[he_gets_bucketsParticipant]

 Was just reading through the latest mock draft and at 7 the Nuggets are slated to take Jaylen Brown, with the justification of the pick being that it fills a need for them at the 2/3. Now I don’t think Jaylen going here is a bad pick or unlikely, but in what world does Denver have a hole on the wing? 

After a dissapointing rookie year, Gary Harris had a great sophomore year averaging 12 points a game, and Will Barton broke out as a potential 6th Man of the Year candidate, averaging 14.4 points with a couple months averaging 20+. Then at the 3 you have Danillo and Wilson Chandler, who look to be finally healthy for the first time in a while this upcoming season and are both established starters in this league. 

Denver doesn’t have a gaping hole anywhere really- they have similar levels of talent across all positions, maybe an edge in the bigs department with strong prospects in Nurkic and Jokic, and established presences like Faried, but they need improvement everywhere, not just the wing. If on the night Jaylen Brown is the best player available, I’m all for the pick, but Denver isn’t in a situation where picking for need should be a consideration, they should be taking the best player on the board.

 

[NBAjunkie81Participant]

 7 foot taken in that Deep 2015 Draft……… It’s no coincidence Gary Harris’ career took off after Mudiay joined the team…….

And if people don’t realize how important guards are to the success of Denver’s Bigs look no further than Phila where very talented Bigs Okafor & noel were Helpless w/ the disgraceful D-League level guards the Sixers started the year with………….

I’d luv to see Denver grab Jaylen Brown or Marquis Chriss…….. Denver really has something good going on……..

 

 

[NBAjunkie81Participant]

 7 foot taken in that Deep 2015 Draft……… It’s no coincidence Gary Harris’ career took off after Mudiay joined the team…….

And if people don’t realize how important guards are to the success of Denver’s Bigs look no further than Phila where very talented Bigs Okafor & noel were Helpless w/ the disgraceful D-League level guards the Sixers started the year with………….

I’d luv to see Denver grab Jaylen Brown or Marquis Chriss…….. Denver really has something good going on……..

 

 

[knicks4lyfe88Participant]

one of the best things that  could happen to criss is playing with mudiay and competing w faried everyday in practice.

[knicks4lyfe88Participant]

one of the best things that  could happen to criss is playing with mudiay and competing w faried everyday in practice.

[Al PerezParticipant]

thay can space the floor and spot up for Mudiay….like Ellenson? 

[connybucketsParticipant]

You do realize that Criss is really raw and he shot 35% of three while the "incredibly polished" Ellenson shot 29% from three 

[connybucketsParticipant]

You do realize that Criss is really raw and he shot 35% of three while the "incredibly polished" Ellenson shot 29% from three 

[Al PerezParticipant]

thay can space the floor and spot up for Mudiay….like Ellenson? 

[DolanCareParticipant]

Denver lacks a PF for the future. I personally see Faried as a bench player on a contender, that’s unless he finds a 3 point shot. Gallinari, who plays 4 often, is one of the most injury prone stars I’ve ever seen.

That all said, protoype PF Marquese Chriss would be horrendous stretch of a pick, especially if Jaylen Brown is still on the board. You can never have too much wing depth, especially when most SFs can get away playing the 4 in small lineups. 

[DolanCareParticipant]

Denver lacks a PF for the future. I personally see Faried as a bench player on a contender, that’s unless he finds a 3 point shot. Gallinari, who plays 4 often, is one of the most injury prone stars I’ve ever seen.

That all said, protoype PF Marquese Chriss would be horrendous stretch of a pick, especially if Jaylen Brown is still on the board. You can never have too much wing depth, especially when most SFs can get away playing the 4 in small lineups. 

[theballerwayParticipant]

think that Gallinari and Chandler are great enough to not draft at their position. If anyything they could provide good leadershpip and guidance to Brown or any young forward. Browns potential if reach far surpasses the 2 aging vets who have long ago hit their potential.

On a side note I dont think he will be there at 7. Denver should consider it a blessing if he is imo

[theballerwayParticipant]

think that Gallinari and Chandler are great enough to not draft at their position. If anyything they could provide good leadershpip and guidance to Brown or any young forward. Browns potential if reach far surpasses the 2 aging vets who have long ago hit their potential.

On a side note I dont think he will be there at 7. Denver should consider it a blessing if he is imo

[Hype Machine]

I dunno man…most NBA players in their prime aren’t that keen on providing mentorship to players who threaten to steal their minutes. It’s OK if there’s a certain heirachy established (eg Bogut and Ezeli), or one of the vets is specifically in a mentorship role (KG). 

Scottie Pippen’s defense on Toni Kukoc at the 1992 Olympics is proof what I’m saying. I kinda felt sorry for Kukoc that game…although he was probably a better player in the end as a result of possibly basketballs biggest a$$-whipping. 

 

[Hype Machine]

I dunno man…most NBA players in their prime aren’t that keen on providing mentorship to players who threaten to steal their minutes. It’s OK if there’s a certain heirachy established (eg Bogut and Ezeli), or one of the vets is specifically in a mentorship role (KG). 

Scottie Pippen’s defense on Toni Kukoc at the 1992 Olympics is proof what I’m saying. I kinda felt sorry for Kukoc that game…although he was probably a better player in the end as a result of possibly basketballs biggest a$$-whipping. 

 

[dremill24Participant]

 I don’t think you can really count on Gallinari/Chandler as go-forward pieces. Calling them healthy is a major reach. When you consider that, there’s plenty of room at the 3/small ball 4. I think Brown could be a good fit.

[dremill24Participant]

 I don’t think you can really count on Gallinari/Chandler as go-forward pieces. Calling them healthy is a major reach. When you consider that, there’s plenty of room at the 3/small ball 4. I think Brown could be a good fit.

[OaktownWarriorsParticipant]

“Denver doesn’t have a gaping hole anywhere really”……Really???

Did you see Denver play last season? What was their record? They have some talent, however Denver has TONS OF GAPING HOLES!!!

[OaktownWarriorsParticipant]

“Denver doesn’t have a gaping hole anywhere really”……Really???

Did you see Denver play last season? What was their record? They have some talent, however Denver has TONS OF GAPING HOLES!!!

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 They have picks at 7, 15, and 19.  Plus second rounders at 53 and 56.

They should GO BIG and SWING BIG at 7 and 15.  I would go with Skal and Thon.  Put either one next to one of those large Euro imports, or Faried.  

At 19, fill a need.  So, like, small forward/wing depth, and 3 point shooting.  If that isn’t there, then go get Denzel Valentine if he is there.

At 53, go BEST SHOOTER AVAILABLE.  I like Kyle Wiltjer.  Long and can hit the 3.  

At 56, what about a hard-nosed, utility role player like Thomas Walkup?  He can play some 2, or some point forward, or as a "4" in a four guard lineup.

At 19 if Valentine isn’t there, and they aren’t "super excited about anyone there, I would try to trade the pick (plus either 53 or 56) and cash/future second round pick to the Sixers for 24 and 26.  Then do the same thing: get some combination of small forward talent plus 3 point shooting and intangibles (along with defense).  

At either 24 or 26 I also really, really like Tyler Ulis.  A high motor guy who can run a team and get to the basket.  Good backup point guard potential, OR a guy you can put in some 2 point guard sets.  

So, if I could end up with 7, 15, 24, 26, 53, and 56 I am going with Skal, Thon Maker, Timothe Luwawu or Taurean Prince at 24, Tyler Ulis at 26, Kyle Wiltjer at 53, and Thomas Walkup at 56.  I also try to get one of those Boston 2nd rounders (45, 51, or 58) for cheap (future 2nd round pick/cash).  

With the extra pick, go with a Euro Stash or a future D League all-star.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

 They have picks at 7, 15, and 19.  Plus second rounders at 53 and 56.

They should GO BIG and SWING BIG at 7 and 15.  I would go with Skal and Thon.  Put either one next to one of those large Euro imports, or Faried.  

At 19, fill a need.  So, like, small forward/wing depth, and 3 point shooting.  If that isn’t there, then go get Denzel Valentine if he is there.

At 53, go BEST SHOOTER AVAILABLE.  I like Kyle Wiltjer.  Long and can hit the 3.  

At 56, what about a hard-nosed, utility role player like Thomas Walkup?  He can play some 2, or some point forward, or as a "4" in a four guard lineup.

At 19 if Valentine isn’t there, and they aren’t "super excited about anyone there, I would try to trade the pick (plus either 53 or 56) and cash/future second round pick to the Sixers for 24 and 26.  Then do the same thing: get some combination of small forward talent plus 3 point shooting and intangibles (along with defense).  

At either 24 or 26 I also really, really like Tyler Ulis.  A high motor guy who can run a team and get to the basket.  Good backup point guard potential, OR a guy you can put in some 2 point guard sets.  

So, if I could end up with 7, 15, 24, 26, 53, and 56 I am going with Skal, Thon Maker, Timothe Luwawu or Taurean Prince at 24, Tyler Ulis at 26, Kyle Wiltjer at 53, and Thomas Walkup at 56.  I also try to get one of those Boston 2nd rounders (45, 51, or 58) for cheap (future 2nd round pick/cash).  

With the extra pick, go with a Euro Stash or a future D League all-star.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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