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  • Posted on: Sat, 05/28/2011 - 9:55pm #29592
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    Allen_Iverson_3
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    Hi everyone, I’m intrigued not to see Nogueira in this year’s mock draft since I believe that the players who are in the draft right now can’t withdraw anymore, isn’t it?

    I have Nogueira going n°20 in my mock because he’s young (still 18), athletic, tall and has tremendous potential, and I think that in such a weak draft, especially concerning the Centers, and with a probable lockout next year, drafting Nogueira in the first round would make sense for a team wanting him to develop overseas one or two more years.

    Thoughts?

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  • Posted on: Sat, 05/28/2011 - 10:04pm #537332
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    Tongue-Out-Like-23
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    I would love for the Rockets to take a long good look at him with their 23rd pick.  Seems to be a guy that could eventually be pretty good with time

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  • Posted on: Sat, 05/28/2011 - 10:16pm #537336
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    Allen_Iverson_3
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    As I stated in my mock (you can take a look at it if you want), the Rockets need Centers with Yao and Chuck Hayes departing. Since I have Nogueira at 20, I chose Vucevic for the Rockets, who has a  nice size and a rather polished skill set.

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  • Posted on: Sat, 05/28/2011 - 10:28pm #537337
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    Tongue-Out-Like-23
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    Vucevic would be a pretty good pickup, especially because he’s a good rebounder.  Rebounding translates very well to the NBA.

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  • Posted on: Sun, 05/29/2011 - 12:46am #537347
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    mikeyvthedon
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     Could still withdraw:

    June 13th, 2011 (5:00 p.m. ET) is the Early Entrant withdrawal deadline which effects primarily international prospects.

     

    Being a prospect born in 1992, Lucas Nogueira does not have to officially enter the draft until 2014. Also, seeing that he played in a lower division in Spain and will more than likely need at least a couple years of seasoning before he is ready for the NBA, he very well could choose to pull out of the draft. Seeing that he is probably a late first round pick, I would not be at all surprised to see Nogueira withdraw and wait until next year, where the post is still going to be fairly thin as far as depth.

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  • Posted on: Sun, 05/29/2011 - 1:23am #537348
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    kobyz
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    he is exactly like Tyrus Thomas in terms of physical ability, skills, style and demeanur on the court, so he like a bigger Tyrus Thomas, i see Denver taking him with the #22 pick, they don’t have particular need to fill so they could gemble on a project big with high upside while Nene could be a mentor for him as they both Brazilians.

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  • Posted on: Sun, 05/29/2011 - 7:41am #537412
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