The Official 2017 NBA Draft Talk Thread

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Now who else wanna fukk with Hollywood Court?
I wouldn't say the Celts are "loaded" at every position their not the Warriors they have one all star level player


They're loaded at guard though, the Celts needed this to be like the 2015 draft with KAT & Porzingis. Guys that would immediately start for them at a position of need (PF).
 

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They're loaded at guard though, the Celts needed this to be like the 2015 draft with KAT & Porzingis. Guys that would immediately start for them at a position of need (PF).

I think the big guards would fit well with Isiah

Bradley's a very solid player but he's a role player he'll play well at home not the road. If u have to include him and say next years bk pick to get a Butler or George u do it
 

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I think the big guards would fit well with Isiah

Bradley's a very solid player but he's a role player he'll play well at home not the road. If u have to include him and say next years bk pick to get a Butler or George u do it

I believe that the trade talks for PG involved us wanting Bradley, Crowder and the Brooklyn pick.

Honestly I'd be cool with just taking back Crowder and the 2017 Brooklyn pick plus some second rounders and another minor player or something.
 
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Why can't he guard 2s? He got the same dimensions as Gary Harris but more explosive.
I just think people are following group think and shoehorning the kid into the 2nd round without any basis.
If you need a PG or dont have big guard to switch defensive assignments then fine but otherwise I think a lot of team will use your line of thinking and look back like ''wtf was i on.''
Gary gets eaten alive by bigger 2s. And he's very explosive and has a reputation as a pretty good defender. Saying a guy is the same size as Gary Harris so he should automatically be able to guard 2s isn't a good argument.
 

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I've been hearing they're high on Fox too, I don't really like Josh's fit in LA, I think he'd be great in Phoenix.

Josh in Phoenix is such a good fit I don't see it even happening. Think Ford was saying Lonzo is one on their board not too long ago.
 

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Gary gets eaten alive by bigger 2s. And he's very explosive and has a reputation as a pretty good defender. Saying a guy is the same size as Gary Harris so he should automatically be able to guard 2s isn't a good argument.

Gary Harris aint explosive :russ:
And saying he "gets eaten alive" is an overstatement.....dude is on track to be one of the best 3+D guys in the league and he still young enough to technically be in college.
 
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Gary Harris aint explosive :russ:
And saying he "gets eaten alive" is an overstatement.....dude is on track to be one of the best 3+D guys in the league and he still young enough to technically be in college.
Breh I've watched every nuggets game since he came into the league. Watch any nuggets-raptors game and watch derozan eat his food.
He is explosive too. It usually just shows more on offense.
 

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Breh I've watched every nuggets game since he came into the league. Watch any nuggets-raptors game and watch derozan eat his food.
He is explosive too. It usually just shows more on offense.

I been watching Gary Harris since he was in HS with Zak Irvin. I know his game well.

He has some bounce in transition but in the halfcourt starting from a stagnant position....he isnt very explosive. Thats why you always want him on the move.
 

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@str8up @Poitier

Am I tripping for having Smith higher on my board than Fox?

I had DSJ as my #1 for a small stretch early in the season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him start rising again before the draft. Fox has been trending downward for me too, I don't expect him to stay in top 3 talks moving forward.

Right now I have Fox as my #6 PG overall.
 

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Am I tripping for having Smith higher on my board than Fox?

What do I know? People think Im crazy for being high on Frank but I'm on board with you having DSJ higher than Fox.

My board as of today:

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What do you like about Williams-Goss that you rank him that highly, at least relative to other PGs? I have him pretty low in my positional rankings, not exactly sure where I'd put him overall though.
 

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What do you like about Williams-Goss that you rank him that highly, at least relative to other PGs? I have him pretty low in my positional rankings, not exactly sure where I'd put him overall though.

Good size allowing him to play both backcourt slots, has an elite array of floaters, will hustle and make smart plays, as well as move the ball. Basically, he isnt the most talented but him and Monte are guys I expect to stick because every locker room needs "team players that know their roles."
 
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