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I may be crazy but I would rank Oladipo 4th behind Wiggins-Parker-Embiid. I think Oladipo is a stud.

Yea I'm a big Oladipo guy as well. Not sure how high I would take him, but He'd be above that imaginary cutoff line I have for the top eight (Embid,Wiggy,Parker,Gordon,Randle,Vonlah,Exum,Smart).

I will be the first one to admit that I am pretty surprised how big of an impact Carter Williams had this yr. The Sixers were awful so he had a bit more chance to shine, but I thought he'd be a bit more of a project. I know there was a rumor that Mcdonuagh really liked him too and the Suns brought him here twice for workouts...maybe in a trade back scnerio they were going to take him.

I dont think he'd have moved back for him, I believe MCW or Burke was the back-up plan if Len wasn't available.

Stauskas keeps sounding more and more. Anyone else can see Sacramento or Detroit taking him #7-8?

Ring_Wanted wrote:Stauskas keeps sounding more and more. Anyone else can see Sacramento or Detroit taking him #7-8?

Detroit, very probably. They need shooters badly and I`d look at them if they are interested in trading down.

14th + 18th for 8th. We pick one of Randle/Vonleh/Gordon, they get a couple of sharpshooting wings.

If one of those 3 is still there at 8.

Could see Smart or Exum slip to 8.

I'd be shocked if Exum slipped to #8 considering the amount of hype he has received. He'd have to do really bad in workouts considering the amount of hype he has had received all year long. I can't see him lasting past Orlando or LAL.

Ring_Wanted wrote:I'd be shocked if Exum slipped to #8 considering the amount of hype he has received. He'd have to do really bad in workouts considering the amount of hype he has had received all year long. I can't see him lasting past Orlando or LAL.

No way the Lakers let him go by. Heir apparent to Kobe's throne. Can probably play point out the gate alongside Kobe.

7 weeks and 2 Days away....Your new Matchups

Jordan Adams or Zach Levine

Aaron Gordon or Julius Randle

Dante Exum or Marcus Smart

K.J. McDaniels or Glenn Robinson III

Clint Capela or Jusef Nuric (For those who are following the Euros)

These are fun.

LaVine - A+ athlete, shot looks good, more upside than Archie IMO.
Randle - Good post game, rebounder, better athlete than people know.
Smart - Love him, defensive whiz, I'd trade Bledsoe to get him.
GR3 - More skilled than KJ who is basically getting by on athleticism alone.
Nurkic - I like bigs that play big, could be a real workhorse in the paint.

Can't believe I'm sayin this but I think I disagree with you on all 5 haha.

Well the GRIII/McDaniels one is tough, but I like Adams/Gordon/Exum/ and Capela in the other 4.

Sunsfan4life wrote:7 weeks and 2 Days away....Your new Matchups

Jordan Adams or Zach Levine

Aaron Gordon or Julius Randle

Dante Exum or Marcus Smart

K.J. McDaniels or Glenn Robinson III

Clint Capela or Jusef Nuric (For those who are following the Euros)

LaVine
Gordon
Exum
McDaniels
Nurkic

I read Wiggins, Parker, Embiid all skipping NBA combine. Boo.

TheOriginalOriginal wrote:I read Wiggins, Parker, Embiid all skipping NBA combine. Boo.

That's what happens when you've got a consensus top 3 and I hate the hell out of it - like they're too good to show you what they've got in person.....

Yep its bullshit. Monkey see monkey do when it comes to top prospects. I know you get private workouts and such, but the fans dont get to see that. Its one thing to do like the NFL and not run a 40 on a slower surface than youre used to but even most top NFL guys show and get measured and do the agility drills.

Embiid had nothing to gain after the back injury, so that's a move that makes sense for him.

The combine is whatever guys. It's when they start declining to work out against anyone that I start getting curious.

The lottery is now a week away. The basketball gods owe us one.. (or 5)

TheOriginalOriginal wrote:The lottery is now a week away. The basketball gods owe us one.. (or 5)

Cool. I had no idea it was so close. I'm not expecting any favors though.

Anyone watching the combine?> I am taping NBATV and some o ESPN's. ESPN is pretty awful with their coverage, although Ford and Frchilla usually bring something to the table with there knowledge of Euros. They overrate a bit, but its nice to hear so much info.

Julius Randle measured out well. A little better then Gordon which is a little surprising.