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Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 3:27 pm
by TOO
Ring_Wanted wrote:
Split T wrote:I'm pretty sure we don't get the heat pick till next year
Riley is no stupid, and Wade is enjoying the mess that is Chicago (NY still the same circus haha).

If you are the Heat, do you try to win with Hassan, Dragic and stuff, or you sell those two and start over? I bet they could get a hefty package for Hassan.

Random thought: if you are Minni, do you accept LaVine (or Wiggins if you may of course) and something for Dragic and Whiteside?
Nope. KAT and Dieng is more than sufficient at 4/5 right now. Dragic doesnt move the needle enough to even consider moving LaVine.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 4:11 pm
by Ring_Wanted
TheOriginalOriginal wrote:
Ring_Wanted wrote:
Split T wrote:I'm pretty sure we don't get the heat pick till next year
Riley is no stupid, and Wade is enjoying the mess that is Chicago (NY still the same circus haha).

If you are the Heat, do you try to win with Hassan, Dragic and stuff, or you sell those two and start over? I bet they could get a hefty package for Hassan.

Random thought: if you are Minni, do you accept LaVine (or Wiggins if you may of course) and something for Dragic and Whiteside?
Nope. KAT and Dieng is more than sufficient at 4/5 right now. Dragic doesnt move the needle enough to even consider moving LaVine.
I don't see KAT+Dieng enough. They need defense in the paint, and Hassan masks a number of flaws from KAT and Wiggins. The price is hefty as LaVine is a tremendous player and monster prospect, but they are also getting Dragic, who gives them a ton of options going forward and can replace some of LaVine's production. Could also have a positive impact on make a Rubio, making him a half-time starter and allowing you more space instantly.

I'd even consider mixing in Winslow and Dunn to alleviate a logjam and adding defense for Thibs. In exchange, Miami gets a prospect with a higher ceiling.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:41 pm
by SDC
if duke wins the title this season, luke kennard needs to declare early.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:16 pm
by TOO
Ring_Wanted wrote:
TheOriginalOriginal wrote:
Ring_Wanted wrote:
Split T wrote:I'm pretty sure we don't get the heat pick till next year
Riley is no stupid, and Wade is enjoying the mess that is Chicago (NY still the same circus haha).

If you are the Heat, do you try to win with Hassan, Dragic and stuff, or you sell those two and start over? I bet they could get a hefty package for Hassan.

Random thought: if you are Minni, do you accept LaVine (or Wiggins if you may of course) and something for Dragic and Whiteside?
Nope. KAT and Dieng is more than sufficient at 4/5 right now. Dragic doesnt move the needle enough to even consider moving LaVine.
I don't see KAT+Dieng enough. They need defense in the paint, and Hassan masks a number of flaws from KAT and Wiggins. The price is hefty as LaVine is a tremendous player and monster prospect, but they are also getting Dragic, who gives them a ton of options going forward and can replace some of LaVine's production. Could also have a positive impact on make a Rubio, making him a half-time starter and allowing you more space instantly.

I'd even consider mixing in Winslow and Dunn to alleviate a logjam and adding defense for Thibs. In exchange, Miami gets a prospect with a higher ceiling.
I think they are enough for now, Dragic and Whiteside arent getting them past the Warriors, Spurs, or Rockets at this point. Trading for a redundant postion while already having KAT seems like poor roster managment. Trading a 21 year old SG for a 30 a year old PG while already having a 22 year old PG you can grow with also seems like a bad idea and leaves a hole at SG.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:41 pm
by SDC
TheOriginalOriginal wrote:
Ring_Wanted wrote:
TheOriginalOriginal wrote:
Ring_Wanted wrote:
Split T wrote:I'm pretty sure we don't get the heat pick till next year
Riley is no stupid, and Wade is enjoying the mess that is Chicago (NY still the same circus haha).

If you are the Heat, do you try to win with Hassan, Dragic and stuff, or you sell those two and start over? I bet they could get a hefty package for Hassan.

Random thought: if you are Minni, do you accept LaVine (or Wiggins if you may of course) and something for Dragic and Whiteside?
Nope. KAT and Dieng is more than sufficient at 4/5 right now. Dragic doesnt move the needle enough to even consider moving LaVine.
I don't see KAT+Dieng enough. They need defense in the paint, and Hassan masks a number of flaws from KAT and Wiggins. The price is hefty as LaVine is a tremendous player and monster prospect, but they are also getting Dragic, who gives them a ton of options going forward and can replace some of LaVine's production. Could also have a positive impact on make a Rubio, making him a half-time starter and allowing you more space instantly.

I'd even consider mixing in Winslow and Dunn to alleviate a logjam and adding defense for Thibs. In exchange, Miami gets a prospect with a higher ceiling.
I think they are enough for now, Dragic and Whiteside arent getting them past the Warriors, Spurs, or Rockets at this point. Trading for a redundant postion while already having KAT seems like poor roster managment. Trading a 21 year old SG for a 30 a year old PG while already having a 22 year old PG you can grow with also seems like a bad idea and leaves a hole at SG.
this works, if you add a protected 2017 1st round pick
http://basketball.realgm.com/tradecheck ... de/6758063

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:12 pm
by SDC

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:25 am
by Shabazz
Fultz today:

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Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:29 am
by Shabazz
Lonzo Ball today:

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Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:59 am
by TOO
Ball is a Vulcan... who knew?

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:51 am
by carey
Shabazz wrote:Lonzo Ball today:

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His shot goes in but it sure is funky looking. He brings it from down low and shoots it from almost below eye-level. He will be the next Kevin Martin if he can shoot it well in the NBA. 53/43 splits ain't bad at all, and it's not like he is taking college 3's. He shoots it from Curry range all the time.

Btw, he played 40 minutes. Does he play the entire game often?

They play Arizona next Saturday on CBS. That's going to be a good one. I really wish the NCAA would either clear Trier or tell him it isn't going to happen already. They are so ridiculous sometimes.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:12 pm
by In2ition
carey wrote:
Shabazz wrote:Lonzo Ball today:

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His shot goes in but it sure is funky looking. He brings it from down low and shoots it from almost below eye-level. He will be the next Kevin Martin if he can shoot it well in the NBA. 53/43 splits ain't bad at all, and it's not like he is taking college 3's. He shoots it from Curry range all the time.

Btw, he played 40 minutes. Does he play the entire game often?

They play Arizona next Saturday on CBS. That's going to be a good one. I really wish the NCAA would either clear Trier or tell him it isn't going to happen already. They are so ridiculous sometimes.
Can't say he's going to be the next Kevin Martin. Yes, he has a very similar looking shooting form, but their games are very different and Lonzo offers much much more.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:48 pm
by carey
In2ition wrote:
Can't say he's going to be the next Kevin Martin. Yes, he has a very similar looking shooting form, but their games are very different and Lonzo offers much much more.
Lol. Clearly. I just meant the guy in the league that has a funky motion but can still put it in the hoop.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:24 pm
by In2ition
carey wrote:
In2ition wrote:
Can't say he's going to be the next Kevin Martin. Yes, he has a very similar looking shooting form, but their games are very different and Lonzo offers much much more.
Lol. Clearly. I just meant the guy in the league that has a funky motion but can still put it in the hoop.
Haha, sorry.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:01 pm
by OE32
What concerns me most about Ball his reportedly bad defense. I don't watch enough college ball to know. So I have a frame of reference - who's the better defender between Monk and Ball?

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:41 pm
by Split T
OE32 wrote:What concerns me most about Ball his reportedly bad defense. I don't watch enough college ball to know. So I have a frame of reference - who's the better defender between Monk and Ball?
I've only watched a couple of their games. I think both actually project as at least decent defenders. But I am not certain.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:58 pm
by Shabazz
Fultz tonight: 38 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals. 13-24 from the field.

Only 11-15 at the line though, so he's on my "do not draft" list.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:14 am
by pickle
Definitely. Clearly he cannot shoot.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:24 am
by TOO
:lol: You guys are the best.

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:21 am
by Mori Chu
I like how we have moved from drafting every Kentucky prospect to drafting every Washington prospect. #progress

Re: 2017 NBA Draft Prospect Discussion

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:35 am
by In2ition
Marty [Mori Chu] wrote:I like how we have moved from drafting every Kentucky prospect to drafting every Washington prospect. #progress
It's a red state, blue state thing... or is it a cat or dog thing? I can never get it right.