The Official 2017 NBA Draft Talk Thread

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Brozay said:
Bulls fit? Right in our range I assume?
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He's a fit there but I feel like your pick may be a few picks too high. Maybe y'all would gamble on a higher upside guy like Frank Jackson.
 
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Are the Pacers still open? I put my claim in a couple pages ago don't want someone else to draft for them. :lupe:
 
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tremonthustler1 said:
you know, I'm not even sure, but I guess you can pick for them when the time comes

@LezJepzin Kings are up
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De'Aaron Fox is my pick on behalf of The Kingset of The Coli.

I like his motor, he wants to play in Sacramento and he fits what Vivek wants to do.

That's who I have at #5 if he's available.

Need a minute to decide at #10 :patrice:
 
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Before the withdrawals, this is where I'm at with my big board:

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Guys i'm high on:
Andrew Jones - Isn't a PG and I have some mild concerns about his distance shooting but he is a special passer whether in transition, PnR, or drive and dish/dump. Has a pull-up, good athlete with ideal size as a combo. Expect him to withdraw, though.

PJ Dozier- I don't get what there is not to love. He can play PG in a pinch, defends 1-3, great athlete, elite size for his position and will make a living 15 feet in. Think Shaun Livingston on the Warriors. I guess the 3 ball is the concern here but I think he can get to a sufficient level with it.

Frank Jackson- I don't ever see him being a PG but next to a guy like Giannis, Butler, Hayward, or Paul George...he'd be ideal as a shot maker who can get his whether on or off the ball. Not similar stylistically but next in line to the Lou Williams, Eric Gordons, Jamal Crawfords of the world.

Derrick White- To go from an unknown HS then to D2 college then go pro after only 1 year of D1 then to outplay everyone at the PIT/Combine, all while growing 4-5 inches. That shows a great development curve and work ethic. Great size for a combo, good athlete, has a pull-up out past the NBA 3 line, very creative ball-handler with good feel as a passer. Steals + block rate also very encouraging.

Jonah Bolden- I remember him as a guy Michigan wanted before ultimately choosing DJ Wilson. He went on to struggle at UCLA his 1st year but his highlights overseas show the ideal modern 4 man. Has great size and athleticism which makes me think he can cover the perimeter and the post plus has some ball skills to go along with the shooting and finishing.

Rawle Alkins, Justin Jackson, DJ Wilson- All of these guys are somewhat raw but have some blend of length/athleticism/size that makes me believe they will be ideal in a PnR heavy league where exploiting mismatches reigns supreme. They all have the tools to cover multiple positions, all can shoot the 3 ball fairly well and attack in a straight line. Wouldn't be surprised if this bunch is ranked much higher in a reorder years down the line.

Derrick Walton Jr- I'm biased as a Michigan guy but I like him next to a ball dominant SG like Harden. Short but built strong, great leaper who has a nose for the ball, knock down shooter off the catch and really developed into one of the nations best PnR players late last season. Also has shown flashes of digging in defensively which will be key as an off-ball PG.

Guys I'm low on:
Luke Kennard- I like him but I think the mocks that have him 15-20 are insane. Reminds me of Marco Belinelli and his kind. Going to have value as a shooter and incredibly low usage PnR player but I don't see the passing or game inside the 3 pt line translating well due to lack of length and foot speed despite his creativity as a handler and shot arsenal.

Ivan Rabb- Just never put it together. Looks like a backup big and a body that teams have but I'm not seeing a starter.

TJ Leaf- I don't get it. Good size, has a decent floor game but he didn't shoot a high volume of 3s so he isn't really a stretch 4 and his ballskills are only ok at best. Reminds me of some hybrid of Mirotic and Raef Lafrentz.

Bam Adebayo- Maybe UK didn't let him show his full arsenal but I don't see anything that separates him from Cliff Alexander, Cheick Diallo, etc

John Collins- If Jahlil Okafor isn't playable then why will this kid be?
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young3000 said:
Oakfor wishes he had the motor that Collins has. Oak is a terrible rebounder. Collins was also a 3 star out of high school.
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Okafor had a better rebounding percentage at Duke than Collin had at Wake, is bigger, has way more advanced and refined footwork and not just relying on power like Collins but the exact same defensive issues. I don't see it.
 
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