[BallinmvpParticipant]

Who do you guys think are the biggest winners and losers of the draft? Losers obviously Toronto. Winners, I think Denver, bos, and Charlotte had strong drafts

[earldaniel31Participant]

i don’t know about Sacramento.. are they expecting Stauskas to play a little Point Guard? they have only 1 Point Guard under contract (McCallum).. that’s putting more on pressure on them to match what Thomas will get in the market

[earldaniel31Participant]

i don’t know about Sacramento.. are they expecting Stauskas to play a little Point Guard? they have only 1 Point Guard under contract (McCallum).. that’s putting more on pressure on them to match what Thomas will get in the market

[220Participant]

 Denver had the best draft overall making a great deal for the 11th pick getting 16 Jusuf Nurkic and 19 Gary Harris who I thought they’d take at 11. The Suns also had a good draft getting TJ Warren, Tyler Ennis, and Bogandanovic. Boston and Charlotte did well as you mentioned.

[earldaniel31Participant]

not to mention they got Afflalo back for Fournier & 56th pick

[earldaniel31Participant]

not to mention they got Afflalo back for Fournier & 56th pick

[220Participant]

 Denver had the best draft overall making a great deal for the 11th pick getting 16 Jusuf Nurkic and 19 Gary Harris who I thought they’d take at 11. The Suns also had a good draft getting TJ Warren, Tyler Ennis, and Bogandanovic. Boston and Charlotte did well as you mentioned.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

boston, denver, charlotte and orlando are the winners. Losers probably okc and toronto i think.

[220Participant]

The Mitch McGary pick wasn’t bad maybe just a bit early, but I didn’t even have Josh Huestis getting drafted at all.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

wasn’t a bad pick. I kinda like it to be honest but they have better options at the 29 so yeah.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

wasn’t a bad pick. I kinda like it to be honest but they have better options at the 29 so yeah.

[220Participant]

The Mitch McGary pick wasn’t bad maybe just a bit early, but I didn’t even have Josh Huestis getting drafted at all.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

boston, denver, charlotte and orlando are the winners. Losers probably okc and toronto i think.

[bloodshyParticipant]

Coming away with Exum @ 5 and Hood @ 23 was a pretty good way to start…

…they could have completed the trifecta by drafting GR3 @ 35, but opted to trade it to Memphis for a 2016 second rounder… ??? I don’t really get that. Still, the Jazz had one of the best drafts IMO due to a great first round.

 

  

[jtthebrickParticipant]

They have too many young players, and you knew they weren’t going to keep all of them.  Also we don’t know the details of the trade.  There was probably some cash involved as well.

[jtthebrickParticipant]

They have too many young players, and you knew they weren’t going to keep all of them.  Also we don’t know the details of the trade.  There was probably some cash involved as well.

[bloodshyParticipant]

Coming away with Exum @ 5 and Hood @ 23 was a pretty good way to start…

…they could have completed the trifecta by drafting GR3 @ 35, but opted to trade it to Memphis for a 2016 second rounder… ??? I don’t really get that. Still, the Jazz had one of the best drafts IMO due to a great first round.

 

  

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 Way to soon to know how teams did at this point.  Who knew how good of a draft the Wolves had the year they selected OJ Mayo before trading him for Kevin Love and drafting Pekovich in the 2nd round.  All I recall from that draft was how stupid the Wolves were for trading Mayo.

 

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

 Way to soon to know how teams did at this point.  Who knew how good of a draft the Wolves had the year they selected OJ Mayo before trading him for Kevin Love and drafting Pekovich in the 2nd round.  All I recall from that draft was how stupid the Wolves were for trading Mayo.

 

[nick5354Participant]

Utah for me. They got Exum who slide a position or so, and got Hood who unexpectedly fell all the way to 24. Just need to target a big men and Utah are looking go into the future.

It is actually really hard to find a loser other then the Raptors. Magic if they didn’t get Payton, would have been losers, as I really don’t like them reaching on Gordon all the way at 4. Most teams would be happy with the players they got

[nick5354Participant]

Utah for me. They got Exum who slide a position or so, and got Hood who unexpectedly fell all the way to 24. Just need to target a big men and Utah are looking go into the future.

It is actually really hard to find a loser other then the Raptors. Magic if they didn’t get Payton, would have been losers, as I really don’t like them reaching on Gordon all the way at 4. Most teams would be happy with the players they got

[frogmanParticipant]

OKC and Clippers are my biggest losers.

OKC got more defensive players.  When will they learn they need more than just Durant and Westbrook going iso and Ibaka hitting jump shots?

And the Clippers? What the hell?  Clearly JJ Redick, Jamal Crawford, Jared Dudley, Willie Green and Reggie Bullock just were not enough shoting guards so in comes CJ Wilcox

 

 

[frogmanParticipant]

OKC and Clippers are my biggest losers.

OKC got more defensive players.  When will they learn they need more than just Durant and Westbrook going iso and Ibaka hitting jump shots?

And the Clippers? What the hell?  Clearly JJ Redick, Jamal Crawford, Jared Dudley, Willie Green and Reggie Bullock just were not enough shoting guards so in comes CJ Wilcox

 

 

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

Trey Burke, Ben McLemore, Cody Zeller, and Robert Sacre. 

[llperez]

Sacre? He’s a 20 minute per game traditional center. And now randle who is a pf, and him are the only 2 bigs signed on the entire roster. How does sacre lose anything.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

Was a joke. Swing and a miss?

[llperez]

Yeah that joke was a swing and miss

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

Gotta like the Randle pick though, right?

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

Gotta like the Randle pick though, right?

[llperez]

Yeah that joke was a swing and miss

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

Was a joke. Swing and a miss?

[llperez]

Sacre? He’s a 20 minute per game traditional center. And now randle who is a pf, and him are the only 2 bigs signed on the entire roster. How does sacre lose anything.

[kngojcParticipant]

Why does nobody understand the fact that the days of clearly defined positions are behind us? Utah is going to utilize both their young guards. Why? Because one is a better scorer than passer, and the other is a better playmaker than scorer. That’s what a complement is. 

[jtthebrickParticipant]

Most teams projected Exum as a 2 anyway.  He can back up Burke and play the wing both.  It’s a great fit and a fantastic draft for Utah.

[jtthebrickParticipant]

Most teams projected Exum as a 2 anyway.  He can back up Burke and play the wing both.  It’s a great fit and a fantastic draft for Utah.

[kngojcParticipant]

Why does nobody understand the fact that the days of clearly defined positions are behind us? Utah is going to utilize both their young guards. Why? Because one is a better scorer than passer, and the other is a better playmaker than scorer. That’s what a complement is. 

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

Trey Burke, Ben McLemore, Cody Zeller, and Robert Sacre. 

[BajeebzParticipant]

 if Zach LaVine hadn’t said what he said. I like the GRIII pick at 40. Not bad overall.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Obviously I missed something. What did he say?

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Obviously I missed something. What did he say?

[BajeebzParticipant]

 that he was upset when minnesota picked him. The video shows that he slammed his head on the table and mouthed "F me" when has name was called. Other reports suggest that he may have simply been relieved that the draft process was over, but the overwhelming majority believe he was frustrated with Minnesota for picking him..personally, I like him and hope the pick works out..hopefully we’ll see Rubio throwing a few more lobs now that the team has added two guys with 40+ verts.

[BajeebzParticipant]

 that he was upset when minnesota picked him. The video shows that he slammed his head on the table and mouthed "F me" when has name was called. Other reports suggest that he may have simply been relieved that the draft process was over, but the overwhelming majority believe he was frustrated with Minnesota for picking him..personally, I like him and hope the pick works out..hopefully we’ll see Rubio throwing a few more lobs now that the team has added two guys with 40+ verts.

[SnowtaParticipant]

 

 I don’t understand why everyone in Minnesota is freaking out about this. He was relieved to hear his name called i dont think he was saying it like he was pissed. He was interviewed after and is excited to play for Minnesota with Rubio. He had a promise from mn too so he knew he was going there.

[SnowtaParticipant]

 

 I don’t understand why everyone in Minnesota is freaking out about this. He was relieved to hear his name called i dont think he was saying it like he was pissed. He was interviewed after and is excited to play for Minnesota with Rubio. He had a promise from mn too so he knew he was going there.

[BajeebzParticipant]

 I hope you’re right. But you know that Minnesotans are natural worriers, right? And with one UCLA player in Love already trying to push his way back to Cali, it makes sense why worrywart Minnesotans wouls be up in arms over the Lavine clip, however harmless it may have been.

[BajeebzParticipant]

 I hope you’re right. But you know that Minnesotans are natural worriers, right? And with one UCLA player in Love already trying to push his way back to Cali, it makes sense why worrywart Minnesotans wouls be up in arms over the Lavine clip, however harmless it may have been.

[SnowtaParticipant]

Yeah I understand it, it just sucks for him to start out like this because it really was just the genuine emotion and exhiliration of being drafted from what I understand. Of course people will think that too with what’s going on with K-Love, but I really think he’s excited to play with Rubio and some of these other young players. I really like what Flip did in the draft tonight.

[SnowtaParticipant]

Yeah I understand it, it just sucks for him to start out like this because it really was just the genuine emotion and exhiliration of being drafted from what I understand. Of course people will think that too with what’s going on with K-Love, but I really think he’s excited to play with Rubio and some of these other young players. I really like what Flip did in the draft tonight.

[BajeebzParticipant]

Agreed.

[BajeebzParticipant]

Agreed.

[BajeebzParticipant]

 if Zach LaVine hadn’t said what he said. I like the GRIII pick at 40. Not bad overall.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Does it matter who OKC picked ?

They have way more then enough talent young talent already.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

 Yes it matters.  Could be the difference between OKC advancing to the Finals or dipping out in the second round.  Depth matters.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Yeah, they don’t have enough depth with Lamb, Adam, Jones, Thabo, Thabeet, Collison and Jackson.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

 Considering the competition in the West, if I’m OKC, I wouldn’t rest on that so called depth.  Although I hope guys like Adams and Lamb take a big step forward next season.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Lamb and Adam can play. The problem is coaching because Scott brooks doesn’t call plays other then give the ball to Durant or westbrook, and doesn’t give the bench any minutes. 

I think this team should be the front runner for the West next season if Scott Brooks wasn’t so in question. So if OKC did draft better players in this draft I doubt they would get minutes anyways for them because the youth on the team already.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Lamb and Adam can play. The problem is coaching because Scott brooks doesn’t call plays other then give the ball to Durant or westbrook, and doesn’t give the bench any minutes. 

I think this team should be the front runner for the West next season if Scott Brooks wasn’t so in question. So if OKC did draft better players in this draft I doubt they would get minutes anyways for them because the youth on the team already.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

 Considering the competition in the West, if I’m OKC, I wouldn’t rest on that so called depth.  Although I hope guys like Adams and Lamb take a big step forward next season.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Yeah, they don’t have enough depth with Lamb, Adam, Jones, Thabo, Thabeet, Collison and Jackson.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

 Yes it matters.  Could be the difference between OKC advancing to the Finals or dipping out in the second round.  Depth matters.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 Does it matter who OKC picked ?

They have way more then enough talent young talent already.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Quiet as kept Milwaukee gradually put out a decent Draft.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Quiet as kept Milwaukee gradually put out a decent Draft.

[Taylor Gang MikeParticipant]

 Utah and Charlotte

[Taylor Gang MikeParticipant]

 Utah and Charlotte

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I like Atlanta’s Draft if they dump Horford.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I like Atlanta’s Draft if they dump Horford.

[BogDon_KryptParticipant]

I like what the Pacers and Mavs did

[BogDon_KryptParticipant]

I like what the Pacers and Mavs did

[Flameres15Participant]

 Biggest Winners: Hornets, Jazz, and Knicks.

Biggest Losers: Zach LaVine, Raptors, and CJ Wilcox

Too Early to Tell: Suns, Magic, Bulls

[Flameres15Participant]

 Biggest Winners: Hornets, Jazz, and Knicks.

Biggest Losers: Zach LaVine, Raptors, and CJ Wilcox

Too Early to Tell: Suns, Magic, Bulls

[WhodunitParticipant]

 When they got Kyle Anderson with #30 i just shook my head. I cant think of another team that guy even makes sense on yet he’s a PERFECT FIT for the Champs. Once he gets his shooting up, everyone is gonna be kickin themsleves for not picking him. Amazing how well he fits with what SA does. Plus he could be Boris Diaws replacement

[WhodunitParticipant]

 When they got Kyle Anderson with #30 i just shook my head. I cant think of another team that guy even makes sense on yet he’s a PERFECT FIT for the Champs. Once he gets his shooting up, everyone is gonna be kickin themsleves for not picking him. Amazing how well he fits with what SA does. Plus he could be Boris Diaws replacement

[arowsky205Participant]

The Knicks are big winners, with Cleanthony Early falling to them at #34. Huge steal. If Melo leaves, which is likely, Early may be a starter.

[arowsky205Participant]

The Knicks are big winners, with Cleanthony Early falling to them at #34. Huge steal. If Melo leaves, which is likely, Early may be a starter.

[chrispaulwallParticipant]

Magic, Hornets, Celtics, Knicks, 

 

Biggest loser is Sac I think they made the worst pick taking Stauskas at 8 over Vonleh.

 

 

 

 

[chrispaulwallParticipant]

Magic, Hornets, Celtics, Knicks, 

 

Biggest loser is Sac I think they made the worst pick taking Stauskas at 8 over Vonleh.

 

 

 

 

[earldaniel31Participant]

McLemore might be dealt, not buying the whole pairing them together.. hopefully for #6 Smart

[earldaniel31Participant]

McLemore might be dealt, not buying the whole pairing them together.. hopefully for #6 Smart

[LitteringAnd…Participant]

 Winners – Denver, Charlotte, Boston, Embiid, Aaron Gordon, TJ Warren

Bit winners -Miami, McDermott, Spurs & Kyle Anderson both, Phoenix, Knicks

Bit losers – OKC, Sacramento, LaVine (according to him) 

Losers – Toronto, McAdoo

 

  

 

[LitteringAnd…Participant]

 Winners – Denver, Charlotte, Boston, Embiid, Aaron Gordon, TJ Warren

Bit winners -Miami, McDermott, Spurs & Kyle Anderson both, Phoenix, Knicks

Bit losers – OKC, Sacramento, LaVine (according to him) 

Losers – Toronto, McAdoo

 

  

 

[earldaniel31Participant]

biggest winner Bruno Caboclo! guaranteed money for someone who is 2 years from being 2 years away

[earldaniel31Participant]

biggest winner Bruno Caboclo! guaranteed money for someone who is 2 years from being 2 years away

[Afactor4Participant]

 James McAdoo is the biggest loser tonight… Goes from a top 3 high school prospect to undrafted underacheiver. Boy is that slope slippery.

[Afactor4Participant]

 James McAdoo is the biggest loser tonight… Goes from a top 3 high school prospect to undrafted underacheiver. Boy is that slope slippery.

[machu46Participant]

I don’t know if I’d go so far to say they were one of the biggest winners, but I think the simple fact that Milwaukee got a guy that they can build around who also said he hopes to spend his entire career in Milwaukee alone makes them one of the bigger winners this year.  Add Damien Inglis on top of that, who has a ton of potential, I think Milwaukee did a great job on those two picks.

Regarding Boston, I think the guys they got were both solid values at the slots where they got them, but I’m honestly not that high on James Young.  He didn’t really do any one thing all that well at Kentucky.  His biggest strength was considered to be his perimeter shooting, but he shot 35% from 3 for the season and 33% in conference play, and he was just average inside as well.  He’s a non-existant passer and defender, so if he doesn’t develop his scoring ability, he really won’t bring much to the Celtics.  Having said that, I like Smart as a prospect, especially at #6.  It’ll be interesting to see how he fits with Rondo, but you can’t really complain about Boston taking the likely best player available at that spot.  Ainge is flexible enough that he can develop that roster into something pretty good in the near future.

I thought Chicago getting McDermott was an absolutely perfect move, and at the same time, Denver got a great return in that trade as they were able to get Nurkic and Gary Harris with the 16th and 19th picks.

 

 

 

[machu46Participant]

I don’t know if I’d go so far to say they were one of the biggest winners, but I think the simple fact that Milwaukee got a guy that they can build around who also said he hopes to spend his entire career in Milwaukee alone makes them one of the bigger winners this year.  Add Damien Inglis on top of that, who has a ton of potential, I think Milwaukee did a great job on those two picks.

Regarding Boston, I think the guys they got were both solid values at the slots where they got them, but I’m honestly not that high on James Young.  He didn’t really do any one thing all that well at Kentucky.  His biggest strength was considered to be his perimeter shooting, but he shot 35% from 3 for the season and 33% in conference play, and he was just average inside as well.  He’s a non-existant passer and defender, so if he doesn’t develop his scoring ability, he really won’t bring much to the Celtics.  Having said that, I like Smart as a prospect, especially at #6.  It’ll be interesting to see how he fits with Rondo, but you can’t really complain about Boston taking the likely best player available at that spot.  Ainge is flexible enough that he can develop that roster into something pretty good in the near future.

I thought Chicago getting McDermott was an absolutely perfect move, and at the same time, Denver got a great return in that trade as they were able to get Nurkic and Gary Harris with the 16th and 19th picks.

 

 

 

[HaleParticipant]

I liked a lot of teams drafts. Julius Randle is going to make people shake their heads at how he feel to the Lakers at 7. He’s going to be a beast. Doug McDermott is a perfect fit for Chicago. He can score off the ball as good as anyone and has a killer jumper plus if there was one team who can hide him on defense…it’s the Bulls. He’s going to be great there. Vonleh to Charlotte was pretty cool, sucks for Zeller though. Not a fan of Gordon or Payton individually but you put them together with Oladipo, Harkless, Vucecic? That team has a chance to be a HISTORIC defense if they all develop.

[HaleParticipant]

I liked a lot of teams drafts. Julius Randle is going to make people shake their heads at how he feel to the Lakers at 7. He’s going to be a beast. Doug McDermott is a perfect fit for Chicago. He can score off the ball as good as anyone and has a killer jumper plus if there was one team who can hide him on defense…it’s the Bulls. He’s going to be great there. Vonleh to Charlotte was pretty cool, sucks for Zeller though. Not a fan of Gordon or Payton individually but you put them together with Oladipo, Harkless, Vucecic? That team has a chance to be a HISTORIC defense if they all develop.

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