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I still like Clarke the best if we don’t land top 2. I get Marion vibes with him. The athleticism, ability to defend everyone, ugly jumpshot. I just think he’ll be a guy that doesn’t demand the ball, but does so many good things offensively and defensively.

ShelC wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:48 am

Yea, as of right now Clarke seems to be a lower 1st round pick. He may rise as the draft gets closer. I always say take the guy you want regardless of draft position but if we were to get Memphis' pick at 7 or 8, I may try and flip that to Brooklyn for their 16th and 27th or even 16th and 31st, take Clarke at 16 (assuming he's there), then do whatever with the later pick. BPA or even sell it for cash. Boston also has multiple 1sts so maybe we can grab 14 and 22 from them for the Memphis pick.

I still like Clarke the best if we don’t land top 2. I get Marion vibes with him. The athleticism, ability to defend everyone, ugly jumpshot. I just think he’ll be a guy that doesn’t demand the ball, but does so many good things offensively and defensively.

And that's fine, but I wouldn't grab him at 3 or 4 or 5 if he's projected to go 12-20 or even later. Same with Hunter or Washington. Hunter I don't love as much as a potential starting PF but I like that kind of 6-7ish power swing. All 3 could be nice fits next to Ayton, just want to grab the right guy at the right spot.

In2ition wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:09 am

Unless Memphis jumps into the top 4, the pick is going to Boston.

I do think that Clarke is going to rise in this draft, but of course teams like potential more with much younger players.

Split T wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:15 am

In2ition wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:09 am

Unless Memphis jumps into the top 4, the pick is going to Boston.

I do think that Clarke is going to rise in this draft, but of course teams like potential more with much younger players.

Not necessarily true. Memphis, Dallas, and New Orleans tied for the 7/8/9 spot. Memphis keeps the pick if its top 8

In2ition wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:08 pm

What's the history of the 7th pick?

Split T wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:19 pm

In2ition wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:08 pm

What's the history of the 7th pick?

Like who’s been picked there? There’s only a tiny chance we end up 7.

Split T wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:47 am

Darius Garland is an interesting name. Only played like 6 games, but he was ranked above Morant at beginning of the season.

carey wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:33 am

It's still top 2 or bust for me at this point. The only issue is if we are in the 3-7 range and open for business what can we reasonably expect as a return? I know things are fluid. What is seen as a weak draft now could change when teams start really digging into the draft and having guys workout. Or the common perception that the third tier is rather lengthy could hold. If teams would be happy with any of a dozen guys in tier 3 that certainly diminishes the value of the pick as I think several teams will be trying to trade down and pick up assets.

INFORMER wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:08 pm

Split T wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:47 am

Darius Garland is an interesting name. Only played like 6 games, but he was ranked above Morant at beginning of the season.

That really doesn't mean anything; no one knew how good Morant was going to be this season.