[rileymcshea3Participant]

“And with the 13th pick of the 2015 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns select, Frank Kaminsky ”

The Thunder are now on the clock.

Draft order so far
1.Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns
2.Lakers: Jahlil Okafor
3.76ers: D’Angelo Russell
4.Knicks: Emmanuel Mudiay
5.Magic: Kristaps Porzingis
6.Kings: Willie Cauley-Stein
7.Nuggets: Justise Winslow
8.Pistons: Mario Hezonja
9.Hornets: Devin Booker
10.Heat: Stanley Johnson
11.Pacers: Cameron Payne
12.Jazz: Myles Turner
13.Suns: Frank Kaminsky

Here are the results of the pick:
Kaminsky-10
Oubre-9
Lyles-3
Portis-3
Looney-1
Dekker-1
Wright-1
Grant-2
Aaron Harrison-1

[hbomb3300Participant]

Kelly Oubre- no question, no brainer, BPA, can be the 3-D shooting guard they need and even play some back up SF when needed.  May not be ready to contribute till his second season but his high ceiling and talent are too good to pass here. 

[hbomb3300Participant]

Kelly Oubre- no question, no brainer, BPA, can be the 3-D shooting guard they need and even play some back up SF when needed.  May not be ready to contribute till his second season but his high ceiling and talent are too good to pass here. 

[Bed HeadParticipant]

Obviously (when healthy) this team is loaded, so taking the BPA makes perfect sense. Plus he kinda fills a (sorta) need, too.

BTW, I still can’t believe the Suns took Kaminsky over Oubre. Like, wtf were they thinking?!

[Bed HeadParticipant]

Obviously (when healthy) this team is loaded, so taking the BPA makes perfect sense. Plus he kinda fills a (sorta) need, too.

BTW, I still can’t believe the Suns took Kaminsky over Oubre. Like, wtf were they thinking?!

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

With Booker & Payne off the board, they go best perimeter talent left on the board. Although the Thunder are in win now mode and he’s not ready to contribute yet, you can’t deny his talent. They’re already 2 deep at every position, so BPA it is.

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

With Booker & Payne off the board, they go best perimeter talent left on the board. Although the Thunder are in win now mode and he’s not ready to contribute yet, you can’t deny his talent. They’re already 2 deep at every position, so BPA it is.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Seems like the Thunder want to go with a gaurd here with their first option being Cam Payne. With him going 11th Jerian Grant would likely be the next in line as a combo gaurd to replace Reggie Jackson.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Seems like the Thunder want to go with a gaurd here with their first option being Cam Payne. With him going 11th Jerian Grant would likely be the next in line as a combo gaurd to replace Reggie Jackson.

[cryan03Participant]

 I’m an OKC fan and I would love for them to draft Dekker here. Biggest need right now is a backup SF and Dekker fills that need. He also gives them the ability to play small ball with Dekker and KD at the same time. I’m taking Dekker over Oubre because they are in win now mode and Dekker is more ready and will be able to have help out right away from Day 1. They already have some projects with Lamb & Perry so they go for the more ready Dekker. 

[cryan03Participant]

 I’m an OKC fan and I would love for them to draft Dekker here. Biggest need right now is a backup SF and Dekker fills that need. He also gives them the ability to play small ball with Dekker and KD at the same time. I’m taking Dekker over Oubre because they are in win now mode and Dekker is more ready and will be able to have help out right away from Day 1. They already have some projects with Lamb & Perry so they go for the more ready Dekker. 

[Dgtool2Participant]

oubre

[Dgtool2Participant]

oubre

[Dgtool2Participant]

 This was a great idea rileymcshea3 btw. 

[Dgtool2Participant]

 This was a great idea rileymcshea3 btw. 

[jerb2011Participant]

 I like Oubre’s ceiling, for the fact that he’s can be a 2-way guard and play some SF, but OKC needs to win now and back up SF has always been a need for the Thunder. It obviously isn’t Perry Jones at this point. 

[jerb2011Participant]

 I like Oubre’s ceiling, for the fact that he’s can be a 2-way guard and play some SF, but OKC needs to win now and back up SF has always been a need for the Thunder. It obviously isn’t Perry Jones at this point. 

[CameronCrazy11Participant]

Sam Dekker

[CameronCrazy11Participant]

Sam Dekker

[BleedGreen808Participant]

 I’ll go with Dekker here.  OKC is in win now mode and I can’t see them taking a project that can’t contribute now.  Dekker should be KD’s backup at the 3.  He can provide shooting as teams key in on Russ and KD.  

[BleedGreen808Participant]

 I’ll go with Dekker here.  OKC is in win now mode and I can’t see them taking a project that can’t contribute now.  Dekker should be KD’s backup at the 3.  He can provide shooting as teams key in on Russ and KD.  

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 Dekker

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 Dekker

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

This team is already stacked and deep on talent for next year. Whoever they take more than likely won’t play a huge role right away. I think they go for the guy with the most upside left on the board, which I believe is oubre.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

This team is already stacked and deep on talent for next year. Whoever they take more than likely won’t play a huge role right away. I think they go for the guy with the most upside left on the board, which I believe is oubre.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Sam Dekker (6)

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Sam Dekker (6)

[B EazyParticipant]

 Kelly Oubre 

[B EazyParticipant]

 Kelly Oubre 

[wonzi_bellsParticipant]

RJ Hunter

[wonzi_bellsParticipant]

RJ Hunter

[Willfb3Participant]

I think this is the obvious pick for the Thunder here. They are so deep already that they won’t need the player they select to contribute right away. Oubre isn’t quite strong enough to produce at the NBA level yet, but he is LOADED with potential (Kansas hyped him as the next Wiggins.) This is perfect for the Thunder and for Oubre as he can take his time developing while learning from Durant. The opposite is Dekker, he’s more ready to contribute now than Oubre is, but he has a much lower ceiling. It would make no sense for OKC to pick Dekker over Oubre given a choice between the two.

[Willfb3Participant]

I think this is the obvious pick for the Thunder here. They are so deep already that they won’t need the player they select to contribute right away. Oubre isn’t quite strong enough to produce at the NBA level yet, but he is LOADED with potential (Kansas hyped him as the next Wiggins.) This is perfect for the Thunder and for Oubre as he can take his time developing while learning from Durant. The opposite is Dekker, he’s more ready to contribute now than Oubre is, but he has a much lower ceiling. It would make no sense for OKC to pick Dekker over Oubre given a choice between the two.

[JordanC20Participant]

 There’s no way Sam Dekker falls out of lottery so I’ll go him.

[JordanC20Participant]

 There’s no way Sam Dekker falls out of lottery so I’ll go him.

[zer0d0ubt]

 Dekker

[zer0d0ubt]

 Dekker

[WinterSoldierParticipant]

 I’ll go with Dekker

[WinterSoldierParticipant]

 I’ll go with Dekker

[SantaTheClauseParticipant]

 Dekker

[SantaTheClauseParticipant]

 Dekker

[llperez]

I’ll go Jerian grant. They have really loaded up on wings recently with Roberson, waiters, guests and lamb just off top of my head. They also really need a ready right now today guy and grant is one of those while oubre certainly is not. Decker is ready, but he can’t play at the same time as durant.

[llperez]

I’ll go Jerian grant. They have really loaded up on wings recently with Roberson, waiters, guests and lamb just off top of my head. They also really need a ready right now today guy and grant is one of those while oubre certainly is not. Decker is ready, but he can’t play at the same time as durant.

[drk3351Participant]

 Delon Wright. 

[drk3351Participant]

 Delon Wright. 

[ExumInfernoParticipant]

 Bobby Portis.

 

Maybe OKC are worried about Ibaka being injured and missing games, he could be someone to use behind him.

The small forward draft prospects are some good choices too, although Perry Jones might be someone to do more there, if he stays healthy.

 

 

 

[ExumInfernoParticipant]

 Bobby Portis.

 

Maybe OKC are worried about Ibaka being injured and missing games, he could be someone to use behind him.

The small forward draft prospects are some good choices too, although Perry Jones might be someone to do more there, if he stays healthy.

 

 

 

[BallerScriptParticipant]

 Sam Dekker 

[BallerScriptParticipant]

 Sam Dekker 

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 Kelly Oubre

This just seems like a match made in heaven, Oubre has tons of potential at the 14th pick. Has major bounce and length, with a smooth stroke. If he can use his athletic ability and length on defense and the boards he’ll be a contributer in the NBA soon.

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 Kelly Oubre

This just seems like a match made in heaven, Oubre has tons of potential at the 14th pick. Has major bounce and length, with a smooth stroke. If he can use his athletic ability and length on defense and the boards he’ll be a contributer in the NBA soon.

[morestealsthanscoresParticipant]

I might be tempted to reach for Tyus Jones or Montrezl Harrell here, depending on which way the Thunder want to go, but I’ll play safe and go for Dekker.

[morestealsthanscoresParticipant]

I might be tempted to reach for Tyus Jones or Montrezl Harrell here, depending on which way the Thunder want to go, but I’ll play safe and go for Dekker.

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Trey Lyles

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Trey Lyles

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 Dekker

[HobbyOGParticipant]

 Dekker

[CynthiaParticipant]

Tough choice between Oubre & Dekker, but if you asked me I’d say Dekker would impact sooner and more often.

[CynthiaParticipant]

Tough choice between Oubre & Dekker, but if you asked me I’d say Dekker would impact sooner and more often.

[Real Talk Real TrophiesParticipant]

 Roberson is garbage and they need a 3 and d guy… I think Justin Anderson would be a great fit

[Real Talk Real TrophiesParticipant]

 Roberson is garbage and they need a 3 and d guy… I think Justin Anderson would be a great fit

[ZachAttackParticipant]

 Jerian Grant

[ZachAttackParticipant]

 Jerian Grant

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

i have a feeling johnson will be there when they pick..after his workout for them they said he was the best 2 way player in the draft…he can backup kd or play some sg…booker might be there ..payne is who they want,but im hearing he has a promise from charlotte…

but going with the theme of this post and seeing who has been selected in this game and who is left…..i’ll say rashad vaughn….who according to reports after has moved into the mid 1st round…

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

i have a feeling johnson will be there when they pick..after his workout for them they said he was the best 2 way player in the draft…he can backup kd or play some sg…booker might be there ..payne is who they want,but im hearing he has a promise from charlotte…

but going with the theme of this post and seeing who has been selected in this game and who is left…..i’ll say rashad vaughn….who according to reports after has moved into the mid 1st round…

[Willfb3Participant]

If Jonhson falls to the Thunder he will be the steal of the draft. This guy was considered a top 5 pick for a while and he’s the best of both worlds for the Thunder. He has a lot of room to grow but with his size and rare strength for someone his age he will be able to contribute immediately. I don’t see him falling past the Horents, but as a Thunder fan I would be thrilled if this were to happen.

[Willfb3Participant]

If Jonhson falls to the Thunder he will be the steal of the draft. This guy was considered a top 5 pick for a while and he’s the best of both worlds for the Thunder. He has a lot of room to grow but with his size and rare strength for someone his age he will be able to contribute immediately. I don’t see him falling past the Horents, but as a Thunder fan I would be thrilled if this were to happen.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 First thing I do is trade Dion Waiters.  He takes too many bad shots.  I don’t like his game.

I trade him to the 76ers for picks at 35, 58, and 60 plus cash.  

At 35, I take Andrew Harrison.  He is a big point guard so he can run the second unit or play with Westbrook and the rest of the starters, allowing Russell to play off the ball.  

At 58 and 60 the Thunder should draft the best Euro Stash guys.  

Now with their OWN pick, I would go with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.  An ideal backup small forward to Kevin Durant.  You can also play him on the wing with KD in bigger lineups.  The Thunder have enough big time scorers with Durant and Westbrook with some secondary type scorers in Ibaka as well as Enes Kanter (if he resigns).

RHJ can give them lots of wing defense, help defense, athleticism, rebounding, and play making skills.  He is a guy like Iggy and the guy you can throw at wing players like LeBron James.  Or, put him on bigger 2’s like James Harden, Klay Thompson, and Kobe.

Then I try to go out and get some veterans with championship experience.  I would actually go after James Jones to start at shooting guard.  KD, Russ, and Ibaka are the 3 main scorers.  Then you have either Steven Adams or Kanter at the 5, so you just need a spot up, floor spacer.  James Jones can hit the 3 as well as anybody.  He also doesn’t dominate the ball.  His two titles are a bonus.

Then I bring back Kendrick Perkins as a third string center.  Another guy with a ring, they bring back a guy who gave them some defense, and more importantly toughness, attitude, and a championship resume.

I resign either Kyle Singler or Steve Novak but probably not both.  If the guys want too much money I wouldn’t resign either one.  

I like Anthony Morrow as an off the bench shooter.

It looks like the Thunder have too many guys.

My new lineup:

Starters

PG: Russell Westbrook

SG: James Jones

SF: Kevin Durant

PF Serge Ibaka

C:  Steven Adams

Bench:

PG: Andrew Harrison

SG: Anthony Morrow

SF:  Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

PF: Nick Collison/Mitch McGary

C:  Enes Kanter

Reserves:

PG:  DJ Augustin

SG: Jeremy Lamb

SF: Perry Jones

F: Kyle Singler or Steve Novak

C:  Kendrick Perkins

I think about trading Andre Roberson and Jeremy Lamb.  They might eventually be really good, but the Thunder need to win NOW.  Lamb has trade value as a young guy on a cheap deal with upside.  

I would try to do Lamb and Roberson, and maybe even DJ Augustin to the Hornets for Mo Williams and cash.  Most of those guys have to do a sign and trade but I like the idea of having Mo Williams as a veteran sniper off the bench.  He is a legit 6th man.  He would also fit in a backcourt with Russell Westbrook.

New rotation: Durant, Westbrook, Ibaka, Steven Adams, Kanter, Mo Williams, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, James Jones, Anthony Morrow, Nick Collison, Mitch McGary, and Andrew Harrison.  13th man Perry Jones.  14th man Kendrick Perkins.

Guard rotation:  

Russell Westbrook

Mo Williams

Andrew Harrison

Wing rotation:

Kevin Durant

James Jones

Anthony Morrow

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Big man rotation:

Serge Ibaka

Steven Adams

Enes Kanter

Mitch McGary

Nick Collison

In case of emergency, break glass and put in Perry Jones or Kendrick Perkins.  For a 15th man, go after a cheap 4th string, pass first point guard, or keep either Kyle Singler or Steve Novak.  They could also forget about Singler and Novak, and go after Mike Miller as a veteran floor spacer who can shoot and pass a bit too.  

To me, yeah, you go all in.  You are in win now mode.  Put the right role players around Durant and Westbrook.  Then clear out some dead weight.

So, yeah, my short answer: The OKC Thunder should draft Rondae Hollis-Jefferson at 14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 First thing I do is trade Dion Waiters.  He takes too many bad shots.  I don’t like his game.

I trade him to the 76ers for picks at 35, 58, and 60 plus cash.  

At 35, I take Andrew Harrison.  He is a big point guard so he can run the second unit or play with Westbrook and the rest of the starters, allowing Russell to play off the ball.  

At 58 and 60 the Thunder should draft the best Euro Stash guys.  

Now with their OWN pick, I would go with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.  An ideal backup small forward to Kevin Durant.  You can also play him on the wing with KD in bigger lineups.  The Thunder have enough big time scorers with Durant and Westbrook with some secondary type scorers in Ibaka as well as Enes Kanter (if he resigns).

RHJ can give them lots of wing defense, help defense, athleticism, rebounding, and play making skills.  He is a guy like Iggy and the guy you can throw at wing players like LeBron James.  Or, put him on bigger 2’s like James Harden, Klay Thompson, and Kobe.

Then I try to go out and get some veterans with championship experience.  I would actually go after James Jones to start at shooting guard.  KD, Russ, and Ibaka are the 3 main scorers.  Then you have either Steven Adams or Kanter at the 5, so you just need a spot up, floor spacer.  James Jones can hit the 3 as well as anybody.  He also doesn’t dominate the ball.  His two titles are a bonus.

Then I bring back Kendrick Perkins as a third string center.  Another guy with a ring, they bring back a guy who gave them some defense, and more importantly toughness, attitude, and a championship resume.

I resign either Kyle Singler or Steve Novak but probably not both.  If the guys want too much money I wouldn’t resign either one.  

I like Anthony Morrow as an off the bench shooter.

It looks like the Thunder have too many guys.

My new lineup:

Starters

PG: Russell Westbrook

SG: James Jones

SF: Kevin Durant

PF Serge Ibaka

C:  Steven Adams

Bench:

PG: Andrew Harrison

SG: Anthony Morrow

SF:  Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

PF: Nick Collison/Mitch McGary

C:  Enes Kanter

Reserves:

PG:  DJ Augustin

SG: Jeremy Lamb

SF: Perry Jones

F: Kyle Singler or Steve Novak

C:  Kendrick Perkins

I think about trading Andre Roberson and Jeremy Lamb.  They might eventually be really good, but the Thunder need to win NOW.  Lamb has trade value as a young guy on a cheap deal with upside.  

I would try to do Lamb and Roberson, and maybe even DJ Augustin to the Hornets for Mo Williams and cash.  Most of those guys have to do a sign and trade but I like the idea of having Mo Williams as a veteran sniper off the bench.  He is a legit 6th man.  He would also fit in a backcourt with Russell Westbrook.

New rotation: Durant, Westbrook, Ibaka, Steven Adams, Kanter, Mo Williams, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, James Jones, Anthony Morrow, Nick Collison, Mitch McGary, and Andrew Harrison.  13th man Perry Jones.  14th man Kendrick Perkins.

Guard rotation:  

Russell Westbrook

Mo Williams

Andrew Harrison

Wing rotation:

Kevin Durant

James Jones

Anthony Morrow

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Big man rotation:

Serge Ibaka

Steven Adams

Enes Kanter

Mitch McGary

Nick Collison

In case of emergency, break glass and put in Perry Jones or Kendrick Perkins.  For a 15th man, go after a cheap 4th string, pass first point guard, or keep either Kyle Singler or Steve Novak.  They could also forget about Singler and Novak, and go after Mike Miller as a veteran floor spacer who can shoot and pass a bit too.  

To me, yeah, you go all in.  You are in win now mode.  Put the right role players around Durant and Westbrook.  Then clear out some dead weight.

So, yeah, my short answer: The OKC Thunder should draft Rondae Hollis-Jefferson at 14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[EndlessknightParticipant]

 Why in the world would the Sixers do that deal? 

[EndlessknightParticipant]

 Why in the world would the Sixers do that deal? 

[Stephen A. BaylessParticipant]

 I think Oubre is the perfect player for OKC. Normally I’d want to avoid players with that much bang or bust potential until late teens early 20’s range, but OKC isn’t a true lottery team either. Healthy they are a guaranteed 55+ win team. The risk/reward with Oubre is great especially since they don’t need him for this year and can actually develop him. 

On the flip side, I don’t think Dekker will still be available here in real life. But if somehow he is, it makes sense too because the Thunder are so close to a championship they don’t have to worry about long-term or BPA like most late lottery teams. They have the luxury to draft a player even if he may not be more than a 10-15 mpg player for them. That could be the difference between them winning a championship and Durant signing long-term or losing in the semi’s or conference finals in which case Durant leaving increases. Very interesting choice here for them. I would love to see them package this and other players for a guy like Nic Batum (3&D with playmaking wing) especially while his value is low.

[Stephen A. BaylessParticipant]

 I think Oubre is the perfect player for OKC. Normally I’d want to avoid players with that much bang or bust potential until late teens early 20’s range, but OKC isn’t a true lottery team either. Healthy they are a guaranteed 55+ win team. The risk/reward with Oubre is great especially since they don’t need him for this year and can actually develop him. 

On the flip side, I don’t think Dekker will still be available here in real life. But if somehow he is, it makes sense too because the Thunder are so close to a championship they don’t have to worry about long-term or BPA like most late lottery teams. They have the luxury to draft a player even if he may not be more than a 10-15 mpg player for them. That could be the difference between them winning a championship and Durant signing long-term or losing in the semi’s or conference finals in which case Durant leaving increases. Very interesting choice here for them. I would love to see them package this and other players for a guy like Nic Batum (3&D with playmaking wing) especially while his value is low.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 The 76ers need some guys who can score.  Dion Waiters can score.  He takes too many shots for a veteran squad, but he and Tony Wroten would give them some backcourt scoring if you can live with some bad shots.

The Thunder should even think of throwing Andre Roberson in the deal.  Waiters and Roberson for 35, 58, and 60 would work for both sides.  I would even trade those two guys for just the picks at 58 and 60.  

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 The 76ers need some guys who can score.  Dion Waiters can score.  He takes too many shots for a veteran squad, but he and Tony Wroten would give them some backcourt scoring if you can live with some bad shots.

The Thunder should even think of throwing Andre Roberson in the deal.  Waiters and Roberson for 35, 58, and 60 would work for both sides.  I would even trade those two guys for just the picks at 58 and 60.  

 

[piratejpParticipant]

Really tempted to say Rashad Vaughn as I think the Thunder could use another gunner at the 2, but Dekker just makes too much sense as the better overall player. He’s also likely to be contributing meaningful minutes sooner than either Vaughn or Oubre.

Dekker.

[piratejpParticipant]

Really tempted to say Rashad Vaughn as I think the Thunder could use another gunner at the 2, but Dekker just makes too much sense as the better overall player. He’s also likely to be contributing meaningful minutes sooner than either Vaughn or Oubre.

Dekker.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 Oubre

 

 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 Oubre

 

 

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