends Corky Calhoun, John Shumate, and some dude named Alvan Adams. After playing a some time in the NBA, Corky opted for a more lucrative career at Exxon Mobil.
  • The Suns currently have the league's 3rd longest playoff drought. The last time the Suns made the playoffs, Tyreke Evans was rookie of the year and middle school student Devin Booker was rocking out to the year's chart topper: Justin Bieber's magnum opus 'baby'. In comparison though, the last time the Wolves made the playoffs, Charles Oakley was still in the NBA.


I would dispute the fact that the Suns are the longest running franchise without a #1 pick. The football Cardinals have not had one since th e1950's.


You may have missed the bolded part.
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#392 » by bwgood77 » Wed May 11, 2016 4:45 pm

Saberestar wrote:ESPN’s Ford and Pelton have Suns selecting Ben Simmons No. 1 in mock draft.
Pelton has a strong argument against the current point guard situation in Phoenix that favors a selection of LSU power forward Ben Simmons.

"The answer to Phoenix’s dilemma at point guard — Eric Bledsoe or Brandon Knight? — might be taking the ball out of both players’ hands and giving it to Simmons in a point forward role.
If new Suns coach Earl Watson could build cohesion with a young lineup, Phoenix would have good passers at several spots. And Simmons would step into the open spot at power forward vacated by the departed Markieff Morris."


Ford rates Simmons No. 1 overall as well and still has him going to Phoenix, but considers the fit for Duke small forward Brandon Ingram.

"However, if I could make a case for a team picking Ingram over Simmons, the Suns would be a good scenario. They could easily play him at the 4 and create a great spread offense with Bledsoe, Knight, Devin Booker and Ingram. Tough call."

http://arizonasports.com/story/653285/espns-ford-and-pelton-have-suns-selecting-ben-simmons-no-1-in-mock-draft/


Today they did another new one, where Minnesota wins it and Denver jumps to second, so we drop to sixth, and the Lakers drop to 5th and lose their pick.

So far we've looked at the lottery from four angles, with the Philadelphia 76ers, L.A. Lakers, Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns picking first. Click here to find those four scenarios.

Next up: the Minnesota Timberwolves, who specialize in No. 1 draft picks., with the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics rounding out the top three.


The Wolves won the lottery last year, selecting Karl-Anthony Towns with the No. 1 pick. In the summer of 2014, they traded for 2014 top pick Andrew Wiggins and 2013 top pick Anthony Bennett.

Although Bennett is no longer with the club, if the Wolves land the No. 1 pick at Tuesday's NBA draft lottery (8 p.m. ET, ESPN/WatchESPN), where they have an 8.8 percent chance at claiming the top pick, they'll strengthen the case that they are the best young team in the NBA.

Here is how the first 10 picks could play out under this scenario. (ESPN Insider Chad Ford will select first and alternate with Kevin Pelton.)

1. Minnesota Timberwolves

Brandon Ingram
Duke
Freshman
Forward

Ford: In terms of who should be considered the No. 1 prospect, I'm in Camp Simmons all the way. But I think the Wolves will be tempted to take Ingram here. They already have an elite passer in Ricky Rubio, and what they really need out of their 4-man is a floor stretcher.

More generally, they need a shooter. If Ingram continues to develop that jump shot, I think he'd be devastating with Towns in the middle and Wiggins on the wing.

Pelton: Allow me to make the case for Simmons: We don't yet know that Rubio will be in Minnesota forever. As recently as the trade deadline, they tried to make him the centerpiece of a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks for Khris Middleton, according to ESPN.com's Zach Lowe. The Rubio situation illustrates how fit, although important, can be fluid.

2. Denver Nuggets

Ben Simmons
LSU
Freshman
Forward

Pelton: Simmons isn't a perfect fit in Denver, either, what with another non-shooting point guard in Emmanuel Mudiay in the mix. However, at this point there's too much of a drop-off in talent for the Nuggets to take anyone else.

Mudiay showed enough promise from distance late in his rookie season to suggest that Denver could make things work.

Ford: I think you make it work. Simmons is the top prospect in the draft. If he's there at No. 2, you take him and figure it out later.

The Nuggets don't have nearly the wealth of young talent that the Wolves do to start getting picky.

3. Boston Celtics

Jamal Murray
Kentucky
Freshman
Guard

Ford: The Celtics, as we've alluded to several times, need shooting.

Murray not only would give them a shooter who hit more than 40 percent of his 3s as a rookie, but he's also yet another ball handler who can play both the 1 and the 2.

Pelton: Another undersized combo guard for the Celtics?

Between Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart, Boston seems to have that position filled. Still, we saw in the playoffs how the Celtics' offense collapsed when Isaiah Thomas was on the bench, and Murray would give them another player who can create his own shot. And Murray could share playmaking duties with Marcus Smart because neither player is a pure point guard.

4. Philadelphia 76ers

Kris Dunn
Providence
Junior
Guard

Pelton: The real upside of Philadelphia's own pick falling in this scenario is the Sixers do at least get a pick from the Lakers, allowing them to completely rebuild their backcourt in two back-to-back selections.

Ford: I think Dunn provides a lot of appeal for the Sixers. Not only has Brett Brown had to coach without a real NBA point guard for the past season and half, but Dunn's defensive abilities will be especially appealing. And since they have the fifth pick, they can find the perfect complement for him.

5. Philadelphia 76ers (via Lakers)

Buddy Hield
Oklahoma
Senior
Guard

Ford: If Dunn is the team's new point guard, I think Hield would make a terrific backcourt companion for him. He gives the Sixers something they desperately need -- an elite shooter and go-to scorer.

He and Dunn would fit great together.

Pelton: Agreed. I could see situations where Dunn's size allows Philadelphia to cross-match defensively against teams whose point guards mostly serve as spot-up shooters, such as the Houston Rockets.

But I still think the 76ers have to take a hard look at Dragan Bender here because he's very different from the big men they have and could complement them.

6. Phoenix Suns

Dragan Bender
Croatia
Age: 18
Forward/center

Pelton: Hey, finally a team that needs Bender!

I don't think where he goes in this mock should be a reflection of his talent. Phoenix should be thrilled to still get Bender despite sliding a bit in the lottery.

Ford: This is a good fit for Bender. With Markieff Morris shipped off to the Wizards at the trade deadline, I could see him filling a similar role.


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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#393 » by bwgood77 » Wed May 11, 2016 4:56 pm

The Suns likely will own four of the NBA draft’s top 34 picks once Tuesday’s draft lottery is complete, leaving them plenty to contemplate at this week's draft combine in Chicago as they analyze the shooting, skills, athleticism, measurements, interview answers and medical backgrounds of more than 70 players.

There is a 37.8 percent chance of the draft lottery moving the Suns into one of this year’s coveted top three spots and a 97.8 percent that they will have four draft picks. That depends on Washington not landing in the top three, a 2.2 percent chance, to keep it from sending the Suns a No. 13 or No. 14 pick.

The Suns picked Alex Len at No. 5 in 2013 but this year’s position could wind up being the Suns’ highest pick since selecting Armon Gilliam at No. 2 overall, behind David Robinson, in 1987. But for the Alvan Adams and Walter Davis drafts of the mid-1970s, picking high in the order has not led to the Suns’ most draft success.

Of the franchise’s 16 top-10 draft picks, only five lasted at least four seasons in Phoenix. From Devin Booker, at No. 13 last season, to their 2000s star trio (No. 9 pick Shawn Marion, No. 9 pick Amar’e Stoudemire and No. 15 pick Steve Nash), the Suns have proved the value in quality scouting over lottery luck. It also has worked the other way, missing out on NBA MVP runner-up Kawhi Leonard in 2011 to select Markieff Morris at No. 13.

This also could be only the second draft in Suns history with three first-round picks, the first being the 2014 draft with T.J. Warren, Tyler Ennis and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Because of the Suns’ young roster core (six of their eight players on 2016-17 guaranteed contracts are 26 or younger), they are expected to trade at least one draft choice and/or do a draft-and-stash pick on an foreign pro player, as they did with Bogdanovic at No. 27 two years ago.

Following the course of top picks since 2013, LSU’s Ben Simmons will not attend the combine at Quest Multisport Complex in Chicago. Gonzaga’s Domantas Sabonis and Washington’s Dejounte Murray also will not attend, along with most international players who remain in overseas competition. Croatian power forward Dragan Bender, who cracks many top-three projections after Simmons and Duke’s Brandon Ingram, is the top international player in a group of seven to 10 potential first-rounders.

Ingram will attend a draft combine that begins Wednesday, although many of the projected top picks are expected to limit their participation to medical testing and selected team interviews. Players also go through measurements, athletic testing and shooting drills on Thursday and Friday, when ESPN2 airs four hours of coverage each day. Last year, five-on-five play was reintroduced at the combine, although Terry Rozier was the only first-round pick to play in those games.

Because the early-entry withdrawal date was moved back to 10 days after the combine, more players who have not signed with agents are able to use the combine and ensuing team workouts to better gauge their draft value. A combine invitation is not a draft guarantee. Twenty-one of the 2015 combine’s participants did not get drafted, while one of this season’s top rookies, Miami’s Josh Richardson, was not even invited to last year’s draft combine.

The Suns will begin working out draft groups in Phoenix shortly after the combine, which starts a six-week walk-up to the June 23 draft. Early indications show that the Suns' current basketball operations regime, led by General Manager Ryan McDonough, has drafted well since coming aboard in 2013 with Len (No. 5), Archie Goodwin (No. 29), Warren (No. 14), Ennis (No. 18), Bogdanovic (No. 27) and Booker (No. 13) as first-round choices.

NBA draft combine

When: Wednesday through Saturday.

Where: Quest Multisport Complex, Chicago.

TV: ESPN2, noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.


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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#394 » by WeekapaugGroove » Wed May 11, 2016 5:13 pm

Man I really really hope the suns move up into the top 2. After that I don't love the options. I'm intrigued by bender, don't love buddy or Dunn and like Murray but he seems a bit redundant. It's Simmons or Ingram or disappointment for me.
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Post#395 » by Jarlaxle0204 » Wed May 11, 2016 6:45 pm

Simmons, Ingram, Bender. In that order. If we don't get one of those guys with our first pick, I really don't care who we pick or even if we trade it.
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Post#396 » by bwgood77 » Wed May 11, 2016 7:03 pm

Jarlaxle0204 wrote:Simmons, Ingram, Bender. In that order. If we don't get one of those guys with our first pick, I really don't care who we pick or even if we trade it.


I do think there is a good chance that even if we drop down to 5 or 6, and 5th is the most likely place we will draft, that Bender will be there, because LA has kind of said they will trade their pick if they keep it, and I can't see Philly taking Bender if they drop to 3 or 4 or have two picks because they have 3 centers AND Saric already. They will take guard(s). And Boston needs shooting and probably wants a guy that can help their competitive team now, and with IT having only a year left, a guy like Murray makes sense considering Smart isn't that good of a shooter.

It would have to be another random team jumping to 3rd that might take Bender. Minny could, but they could also go with Dunn or Murray, or even Hield, since they need perimeter shooting and/or possibly a good backup for Rubio (or potential replacement for him in the future).

I think New Orleans, Denver, Sacramento or Toronto would all go guard, and probably Milwaukee.

I think he might slide, perhaps (in the worst case scenario that three teams jump us) even to 7, and for no other reason than the fact that most of those teams need guards. Minnesota would be the big question mark, but they are pretty close to being ready to compete, so if they want a big they might go with someone like Ellenson who may contribute more. Plus Ellenson is from up north and University of Minnesota was really after him.
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Post#397 » by sunshoopjunky » Wed May 11, 2016 7:10 pm

I am not a Bender fan. Once we know the draft order it will narrow down things a lot for me. As far as my draft thoughts at this point go, I would like to get any two of the following: Simmons, Ingram, Brown, Sabaonis, Dejounte Murray, Labissiere, Korkmaz, and Chris. I think that can still be done by moving the first pick and picking up assets or as part of a larger trade.
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#398 » by jcsunsfan » Wed May 11, 2016 8:19 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
jcsunsfan wrote:
Mr Puddles wrote:Some cheeky Suns draft facts:
  • Since the NBA adopted a lottery system in 1985, the Suns have moved up only twice as a result of the lottery
  • The Suns have not moved up in the draft lottery since 1987
  • Suns are the longest running franchise without ever getting a #1 pick in American sports
  • Former draft choices at #4: Suns legends Corky Calhoun, John Shumate, and some dude named Alvan Adams. After playing a some time in the NBA, Corky opted for a more lucrative career at Exxon Mobil.
  • The Suns currently have the league's 3rd longest playoff drought. The last time the Suns made the playoffs, Tyreke Evans was rookie of the year and middle school student Devin Booker was rocking out to the year's chart topper: Justin Bieber's magnum opus 'baby'. In comparison though, the last time the Wolves made the playoffs, Charles Oakley was still in the NBA.


I would dispute the fact that the Suns are the longest running franchise without a #1 pick. The football Cardinals have not had one since th e1950's.


You may have missed the bolded part.
Suns are the longest running franchise without ever getting a #1 pick in American sports


K. Fair enough.
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Post#399 » by Gorilla Warfare » Thu May 12, 2016 2:32 am

If we can get Simmons/Ingram/Bender, mutha Furkan Korkmaz, and Thon Maker it could be our best draft, possibly ever. A starter, a role player, and a prospect. Also bring up Bogdan.
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Re: 2016 Draft 

Post#400 » by bhawk » Thu May 12, 2016 2:48 pm

bhawk wrote:The comp for Jason Terry is this guy...

Player XXXX (6-1 ½ without shoes) was the lightest player in Chicago at 177 pounds, and registered the second lowest body fat percentage at 4.2%. Amongst point guards drafted in the top-15, XXXX height/weight combination is similar to Jason Terry's (6-1.5 without shoes, 176 pounds). His 6-6 ¾ wingspan is well above average, and his size should be an advantage for him as he continues to pack weight on his frame.

While capable of making some outstanding passes at times, XXXX doesn't consistently show great court vision or the ability to control tempo. He's also not someone that is considered a great leader, as he's somewhat shy and reserved off the court, being described by those around him as having different interests than your typical 19-year old athlete. This could (and probably should) be viewed a major plus by many image-conscious organizations. With that said, all these factors combined are all things that NBA teams will need to ponder when projecting his initial role and long-term potential at the point.

As a scorer, there's a lot to like about XXXX, and he has the versatility to fit in many offenses. He's a good, albeit sometimes streaky (largely related to at times poor shot selection), shooter with NBA three point range, who shows the ability to hit shots off catch and shoot situations, off the dribble, and coming off screens. He shows an ability to come off a baseline screen, make a tight curl, and square up and convert the attempt. He's also continuing to improve as a catch and shoot player, continuing to improve the consistency of his release on catch and shoot attempts, which he shows good form and elevation on.

This ability to score off the ball should ease his transition to the NBA game, allowing him to get playing time off the bench as a combo guard, or perhaps starting next to either a big point guard or a ball-dominant guard/wing (such as Tyreke Evans), as he's learning the nuances of the NBA point guard position.

With the ball in his hands he is hard to defend in pick and roll situations, as he has the speed to turn the corner going right, and shows an ability to hit shots off the dribble if defenders go under the pick, although he could improve his recognition as a passer in these sets, a statement you could make about his offensive game in general.

He's a good isolation player who uses his first step and misdirection moves to get into the paint. When in the paint he's not the strongest or most explosive athlete, but has very good touch with his right hand, which he combines with floaters and runners in the lane, doing a good job of shielding the ball from defenders, to get his shots off effectively over bigger defenders. He is strong hand dominant, particularly when finishing around the basket, as he'll often times force an attempt with his strong hand, back into the defender.

XXXX passing game in general is a major cause for concern based on what he's shown very early on in college, as he rarely looks for teammates when creating his own shot, getting most of his assists by simply moving the ball around the perimeter in the flow of the offense.


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Back to Buddy... he is the best shooter in the draft. He has the highest character and is the most competitive from what I have read. Buddy gets drafted at #3 behind Ingram and Bender. He is the 3rd best player in the draft and will win rookie of the year.

The Jason Terry comp above is Brandon Knight.

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