The Official 2012 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[jaguar paw]

with the 12th pick the Milwaukee Bucks select Brittney Griner

 

[Henry Orbit]

Can I pick for the Rockets?

 

[tremonthustler1]

Can I pick for the Rockets?

sure

 

[My neck and my back]

Andre Drummond Freshman Highlights 2011-2012 - YouTube

this nikka gon be a fukking beast

i'm the official leader of the swagdre bandwagon

 

[Malta]

We'll see what Jonas does this year. I was kinda mad at the pick too and wanted them to trade down for Burks or Klay Thompson.




Now I know they're rebuilding and aren't gonna be very good for a while but the Cavs have no clear plan for filling out the wings. They have ONE injury prone, undersized 2 guard on contract. I have a problem with taking another player that can't create his own shot, it puts an awful lot of responsibility on Kyrie's shoulders. I thought we were done running the team like that.

Normally I would say take BPA but it's not that simple this year. Varejao is only getting older and we still don't have a reliable wing or post presence going into the 3rd year of rebuilding. Cavs will regret missing out on Beal.

When it comes to Beal vs Drummond, I'd take the 5, in this instance we're not talking about a all-star or superstar level wing player, he has solid 15ppg scorer written all over him. Where as even if Drummond doesn't develop you at worst have DeAndre Jordan/JaVale McGee type of hyper athletic guy that can defend. He's already shown that he is very difficult to get around defensively on the pick and roll, and in a league dominated by pick and roll to have a 6"11 270lbs big guy that can step out and defend it is golden.

Also, Beal might make the Cavs a little too good too soon, they could get stuck in that hole the Rockets are currently in, too good for a quality pick but too bad to make the playoffs. If you need a wing that bad, try and buy a pick and take Quincy Miller to play the 3.

 

[Malta]

I agree its a damn shame you gotta take some chances.. You can find a Beal or Barnes in most drafts a guy like Drummond while he can bust can also be a beast down the line.

Exactly, even if Drummond doesn't develop into a star you still have a 6"11 270lbs big that is mobile enough to defend.

What if Beal doesn't develop, or can't get his shot off in the NBA, then what.

 

[Ritzy Sharon]

practically every mock has the Nuggets taking a 6'8 SF

 

[William Bassington]

Drummond in Washington sounds like a disaster they need to either take a player that needs less development imo

 

[Malta]

Drummond in Washington sounds like a disaster they need to either take a player that needs less development imo

He'll be a bust in Washington or Sacramento.

 

[Mr swag]

Do you think Fab Melo or Festus Ezeli would be a good pick for the Celtics at 21 or 22?

A legit 7 footer wouldn't help but y'all not making the playoffs regardless

I worried where KG and Allen go

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

Is it anywhere in this thread page wise(if so could somebody link me) but what is special about drummond? Is he comparable game wise to anybody in the current L? Is his ceiling gonna be high or is he pretty much just another big?

 

[NatiboyB]

Wizkids need to draft guys like Barnes

Cavs/Blazers are the bes situation for Drummond

 

[William Bassington]

yea Portland is the best case scenario for Drummond to me...the Blazer have enough scoring options as is to just let him focus on D

 

[NatiboyB]

Is it anywhere in this thread page wise(if so could somebody link me) but what is special about drummond? Is he comparable game wise to anybody in the current L? Is his ceiling gonna be high or is he pretty much just another big?

NBA Draftnet has him compared to a younger Amare I don't see that I see a Deandre Jordan with a softer touch and more agility side-side. He still shot 29% from the free throw line but his form is legit and he is in great shape. Pretty much all muscle. The question is his heart/effort and if he's coachable.

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

NBA Draftnet has him compared to a younger Amare I don't see that I see a Deandre Jordan with a softer touch and more agility side-side. He still shot 29% from the free throw line but his form is legit and he is in great shape. Pretty much all muscle. The question is his heart/effort and if he's coachable.

The only thing I heard about this dude during the college bball year was that he was dumb as rocks or lazy as shyt so that Deandre comparison is spot on. Just thinking about this dude is Washington has part two written all over it hilarity would ensue.