Official 2013 Draft Thread - Part VIII

[wake20]

It's going to be Porter and we're going to be happy about it. It's fate.

[GhostsOfGil]

‏@kpelton 13m
Based on the combination of my WARP projections and my own scouting, here's my subjective draft board:

Spoiler:

Shabazz 34?! ... ya sounds about right.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

CCJ

*puts hand on your shoulder*

It's out of our hands now.

We're no longer debaters but simply Wiz fans.

Lets pray.

At the eleventh hour, my negativism has sunk in with the remembrance they usually do what I don't want them to. But I know someone reads this board. Not that that means anything, but the consensus is usually right Most will be pleased with Porter. Many want Bennett. I've convinced myself that Bennett is a bad pick.

I do hope and pray the pick is not Bennett.

[truwizfan4evr]

CCJ

*puts hand on your shoulder*

It's out of our hands now.

We're no longer debaters but simply Wiz fans.

Lets pray.

At the eleventh hour, my negativism has sunk in with the remembrance they usually do what I don't want them to. But I know someone reads this board. Not that that means anything, but the consensus is usually right Most will be pleased with Porter. Many want Bennett. I've convinced myself that Bennett is a bad pick.

I do hope and pray the pick is not Bennett.

Me too wasn't you on his bandwagon a while ago?

[WizarDynasty]

all I gotta say is EG, trust your franchise player wall. He understands this generation of basketball players alot more than you. when your franchise player is pushing you in a certain direction, don't second guess him.

[Illuminaire]

Note for the Turner/Porter comparisons... let us not forget that Turner had crazy bad turnover issues, and was not effective off the ball. There were flashing neon red flags for his transition to the NBA that I do not see with Porter.

He was also older, more polished, and had not just transitioned from Center to SF a mere 18 months before getting drafted.

[Dark Faze]

all I gotta say is EG, trust your franchise player wall. He understands this generation of basketball players alot more than you. when your franchise player is pushing you in a certain direction, don't second guess him.

Kobe Bryant wanted to trade Bynum for Jason Kidd

Had the FO listened he'd be retiring with 3 rings instead of 5.

[WizarDynasty]

all I gotta say is EG, trust your franchise player wall. He understands this generation of basketball players alot more than you. when your franchise player is pushing you in a certain direction, don't second guess him.

Kobe Bryant wanted to trade Bynum for Jason Kidd

Had the FO listened he'd be retiring with 3 rings instead of 5.

or maybe he would have 7. Kobe is a one man show, Wall triples the value of players around him. Big difference.

[payitforward]

Even after 700+ pages, here's a fresh angle:

Victor is almost Victory; however, VICTOR OLADIPO is an anagram for I PA VOLDICOORT, and that could be uncomfortable for the muggles and mudbloods among us. Better to hope Otto Porter's wizardry is more Harry Potter than Port-a-Potty.

Hey, I just McCollum like I see 'um.

Enjoy the festivities tonight, (ladies and) gentlemen.

This is why I enjoy RealGM.

You mean GlaReM, don't you?

[payitforward]

...I don't buy that there must be mutually exclusive Bennett and Porter camps.

I agree. Take 'em both!

[mhd]

Per Ken Berger, looks like the Wiz WON'T trade down. I hope the Len-Cle scenerio goes down, and HOPE Noel doesn't go #2. Perhaps EG will continue to be a moron and not draft Noel.

I guess Porter is a Wizard. Sigh

[payitforward]

An auto porter serves a very important function in the auto industry, especially in a new-car dealership. The job description of an auto porter may differ from business to business. The porter assists with lot activity and transport and can support the detailer, other staff, mechanics or car washer, if needed. He must have a valid driver's license, as he will have to drive for many of his functions. Autocareertoday.net states that there is great opportunity for advancement in the auto retail industry. (Reference 1)

Job description of an Auto Porter.

See - he's good assist man and can drive too, what more could you want?

Haha, I was an auto porter for my Dad's work on more than one occasion. Fun stuff.

Aw come on guys, read his name right -- he's Auto Parter... guy's a one-man wrecking yard!

[Deeptu McPullup]

Note for the Turner/Porter comparisons... let us not forget that Turner had crazy bad turnover issues, and was not effective off the ball. There were flashing neon red flags for his transition to the NBA that I do not see with Porter.

He was also older, more polished, and had not just transitioned from Center to SF a mere 18 months before getting drafted.

Yeah, Turner's junior year turnover percentage was exactly double that of Porter's sophomore year.

From what I saw last year against us, Turner was prone to embarrassing bouts of random over dribbling with little idea on how to make things easy offensively.

Not a good comp.

[closg00]

Per Ken Berger, looks like the Wiz WON'T trade down. I hope the Len-Cle scenerio goes down, and HOPE Noel doesn't go #2. Perhaps EG will continue to be a moron and not draft Noel.

I guess Porter is a Wizard. Sigh

"Grunfeld plays checkers, other GM's play chess"

[mhd]

Per Ken Berger, looks like the Wiz WON'T trade down. I hope the Len-Cle scenerio goes down, and HOPE Noel doesn't go #2. Perhaps EG will continue to be a moron and not draft Noel.

I guess Porter is a Wizard. Sigh

"Grunfeld plays checkers, other GM's play chess"

LOL, a statement that perfectly describes EG. At this point, I'd rather draft Zeller than Porter.

[wake20]

edited: wrong board

[Deeptu McPullup]

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[thinker07]

Holy Toledo - What about a Wiz trade with Utah?

Andy Katz ‏@ESPNAndyKatz 1h

League sources say Utah has interest in including Kanter if it can move up.
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[stevemcqueen1]

Sacramento wants to move up for McLemore?

If McLemore makes it to three, how about:

McLemore + Nene/Okafor + 2014 first

for,

Cousins + Salmons + #7.

We definitely come out on the better end of that, but maybe they want a fresh start with some good eggs. Unless of course we fall flat on our faces and the 2014 pick is high, then we could end up getting fleeced in that deal.

[Deeptu McPullup]

More juice....

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Looks like there's an all around good chance of Dipo off the board by our pick.