Best young core in the NBA?

[shadowlionred]

Portland and Orlando

 

[Malta]

Pistons since ASB

Drummond -
16ppg, 16rpg, 2spg, 1bpg

Morris -
13ppg 4rpg 3apg

Harris -
17ppg, 6rpg 3apg

Jackson -
19ppg, 6apg 3rpg

KCP -
12ppg 3rpg 2apg


I think eventually Johnson replaces Morris in the starting lineup, he's more dynamic and would be a secondary ball handler to Jackson.

 

[Malta]

I don't think Middleton can become a superstar but Giannis and Jabari can

Middleton is the perfect 3rd option though, two way player that can get you 20 with limited touches.


Since ASB

Middleton -
22ppg 5rpg 4apg 3spg


Giannis -
20ppg 10rpg 8apg 2spg 2bpg


Jabari -
22ppg 7rpg 3apg 1spg


That's almost perfect balance between the 3 of them, the path to building that team to a championship contender is clear as day, a shooter / defender at the 1, a defensive big man and a competent bench.

Don't clutter that shyt up with another PG that can't shoot, give the ball to Giannis and have PG that can shoot and create at times but doesn't need the ball because having him play as the standard SF off the ball was retarded.

 

[puggle]

I like Detroit, good coach too. Would have liked them even better with a healthy Motiejunas.

 

[labelplant]

Middleton is the perfect 3rd option though, two way player that can get you 20 with limited touches.


Since ASB

Middleton -
22ppg 5rpg 4apg 3spg


Giannis -
20ppg 10rpg 8apg 2spg 2bpg


Jabari -
22ppg 7rpg 3apg 1spg


That's almost perfect balance between the 3 of them, the path to building that team to a championship contender is clear as day, a shooter / defender at the 1, a defensive big man and a competent bench.

Don't clutter that shyt up with another PG that can't shoot, give the ball to Giannis and have PG that can shoot and create at times but doesn't need the ball because having him play as the standard SF off the ball was retarded.

I like Monroe but they need to trade him. He is a really good player but he just doesn't fit in todays NBA. I'm not sure they can get that much for him but either way, he is clearly not the player they need for this team. Like you said they need a real rim protector and more shooting

 

[Malta]

I like Monroe but they need to trade him. He is a really good player but he just doesn't fit in todays NBA. I'm not sure they can get that much for him but either way, he is clearly not the player they need for this team. Like you said they need a real rim protector and more shooting

I like Hield, Murray or Dunn for them in the draft, any of those 3 guys and they're cooking with bacon grease. I completely forgot they have Henson on the team since he's hurt, want to see what they look like with him at the 5 with the trio.

 

[NY's #1 Draft Pick]

Best young core in NBA on the coli= pseudo coli NBA Analysts gonna big up your team all year but they ain't never gon do shyt.
See Charlotte Hornets...... Low key

 

[labelplant]

I like Hield, Murray or Dunn for them in the draft, any of those 3 guys and they're cooking with bacon grease. I completely forgot they have Henson on the team since he's hurt, want to see what they look like with him at the 5 with the trio.

I'd love Murray or Valentine. That way you have a thirs guy who can handle the ball to go with middleton and giannis. Kidd can continue his switch everything experiment since Murray is 6'4 200 and Valentine is 6'5 220. I like Henson but what he adds with rim protection and great passing he gives up at a lot of other ways. In particular his lack of strength is disturbing considering he has been in the league for like 4 years now? I have a feeling that Murray will be gone pretty early though and even though I personally love Valentine they will prob not want to draft him at 7-9 (which is where they will prob land)

 

[STVNTMAN]

That's almost perfect balance between the 3 of them, the path to building that team to a championship contender is clear as day, a shooter / defender at the 1, a defensive big man and a competent bench.

Don't clutter that shyt up with another PG that can't shoot, give the ball to Giannis and have PG that can shoot and create at times but doesn't need the ball because having him play as the standard SF off the ball was retarded.

If they traded for Cory Joseph and signed someone like Festus Ezeli or Bismack Biyombo should they be feared

 

[Malta]

Best young core in NBA on the coli= pseudo coli NBA Analysts gonna big up your team all year but they ain't never gon do shyt.
See Charlotte Hornets...... Low key

If the Knicks were listed you'd have a different tune

Porzingis .....not much else.

I'd love Murray or Valentine. That way you have a thirs guy who can handle the ball to go with middleton and giannis. Kidd can continue his switch everything experiment since Murray is 6'4 200 and Valentine is 6'5 220. I like Henson but what he adds with rim protection and great passing he gives up at a lot of other ways. In particular his lack of strength is disturbing considering he has been in the league for like 4 years now? I have a feeling that Murray will be gone pretty early though and even though I personally love Valentine they will prob not want to draft him at 7-9 (which is where they will prob land)

I like Murray's game a lot, but like you said he's probably going early since shooting is coveted, only question for him and Valetine would be can they defend the 1? I think Hield and Dunn (especially Dunn) will be better defensively covering 1s, not so sure Murray can do it but we'll see.


Henson is weak, but they have so much length you may be able to get away with him playing there. His numbers when he gets to start at the 5 have always been good, and with Giannis pushing tempo he's quick enough to run with them.

 

[Malta]

If they traded for Cory Joseph and signed someone like Festus Ezeli or Bismack Biyombo should they be feared

Ezeli would be a good look, I mentioned that to @Tunez before, Joseph is a good player but he can't hit the three which is what they're going to need from their PG. Patrick Beverly would be a good stop gap for them until they could find a more dynamic PG, he's what they'd need there right now, long term Avery Bradley while not being a PG would be perfect for them too.

Jrue Holiday as well if he could ever be healthy.

 

[jaguar paw]

Richard Jefferson, James Jones, Damon Jones

 

[NY's #1 Draft Pick]

If the Knicks were listed you'd have a different tune

Porzingis .....not much else.





I like Murray's game a lot, but like you said he's probably going early since shooting is coveted, only question for him and Valetine would be can they defend the 1? I think Hield and Dunn (especially Dunn) will be better defensively covering 1s, not so sure Murray can do it but we'll see.


Henson is weak, but they have so much length you may be able to get away with him playing there. His numbers when he gets to start at the 5 have always been good, and with Giannis pushing tempo he's quick enough to run with them.

I knew I'd hit my target

 

[Malta]

I knew I'd hit my target

My dude wondering why Derrick Williams isn't named, hard times, hard times.

 

[Kang Deezy]

How did you exclude Sullinger, Smart and all these brand new dudes who aren't even on the floor like Young, Rosier and Hunter when you mentioned Boston?

@Malta

Still waiting on an explanation

Don't forget olynyk, Mickey, top 5 pick and 50 million in cap space