[Ball Is LifeParticipant]

 What do you guys think that this years NBA Draft’s biggest surprise was? Mine would probably be that the New York Knicks placed at the 17th pick decided to choose a defensive point gaurd named Iman Shumper, the Knicks did in fact need defence, but NOT in the form of a gaurd. Do you guys agree? Disagree? Let me know what you think!!

[Stojakovicfor3Participant]

I don’t know how that was a suprise if he was on top of the Knicks board. Mine was Nolan Smith to Portland at 21 right when they traded for Raymond Felton. Now they have Felton, Smith, Armon, and Patty Mills

[Stojakovicfor3Participant]

I don’t know how that was a suprise if he was on top of the Knicks board. Mine was Nolan Smith to Portland at 21 right when they traded for Raymond Felton. Now they have Felton, Smith, Armon, and Patty Mills

[NashyMingParticipant]

I think Iman Shumpert is a solid choice.  I think he’s undervalued by a lot of people here.  I see him more as a SG than a PG.  He can’t run a team and had been rather inconsistent offensively, but his defense is pretty good.

If you can coach this kid into focusing on defense and shooting 3s (he improved a lot there).  He can be a very helpful role player.  The Knicks already have Melo and Amare to take the shots, they need someone to play D.

The good thing about Shumpert is that he’s 6’5 with long wingspan, good speed and altheletism.  He can play defense on PG, SG, SF.  That’s why they are trying to sell this pick to the fans as the Wade-stopper.

If they have Shumpert plays PG and running the offense, it would not look good, but I think the Knicks pick him to be a defensive SG capable of stoping PG, SG, SF and shoot an occasion 3s and occasionally handle the ball, then it’s a great pick.

[NashyMingParticipant]

I think Iman Shumpert is a solid choice.  I think he’s undervalued by a lot of people here.  I see him more as a SG than a PG.  He can’t run a team and had been rather inconsistent offensively, but his defense is pretty good.

If you can coach this kid into focusing on defense and shooting 3s (he improved a lot there).  He can be a very helpful role player.  The Knicks already have Melo and Amare to take the shots, they need someone to play D.

The good thing about Shumpert is that he’s 6’5 with long wingspan, good speed and altheletism.  He can play defense on PG, SG, SF.  That’s why they are trying to sell this pick to the fans as the Wade-stopper.

If they have Shumpert plays PG and running the offense, it would not look good, but I think the Knicks pick him to be a defensive SG capable of stoping PG, SG, SF and shoot an occasion 3s and occasionally handle the ball, then it’s a great pick.

[kingoftheplaygroundParticipant]

the biggest surprise to me was Triston Thompson being picked 4th by the Cavs. i just knew that they would select either Vesely or Valanciunas. also Brandon Knight falling to the Pistons at 8.

[kingoftheplaygroundParticipant]

the biggest surprise to me was Triston Thompson being picked 4th by the Cavs. i just knew that they would select either Vesely or Valanciunas. also Brandon Knight falling to the Pistons at 8.

[CpizzieParticipant]

 That team is in no need of offence. instead they went with a guy who can shut down the great point guards of the league. good pick and good topic!!!

[CpizzieParticipant]

 That team is in no need of offence. instead they went with a guy who can shut down the great point guards of the league. good pick and good topic!!!

[festar35Participant]

Personally it was the Pacers getting George Hill as I didn’t even know he could be had let alone to the Pacers. I was confused when they picked Leonard with George and Granger there but so happy to see George Hill was acquired.

Another one was how far Jordan Hamilton fell, from being 9 on Bilas’ board to being picked up at 26 to Dallas then traded.

[festar35Participant]

Personally it was the Pacers getting George Hill as I didn’t even know he could be had let alone to the Pacers. I was confused when they picked Leonard with George and Granger there but so happy to see George Hill was acquired.

Another one was how far Jordan Hamilton fell, from being 9 on Bilas’ board to being picked up at 26 to Dallas then traded.

[CpizzieParticipant]

 I to was suprised on draft day when jordan hamilton fell soooo far? 😛

[CpizzieParticipant]

 I to was suprised on draft day when jordan hamilton fell soooo far? 😛

[MagikKnickParticipant]

Knicks needed defense, wherever they could get it….and idk why its so surprising, they’ve been linked to Shumpert since the combine, i mean…i had it right in my mock 8)

As far as surprises, BKnight slipping to 8 was surprising to me, once Toronto didnt take him at 5 it was almost obvious, but i dont think anyone wouldnt predicted that b4 the draft started.

Not to mention..Nolan Smith @ 21…. 

[MagikKnickParticipant]

Knicks needed defense, wherever they could get it….and idk why its so surprising, they’ve been linked to Shumpert since the combine, i mean…i had it right in my mock 8)

As far as surprises, BKnight slipping to 8 was surprising to me, once Toronto didnt take him at 5 it was almost obvious, but i dont think anyone wouldnt predicted that b4 the draft started.

Not to mention..Nolan Smith @ 21…. 

[OllstarParticipant]

Morris twins getting picked back to back but the way most ppl didnt c happening. i had them back to back at 14 15 i got one pick right of the 2 tho.

[OllstarParticipant]

Morris twins getting picked back to back but the way most ppl didnt c happening. i had them back to back at 14 15 i got one pick right of the 2 tho.

[boshjonesfordParticipant]

Tristan Thompson

[boshjonesfordParticipant]

Tristan Thompson

[surveParticipant]

Tristan Thompson and Nolan Smith…also the fall of Jordan Hamilton and Tyler Honeycutt were my biggest surprises.

Shumpert was not surprising and plus on Ford’s last mock that was posted, he had Shumpert at 20, he was gonna go high even if NY didnt pick him, but he was high on NY board.

 

[surveParticipant]

Tristan Thompson and Nolan Smith…also the fall of Jordan Hamilton and Tyler Honeycutt were my biggest surprises.

Shumpert was not surprising and plus on Ford’s last mock that was posted, he had Shumpert at 20, he was gonna go high even if NY didnt pick him, but he was high on NY board.

 

[xavier328Participant]

Tyler Honeycutt sliping alway to 35…though he was a sure mid-late first rounder. 

[xavier328Participant]

Tyler Honeycutt sliping alway to 35…though he was a sure mid-late first rounder. 

[cward23Participant]

Tristian. I can understand Nolan Smith because they don’t want patty (they offered him a low contract that they figured he would not accept last season and he accepted it)

[cward23Participant]

Tristian. I can understand Nolan Smith because they don’t want patty (they offered him a low contract that they figured he would not accept last season and he accepted it)

[JJeff6Participant]

I was suspecting Josh Selby to be a late first or early second rouund pick but not a late second.  I didnt see him falling all the way to 49. 

[JJeff6Participant]

I was suspecting Josh Selby to be a late first or early second rouund pick but not a late second.  I didnt see him falling all the way to 49. 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

I had Selby at 37 I think. The Tristan Thompson pick surprised me. I thought they would go with either Valenciunas, Brandon Knight, or Jan Vesely.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

I had Selby at 37 I think. The Tristan Thompson pick surprised me. I thought they would go with either Valenciunas, Brandon Knight, or Jan Vesely.

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