The Official 2014 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[Kang Deezy]

There is absolutely no evidence that the Sixers are trying to trade MCW, people are just speculating based off the fact that we're interested in Exum that this means the end of MCW. For all we know the SIxers visualize Exum as an off the ball playmaker while MCW initiates the offense as a facilitator.


It's not his fault he played for a bad team.

No evidence?

So if MCW is a future cornerstone, long term piece for the 76ers, why isn't the GM denying the report? Obviously MCW doesn't like being involved in trade rumors, and you would think that the Sixers front office would publically say that he's not on the table if that's not the case

Chad Ford said 100% fact today on the BS Report that he's talked to GMs that flat out told him that Philly is interested in moving MCW

 

[tremonthustler1]

Chad Ford said the hope around the league is that Embiid's rapid growth and poor nutrition were the reasons for his injuries, would make sense. He was only 6'8" 3-4 years ago, now is 7'1", there's a picture of him and Patrick Ewing when he was 15 or 16 and Ewing is a few inches taller.

Also, the Cavs and Bucks are the only teams with his medical records, and Arn Tellem isn't handing them out to anyone else so far, trying to get him to the Celtics/Lakers.

Arn Tellem will succeed

 

[Dwight Howard]

No, it's not... he's way older than all these prospects. Chad Ford said it himself on the Simmons podcast that there's 8 players (at least) in this draft that would have gone #1 last year.

MCW turns 23 in October, all these prospects are 18-19.

He put up inflated stats on a fast paced garbage team with what, only one other NBA quality player? (Young)

His own team is trying to trade him, who trades the rookie of the year? A TEAM THAT REALIZES HIS VALUE WILL NEVER BE HIGHER. Smart, Exum, and Payton are probably all better than him, especially in the long term.

dumb franchises.

so what he's 22? he plays like it averaging 16, 6, and 6. sure he can shoot better but dont take 6 and 6 with 2 steals for granted. could be an elite PG defensively soon. triple-double threat PG's just dont fall out the sky exactly

 

[kash10003]

I'm pretty sure Cleveland outchea spreading all them trade rumors about the #1 pick.

Ole usual suspects Kaizer soze ass nikka

 

[tremonthustler1]

When they renegotiate in 2015, the NBA needs to work like the NFL with the TV deal including the draft be simulcast on NBA TV.

Really don't wanna sit thru Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose not giving a good enough perspective, and tho I like Jay Bilas, he shouldn't be doing it all alone. It's just not good TV imo.

NBA TV's "NBA Draft HQ" is great with dudes Fratello and Ronnie Thompson knowing a lot about both the college players/programs and the NBA.

It is.

NBATV's coverage admittedly sucks though.

 

[Kang Deezy]

Arn Tellem will succeed

I have a hard time believing the Lakers would take him due to the Kobe thing, trying to contend now, etc.

As far as the Celtics, if you draft Embiid, they'd trade Rondo right?

 

[Inferno]

Ole usual suspects Kaizer soze ass nikka

 

[AAKing23]

No evidence?

So if MCW is a future cornerstone, long term piece for the 76ers, why isn't the GM denying the report? Obviously MCW doesn't like being involved in trade rumors, and you would think that the Sixers front office would publically say that he's not on the table if that's not the case

Chad Ford said 100% fact today on the BS Report that he's talked to GMs that flat out told him that Philly is interested in moving MCW

That's how I know this is bullshyt, Our GM Sam Hinkie is secretive af He avoids the media and never says shyt, so he's not gonna address anything publicly in the media


And fukk that cac Chad Ford, dude don't know shyt

 

[FreedS[ohh]lave]

Arn Tellem will succeed

Philly had his medical records now i can see them picking him they arent scared off by injuries

 

[tremonthustler1]

I have a hard time believing the Lakers would take him due to the Kobe thing, trying to contend now, etc.

As far as the Celtics, if you draft Embiid, they'd trade Rondo right?

point 1: you're right.

point 2: I don't think drafting Embiid and trading Rondo are mutually exclusive, for the Cs still have to consider their chances at Kevin Love

 

[DAlbert]

That's how I know this is bullshyt, Our GM Sam Hinkie is secretive af He avoids the media and never says shyt, so he's not gonna address anything publicly in the media


And fukk that cac Chad Ford, dude don't know shyt

but Chad Ford said Exum is the next young Kobe

 

[Malta]

Arn Tellem will succeed

Maybe, Cavs supposedly like the Afflalo + 4 & 12 idea, I think if Embiid makes it past Philly they are going to trade for him.

 

[AAKing23]

but Chad Ford said Exum is the next young Kobe

nikka ain't nowhere near Kobe's stratosphere

 

[tremonthustler1]

Philly had his medical records now i can see them picking him they arent scared off by injuries

I wouldn't say "scared off" but you're already rolling the dice once on Noel, and even though he's recovered, you still wanna see him play.

They could take him, but I just don't know if they wanna build a roster full of talented guys with injury histories. Any time Embiid or Noel hit the deck your franchise is gonna flash in front of your eyes

 

[DAlbert]

nikka ain't nowhere near Kobe's stratosphere

yeah man, a lot of people who fall for draft hype have never played basketball or actually follow the game of basketball its self