FreedS[ohh]lave
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Smart reminds me too much of Tyreke Evans
The Official 2014 NBA Draft Talk Thread
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Recca Gatsby
LWO
Nah, play Nurkic and Dieng together, just like they will eventually play Pek and Dieng together
Which coach will it be though?
tremonthustler1
aka bx_representer
@Richboi804 @TheGreatShowtime @I-Hate-You Orlando's back up.
small tidbit by Doogie: If Minny picks at 6, 7, or 8, they'd possibly consider such a move if Randle or Vonleh fall. They're not as enamored with Gordon because he has no offensive game. 13 still looks like it's geared towards at guard for the moment.
Indiana might look to trade into the first round with Tyler Ennis as the target. The Raptors also like Ennis, but realistically he won't fall to 20. Even so he'll work out for them
small tidbit by Doogie: If Minny picks at 6, 7, or 8, they'd possibly consider such a move if Randle or Vonleh fall. They're not as enamored with Gordon because he has no offensive game. 13 still looks like it's geared towards at guard for the moment.
Indiana might look to trade into the first round with Tyler Ennis as the target. The Raptors also like Ennis, but realistically he won't fall to 20. Even so he'll work out for them
tremonthustler1
aka bx_representer
Even I wouldn't look forward to that, not when they still have to address other needs (starting shooting guard, backup PF, backup PG in that order). Besides, it doesn't take away from the fact that they still need another big that can help them now. Nurkic doesn't provide immediate help. If this team wasn't so inept at developing players, I'd tell you Nurkic would average a double double immediately (and could do it anyway just because this team could start anyone as Love's replacement and put up numbers), but they need a surerer thing and this PF crop generally doesn't offer win-now help outside of Payne and maybe Patric YoungNah, play Nurkic and Dieng together, just like they will eventually play Pek and Dieng together
Sly Cookin
based
I dont get why anyone would suggest nurkic for minny. Drafting a center would be a luxury when there are tons of sgs available. Wouldn't a gary harris type benefit minny more with rubio and shabazz not being reliable shooters? Sure love is leaving, but its not like they have no size as it is.
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Coli Prophet
Honestly .. Orlando's in a fukked up position right now .. just like they were when they were drafting 4th. (At least in this Coli draft)
With what's left .. I'd lean towards taking a gamble on Dario Saric. We could use some more Euro swag on this team. The kid can shoot, has good court vision and passing ability for a 6'10 dude. If not Saric, the Payne .. although this is a bit too high for Payne, considering his breathing issues and supposed mental state.
Im lost Magic brehs.
With what's left .. I'd lean towards taking a gamble on Dario Saric. We could use some more Euro swag on this team. The kid can shoot, has good court vision and passing ability for a 6'10 dude. If not Saric, the Payne .. although this is a bit too high for Payne, considering his breathing issues and supposed mental state.
Im lost Magic brehs.
Recca Gatsby
LWO
Nah Orlando needs to take Exum or Smart, Jameer Nelson is outta there
Sly Cookin
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FreedS[ohh]lave
Banned
thats a horrible shooting backourt
Recca Gatsby
LWO
How is that? Dont they have Afflalo at the 2?
I have given up on Minnesota basketball. As long as I'm here, they won't win nothing. This is another draft disaster coming up. I hope they get their coaching scenario straight or Flip gonna be in there
FreedS[ohh]lave
Banned
If they draft Smart or Exum theyll trade Affalo and put Oladipo atthe 2
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@Malta
Embiid told me that he gained roughly 20 pounds the past two months, though he had lost five in the past three weeks since he began working out again. In his case, that's a good thing. Teams were worried that Embiid, at 250, was a little too light to play the post. The extra 15 pounds seems to have mostly gone to his butt and thighs, exactly were teams want it to go to help him create space and hold his position in the post
@Malta
