2014 NBA Draft Thread

[100027]

While you may hate Melo, he was a franchise changer considering that Denver hadn't been to the playoffs in the previous 8 seasons prior to drafting him where they improved their record by 26 wins and have been to the playoffs every year after him until this season. That's not to say that Bari will have that type of impact off the cusp but I think he will be fine.

It was the 97 draft for Duncan that permanently blew him. Boston had the 2nd worst record and a 36% chance of winning the draft lottery only to get the 3rd pick and draft Chauncey Billups. The only other player besides those two drafted to make an all star or nba team was Tracey McGrady. He's never gotten over that and rightfully so

You're right, if Parker is Melo he's a nice player to have.  My point was more about Wiggins and Embiid having elite two-way potential, which Parker doesn't.  And a guy who is elite on both ends of the floor can REALLY change a franchise.

I don't think it's rightfully so.  Boston has tried to tank sooo many times, they don't deserve ****.  

 

[grandtheftbike]

that wouldn't happen. i'm sure players are ready to hit up cancun once the season is over. doubt they would want to play more games to potentially draft a guy to take their spot.

i do agree with big j. randomness in theory is fair, but it just so happens, luck is swinging towards cleveland's corner a little too often despite their odds. it's kind of like beginners luck, but not really. but kind of, really.

 

[awwsome]

Kyrie, Jabari, Waiters and Bennett on the defensive side.

My god. :x


Sounds like a revolving door, teams going to be putting up 130 on em.


I'm taking Embiid or Wiggins.


Cavs need defense.

 

[finallyfamous]

David Griffin was just on the radio and asked who he would take if the draft was today.

he said the guy from Kansas.



also said that he has had 4 offers today already for #1

 

[ill steelo]

The lottery process was done in public in the '80s and people still cried conspiracy, with the Ewing pick the obvious example.

People will never be satisfied. The process is still done in front of team reps and media members. U can fit a conspiracy storyline around any team that won anyway.

 

[beh235]

 

 

you still at it? BE HAPPY. Damn 

I am bro. I was stunned last year... this year it's like I don't even know to take it in.

Wiggins? Trade for Love? Bron coming back? mind is going wild

You're my homie too Anti

from the Cavs thread:

2.8% chance in 2011, 15.6% chance in 2013, and 1.7% chance this year equals 0.007% chance of this all happening or less than 1 in 10,000. Insane.

Lebron left Cleveland changed his number to 6, Kyrie wears number 2 x 3 number one picks= 6, Dan Gilbert is 52 5+2=7 -1 pick=6. Illuminati

Hahaha

Gilbert sucked someone off.

Dude.....

 

[MVP]

The lottery process was done in public in the '80s and people still cried conspiracy, with the Ewing pick the obvious example.

People will never be satisfied. The process is still done in front of team reps and media members. U can fit a conspiracy storyline around any team that won anyway.

Eh it wasn't the same though, they just had the envelopes not this convoluted ping pong system with these combinations. I don't know it, would at least ease some of the people's minds, in my opinion.

 

[beh235]

David Griffin was just on the radio and asked who he would take if the draft was today.

he said the guy from Kansas.

also said that he has had 4 offers today already for #1

and he's open for a trade....hmmmmm

 

[ballinsam23]

The jazz should see if they can move Kanter and the #4 for the #2 or #3

 

[Animal Thug]

I hate the wheel idea. Let the worst team get the first pick. Cleveland wasn't even tanking and got the pick. They tried to make the playoffs and have up 5 picks in various trades.

DEAL WITH IT.

 

[rook]

I think Orlando realizes they can take a quality big man at 4 and come back with a solid PG at 12. It's gonna be hard for them to pass on Exum but I wouldn't be surprised if they do.

Gotta take exum at 4 imo. He fits so well

 

[tomdiginson]

Gotta take exum at 4 imo. He fits so well

The question is will he pull a Dwight.

 

[shaft]

6ers offer 3 and 10 for 1? does Cleveland do it?

 

[ill steelo]

The lottery process was done in public in the '80s and people still cried conspiracy, with the Ewing pick the obvious example.

People will never be satisfied. The process is still done in front of team reps and media members. U can fit a conspiracy storyline around any team that won anyway.

Eh it wasn't the same though, they just had the envelopes not this convoluted ping pong system with these combinations. I don't know it, would at least ease some of the people's minds, in my opinion.

Again, the process is done in front of team reps and members of the media. You think that if Stern, and now Silver, rigged it that ALL of those people would have kept their mouths shut for the last several years? It's complete nonsense.

 

[finallyfamous]

6ers offer 3 and 10 for 1? does Cleveland do it?

good question. idk man.

Honestly can you go wrong with the Big 3 in this draft?

Plus take Dougie or someone at 10 if you take Embid at 3.

 

[Animal Thug]

6ers offer 3 and 10 for 1? does Cleveland do it?

good question. idk man.

Honestly can you go wrong with the Big 3 in this draft?

Plus take Dougie or someone at 10 if you take Embid at 3.

I wouldn't take it unless they know for a fact that their guy is there at #3.

But I'd rather keep the #1 pick. Put more pressure on that player be chosen #1 to succeed right away, which is what we need..

 

[dman14]

doug mcdermott is gonna get one GM executive of the yr

 

[90sera]

The Cavs have Embid 1 on their board. HA HA HA HA HA. What a waste that would be. I feel sorry for Cavs fans.

 

[finallyfamous]

Wiggins
Parker
Embid

Me personally I like all, but am very worried about Embid's back.

Wiggins or Parker is so to me

Imagine the Bucks taking Embid at #2.

You then get Parker or Wiggins at #3 and then have #10

we were projected #9 dude.. we shouldn't even be in this situation.

 

[beh235]

I'm curious to see how McDermott is going to develop

 

[finallyfamous]

The Cavs have Embid 1 on their board. HA HA HA HA HA. What a waste that would be. I feel sorry for Cavs fans.

not to be a d-bag, but only like 4 people see your posts.

 

[beh235]

I'm telling you, that back IS a concern. It can't be overlooked. 

 

[awwsome]

The jazz should see if they can move Kanter and the #4 for the #2 or #3

#anythingforbari

 

[worldbeefreeg]

If his back his healthy, to me, its a no-brainer Cavs should grab Embiid. Even personality wise, I think he's the best fit for the team. Has a mean streak that I think that team needs.

 

[awwsome]

Y'all acting like doctors ain't going to do every test possible on his back.