[OldSkoolBasketballParticipant]

Suppose if Jeremy Lamb was in this years draft, would you select him before Oladipo and/or McLemore? He is a month younger than Oladipo and 8 months older than McLemore.

[FutureNBAGMParticipant]

NOOOOOO!!

[FutureNBAGMParticipant]

NOOOOOO!!

[Scrooge McDuckParticipant]

I would draft McLemore first

[Scrooge McDuckParticipant]

I would draft McLemore first

[PlatypusParticipant]

It depends on my teams needs,

I’m going to use obvious examples,

If i’m Charlotte I would want a guy like Lamb, MKG isnt going to be a high scoring player so I would need to compensate at other positions. He can create for himself against some defenders not most and can light it up from beyond the arc

If i’m a team like the Thunder, I would want a solid defender like Oladipo who’s defense would be a great fit and can push Sefolosha and learn from him and eventually take over.

If i’m a team like Minnesota, I would want a player like B-mac. Plays off the ball and shoot the ball great, I see him developing into a Rip Hamilton on the Pistons and that would fit great with Rubio

[PlatypusParticipant]

It depends on my teams needs,

I’m going to use obvious examples,

If i’m Charlotte I would want a guy like Lamb, MKG isnt going to be a high scoring player so I would need to compensate at other positions. He can create for himself against some defenders not most and can light it up from beyond the arc

If i’m a team like the Thunder, I would want a solid defender like Oladipo who’s defense would be a great fit and can push Sefolosha and learn from him and eventually take over.

If i’m a team like Minnesota, I would want a player like B-mac. Plays off the ball and shoot the ball great, I see him developing into a Rip Hamilton on the Pistons and that would fit great with Rubio

[TyroberParticipant]

I would take Oladipo, Lamb, and then McLemore. Nothing against McElmore, but I believe Oladipo could very well end up being the best player in this draft and I am also extremely high on Lamb. I think McLemore will be good too, but that Oladipo and Lamb have higher ceilings.

[TyroberParticipant]

I would take Oladipo, Lamb, and then McLemore. Nothing against McElmore, but I believe Oladipo could very well end up being the best player in this draft and I am also extremely high on Lamb. I think McLemore will be good too, but that Oladipo and Lamb have higher ceilings.

[Sewok15Participant]

I would take McLemore 1st because he has the potential to be a 20 PPG scorer in the league. He has great athleticism and a better jumpshot than both other players. If he gets with a coach that demands assertiveness out of him he could be an all star.

2nd I would take Oladipo because his perimeter defense should be tremendous. Even if he doesn’t develop like he could offensively he will still have value as a defender and energy player.

Lamb is 3rd but only by default. He was a guy that I was pretty high on last year and does have a size advantage over the other two. The only problem is he doesn’t use his size that much and is pretty much a spot up shooter at this point. The same can be said for McLemore coming into his rookie year but I believe he has a better chance of becoming a quality NBA starter because of his athleticism and superior jumpshot. As a sophomore Lamb shot 71-211 for 33.6 % from 3 while as a freshmen McLemore shot 73-174 for 42%. That is 2 more makes from McLemore on 37 less attempts. This a long with the eye test leads me to believe that McLemore will be the more efficient NBA scorer.

[Sewok15Participant]

I would take McLemore 1st because he has the potential to be a 20 PPG scorer in the league. He has great athleticism and a better jumpshot than both other players. If he gets with a coach that demands assertiveness out of him he could be an all star.

2nd I would take Oladipo because his perimeter defense should be tremendous. Even if he doesn’t develop like he could offensively he will still have value as a defender and energy player.

Lamb is 3rd but only by default. He was a guy that I was pretty high on last year and does have a size advantage over the other two. The only problem is he doesn’t use his size that much and is pretty much a spot up shooter at this point. The same can be said for McLemore coming into his rookie year but I believe he has a better chance of becoming a quality NBA starter because of his athleticism and superior jumpshot. As a sophomore Lamb shot 71-211 for 33.6 % from 3 while as a freshmen McLemore shot 73-174 for 42%. That is 2 more makes from McLemore on 37 less attempts. This a long with the eye test leads me to believe that McLemore will be the more efficient NBA scorer.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

I agree that it depends on team needs. All of these guys have a lot of potential and various strengths, but Lamb has the highest ceiling in my opinion. Lamb is slightly younger than Oladipo, and only nine months older then Ben, yet put up these averages in the D-League.

21.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 3-pointers and 1.4 steals.

A lot of people make fun of the D-League, but the level of competition is still stronger than the college level. The numbers Lamb put up in Tulsa are legit even though he’s no longer a shiny new toy.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

I agree that it depends on team needs. All of these guys have a lot of potential and various strengths, but Lamb has the highest ceiling in my opinion. Lamb is slightly younger than Oladipo, and only nine months older then Ben, yet put up these averages in the D-League.

21.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 3-pointers and 1.4 steals.

A lot of people make fun of the D-League, but the level of competition is still stronger than the college level. The numbers Lamb put up in Tulsa are legit even though he’s no longer a shiny new toy.

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

Olapido.
Lamb.
McLemore

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

Olapido.
Lamb.
McLemore

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

If Lamb was half as good as you guys think his agent would never let him spend that much time in the d-league. Lamb still has a chance but players that are considered frontline starters are not being being treated like pieces of meat/Lamb.

How many players in the past 4-5 years can you think of that have played spent/played major minutes in the d-league after having been a lottery selection have become impact players?

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

If Lamb wasn’t part of the James Harden trade, he wouldn’t have spent that much time in the D-League. Not sure his agent could have done anything about that.

The D-League isn’t what it used to be. It’s now a feeder system for the NBA similar to MiLB for Major League Baseball. Until last season, NBA teams were only allowed to send players with two or fewer years of experience to the D-League, and they could do so a maximum of three times per season per player. Now teams can send players with three or fewer years of experience to the D-League an unlimited amount of times. Young players like Lamb can get their playing time and develop in the D-League, but also can get a taste of NBA life on the bench or garbage time. For a small market like OKC that prides itself on development, having players make the short trip from Tulsa to OKC makes perfect sense.

This 2013 class will have a lot of talented rookies get sent up and down from the D-League and that’s not a bad thing long term.

[phila9012Participant]

also since the NBDL plays games on the week end mostly they can send him to tulsa for 2 games while the thunder go on a 1 game road trip or have 2 off days and Lamb will have gotten 2 games of experience playing 35 minutes instead of 1 game of possibly being a DNP or playing 5 minutes. Then when the Thunder get back he rejoins them. I just looked it up the NBDL typically does a friday and saturday game.

[phila9012Participant]

also since the NBDL plays games on the week end mostly they can send him to tulsa for 2 games while the thunder go on a 1 game road trip or have 2 off days and Lamb will have gotten 2 games of experience playing 35 minutes instead of 1 game of possibly being a DNP or playing 5 minutes. Then when the Thunder get back he rejoins them. I just looked it up the NBDL typically does a friday and saturday game.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

If Lamb wasn’t part of the James Harden trade, he wouldn’t have spent that much time in the D-League. Not sure his agent could have done anything about that.

The D-League isn’t what it used to be. It’s now a feeder system for the NBA similar to MiLB for Major League Baseball. Until last season, NBA teams were only allowed to send players with two or fewer years of experience to the D-League, and they could do so a maximum of three times per season per player. Now teams can send players with three or fewer years of experience to the D-League an unlimited amount of times. Young players like Lamb can get their playing time and develop in the D-League, but also can get a taste of NBA life on the bench or garbage time. For a small market like OKC that prides itself on development, having players make the short trip from Tulsa to OKC makes perfect sense.

This 2013 class will have a lot of talented rookies get sent up and down from the D-League and that’s not a bad thing long term.

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

If Lamb was half as good as you guys think his agent would never let him spend that much time in the d-league. Lamb still has a chance but players that are considered frontline starters are not being being treated like pieces of meat/Lamb.

How many players in the past 4-5 years can you think of that have played spent/played major minutes in the d-league after having been a lottery selection have become impact players?

[anthony_DavIS23Participant]

Oladipo, Lamb then Ben McLemore ( only because Chad Ford ranks him low and is a huge Kansas fan and watches every game)

[anthony_DavIS23Participant]

Oladipo, Lamb then Ben McLemore ( only because Chad Ford ranks him low and is a huge Kansas fan and watches every game)

[AmiableBaller34Participant]

I would take Lamb just on the precedence that he has a legit midrange game. Neither McLemore or Dipo have the floater, and neither of them have the pull up shot that Lamb has developed. Lamb can score in so many ways that no matter what he’s going to be an effective player. While playing at UConn with Kemba he showed he can play off the ball, and can score in a variety of ways with crossovers, fakes, and cuts. He also has the potential to be a good defensive player if he puts his heart into it. But with that being said I’ve watched more of Lamb them the other two, and wouldn’t complain if my team had any of those guys.

[AmiableBaller34Participant]

I would take Lamb just on the precedence that he has a legit midrange game. Neither McLemore or Dipo have the floater, and neither of them have the pull up shot that Lamb has developed. Lamb can score in so many ways that no matter what he’s going to be an effective player. While playing at UConn with Kemba he showed he can play off the ball, and can score in a variety of ways with crossovers, fakes, and cuts. He also has the potential to be a good defensive player if he puts his heart into it. But with that being said I’ve watched more of Lamb them the other two, and wouldn’t complain if my team had any of those guys.

[slash787Participant]

Everyone likes the new shiny toy. Jeremy Lamb plays alongside Westbrook and Kevin Durant! He’s younger than Oladipo and McLemore. What kind of numbers would those guys put up if they were on the Thunder this year? I would take Lamb hands down. His numbers in the D-League were better than either of Bmac or Oladip’s in college which is a lower level of competition.

[slash787Participant]

Everyone likes the new shiny toy. Jeremy Lamb plays alongside Westbrook and Kevin Durant! He’s younger than Oladipo and McLemore. What kind of numbers would those guys put up if they were on the Thunder this year? I would take Lamb hands down. His numbers in the D-League were better than either of Bmac or Oladip’s in college which is a lower level of competition.

[JNixonParticipant]

With no knowledge of Lamb’s rookie season (AKA hypothetically) I would take McLemore 1st, Lamb 2nd, Oladipo 3rd. McLemore and Lamb are high upside producers who I think have more long term upside than Oladipo does. This is, of course , my thinking assuming Lamb declared this year

[JNixonParticipant]

With no knowledge of Lamb’s rookie season (AKA hypothetically) I would take McLemore 1st, Lamb 2nd, Oladipo 3rd. McLemore and Lamb are high upside producers who I think have more long term upside than Oladipo does. This is, of course , my thinking assuming Lamb declared this year

[Tiger1313Participant]

I know he’s not in this thread topic, but suppose we take this a step further. Kentavious Caldwell- Pope thrown into this argument too. I personally, am very high on KCP. I think he has the potential to be the best SG in this draft. Anybody have thoughts on where he would rank in this group? I would put him 2 personally.

1. Lamb
2. KCP
3. Mclemore
4. Oladipo

High on all of them as each have their own strengths. Will be interesting to see this competition a couple years down the road and see who’s done what!

[Tiger1313Participant]

I know he’s not in this thread topic, but suppose we take this a step further. Kentavious Caldwell- Pope thrown into this argument too. I personally, am very high on KCP. I think he has the potential to be the best SG in this draft. Anybody have thoughts on where he would rank in this group? I would put him 2 personally.

1. Lamb
2. KCP
3. Mclemore
4. Oladipo

High on all of them as each have their own strengths. Will be interesting to see this competition a couple years down the road and see who’s done what!

[Tiger1313Participant]

I know he’s not in this thread topic, but suppose we take this a step further. Kentavious Caldwell- Pope thrown into this argument too. I personally, am very high on KCP. I think he has the potential to be the best SG in this draft. Anybody have thoughts on where he would rank in this group? I would put him 2 personally.

1. Lamb
2. KCP
3. Mclemore
4. Oladipo

High on all of them as each have their own strengths. Will be interesting to see this competition a couple years down the road and see who’s done what!

[phila9012Participant]

I like KCP a lot for the timberwolves, he is what we need.

[Tiger1313Participant]

I think he fits the T’Wolves very well. Good shooter that can space the floor, not elite quickness but I think over time he’ll have some good moves to get himself open. Could turn out to be a top 3 player from this draft imo.

[Tiger1313Participant]

I think he fits the T’Wolves very well. Good shooter that can space the floor, not elite quickness but I think over time he’ll have some good moves to get himself open. Could turn out to be a top 3 player from this draft imo.

[phila9012Participant]

I like KCP a lot for the timberwolves, he is what we need.

[Tiger1313Participant]

I know he’s not in this thread topic, but suppose we take this a step further. Kentavious Caldwell- Pope thrown into this argument too. I personally, am very high on KCP. I think he has the potential to be the best SG in this draft. Anybody have thoughts on where he would rank in this group? I would put him 2 personally.

1. Lamb
2. KCP
3. Mclemore
4. Oladipo

High on all of them as each have their own strengths. Will be interesting to see this competition a couple years down the road and see who’s done what!

[ItsRainingNegsParticipant]

I’d take Olidapo, the McLemore, then Lamb.

[ItsRainingNegsParticipant]

I’d take Olidapo, the McLemore, then Lamb.

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