Most Questionable Draft Selections

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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:23am #50625

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Now that the draft is over and the dust has started to settle, I wonder what people think were the biggest reaches and most questionable decisions teams made on draft night.
The Cavs’ selection of Bennett was the first big surprise, and, while I don’t hate the pick for them, it is certainly a risky pick. Will Bennett and Thompson for a good combination at the 4 and the 5, or will their defense suffer? Can Bennett play the 3? Bennett has the most offensive talent of any player in this draft, but his poor defense could come back to bite the Cavs.
I think the Pistons selection of KCP over Trey Burke was unwise. KCP is a nice shooter, but I am not convinced he is better than some of the other wing prospects picked later in the draft, such as Sergey Karasev and Reggie Bullock. KCP is talented, but it is much easier to find shooting wings than pgs of Burke’s ability.
The Bucks selection of Giannis Antetokounmpo strikes me as a particularly risky pick, especially since Antetokounmpo wants to enter the NBA immediately. I think their were safer picks available who could help the Bucks out more, such as Shane Larkin. With that said, I did like the acquisition of Nate Wolters, who is a solid value pick in the second round.
This is less questionable than just ironic, but I find it funny that the Spurs took DeShaun Thomas, who had refused to give them his phone number.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:42am #808336

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I’m not fully aware of GIannis’ contract situation. It seems he has a low buyout clause with the team that recently acquired his services in Spain (Zaragoza). I think he’ll gain a lot of experience playing at least one season there.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:42am #808403

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I’m not fully aware of GIannis’ contract situation. It seems he has a low buyout clause with the team that recently acquired his services in Spain (Zaragoza). I think he’ll gain a lot of experience playing at least one season there.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:43am #808340

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European baller showing up and being rude in 3, 2, 1…
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:43am #808407

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European baller showing up and being rude in 3, 2, 1…
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:43am #808342

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All of the Thunders picks were the epitome of questionable:
– Thunder needed a Center who could post up and score, they got a Center who was mediocre at posting up in college, much less the NBA.
– Thunder needed a 3/4 tweener that could shoot(Stretch-4), they got a 3/4 tweener that cannot shoot, in fact about all he can do is rebound.
– Thunder needed a backup SG/SF for Durant, they got a SG who will not play in the NBA for 3-5 years if ever.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:48am #808350
  
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  for them to get Shabazz Muhammad. You know, the guy who is compared to James Harden? You know, the guy they let walk for nothing, who ended up putting All-Star numbers? Who carried his team to the playoffs? They get Adams instead…
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:48am #808417
  
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  for them to get Shabazz Muhammad. You know, the guy who is compared to James Harden? You know, the guy they let walk for nothing, who ended up putting All-Star numbers? Who carried his team to the playoffs? They get Adams instead…
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:35am #808463
  
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  Apparently the Thunder just got Grant Jarrett for cash. So this now covers the need for a Stretch-4.
  My Thunder draft grade has now moved from D to C-
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:35am #808396
  
  Cynthia
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  Apparently the Thunder just got Grant Jarrett for cash. So this now covers the need for a Stretch-4.
  My Thunder draft grade has now moved from D to C-
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 5:52am #808480
  
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  They did not need a post up center, they need a more active, cheaper center. Nailed it.
  They do not need another stretch-4. Serge Ibaka shot in the 50%+ from 12-18ft and is developing a 3-pointer(44% in playoffs)
  They do not need a back up for Durant, they draft Perry Jones last year.
  They were a 60 win team last year, how many wins do people need before they realize they don’t really need anything. While all the players are developing and getting better (Jackson, Lamb, Jones….) everything else is just icing. Not one player is going to be a starter in the next 2-3years, they were drafting purely for rotation and long term help.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:33am #808587
    
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    Yep I did watch them, in fact I’m from OKC.
    “They did not need a post up center, they need a more active, cheaper center. Nailed it.”
    • Umm yeah they do need post scoring. They don’t need a guy who’s going to score 20 in the post, but it’s always nice to have someone who could post up with a good back to basket game. Thunders offense is one of the most predictable, because all they do is shoot jump shots. How dare they get a guy down low who can post up and apply an x-factor role for the offense, right?
    “They do not need another stretch-4. Serge Ibaka shot in the 50%+ from 12-18ft and is developing a 3-pointer(44% in playoffs)”
    • Ibaka did improve his mid range shooting, and I expect him to improve it even more. But he’s nowhere near a true stretch-4. A stretch-4 off the bench would be a nice injection of offensive versatility. Someone with good enough shot that you have to guard them anywhere on the court, I’m sorry but Ibaka is not a consistent enough threat to guard on the perimeter. You get a big man that you need to guard on the perimeter it opens up things for KD & WB.
    “They do not need a back up for Durant, they draft Perry Jones last year.”
    • Perry Jones is more of a power forward, he lacks the perimeter shot, handles, and defense to guard most NBA small forwards. So no he isn’t a direct backup for Durant.
    “They were a 60 win team last year, how many wins do people need before they realize they don’t really need anything.”
    • You must not be very familiar with Oklahoma sports, it’s championship or bust. OU Sooners is one of the greatest football colleges in history and when they lose people act like it’s the end of the world, if they don’t win the championship they’re considered a failure. Even when Sooners are top 10 in the league it’s never enough for the fans. Well the same goes for the Thunder, they’re a top 3 team but we want banners.
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    - Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 9:04am #808710
      
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      Okay, I am actually a bit jealous you live in OKC.
      A post up center eh? The most shots they could give to post center is 7-10 shots. Tell me why spending on a lottery pick on the usage is ideal. They got an active big with a big body and nice defensive instincts that can grow into an offensive tool. If you’d watch the offense you’d notice that Durant and Westbrook love to work from the post. Durant pretty much alternates possession calling for the ball midrange and from the post, depending on matchups to some extent. And aren’t the heat winning championships shooting jumpshots and slashing to the rim? Don’t see a big post offense problem there… They have a semblance of an offensive system though, whereas we do not.
      I agree Ibaka is still improving and will probably become a greater threat as he has more time to learn because he is still learning the game. Last summer there was talk of him working with Hakeem but with the olympics there were too many conflicts and it didn’t happen. Hopefully it will this summer and he’ll get a few new post moves, maybe even a go-to.
      It serves them better to go with 3 guards than another sf. I see your point about needing a direct backup but if he has a perimeter shot, handles, and good defense on most nba sf’s, he will be due a pay raise we cant afford.
      “You must not be very familiar with Oklahoma sports” You must know you sound like a condescending…..person.
      Yes OU football is historically great and they’re expected to win but that’s not how the other 89%* of sports played in Oklahoma are treated. Regarding OU are the other sports on campus held to the same expectations? Softball was great this year. The gymnastics program has been decent lately and they call for national success but what about others? Are people screaming at the baseball team? Wrestlers? Golf? Tennis? No they’re happy when there’s success but other than that, not a lot of expectations unless there’s a special occurrence. OSU loves that they’re getting national recognition and have been strong late in several sports but it’s certainly not “championship or bust” for them. To put the entire state into one off hand sentence is somewhat ridiculous. What happens if they don’t win banner(s)? Or just one? Do you stop supporting them after a while because they’re not living up to your expectations? That’s how fan bases turn sour and people in other markets start to talk about taking your team.
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    - Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 9:04am #808777
      
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      Okay, I am actually a bit jealous you live in OKC.
      A post up center eh? The most shots they could give to post center is 7-10 shots. Tell me why spending on a lottery pick on the usage is ideal. They got an active big with a big body and nice defensive instincts that can grow into an offensive tool. If you’d watch the offense you’d notice that Durant and Westbrook love to work from the post. Durant pretty much alternates possession calling for the ball midrange and from the post, depending on matchups to some extent. And aren’t the heat winning championships shooting jumpshots and slashing to the rim? Don’t see a big post offense problem there… They have a semblance of an offensive system though, whereas we do not.
      I agree Ibaka is still improving and will probably become a greater threat as he has more time to learn because he is still learning the game. Last summer there was talk of him working with Hakeem but with the olympics there were too many conflicts and it didn’t happen. Hopefully it will this summer and he’ll get a few new post moves, maybe even a go-to.
      It serves them better to go with 3 guards than another sf. I see your point about needing a direct backup but if he has a perimeter shot, handles, and good defense on most nba sf’s, he will be due a pay raise we cant afford.
      “You must not be very familiar with Oklahoma sports” You must know you sound like a condescending…..person.
      Yes OU football is historically great and they’re expected to win but that’s not how the other 89%* of sports played in Oklahoma are treated. Regarding OU are the other sports on campus held to the same expectations? Softball was great this year. The gymnastics program has been decent lately and they call for national success but what about others? Are people screaming at the baseball team? Wrestlers? Golf? Tennis? No they’re happy when there’s success but other than that, not a lot of expectations unless there’s a special occurrence. OSU loves that they’re getting national recognition and have been strong late in several sports but it’s certainly not “championship or bust” for them. To put the entire state into one off hand sentence is somewhat ridiculous. What happens if they don’t win banner(s)? Or just one? Do you stop supporting them after a while because they’re not living up to your expectations? That’s how fan bases turn sour and people in other markets start to talk about taking your team.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:33am #808653
    
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    Yep I did watch them, in fact I’m from OKC.
    “They did not need a post up center, they need a more active, cheaper center. Nailed it.”
    • Umm yeah they do need post scoring. They don’t need a guy who’s going to score 20 in the post, but it’s always nice to have someone who could post up with a good back to basket game. Thunders offense is one of the most predictable, because all they do is shoot jump shots. How dare they get a guy down low who can post up and apply an x-factor role for the offense, right?
    “They do not need another stretch-4. Serge Ibaka shot in the 50%+ from 12-18ft and is developing a 3-pointer(44% in playoffs)”
    • Ibaka did improve his mid range shooting, and I expect him to improve it even more. But he’s nowhere near a true stretch-4. A stretch-4 off the bench would be a nice injection of offensive versatility. Someone with good enough shot that you have to guard them anywhere on the court, I’m sorry but Ibaka is not a consistent enough threat to guard on the perimeter. You get a big man that you need to guard on the perimeter it opens up things for KD & WB.
    “They do not need a back up for Durant, they draft Perry Jones last year.”
    • Perry Jones is more of a power forward, he lacks the perimeter shot, handles, and defense to guard most NBA small forwards. So no he isn’t a direct backup for Durant.
    “They were a 60 win team last year, how many wins do people need before they realize they don’t really need anything.”
    • You must not be very familiar with Oklahoma sports, it’s championship or bust. OU Sooners is one of the greatest football colleges in history and when they lose people act like it’s the end of the world, if they don’t win the championship they’re considered a failure. Even when Sooners are top 10 in the league it’s never enough for the fans. Well the same goes for the Thunder, they’re a top 3 team but we want banners.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 5:52am #808547
  
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  They did not need a post up center, they need a more active, cheaper center. Nailed it.
  They do not need another stretch-4. Serge Ibaka shot in the 50%+ from 12-18ft and is developing a 3-pointer(44% in playoffs)
  They do not need a back up for Durant, they draft Perry Jones last year.
  They were a 60 win team last year, how many wins do people need before they realize they don’t really need anything. While all the players are developing and getting better (Jackson, Lamb, Jones….) everything else is just icing. Not one player is going to be a starter in the next 2-3years, they were drafting purely for rotation and long term help.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 6:44am #808530
  
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  I don’t think they need a post up center. If they had one they wouldn’t use him in their DK/Westbrook iso heavy offense. Westbrook in particular needs lanes to drive. A post up C would just provide another roadblock for him and i question his ability to play off of a post up big.
  I think Adams is a perfect fit for them I think he’ll surprise with his ability to contribute sooner than later, defensively and on the boards. As far as the lotto went, I think the draft unfolded perfectly for them. Adams fills a position of need and he has considerable upside, one of the best in this draft.
  I’m not feeling the Roberson pick though. I thought he was a huge reach. Im guessing they’re thinking about small ball lineups, being able to plug in a player at PF without giving up rebounding. I don’t think he’s anything but an undersized hustle player. Maybe that’s what they wanted
  Abrines was great value in the 2nd. They don’t need 3 rookies, to go along with their 2 from last yr He had one of the highest values in the 2nd as a draft and stash. There weren’t many good draft and stash options in the 2nd. Abrines was probably the best one.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 6:44am #808596
  
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  I don’t think they need a post up center. If they had one they wouldn’t use him in their DK/Westbrook iso heavy offense. Westbrook in particular needs lanes to drive. A post up C would just provide another roadblock for him and i question his ability to play off of a post up big.
  I think Adams is a perfect fit for them I think he’ll surprise with his ability to contribute sooner than later, defensively and on the boards. As far as the lotto went, I think the draft unfolded perfectly for them. Adams fills a position of need and he has considerable upside, one of the best in this draft.
  I’m not feeling the Roberson pick though. I thought he was a huge reach. Im guessing they’re thinking about small ball lineups, being able to plug in a player at PF without giving up rebounding. I don’t think he’s anything but an undersized hustle player. Maybe that’s what they wanted
  Abrines was great value in the 2nd. They don’t need 3 rookies, to go along with their 2 from last yr He had one of the highest values in the 2nd as a draft and stash. There weren’t many good draft and stash options in the 2nd. Abrines was probably the best one.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 2:43am #808409

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All of the Thunders picks were the epitome of questionable:
– Thunder needed a Center who could post up and score, they got a Center who was mediocre at posting up in college, much less the NBA.
– Thunder needed a 3/4 tweener that could shoot(Stretch-4), they got a 3/4 tweener that cannot shoot, in fact about all he can do is rebound.
– Thunder needed a backup SG/SF for Durant, they got a SG who will not play in the NBA for 3-5 years if ever.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:28am #808451

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The Pacers had a very questionable draft. I’d be scratching my head if I was a Pacers fan. They had a chance to add Hill in the second round if they would have waited. They did this last year with Plumlee, I’m surprised they keep picking second round picks at the end of the first round.
I love the KCP pick for the Pistons although I would have preferred Burke because I think Burke is going to be a great one. KCP is more than just a shooter. He is a very good defender, excellent rebounder for his position, gets to the line a ton, and he is a great finisher in transition. His one weakness I’d like to see improve as he gets older is the ability to get to all the way to the rim more often in the half court rather than settling for pull up jumpers.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:28am #808384

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The Pacers had a very questionable draft. I’d be scratching my head if I was a Pacers fan. They had a chance to add Hill in the second round if they would have waited. They did this last year with Plumlee, I’m surprised they keep picking second round picks at the end of the first round.
I love the KCP pick for the Pistons although I would have preferred Burke because I think Burke is going to be a great one. KCP is more than just a shooter. He is a very good defender, excellent rebounder for his position, gets to the line a ton, and he is a great finisher in transition. His one weakness I’d like to see improve as he gets older is the ability to get to all the way to the rim more often in the half court rather than settling for pull up jumpers.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:34am #808455

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The Boston Celtics had me scratching my head. Not that KO was a pick that surprised me or anyone on this site, but the fact that they traded up to get him outraged me. Even more so with Shabazz still on the board. Who give up extra picks and value for a guy who def. was going to be there at 16?
Another questionable pick for me was Rudy Gobert heading to the Jazz. They did an amazing job in getting Trey to team up with Kanter and Favors, both of which I’m extremely high on, but where does Gobert fit in? This means they surely aren’t signing either Milsap or Jefferson.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:34am #808388

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The Boston Celtics had me scratching my head. Not that KO was a pick that surprised me or anyone on this site, but the fact that they traded up to get him outraged me. Even more so with Shabazz still on the board. Who give up extra picks and value for a guy who def. was going to be there at 16?
Another questionable pick for me was Rudy Gobert heading to the Jazz. They did an amazing job in getting Trey to team up with Kanter and Favors, both of which I’m extremely high on, but where does Gobert fit in? This means they surely aren’t signing either Milsap or Jefferson.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:34am #808378

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I like Zeller, but I think McLemore would’ve been better for Charlotte. Also they spent last year complaining about Mullens because he can’t rebound and played too much outside the paint and then draft another big with questionable rebound skills and that looks better facing the basket. SMH.
I think the Suns too would’ve been better drafting McLemore.
Philly’s decision is a risky one, I don’t really like Noel and there are lots of question marks surrounding him.
Solomon Hill, Roberson and Nedovic were likely to be available at the end of the second round, spending a first round pick for them it’s just too much.
Cleveland could’ve got some depth with their second round picks instead traded Crabbe (who I thought was going to be a steal at 25, let alone in the second round) and passed on guys like Rice Jr., Mitchell, Wolters, Withey, Canaan, Franklin, Ledo, Muscala etc. Same goes for many teams that didn’t take those guys in the late first/early second.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 6:54am #808544
  
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  There’ a big difference b/t Mullens and Zeller. Mullens is an idiot with no conscience, who’s stretch capabilities in his own mid are greater than they are in reality.
  How many rookies did the Cavs need? No team really needs more than 2.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:23am #808576
    
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    Lol, I agree that Mullens seems to live in his own world, but I wasn’t comparing them, just saying they probably needed a good rebounder (if I recall correctly they were also looking to acquire one via trade during last season).
    You’re probably right about the numbers of rookies in a team, but it’s just that I was really high on some of those player that fell in the 2nd round
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    - Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:24am #808585
      
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      Well I dunno how much they still believe in Biyombo’s potential, but ideally he would become the rebounding, shot-blocking big in the frontcourt with Zeller being more of the speed/ skill guy. Zeller actually improved his rebounding rate last yr, upping it to about 9.5 per 36 pace adjusted, not great but I think he could be an ~8.5 reb/game type guy. He’s got quick feet, good hands and understands positioning. He just doesn’t have the length to be an area rebounder and he needs to keep getting stronger.
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    - Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:24am #808651
      
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      Well I dunno how much they still believe in Biyombo’s potential, but ideally he would become the rebounding, shot-blocking big in the frontcourt with Zeller being more of the speed/ skill guy. Zeller actually improved his rebounding rate last yr, upping it to about 9.5 per 36 pace adjusted, not great but I think he could be an ~8.5 reb/game type guy. He’s got quick feet, good hands and understands positioning. He just doesn’t have the length to be an area rebounder and he needs to keep getting stronger.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:23am #808642
    
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    Lol, I agree that Mullens seems to live in his own world, but I wasn’t comparing them, just saying they probably needed a good rebounder (if I recall correctly they were also looking to acquire one via trade during last season).
    You’re probably right about the numbers of rookies in a team, but it’s just that I was really high on some of those player that fell in the 2nd round
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 6:54am #808610
  
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  There’ a big difference b/t Mullens and Zeller. Mullens is an idiot with no conscience, who’s stretch capabilities in his own mid are greater than they are in reality.
  How many rookies did the Cavs need? No team really needs more than 2.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:34am #808445

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I like Zeller, but I think McLemore would’ve been better for Charlotte. Also they spent last year complaining about Mullens because he can’t rebound and played too much outside the paint and then draft another big with questionable rebound skills and that looks better facing the basket. SMH.
I think the Suns too would’ve been better drafting McLemore.
Philly’s decision is a risky one, I don’t really like Noel and there are lots of question marks surrounding him.
Solomon Hill, Roberson and Nedovic were likely to be available at the end of the second round, spending a first round pick for them it’s just too much.
Cleveland could’ve got some depth with their second round picks instead traded Crabbe (who I thought was going to be a steal at 25, let alone in the second round) and passed on guys like Rice Jr., Mitchell, Wolters, Withey, Canaan, Franklin, Ledo, Muscala etc. Same goes for many teams that didn’t take those guys in the late first/early second.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:49am #808467

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What does Gobert being selected have to do with Milsap or Jefferson not resigning? Gobert was select at the end of the first rd and probably won’t come over for a couple years. There’s also a chance he never plays in the NBA, Not often in the NBA are players selected at the end of the first rd with the thought they are replacing quality starting players.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 3:49am #808400

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What does Gobert being selected have to do with Milsap or Jefferson not resigning? Gobert was select at the end of the first rd and probably won’t come over for a couple years. There’s also a chance he never plays in the NBA, Not often in the NBA are players selected at the end of the first rd with the thought they are replacing quality starting players.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 5:23am #808454
  
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  No, but when there is still talent on board (Crabbe, Rice Jr, Canaan, Franklin, ect…) you have to question the pick. Because even if he does pan out, it’s not like he’s going to be playing major minutes over Enes or Favors, and the Jazz will be in the same situation they were in last year with to many rotation bigs.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 5:23am #808521
  
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  No, but when there is still talent on board (Crabbe, Rice Jr, Canaan, Franklin, ect…) you have to question the pick. Because even if he does pan out, it’s not like he’s going to be playing major minutes over Enes or Favors, and the Jazz will be in the same situation they were in last year with to many rotation bigs.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:35am #808589

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OKC had a fantastic draft. Everybody thinking Roberson is a reach blows my mind. How many players in this draft are elite athletes and elite rebounders? Especially at small forward? Grabbing a guy with a truly elite skill like rebounding at the end of the first round is appropriate if not a steal. He may won’t end up being as strong as Kawahi but he’ll rebound at that rate. Jerrett and Adams were fantastic pickups.
Biggest reach I felt was Solomon Hill. I’ve heard his name from a couple years back so he must have some talent but that’s it.
Most questionable draft, and it was honestly hard to find one, but Dallas truly stuck out. First they cleared Cunningham to keep a singular draft pick. That was a good start. Trading picks to acquire 2nd rounders for the future was solid as well. And then it fell apart to me. Instead of picking Scroder at 16 and developing him they swapped with Atlanta to get a prospect that will likely spend his career as a backup to fill Cunningham’s roster spot. Then they draft Ledo in the second round, who I think could end up being one of the best players in this class, but why? If they really want to make room for Dwight why take a guy that needs years to fully develop? What are they going to do with him? So they ended up with future 2nds, a backup point guard, and a guy that they probably won’t end up signing. There are too many questions to their draft.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:50am #808622
  
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  Roberson is a PF though, a 6’7 one without the exceptional wingspan to make up for his height. He tried the SF thing and looked pretty terrible. If he can undergo a Kawhi-like transformation I’ll be absolutely amazed.
  As for the Mavs, they were trying to come out of the draft adding as little salary as possible. They moved down a few spots, shed salary, picked up a couple small assets along the way and Larkin, who I believe has starter potential. In terms of current skill and NBA readiness, he is IMO the 2nd best PG in the draft.
  Ledo was a mid 2nd round pick. Not a huge fan of his game, but that was great value. How long it takes for him to develop has no bearing on their Dwight plan.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:50am #808689
  
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  Roberson is a PF though, a 6’7 one without the exceptional wingspan to make up for his height. He tried the SF thing and looked pretty terrible. If he can undergo a Kawhi-like transformation I’ll be absolutely amazed.
  As for the Mavs, they were trying to come out of the draft adding as little salary as possible. They moved down a few spots, shed salary, picked up a couple small assets along the way and Larkin, who I believe has starter potential. In terms of current skill and NBA readiness, he is IMO the 2nd best PG in the draft.
  Ledo was a mid 2nd round pick. Not a huge fan of his game, but that was great value. How long it takes for him to develop has no bearing on their Dwight plan.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 7:35am #808655

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OKC had a fantastic draft. Everybody thinking Roberson is a reach blows my mind. How many players in this draft are elite athletes and elite rebounders? Especially at small forward? Grabbing a guy with a truly elite skill like rebounding at the end of the first round is appropriate if not a steal. He may won’t end up being as strong as Kawahi but he’ll rebound at that rate. Jerrett and Adams were fantastic pickups.
Biggest reach I felt was Solomon Hill. I’ve heard his name from a couple years back so he must have some talent but that’s it.
Most questionable draft, and it was honestly hard to find one, but Dallas truly stuck out. First they cleared Cunningham to keep a singular draft pick. That was a good start. Trading picks to acquire 2nd rounders for the future was solid as well. And then it fell apart to me. Instead of picking Scroder at 16 and developing him they swapped with Atlanta to get a prospect that will likely spend his career as a backup to fill Cunningham’s roster spot. Then they draft Ledo in the second round, who I think could end up being one of the best players in this class, but why? If they really want to make room for Dwight why take a guy that needs years to fully develop? What are they going to do with him? So they ended up with future 2nds, a backup point guard, and a guy that they probably won’t end up signing. There are too many questions to their draft.
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