OT: The OFFICIAL NBA Draft Thread

[Scoe]

Leaf just got drafted how about asking questions about himself rather then Lonzo Ball.

 

[ConnZag3]

It's amazing how much air time ESPN gives Calipari/Kentucky.

You could spend 1000 hours building a relationship with a kid but a 5 minute spot in primetime for Calipari on ESPN during the draft is a far more effective recruiting tactic.

It's nearly impossible to compete with.

That whole Calipari segment was gross and scummy. An absolute used-car salesman going on and on about how great he is.

Though I completely agree that his tactics are spot on...it's the fact that he's given the platform is sickening.

Though he was still 1000x less of a dope than LaVar Ball.

 

[Walker11]

Most HS basketball studs are not at home watching a draft on a nice summer night..

If only ESPN wasn't biased then nobody would realize Duke and UK have accounted for approximately 30% of the picks.

 

[NielsisGood]

Nope, Knicks got the best player in the draft just like 2015. The French freak, 7 foot wingspan and Michael Jordan hands.

Knicks now have two unicorns.

Knicks got KAT in 2015?

 

[NielsisGood]

That whole Calipari segment was gross and scummy. An absolute used-car salesman going on and on about how great he is.

Though I completely agree that his tactics are spot on...it's the fact that he's given the platform is sickening.

Though he was still 1000x less of a dope than LaVar Ball.

Lavar is kind of annoying but ultimately doesn't really know what he's doing. Cal on the other hand is savvy enough to work this to his advantage.

 

[NielsisGood]

Most HS basketball studs are not at home watching a draft on a nice summer night..

You must be old. Draft is hugely popular with younger people, I can only imagine it would be moreso with kids who envision their name being called next year.

 

[Jerry1714]

You must be old. Draft is hugely popular with younger people, I can only imagine it would be moreso with kids who envision their name being called next year.

I may be old (30s) but I know teenagers would rather be out with their friends partying and chasing girls while on summer vacation then sitting around watching the draft. Times may have changed but they ain't changed that much.

 

[NowInStorrs]

Monk to the Hornets! Buzz buzz! I hope they pick well with 31 as well.

 

[superjohn]

Love the Swanigan pick for the Blazers.

 

[ZenConn]

Swanigan and Giles for the Blazers. Love both of those picks.

 

[uconnever]

Swanigan and Giles for the Blazers. Love both of those picks.

Agree blazers have picked well. Am I the only one who thinks the mavericks got the steal of the draft with Smith. I think he's gonna be REAL good.

 

[awfuldan]

Ojeleye at 37 for the Celtics. Glad to see the AAC represented.

 

[the Q]

Like our old nemesis semi to Boston. He could fit in well defending those guys in CLe and gs In the future

 

[superjohn]

Agree blazers have picked well. Am I the only one who thinks the mavericks got the steal of the draft with Smith. I think he's gonna be REAL good.

No, I think there is a solid chance he is the second best player in the draft after Ball.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I wonder if the Ojelay pick means they're looking to move Crowder and Bradley/Smart for star. If not Semi is fairly redundant in Boston.

 

[gtcam]

Try again dofus, here is a little thing called proof:

June 18, 2010: DraftExpress: Mock Draft

June 23, 2010: 2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net

Funny thing is I could keep posting their updates, like this one from July of 2010: 2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net

which has him going 19th, so you could not be more wrong, but that is a common theme with you

2010 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
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Try again dofus, here is a little thing called proof:

June 18, 2010: DraftExpress: Mock Draft

June 23, 2010: 2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net

Funny thing is I could keep posting their updates, like this one from July of 2010: 2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net

which has him going 19th, so you could not be more wrong, but that is a common theme with you

You can cherry pick all the dates you want but here are the last consensus mocks before the draft both years
No need for name calling that trait belongs belongs to a snowflake but if the shoe fits...........................
common theme? grow a pair

So here's a little thing called proof

2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
2010 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net

 

[awfuldan]

Damn, apparently the Warriors paid $3.5 million to draft Jordan Bell.

 

[champs99and04]

The Warriors just committed armed robbery on Chicago w/ Jordan Bell. He's a potentially devastating player to round out a five man lineup around Steph, Klay, Draymond, and KD. Great rebounder, great shot blocker, good passer, can switch 1-5. Not sure how the league let him land in Golden State's lap like that, their coaching staff has to be giddy.

 

[aceboon]

Jordan Bell will probably fit in nicely for GSW, rim protection, rim runs, and lobs.

 

[joober jones]

Earn it in the summer leagues and find your way to a preseason roster AB, Kelis Fisher, and RP.

 

[UCFan1513]

No Amida or Rodney as was obviously expected. Hopefully one of them can catch on with a team during Summer League

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

I love the Ojeleye pick for my C's. A manimal built for professional basketball.

 

[superjohn]

The Warriors just committed armed robbery on Chicago w/ Jordan Bell. He's a potentially devastating player to round out a five man lineup around Steph, Klay, Draymond, and KD. Great rebounder, great shot blocker, good passer, can switch 1-5. Not sure how the league let him land in Golden State's lap like that, their coaching staff has to be giddy.

For a second I thought the Bulls actually made a great pick, should have known that isn't possible with Gar and Pax running things. Don't know how the cash works but it will probably just end up in Reinsdorf's pocket.

 

[NielsisGood]

I may be old (30s) but I know teenagers would rather be out with their friends partying and chasing girls while on summer vacation then sitting around watching the draft. Times may have changed but they ain't changed that much.

The draft is only 1 night man, younger people love watching it. I can only imagine what it would be like for a kid who has a reasonable shot of being on that stage within the next couple years. Those kids lives change literally the second their name is called.

 

[NielsisGood]

No, I think there is a solid chance he is the second best player in the draft after Ball.

Giles was picked by the Kings essentially as part of their already agreed upon trade with Portland. Vlade actually made out pretty decent, though he did pass up on Monk and the opportunity to bring Fox/Monk in together, and I'd imagine at least 1 of those 2 hit and turn into a very good player.

 

[tzznandrew]

2010 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
Better


You can cherry pick all the dates you want but here are the last consensus mocks before the draft both years
No need for name calling that trait belongs belongs to a snowflake but if the shoe fits.......
common theme? grow a pair

So here's a little thing called proof

2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
2010 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net

Why would Kemba be projected into the 201o draft? He wasn't in it. That wasn't the discussion. What you want is a projection from 2010 that shows what people thought about the 2011 draft.

Jerry showed that in 2010, Kemba was projected by some in the next year's lottery.

 

[Kembacity]

I wonder if the Ojelay pick means they're looking to move Crowder and Bradley/Smart for star. If not Semi is fairly redundant in Boston.

I was thinking the same, and they picked a couple of guards with the late picks if I'm not mistaken. Could be the insurance plans in case a blockbuster trade happens, but at this point I'm wondering for who? Don't lose a lot for PG who is likely to go to LA a year later, Jimmy B is gone... who were the other major trade targets?

 

[Jerry1714]

2010 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
Better


You can cherry pick all the dates you want but here are the last consensus mocks before the draft both years
No need for name calling that trait belongs belongs to a snowflake but if the shoe fits.......
common theme? grow a pair

So here's a little thing called proof

2011 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
2010 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net

Man you are dumb, I knew you couldn't write but you also apparently can't read. The question was where was Kemba projected in the 2011 draft at the time of the 2010 draft. So why are you showing me 2010 drafts????

 

[the Q]

Giles was picked by the Kings essentially as part of their already agreed upon trade with Portland. Vlade actually made out pretty decent, though he did pass up on Monk and the opportunity to bring Fox/Monk in together, and I'd imagine at least 1 of those 2 hit and turn into a very good player.

Didn't take monk because they're in love with Hield.

 

[Dogdeacon]

Almost feel like someone has to go contrarian on the Bulls pickups.
1. I didn't see a lick of him last year, but are we really sure that Kris Dunn stinks? Isn't it at least possible that he had a tough adjustment year and like most PGs it takes a few years to get up to NBA speed?
2. Lavine is very good, all about health there
3. I like the Finn although I'd have taken someone else he certainly fits multiple positions, shoot 3's well. I think his upside is more poor man's Dirk than rich man's Channing Frye.

Celtics:
Butler: So equivalent Bulls trade woulda been Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and #3 for Butler. If Celts are right to stand pat comes down to is Tatum a top-20 NBA player, if so better to stay put and keep building.
George: I don't think its happening, issue is that they'll box themselves out of free agent signings and give up 2-3 starter-types & potential stars to get 1 superstar. I think this all comes down to competing against the likes of the Cavs and Warriors, you can't give up the farm in a trade for one superstar because you need 3.
Zinger: This is toughest one. I think he's so potentially good that I would trade Brown, Smart and #3 for him. I wouldn't add next year's Brooklyn #1 as well, but IF they could have gotten it done or still could with Tatum (or Brookyn's 2018), Brown & Smart (or any combo with Bradley/Crowder for Brown or Smart) then you have to do it. I love Isaiah, but you aren't winning the NBA title with him as your best guy. Hopefully Phil has totally alienated and pissed Porzingis off and the price drops correlated to Phil's declining BBIQ. Stay ready to swoop in when the Knicks are 3-20 to start the season.