The Official 2012 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[tremonthustler1]

Orlando been on the clock for 2 days and Minny never picked. This shyt is starting to get ghetto. nikkas wanting to re-do picks and shyt. Let's keep this shyt rolling.

I DID pick

I'm not trippin so far cuz it's the weekend so I wasn't pressing Orlando like that. Besides, this is the fastest I've seen a draft go in the times that I've done it so it'll get done soon.


Perruh Era coming soon Wilt!

 

[firemanBk]

the nba player comparisons on nbadraft.net is hilarious and brutal for some

Gotta be honest, I had to google Craig Brackins

Kinda weird that they throw in some players who are no longer playing too. Reggie Miller? You're gonna compare a guy to a hall of famer and he's not even gonna go top 5?

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

I DID pick

I'm not trippin so far cuz it's the weekend so I wasn't pressing Orlando like that. Besides, this is the fastest I've seen a draft go in the times that I've done it so it'll get done soon.


Perruh Era coming soon Wilt!

Put your pick on the 1st page.

 

[Houston911]

harden and the 28th pick to portland for 6 and 11

fair?

 

[PTBG]

 

[PTBG]

• The Bobcats will likely decide between Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Kansas' Thomas Robinson at No. 2. Bradley Beal, Andre Drummond and Harrison Barnes are all in the mix there, but it seems as if Kidd-Gilchrist and Robinson are the two top guys on the board.

Another option might be for the Bobcats to go ahead and trade the pick in an effort to get more assets. The No. 2 pick, whichever player it is, isn't going to turn around the franchise next season. What the Bobcats need is depth.

Two teams to look at are Cleveland and Portland. Both would love to move up to the No. 2 pick. The Cavs would love to get their hands on Kidd-Gilchrist or Beal. The Blazers are also high on Beal.

If the Cavs offered the No. 4 and No. 24 picks, would that be enough for the Bobcats to pull the trigger? If Robinson is their target, yes. If Kidd-Gilchrist is? He's probably not on the board at No. 4.

The Blazers have the sixth and 11th picks. That's a steep price to pay to move up four spots in the draft, but if they're convinced that they don't love a player at No. 6, it might be worth it to them.

• The Wizards like where they are in the draft. They've been debating between Kidd-Gilchrist and Beal for months. If one of them is off the board, they'll be happy with the other.

• The Cavaliers are really hoping to get either Kidd-Gilchrist or Beal from this draft. The Cavs had actually been hoping that Barnes would be in the draft last year and sources say they would have grabbed him at No. 4. Do they still love him after a disappointing sophomore season? Are they willing to roll the dice on Drummond instead? Jeremy Lamb isn't out of the question here either.

For the rest of the piece, check profile.

 

[tremonthustler1]

I-H-Y you can pick for Orlando whenever you want.


I'm 75% sure Minny's not keeping this first rounder regardless of who's there.

 

[Kang Deezy]

Damn, what's the holdup?

I'm two picks away.

 

[FreedS[ohh]lave]

I dont know why the Cavs wouldnt look at Drummond they seem to be content with these "safe" picks of guys who at best will be solid rotation players not stars

Im not a huge Beal fan but i think he makes mroe sense for the Cavs then Kidd Gilchrist..Cavs have enough guys who cant shoot

 

[Kang Deezy]

I dont know why the Cavs wouldnt look at Drummond they seem to be content with these "safe" picks of guys who at best will be solid rotation players not stars

Im not a huge Beal fan but i think he makes mroe sense for the Cavs then Kidd Gilchrist..Cavs have enough guys who cant shoot

Like who?

The only players on that team that the Cavaliers probably give a fukk about are Irving, Thompson, and Gee right now. Varajeo is and probably should get traded to a contending team. He's the type of player any championship would want and it'd be better for them to get some more long term assets.

Drummond is a project and probably won't make big consistent contributions til at least year 3. Beal, MGK, Lamp, and Robinson can contribute this year and should make leap next year.

If they make some smart trades, picks and signings, they could be a top 5 team in the East in two years.

 

[FreedS[ohh]lave]

Like who?

The only players on that team that the Cavaliers probably give a fukk about are Irving, Thompson, and Gee right now. Varajeo is and probably should get traded to a contending team. He's the type of player any championship would want and it'd be better for them to get some more long term assets.

Drummond is a project and probably won't make big consistent contributions til at least year 3. Beal, MGK, Lamp, and Robinson can contribute this year and should make leap next year.

So what if hes a project Cavs are still rebuilding no reason for them to make moves just to help them win now..

This is a few year plan draft the guy you think has the highest upside..

 

[Kang Deezy]

Drummond won't do shyt til year 3 most likely even if he turns out to be good. That's a huge risk, what if he's another Thabeet?

 

[FreedS[ohh]lave]

Drummond won't do shyt til year 3 most likely even if he turns out to be good. That's a huge risk, what if he's another Thabeet?

What if Gilchrist is a bust? this safe picks dont always work out either..i know he tries hard but his physical ability isnt that great..

Best case scenario is a less athletic Gerald Wallace is that what you want withha high pick?

 

[Kang Deezy]

If I'm Cleveland I try like hell to try to get 6 and 11 from Portland for the 4th pick.

 

[Kang Deezy]

MGK has a higher ceiling than Gerald Wallace, come on...