2014 NBA Draft Thread

[offset pow clow]

KD was dominating the college lvl, he could always get his own shot & showed signs of being an above avg ball handler


Wiggins is the type of player that should never have to take more than 3 dribbles to score, if he becomes a face up player like this, he would be a force in the league on the offensive end

 

[pmatic]

I can't think of anybody with serious back issues (especially big men) that came back afterwards and had a great career. Even if Embiid is alright right now it's just a scary thought that it could be a reoccurring issue.

Tyson Chandler.

But then again, I can't think of too many bigs that had serious (recurring) back issues to be honest.

 

[nykickstape]

Wiggins is a great athlete who has great potential to become an all star. It'll be very interesting to see who the cavs draft

 

[dacomeup]

I don't know where the hell these people were that said that about KD but as far as I can remember both Durant and Oden were basically can't miss prospects coming out. Durant was George Gervin and Oden was Bill Russell.

There were so many questions about KD's strength from people on here. Especially after the bench press fiasco.

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Joel Embiid's measurements at the workout on Fri: 7' 1" in shoes, 7' 5.75" wingspan, 9' 5.5" standing reach.

Jabari Parker's measurements at workout on Friday: 6' 9" in shoes, 6' 11.75" wingspan, 8' 11.5" standing reach.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Joel Embiid's measurements at the workout on Fri: 7' 1" in shoes, 7' 5.75" wingspan, 9' 5.5" standing reach.

Jabari Parker's measurements at workout on Friday: 6' 9" in shoes, 6' 11.75" wingspan, 8' 11.5" standing reach.

I'd like to know what their weight was.

Parker is huge man

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Parker is a huge SF, but an average PF, what you think of his ceiling really depend on weather he can stay at SF or not.

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Andrew Wiggins measurements from today. 6' 8.75" in shoes, 7' 0" wingspan, 8" 11" standing reach.

 

[certifiedflyboi23]

Wonder what # Wiggins will rock if the Cavs take him.

22 is retired.

News flash he's not going to Cleveland

 

[NickFolarin]

 
I'd like to know what their weight was.

Parker is huge man

Parker is a huge SF, but an average PF, what you think of his ceiling really depend on weather he can stay at SF or not.

We can't forget though, Carmelo isn't the skinnest of SFs either. 

He is a dominant SF, and can play some PF, with great low post skills.

 

[100027]

Rashard Lewis had a complete offensive game back then though

 

[victor page]

There were so many questions about KD's strength from people on here. Especially after the bench press fiasco.

And there were PLENTY of people underwhelmed with KD's rookie season. Dudes were saying Al Horford was better.

 

[pmatic]

"6'10 Jamal Crawford"

 

[osh kosh bosh]

We can't forget though, Carmelo isn't the skinnest of SFs either. 
He is a dominant SF, and can play some PF, with great low post skills.

1. Carmelo is playing small ball 4 mostly in NY.

2. Jabari was worse on d than Carmelo was in college.

And there were PLENTY of people underwhelmed with KD's rookie season. Dudes were saying Al Horford was better.

PJ Carlisimo had him starting SG.

 

[offset pow clow]

I will always remember that tnt commercial barkley saying kd was gonna be the greatest scorer ever his rookie season, typical bold prediction by barkley

 

[finallyfamous]

News flash he's not going to Cleveland

Eh. Maybe. A

 

[durantula]

I will always remember that tnt commercial barkley saying kd was gonna be the greatest scorer ever his rookie season, typical bold prediction by barkley

Money

 

[pmatic]

As the Spurs-Thunder game is going on:

@KyleAnderson5 Young boris diaw w the Suns was so cold

SloMo trying to boost his draft stock.

 

[champcruthik]

You guys like this Clint Capela dude? Kinda reminds me of Quincy Acy/Bismack/Ibaka

I'm a fan. Amir Johnson-lite.

 

[wavycrocket]

I don't understand why you guys question if Jabari Parker can play the 3. It's so evident that that is his natural position. Not even a question.

He will be a 3/4 like Melo. Equally effective at both spots.

And lol at saying Melo was a better defender coming out of college when he spent every second playing zone.

 

[bigsmilesmgr]

I remember Diaw was listed as a pg on his rookie cards 

Crazy he plays the 4 now.

I don't like how Anderson has to have the ball in his hands to be effective

 

[osh kosh bosh]

I don't understand why you guys question if Jabari Parker can play the 3. It's so evident that that is his natural position. Not even a question.

He will be a 3/4 like Melo. Equally effective at both spots.

And lol at saying Melo was a better defender coming out of college when he spent every second playing zone.

The zone is a good point.

but


Your position is about who you can GUARD.

He was horrific at Duke, like a train wreck, Coach K had to go offence-defense with him against MERCER. Tons of blow bys on the perimiter, was in the wrong place a bunch of times on help. He was bad.

 

[wavycrocket]

I remember Diaw was listed as a pg on his rookie cards 
Crazy he plays the 4 now.
I don't like how Anderson has to have the ball in his hands to be effective

Was just talking about that. Dude brought up a great point that players can evolve, and add to their game like KD.

Paul George coming coming out couldn't dribble a lick. Now he's a decent ball handler..and a better scorer than most projected him to be.

 

[champcruthik]

Did I miss OKB's breakdown on Micic, Nurkic, and Bogdanovic? Also Tavares and Jaiteh.