[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

Here it is so you dont have to scroll so much- rounds 7 @rudeboy

Players Drafted
Canadabasketballisrising Kevin Durant
Zouldiers Giannis
Rudeboy Lebron
Dazzlingdunks Kawhi
Ohcanada Doncic
Sniper Chris Paul
Hister Curry
Armchair Harden
Armchair Jokic
Hister Embiid
Sniper Anthony davis
Ohcanada KAT
DazzlingDunks Dame Lillard
Rudeboy Lamelo ball
Zoulders Jayson Tatum
Canadabasketballisrising Klay Thompson
3-4
Canadabasketballisrising Kyrie Irving
Zouldiers Bradley Beal
Rudeboy Anthony Edwards
Dazzlingdunks Paul George
Ohcanada Khris Middelton
Sniper Jimmy Butler
Hister Zion
Armchair Bam
Armchair Trae Young
Hister Jrue Holiday
Sniper Gobert
Ohcanada Donavan Mitchell
DazzlingDunks Devin Booker
Rudeboy Vucevic
Zoulders Jaylen Brown
Canadabasketballisrising Draymond Green
5-6
Canadabasketballisrising Zach Lavine
Zouldiers Malcom Brogdon
Rudeboy Brandon Ingram
Dazzlingdunks Ayton
Ohcanada Siakim
Sniper T. Harris
Hister Derozan
Armchair SGA
Armchair Ben Simmons
Hister Fox
Sniper Murray
Ohcanada Lavert
DazzlingDunks Sabonis
Rudeboy Morant
Zoulders Randle
Canadabasketballisrising Turner
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Canadabasketballisrising Porzingis
Zouldiers Lowry
@Rudeboy
Dazzlingdunks
Ohcanada
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Hister
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Armchair
Hister
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Ohcanada
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Rudeboy
Zoulders
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Armchair
Hister
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Ohcanada
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Canadabasketballisrising
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Canadabasketballisrising
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Hister
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Hister
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Ohcanada
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Canadabasketballisrising Greg Popovich
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[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Since Rudeboy took buddy hield, I will go with Gordon Hayward.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Thats a great pick. Kinda brings the same impact as guys like Middleton or George. Fits in perfect with any team imo.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Alright lets cut the BS. I’m going with Russell Westbrook here. I know people view him as a tough player to build around because he demands the ball but I already built my team around Doncic who has just as high a usage and Russ played in Houston with Harden off the ball for the most part and still was 4th in the West with no depth. Gets traded to Washington and they go from being the worst team in the league to making the playoffs. Led the league in assists, great defense, big time competitor and improved his jumpshot. He’s also been working on his jumper alot and I expect him to transition into a very good shooter but thats in the future.

There definitely isn’t 50 players better than Russ. He’s been the best player on the board for a while now. I was considering picking Marcus Smart or Dejounte Murray here for a limited role but neither player would have the impact Russ has and tbh neither player was ever as good as Westbrook even in his rookie year.

Even with his perceived issues based off his style of play he proved he could get Washington back into the playoffs something Beal couldn’t do and Wall couldn’t do for a while so who’s really the better player here?

[armchairgmParticipant]

I was going to snag him if you didn’t.

[HitsterParticipant]

He was on my next choices and I had thought of taking him earlier too.

[HitsterParticipant]

It’s Sniper we are waiting on isn’t it?

Just checking you aren’t waiting on me.

[sniperParticipant]

Sorry for the holdup! Michael Porter Jr.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Hister
Armchair
Armchair
Hister
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Ohcanada
DazzlingDunks
Rudeboy
Zoulders
Canadabasketballisrising

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@hister

[HitsterParticipant]

Clint Capela to be my back up high energy rebounding C.

[armchairgmParticipant]

Fred VanVleet
John Collins

C Nikola Jokic
PF Bam Adebayo/John Collins
SF Shai Gilgeous Alexander
SG James Harden/Fred Van Vleet
PG Trae Young/Ben Simmons

[sniperParticipant]

I had a hard time deciding between Collins and Porter.

[HitsterParticipant]

I’m going for a defensive swingman Matisse Thybulle from the 76ers as he was voted on second NBA All Defensive Team last season and I have a number of scorers.

PG Steph Curry, De’Aaron Fox
SG Jrue Holiday,Matisse Thybulle
C DeMar DeRozan
PF Zion Williamson
C Joel Embiid, Clint Capella

[sniperParticipant]

OK, I’ve got more than enough big names. Time to pick some role players who are just flat-out winners. I’ll start with the thrower of the best inbounds pass in NBA history, Jae Crowder.

[OhCanada-Participant]

My turn right? Jonathan Isaac.

Isaac was a DPOY candidate before tearing his acl in the bubble. He had 1.6 steals and 2.4 blocks per game. Only active players to get 1.5 steals per game and 2.0 blocks per game are Jonathan Isaac, Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard a decade ago. This gives my team a legit rim protector.

G-Doncic, Westbrook
G-Mitchell, Levert
F-Middleton,
F-Siakam, Isaac
C-Towns,

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@DazzlingDunks
@Rudeboy
@Zoulders

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

I’ll go with spencer dinwiddie as my back up pg. Gives me a little more size and defense than lillard and is versatile enough to play both guard spots.

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

OG Anunoby.. I Need a young Dawg on my Team!

[armchairgmParticipant]

Rude once again Boy haha and then Zoldiers those two were high on my list for my next picks.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Thats an outstanding pick. I don’t think Americans understand how good he is. He averaged about 19 points per game after the allstar break and is probably the most versatile defender in the NBA along with Ben Simmons and Draymond Green. He’s been a all defensive team snub for a while now.

At least 15% of OG’s playing time was spent guarding EVERY position last season. 1 through 5. That old saying “positionless defender” gets used alot but rarely is used in practice. Along with that Toronto gave up 5.1 points less per 100 possessions when OG was on the court.

16 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists 1.5 steals, 0.7 blocks close to 50%FG 40%3pt 80%FT.

Really upset you took my guy.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

Christian Wood. Need a big that can space the floor and have length. 37% for 3 on 5 attempts and had 21 and 9 on the season.
Lineup:
PG: Kyle Lowry, Malcolm Brogdon
SG: Jaylen Brown, Bradley Beal
SF: Jayson Tatum
PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Julius Randle
C: Christian Wood

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

Marcus Smart and Mikail Bridges

[ZouldiersParticipant]

love the mikal bridges pick man

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

sorry im got confused by the order…

[ZouldiersParticipant]

Andrew Wiggins

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

Im Selecting Jarrett Allen…The Fro.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

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Canadabasketballisrising M Smart
@zouldiers is up
@Rudeboy

@Dazzlingdunks
@Ohcanada
@Sniper
@Hister
@Armchair
@Hister
@Sniper
Ohcanada
DazzlingDunks
Rudeboy
Zoulders
Canadabasketballisrising
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Canadabasketballisrising
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Canadabasketballisrising Greg Popovich
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[ZouldiersParticipant]

Zouldiers- Andrew Wiggins
RUDEBOY- Jarrett Allen

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

I guess I’m up again. I need a big that will keep the floor spaced and can block shots. Brook Lopez it is.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@Dazzlingdunks
@ohcanada

are up

[OhCanada-Participant]

Jusuf Nurkic. Was on a minutes restriction due to injuries last year. Had his lowest mpg since traded to Portland because of it.

[sniperParticipant]

I was thinking of taking Bridges & Lopez in the last couple rounds. Guess not.

Joe Ingles.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@hister

[HitsterParticipant]

I’m going for Thad Young give me an experenced PF who can pass, score and has a good efficency rating. It was between him and Gallinari.

Next pick is also decided then I just take a BPA scorer with 11th pick and final one is a free hit.

Team Hitster
PG Steph Curry, De’Aaron Fox
SG Jrue Holiday,Matisse Thybulle
SF DeMar DeRozan
PF Zion Williamson, Thad Young
C Joel Embiid, Clint Capella

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

I saw a Stat the other day that had Thad Young as the 2nd in points behind only Kevin Durant for players from the 2007 draft Mike Conley was 3rd and Jeff Green was 4th.

[armchairgmParticipant]

CJ McCollum
Jerami Grant

C Nikola Jokic/John Collins
PF Bam Adebayo/Ben Simmons
SF Shai Gilgeous Alexander/Jerami Grant
SG James Harden/CJ McCollum
PG Trae Young/Fred Van Vleet

[OhCanada-Participant]

Damn

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

I’m kind of surprised both these guys fell so far. Considered picking both earlier but had other needs. Was hoping to maybe snag grant with my next pick.

[HitsterParticipant]

I had Jerami as my possible next pick too So going back to the analytics I’m going with one of the highest rated PER guys at SF still available Kyle Anderson. I did consider Joe Harris as he had higher 3 pt percentage but Kyle’s length won out.

Team Hitster
PG Steph Curry, De’Aaron Fox
SG Jrue Holiday,Matisse Thybulle
SF DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Anderson
PF Zion Williamson, Thad Young
C Joel Embiid, Clint Capella

[OhCanada-Participant]

@Sniper

Hopefully he doesnt take my pick.

[HitsterParticipant]

With Coach choices is it on last season only given number of new HCs and guys like Brad Stevens moving to the Front Office?

[OhCanada-Participant]

Well I’m assuming you should be able to hire inactive coaches as well, like Stan Van Gundy, Jeff Van Gundy, Marc Jackson, Sam Mitchell. Or even assistants.

[armchairgmParticipant]

I think based off of the “rules” Canada Rising made it can’t be inactive coaches. That they have to be a head coach this year and is based off how they coached last year not their overall body of work just like the players.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Then why would he pick Popovich?

[armchairgmParticipant]

Just because Spurs were bad last year doesn’t mean Poppovich all of a sudden became a bad coach.

[OhCanada-Participant]

“based off how they coached last year not their overall body of work”

[sniperParticipant]

Patty Mills.

[OhCanada-Participant]

I pick Scary Terry. Since leaving Boston Rozier has developed into one of the league elite shooters. 3.0/7.5 for 40%. I don’t think Joe Harris can defend at this level, he’s gonna need to be compensated for defensively.

G-Doncic, Westbrook
G-Mitchell, Rozier
F-Middleton, Levert
F-Siakam, Isaac
C-Towns, Nurkic

[HitsterParticipant]

Rozier is a good pick he was on my watch list for next round.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

There are a lot of good offensive players left but I’m going strictly defense here with pj Tucker. I have more than enough guys that can score and create shots already but Tucker opens up and extra layer of defensive versatility if I want to play a smaller, more switchable lineup.

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

Kevin Love.. I 🤔 think he still has something left in the tank

[HitsterParticipant]

PJ and KLove are both good picks.
Just Zoulders and Canada Basketball Rising to complete Round 10 now.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

Jaren Jackson Jr.

[armchairgmParticipant]

JJJ was my next pick too.

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

NOOOOOOOOO!!! An athletic shot blocking stretch big, every team would love to have on their team. JJJ was about to be my next pick.1 of my favorite players,but i Hate His modest rebounding numbers & ability to commit silly fouls along with injuries has limited him from taking the next step to becoming an all star. Maybe this will be the season he puts it all together.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Hes got the tools to be great but as of right now he’s a terrible rebounder, lots of silly fouls and bad shot selection.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

Mike Conley and Robert Covington

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

anyone who coached in the NBA last year is available to be drafted- including Brad Stevens.

[OhCanada-Participant]

What about assistants? Like Jason Kidd.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@zouldiers

[ZouldiersParticipant]

Lonzo Ball

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

John Wall..
Seems like everyone has Written him Off…Underrated defender..1 of the best shot blocking guards in league history….Made all defensive 2nd team in 2015…And despite missing parts of the past 2 seasons,he posted solid numbers last season..it’s going to be interested how long he lasts in houston now that the rockets r rebuilding…..maybe the clippers make a move for him?

[HitsterParticipant]

John Wall has that mega $47 player option for next year so I cannot really see him turning that down and he’d be impossible to trade. So he may have to wait until 2023 FA season to hop onto a contender unless he agreed a late buy out/waiver with Houston before rosters have to be confirmed to get onto a contender for end of 2022-23 season.

If he can stay sound over next couple of years a lot of teams would be very interested in him as a veteran role player as his performances are still good and having missed time through injures won’t have the mileage other guys his age have.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

yes assistant coaches are included…

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Did anyone pick cj McCollum yet?

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Ok nevermind. I’ll go with Aaron Gordon here. Might not play a huge role on my team but another versatile, switchable defender I can plug in.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@ohcanada

[OhCanada-Participant]

Harrison Barnes

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

if im not mistaking someone took barnes earlier….i thought barnes was taken…but after reviewing the list,apparently he’s not…..

[ZouldiersParticipant]

He hasn’t been taken yet. Solid combo forward. has the same birthday as I do

[OhCanada-Participant]

If I can’t take Scottie Barnes I’ll settle for Harrison.

[OhCanada-Participant]

I thought he was gone to. But I “control+f” searched “barnes” and he didn’t pop up.

[sniperParticipant]

Jonas Valanciunas

[ZouldiersParticipant]

Thank Goodness he was drafted. 17 and 12 last season man. Can’t believe he was available this late

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

Yeah Jonas played a huge part in The Grizzlies success the past 2 years. They lead the nba in fast breaks ,points in the paint and they were 2nd in the nba in 2nd chance points..

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@Hister
@Armchair
@Armchair
@Hister
@Sniper
@Ohcanada
@DazzlingDunks
@Rudeboy
Zoulders

[HitsterParticipant]

I’ll take Colin Sexton as he’s about the highest scorer left available.

[armchairgmParticipant]

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Atl)
Chris Boucher

C Nikola Jokic/John Collins/Chris Boucher
PF Bam Adebayo/Ben Simmons
SF Shai Gilgeous Alexander/Jerami Grant/Bogdan Bogdanovic
SG James Harden/CJ McCollum
PG Trae Young/Fred Van Vleet

[HitsterParticipant]

Okay Team Hitster is filled out by Marcus Morris( 32 today) to give some 3 point shooting and cover front court positions. I would have taken D-Rose but backcourt is aleady loaded. Gallinari, Ayton even Iggy crossed my mind too.

PG Steph Curry, De’Aaron Fox, Colin Sexton
SG Jrue Holiday,Matisse Thybulle
SF DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Anderson
PF Zion Williamson, Thad Young, Marcus Morris
C Joel Embiid, Clint Capella

[sniperParticipant]

Royce O’Neale

[OhCanada-Participant]

I’ll pick Serge Ibaka to give my team a small ball Center, rim protection and leadership.

I’m pretty happy with my team. Theres a couple guys I would still consider picking but I think with these final picks we’ve all been shaping our teams and plugging any holes. I won’t list exactly who I think we’ve snubbed yet because you guys are still picking but I am kinda surprised.

G-Luka Doncic, Russell Westbrook
G-Donavan Mitchell, Terry Rozier
F-Khris Middleton, Caris Levert, Harrison Barnes
F-Pascal Siakam, Jonathan Isaac
C-Karl Anthony Towns, Jusuf Nurkic, Serge Ibaka

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

Best Players Available 1 D Rose,Myles Turner, Jordan Clarkson,Luegent Dort,R J Barrett, Joe Harris, Wendell Carter, Cole Anthony, Dillion Brooks.

[armchairgmParticipant]

Myles Turner was taken a long time ago in round 6 or else I would have grabbed him.

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

I gotta see who grabbed Myles Turner. He was going to be my last selection.

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

Okay I see CBBR did indeed take Turner in the 6th round.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

I’ll go with Danny green with my last roster spot. He might not have a huge role but he’ll be a veteran presence with championship experience. Excellent perimeter defender who can be counted on to hit open looks. And he’s a guy that I know I can trust if I need to throw him in a key situation.

[HitsterParticipant]

I’d throw Lou Williams,Richaun Holmes and Blake Griffin as players not yet selected who I thought people may have looked at.

[OhCanada-Participant]

I thought the draft was done. Make I’ll make my lists after lol.

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

With My Final Selection I’m taking the Hardworking Underrated Rashuan Holmes. I thought about grabbing TJ Warren, but he only appeared in 20 games last season. Dillion Brooks was another guy on my list.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

Man, so many talented wings will get snubbed here but for my final pick, I’m taking Bojan Bogdanovic from the Jazz. 17 PPG on 39% from 3 and plays solid defense. Great size at 6’7″ especially for a wing player. Considered guys like Norman Powell, Gary Trent Jr. and Dillon Brooks here but Bojan fits what I’m looking for.

Final team
PG: Kyle Lowry, Malcolm Brogdon, Lonzo Ball
SG: Jaylen Brown, Bradley Beal
SF: Jayson Tatum, Andrew Wiggins, Bojan Bogdanovic
PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Julius Randle
C: Christian Wood, Jaren Jackson Jr.

[HitsterParticipant]

There were bound to be some very good players left out if we were only drafting 96 when there are 150 odd guys who are regular starters plus say another 100 good bench players or veterans who we could legitimately consider.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

last pick of the draft- the ultimate hustle and defensive versatile role who proved this year, he can guard 2-5 with success, and slow 1’s. Defensively- a quicker aaron gordon with a better shot.
Larry Nance jr, who shoots above league average from 3. The ultimate backup for Draymond Green. and Popovich.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

For the Coach of this team, gotta go with Erik Spoelstra. If Giannis can have success with Bud and Jason Kidd, imagine if he has an elite coach in Spoelstra and given the stars he coached over the years, this is a no brainer pick for my coach.

[OhCanada-Participant]

So were just not gonna mention Oladipo?

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

lots of great players missed- kemba walker, tj warren i think, drummond, aldridge, griffin, oladipo

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Malik Beasley, deangelo Russell, bojan bogdonovich

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@rudeboy
Dazzlingdunks
Ohcanada
Sniper
Hister
Armchair

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

Are we naming our head coaches now? If so for Head Coach of The Rudeboys, i’m going with Monty Williams…

[RUDEBOY-Participant]

Centers-Vecevic-Allen-Holmes
Power Forwards-Lebron,Love
Small Forwards-Ingram,Anunoby
Shooting Guards-Edwards,Hield,
Point Guards-LaMelo,Morant,Wall

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

At the risk of being redundant, I’m going with steve Kerr again. Coach with championship experience who how knows how to manage egos, and has proven to be adaptable in his philosophy. He really unlocked the true potential of the warriors in 2015, and I think he could get the most out of my team.

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

Final roster
Guards lillard, booker, dinwiddie, green
Wings kawhi, George, Hayward, Tucker
Bigs ayton, sabonis, Lopez, Gordon
Coach Kerr

[OhCanada-Participant]

Going with Coach Spoelstra over Coach Nurse again. Spo’s the one coach that consistently outcoaches Nick. Its like he knows all his tricks I’ve seen it time and time again and it really frustrates Nick. He gets so mad he turns red like a strawberry and looks like he’ll explode lol. Raptors usually have the coaching advantage until we play Miami.

[ZouldiersParticipant]

Sorry dude, I already got Spoelstra man. But you can have Nick Nurse though

[OhCanada-Participant]

Oh okay then. I also take back what I said about Eddie lol.

[sniperParticipant]

I’ll take Budenholzer, mainly cause he just won it all with a very big team, kinda like mine. Mike D’Antoni would probably say the Bucks started three 5s and a 4.

My team:
Chris Paul, Jamal Murray
Jimmy Butler, Joe Ingles, Patty Mills
Tobias Harris, Michael Porter Jr, Royce O’Neale
Anthony Davis, Jae Crowder
Rudy Gobert, Jonas Valanciunas

[HitsterParticipant]

The Hitster Originals have chosen Nick Nurse as their head coach. It was between him, Brad Stevens and Thibs.

[armchairgmParticipant]

Hitster Nurse was taken. I will hold off until you make actual pick.

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

@hister. @armchair in 6 hours from now you can pick over @hister

[armchairgmParticipant]

I wasn’t going to take Stevens or Thibs who I am assuming he will take one of those two. So I will just take Doc Rivers

Coach Doc Rivers
C C Nikola Jokic/John Collins/Chris Boucher
PF Bam Adebayo/Ben Simmons
SF Shai Gilgeous Alexander/Jerami Grant/Bogdan Bogdanovic
SG James Harden/CJ McCollum
PG Trae Young/Fred Van Vleet

[HitsterParticipant]

I’ll take Thibs then.

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