NBA scouts say Nerlens Noel is now the clear #1 pick Draftexpress agrees

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If Orlando took Noel, he'd be at PF, which works very well for them.

Excellent balance on offense /defense for that entire lineup minus a PG, and if they wanna spend, they can go get Bledsoe if they want.

C Vucci Mane
PF Noel
SF Harkless (still very high on this kid)
SG Afflalo
PG sign Bledsoe or get Dre Hollins in 2014

That lineup has so much promise. All you need are some bench scorers (they have depth at PF/C, keep Redikk around, they're be built fast)
I love that nickname and he's been a stud in Orlando as well. You really think those two can play PF/C. Vicci is only a 40% mid range shooter and Noel can't shoot at this time. I am not sure about that tandem.
 

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The talent is always there. It's just a matter of how far away your team is from winning (and obviously also whether you need a big)

If I'm the Wizards I need to draft someone that can push me to a playoff berth. That player isn't gonna be Noel even though in 3 years he can be a real good PF (I'm writing him off as a center. It's crazy how now you can be 6'11'' 225 and debate whether you're a C or not)

If I'm Charlotte, to me they need a wing much more than a big. If Noel could score I can make an exception, but they already a potential defensive beast already there. If Noel gets there they gotta start making a tough choice.

Considering I think Sacramento will win this lottery if they move to Seattle, Noel as a King works. Awesome compliment to DMC. Masks a lot of his on the court problems. They may have to throw Thomas Robinson in the bushes, but they may have to do that anyway.

Best spot other than Seattlemento, Orlando. It would be just their luck too.

tremon, what do you think about Mitchell?

The Wolves could eat in this draft breh
 

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I love that nickname and he's been a stud in Orlando as well. You really think those two can play PF/C. Vicci is only a 40% mid range shooter and Noel can't shoot at this time. I am not sure about that tandem.

Nicholson will be the the big that takes more outside shots. All you want from Noel is a FT line extended, baseline jumper to keep teams honest. They'll be fine together because they're not space eaters in the post and Noel is super mobile. Either way Noel has to develop some sort of offensive game to be effective.
 

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Nicholson will be the the big that takes more outside shots. All you want from Noel is a FT line extended, baseline jumper to keep teams honest. They'll be fine together because they're not space eaters in the post and Noel is super mobile. Either way Noel has to develop some sort of offensive game to be effective.

We will see, it could be interesting in Orlando if it happens.
 

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at the very least the #1 pick can use him as trade bait if their front court is stacked and they're happy with their current front court players.
 

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tremon, what do you think about Mitchell?

The Wolves could eat in this draft breh

Undersized PF. Not really seeing great comp yet he's not playing better. I see him maybe as a guy that can fit well in Utah behind Favors or in Atlanta either behind J-Smoove or replacing J-Smoove. I know he's a guy people are begging to see succeed because of his expanded skill set, but as he stayed another year, he's showing a lot more flaws.

Not to bring our debates full circle, but my team should really actually look at Oladipo if I'm gonna be honest about it. Even if I don't think he's a top 10 pick yet, my team might have to reach for him just because every other SG prospect is playing themselves out of that range (Glenn Robinson III, Archie Goodwin) or they're just not good enough to go that high (KCP in Georgia, Snaer-- and I think he's super undervalued too. Draft boards are sleeping on his abilities)

Oladipo defensively is what we need. If his jumper doesn't fall off too much, the team can mix and match him with Shved and an Oladipo /Rubio combo will be a pain in the ass on D.
 

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Undersized PF. Not really seeing great comp yet he's not playing better. I see him maybe as a guy that can fit well in Utah behind Favors or in Atlanta either behind J-Smoove or replacing J-Smoove. I know he's a guy people are begging to see succeed because of his expanded skill set, but as he stayed another year, he's showing a lot more flaws.

Not to bring our debates full circle, but my team should really actually look at Oladipo if I'm gonna be honest about it. Even if I don't think he's a top 10 pick yet, my team might have to reach for him just because every other SG prospect is playing themselves out of that range (Glenn Robinson III, Archie Goodwin) or they're just not good enough to go that high (KCP in Georgia, Snaer-- and I think he's super undervalued too. Draft boards are sleeping on his abilities)

Oladipo defensively is what we need. If his jumper doesn't fall off too much, the team can mix and match him with Shved and an Oladipo /Rubio combo will be a pain in the ass on D.

I don't like Mitchell for the Hawks but I think Mitchell will shock a lot of people. He rates elite for a college kid on movement, athleticism, and is a smart player and understands rebounding fundamentals. Can't create his shot that well but I really think he's the next Reign man. His length is why I don't think his size will be as big of an issue.

I want Vic so damn bad man. That dude will be such a great NBA player in three years. Teams are going to regret passing on him more than Lillard or Drummond. His shooting % while amazing can be questionable. It's not like he has Ray Allen shooting motion but he does have a good motion but he was never a decent shooter and boom! This years he's a great shooter. I believe a big part is due to who he has around him but he can't be guarded one on one.

KCP is better than a lot of people think. He reminds me of Eddie Jones. Last player to remind me of Eddie Jones was Paul George :ohhh:

I can see you guys looking at one of those players. I still don't think Love is a good fit for Rubio. I would love Rubio with Horford. What do you want for Rubio outside of Horford?
 

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I don't like Mitchell for the Hawks but I think Mitchell will shock a lot of people. He rates elite for a college kid on movement, athleticism, and is a smart player and understands rebounding fundamentals. Can't create his shot that well but I really think he's the next Reign man. His length is why I don't think his size will be as big of an issue.

I want Vic so damn bad man. That dude will be such a great NBA player in three years. Teams are going to regret passing on him more than Lillard or Drummond. His shooting % while amazing can be questionable. It's not like he has Ray Allen shooting motion but he does have a good motion but he was never a decent shooter and boom! This years he's a great shooter. I believe a big part is due to who he has around him but he can't be guarded one on one.

KCP is better than a lot of people think. He reminds me of Eddie Jones. Last player to remind me of Eddie Jones was Paul George :ohhh:

I can see you guys looking at one of those players. I still don't think Love is a good fit for Rubio. I would love Rubio with Horford. What do you want for Rubio outside of Horford?

Love and Rubio work just fine. I've never questioned that pairing. When they play off of each other it just works wonders since Love can knock down 3's and get offensive boards and putbacks.

It's a little early to figure out where they go other than SG because they'll do some shuffling with the bench.
 

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With all this draft and prospect talk you might as well start your annual tank wars thread @tremonthustler1 and with that being said, of course this will be the year the Kings finally win the lottery.
 
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He's going to fill out and get stronger. You can tell by his shape. Huge upside
 
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