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2018 Mock NBA Draft - And that's a wrap! Thanks everyone! (1 Viewer)
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I was going to pick him. Actually, though, I'm surprised he didn't go earlier.
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1.22 Bulls select Chandler Hutchison, SF, Bosie State
There are rumors that the Bulls promised to draft him here and Hutchison dropped out of the combine and stopped working out for other teams. The promise might not be true (or, at least, not from the Bulls) but after the rumor, I spent a lot of time trying to get a feel for his game and really like him. He improved dramatically over his college career and has an NBA body and skill set. He's not the greatest outside shooter bout he finishes fantastically around the rim. From interviews I've seen, he seems very bright and has his #### together. I think he will be a nice rotational wing.
There are rumors that the Bulls promised to draft him here and Hutchison dropped out of the combine and stopped working out for other teams. The promise might not be true (or, at least, not from the Bulls) but after the rumor, I spent a lot of time trying to get a feel for his game and really like him. He improved dramatically over his college career and has an NBA body and skill set. He's not the greatest outside shooter bout he finishes fantastically around the rim. From interviews I've seen, he seems very bright and has his #### together. I think he will be a nice rotational wing.
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Long Ball Larry
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1.23 Khyri Thomas - SG - Creighton
Comparisons
Poor man's Donovan Mitchell
Bigger Terry Rozier
i mean, how can we lose? Consistent 3 point shooter who can play on and offball with a 6’10” wingspan to help with wing defense. At 23, we get a solid cOntributor with upside.
Comparisons
Poor man's Donovan Mitchell
Bigger Terry Rozier
i mean, how can we lose? Consistent 3 point shooter who can play on and offball with a 6’10” wingspan to help with wing defense. At 23, we get a solid cOntributor with upside.
Charlie Harper
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Did WIS update players yet?Frostillicus said:
wikkidpissah
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1.24 Portland selects Troy Brown Jr., Duck Wing
I was gonna go another way, but i didnt expect this dropdown. Trail Blazers dont have an honest-to-god wing, now they do. He stays in Oregon and i really like the way 2017 Duck rookies Jordan Bell & Dillon Brooks outplayed their draft ranks
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I was gonna go another way, but i didnt expect this dropdown. Trail Blazers dont have an honest-to-god wing, now they do. He stays in Oregon and i really like the way 2017 Duck rookies Jordan Bell & Dillon Brooks outplayed their draft ranks
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1.25 Bulls select Jalen Brunson, PG, Villanova
I know a lot of mocks have him going in the second round but I think this is a case of caring too much about size and athleticism and ignoring what we've seen on the court. He's a winner that will figure it out even against bigger, stronger, faster opponents. I think he has a very low bust probability particularly at this point in the draft. His floor seems to be a decent backup PG with a ceiling of, perhaps, an average starter.
I know a lot of mocks have him going in the second round but I think this is a case of caring too much about size and athleticism and ignoring what we've seen on the court. He's a winner that will figure it out even against bigger, stronger, faster opponents. I think he has a very low bust probability particularly at this point in the draft. His floor seems to be a decent backup PG with a ceiling of, perhaps, an average starter.
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Grant can’t really play the position (he’s a better 2 although he’s a below average player regardless) and I have serious doubts about Payne. They both might not be around after this season.
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modogg
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contemplating taking Grayson Allen cause all the Sixers want to do with this pick is take whoever Boston wants and i am thinking they gravitate this way. Was hoping Huerter would fall here or Jacob Evans, so that really kind of blows
in real life i am guessing Sixers take some foreign guy who is 18 or 19 and a few years away from coming over. But for the sake of not taking forever with this pick, with 1.26, SIxers take Josh Okogie, SG/SF, Georgia Tech. A painful realization during the Celtics playoff series is how the SIxers can really struggle with athletic wings. Well, here comes an athletic guy with a non-stop motor, and he would be worth this pick to see him and TJ McConnel do a full court press on a team for stretches. WIth Jonah Bolden coming over there aren't many roster spots available, and he may be good in the G league for a year to work on further refining his game
@flranger and @Charlie Harper coming up next. and i still have 4 2nd rounders, so please offer any and all trades for any of them.
Celtics take: Grayson Allen. I was absolutely hoping he would fall to the Celtics (other than Divencencio). He really impressed at the combine with his athletic ability. It would be a shame to see him slip to the second round, and some other playoff team buy the pick and play him like Jordan Bell this past year. Low salary quality player.
@Charlie Harper on deck.
@Charlie Harper on deck.
Frostillicus
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Actually they both have two years left so it saves $3.4M.
Long Ball Larry
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Both have 1 year and Aldrich is only partially guaranteed. That seems like a pretty good deal for the sixers. Cut Aldrich (or does the trade fully guarantee him?) and save 6 million.
scoobus
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I suppose, but I just don't see an NBA-level skill that he has. Plus he has a pretty punchable face.
Long Ball Larry
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It seems like it, but he also seemed to really rock out with his #### out at the combine
Fair enough. I'm sure your guy would have been "not trash" at pick 27. Either way in this draft the Celtics get Grayson Allen. Tied at combine for 6th in vertical at 40.5 inches, #1 overall in lane agility time, 9th in shuttle run at the combine and a pretty good 3pt shooter.
Long Ball Larry
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That Gorgui Dieng contract is just...yeesh
scoobus
Footballguy
Yeah I agree either draft and stash or possibly a defensive-minded combo guard to replace Smart if/when he leaves, should have lots of potential options at the end of the first round if they decide to go that way.
modogg
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which 2 you thinking about? in likely either way, have enough stashes over seas still. How about #38 and #56?
Frostillicus
Footballguy
After Larry figured out you'd actually be saving around $6M just next year with this, I was thinking 38 and 39. Maybe I kick in a 2nd rounder next year?
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
I was lying about that.
modogg
Footballguy
sure. always like more 2nd rounders. probably would end up selling one of those guys at 38 or 39 anyway. To get rid of Baylis i am happy, allows us to grab Kawhi and Lebron as soon as this draft is over
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AND STILL NBA WORLD CHAMPIONS GOLDEN STATE DUBS select...
1.28 Keita Bates-Diop
Seems like the typical Warrior pick though I've never watched a game. 6'7" and 7-'3" wing span give Chad Ford a boner. Can defend multiple positions, hit the 3, smart player, and had college production as the alpha dog to prove it. A bit older, has injury history but that's why he's around this late. I'd be thrilled if he was the Dubs actual pick.
1.28 Keita Bates-Diop
Seems like the typical Warrior pick though I've never watched a game. 6'7" and 7-'3" wing span give Chad Ford a boner. Can defend multiple positions, hit the 3, smart player, and had college production as the alpha dog to prove it. A bit older, has injury history but that's why he's around this late. I'd be thrilled if he was the Dubs actual pick.
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Spartans Rule
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I only saw him play once but if he plays the way he did against MSU, Durant just lost his starting job.
Chemical X
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1.29 - BK Nets select; Dzanan Musa (Bosnian), F, KK Cedevita (Croatia League)
So, I have read a bunch on this guy and my wife works with a woman who is Serbian or Croatian, but definitely from the former Yugoslavia. Also, in travelling to Italy, I spoke to a guy who vaguely remembered Andrea Bargnani. What does this have to do with Musa? Absolutely nothing; however, the Nets stable of Forwards does little to impress me and grabbing a versatile talent with upside that just turned 19 seems a no brainer. Probably similar to Bojan Bogdanvich the Pacer, whom the Nets have already had, yet is 10 years younger.
Musa, lived on his own at 11 in Sarajevo, not exactly Miami Beach. Has been a pro since 16. Has played multiple seasons of at least 60 games. Translates to the new NBA as a guy who can play the 1-4 or small 5, lacks defence, but can score from multiple areas in multiple ways with both hands. Typical Euro White scouting report. Needs to imrprove D, not athletic, needs to get stronger, is a gym rat and has the keys to the gym. Would like to say father was a coach, but I assume Father is a farmer or in a Bosnian prison. People all doubt the Euros, for good reason, but every so often 1 of these guys can play and this seems like value for a franchise that needs talent.
So, I have read a bunch on this guy and my wife works with a woman who is Serbian or Croatian, but definitely from the former Yugoslavia. Also, in travelling to Italy, I spoke to a guy who vaguely remembered Andrea Bargnani. What does this have to do with Musa? Absolutely nothing; however, the Nets stable of Forwards does little to impress me and grabbing a versatile talent with upside that just turned 19 seems a no brainer. Probably similar to Bojan Bogdanvich the Pacer, whom the Nets have already had, yet is 10 years younger.
Musa, lived on his own at 11 in Sarajevo, not exactly Miami Beach. Has been a pro since 16. Has played multiple seasons of at least 60 games. Translates to the new NBA as a guy who can play the 1-4 or small 5, lacks defence, but can score from multiple areas in multiple ways with both hands. Typical Euro White scouting report. Needs to imrprove D, not athletic, needs to get stronger, is a gym rat and has the keys to the gym. Would like to say father was a coach, but I assume Father is a farmer or in a Bosnian prison. People all doubt the Euros, for good reason, but every so often 1 of these guys can play and this seems like value for a franchise that needs talent.
Chemical X
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wikkidpissah
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Juxtatarot
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Michael Porter Jr. couldn't get out of bed this morning due to terrible hip spasms. I think I'm regretting my pick. I should have gone with Wendell Carter.
Chemical X
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32. Memphis Long Ball Larry
33. Dallas nirad3
34. Atlanta wikkidpissah
offering my 40 & 45 for 1 of these picks.
33. Dallas nirad3
34. Atlanta wikkidpissah
offering my 40 & 45 for 1 of these picks.
The Sacramento beat reporters all think he is going #2. The draft is a terrifying time of year for Kings fans.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
good lord, why do we have 80% of our cap tied up in 3 guys who can barely see the floor.
Charlie Harper
Footballguy
I didn't like what I saw from the YouTube videos. He looks frail, has a hunchback, and he jumps forward on a lot of his jumpers instead of straight up and down.
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