2014 NBA Draft Thread

[johnnyredstorm]

Derrick Rose bust

 

[HEATHEN]

look what ever bro like i said

I'm not intrested in propegating some "bust" narrative.

for me its about identifying mistakes in the playoff evaluation process, act of god is not a mistake. not a bust.

interested in nuance not name calling.

You can construe it however you like. If you feel that calling someone a bust is akin to name calling, more power to you.

 

[HEATHEN]

Derrick Rose bust

Naw man he lived up to his potential didn't he? He took his team to the playoffs, he won an MVP, he did things before he got hurt.


Disappointing? Perhaps a little, we'd all would love to see him come back and play.

 

[ballinsam23]

Antonio Mcdyess is my favorite bust/non bust

 

[HEATHEN]

Greg Oden was asked in an interview whether he is OK with being a benchwarmer for the remainder of his career and whether he was comfortable with his current legacy in the NBA.

Oden was the Portland Trail Blazers' pick as the No. 1 overall selection in the 2007 Draft, one spot ahead of Kevin Durant.

“I’m over all of that,” Oden said.. “I know I’m one of the biggest busts in NBA history and I know that it’ll only get worse as Kevin Durant continues doing big things … It’s frustrating that my body can’t do what my mind wants it to do sometimes. But worrying or complaining about it isn’t going to fix anything.

"I wish the circumstances would let me play more, but I certainly don’t regret coming back, and I don’t regret signing with the Heat.”

Oden is at peace being able to be a basketball participant rather than simply rehabilitating his body away from the court.

“Are you kidding?" Oden said when asked whether he was bummed he is not playing more. "I was a professional rehab/workout guy for four years. I wasn’t even a basketball player — just a guy who got paid to exercise. I spent four years trying to get back on an NBA court. Now that I’ve done that, it’s not fair to myself to complain about minutes. I knew coming into this that I wasn’t going to be the player I once was. I just wanted to get healthy and then help out any way I could.”

http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...ws-Im-One-Of-The-Biggest-Busts-In-NBA-History


Even Greg knows he's a bust, and he's come to terms with it. Why can't we be honest with this when the player in question can? That's what I can't stand about some fans, making excuses for the players when the players don't even make excuses for themselves.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Antonio Mcdyess is my favorite bust/non bust

Really glad he was able to make a career later on as a solid role player instead of fading off.

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

Derrick Rose bust

How?

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

was trolling b

Oh ok

 

[drones]

Give that Cavs sucking at drafting crap a rest.

New GM and new regime is now in place.

I wouldn't say the Cavs are bad at drafting, but I would say that their player development is suspect as hell.  The guys they draft never get much better, Kyrie is basically the same guy he was when he came, same for Dion, Thompson...plus they keep firing coaches at a moment's notice so the continuity isn't there either.

 

[fourtyeight48]

Cavs need to draft Wiggins and move on with their life. They need a 3.Derr

They have Bennett though.

was trolling b

Reported.

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Penny, Hill and T-Mac healthy NBA would've been so much better.

Along with Reggie and Bias. RIP!!!

Injuries suck. 

Derrick Williams is a bust though. 

Can't wait for next season. 

JaVale McGee will be back in full effect.

 

[HEATHEN]

JaVale McGee will be back in full effect.

Further crowding the Nuggets' front-court and going the wrong way.


Can't wait.

 

[buc em]

If Wiggins and Embiid are picked 1 and 2 and we feel like Jabari wouldn't fit our offense I kinda wouldn't mind Vonleh...even though everybody will think it's a reach at first. He could be Bosh Jr and he's a great fit next to Noel.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Why wouldn't Parker fit within the 6ers offense? The 6ers aren't like good enough to have an offensive system to fit into, Parker would be their offensive system

 

[pmatic]

The Sixers offense of going up and down the court should get Jabari in shape in no time.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

6ers can't lose with two picks in the top 10. Parker and Harris/Nik/Lavine, can't complain. I'd prefer Harris, seems like he wants to play defense

 

[captainsneakerhead23]

76ERS can't pass on Parker for Vonleh. I like your reasoning Buc but they need a go to guy and Parker has potential to fill that void.

If they want Vonleh instead, then trade back and try to pick up a future 1st round pick. I can see Utah willing to make a move like that if they could draft Parker.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Simmons gushing over Embiid

Embiid’s back is fine. I watched him work out last week.

Q: Wait … what? You watched Joel Embiid work out last week?

A: Yes — at a secret location in Santa Monica. He wasn’t playing against anyone, just going through a two-hour workout with Will Perdue. Here’s what I can tell you: He moves around as effortlessly as a 7-foot Serge Ibaka; he’s such an athletic freak that he’s one of those “still going up as he’s finishing the dunk” guys; his freakish wingspan might make Jay Bilas pass out; he has been playing basketball for only four years (which seems impossible); he gave up a world-class volleyball career; he has 3-point range; he can shoot jump-hooks with both hands already; he couldn’t have seemed more coachable/agreeable/likable; he’s a hard worker with a goofy sense of humor; his voice is just a touch Mutombo-y (deep with a heavy African accent); and his friends call him “Jo-Jo.” And again — his back seemed totally fine.

 

[100027]

 
Simmons gushing over Embiid

Embiid’s back is fine. I watched him work out last week.

Q: Wait … what? You watched Joel Embiid work out last week?

A: Yes — at a secret location in Santa Monica. He wasn’t playing against anyone, just going through a two-hour workout with Will Perdue. Here’s what I can tell you: He moves around as effortlessly as a 7-foot Serge Ibaka; he’s such an athletic freak that he’s one of those “still going up as he’s finishing the dunk” guys; his freakish wingspan might make Jay Bilas pass out; he has been playing basketball for only four years (which seems impossible); he gave up a world-class volleyball career; he has 3-point range; he can shoot jump-hooks with both hands already; he couldn’t have seemed more coachable/agreeable/likable; he’s a hard worker with a goofy sense of humor; his voice is just a touch Mutombo-y (deep with a heavy African accent); and his friends call him “Jo-Jo.” And again — his back seemed totally fine.

Don't share this with Cleveland pls

 

[grandtheftbike]

jojo

 

[the 7th mile]

Derrick Rose is a Bust

 

[victor page]

If Derrick Rose is a bust...so are Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, Brandon Roy, Yao Ming, list goes on.

Derrick Rose is someone who came in and played at an elite level before injuries prevented him from doing so.

 

[NickFolarin]

Derrick Rose is a Bust

Not a bust, but I view him as Grant Hill 2.0. We saw flashes of greatness, but injuries keep derailing him

 

[captainsneakerhead23]

If Derrick Rose is a bust...so are Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, Brandon Roy, Yao Ming, list goes on.

Derrick Rose is someone who came in and played at an elite level before injuries prevented him from doing so.

Stop it fam, you're making way too much sense in here.

 

[venom lyrix]

Simmons gushing over Embiid


Embiid’s back is fine. I watched him work out last week.

Q: Wait … what? You watched Joel Embiid work out last week?

A: Yes — at a secret location in Santa Monica. He wasn’t playing against anyone, just going through a two-hour workout with Will Perdue. Here’s what I can tell you: He moves around as effortlessly as a 7-foot Serge Ibaka; he’s such an athletic freak that he’s one of those “still going up as he’s finishing the dunk” guys; his freakish wingspan might make Jay Bilas pass out; he has been playing basketball for only four years (which seems impossible); he gave up a world-class volleyball career; he has 3-point range; he can shoot jump-hooks with both hands already; he couldn’t have seemed more coachable/agreeable/likable; he’s a hard worker with a goofy sense of humor; his voice is just a touch Mutombo-y (deep with a heavy African accent); and his friends call him “Jo-Jo.” And again — his back seemed totally fine.

Hard not to like this report but Simmons and his basketball opinion are something I take with a grain of salt

 

[durantula]

Simmons gushing over Embiid


Embiid’s back is fine. I watched him work out last week.

Q: Wait … what? You watched Joel Embiid work out last week?

A: Yes — at a secret location in Santa Monica. He wasn’t playing against anyone, just going through a two-hour workout with Will Perdue. Here’s what I can tell you: He moves around as effortlessly as a 7-foot Serge Ibaka; he’s such an athletic freak that he’s one of those “still going up as he’s finishing the dunk” guys; his freakish wingspan might make Jay Bilas pass out; he has been playing basketball for only four years (which seems impossible); he gave up a world-class volleyball career; he has 3-point range; he can shoot jump-hooks with both hands already; he couldn’t have seemed more coachable/agreeable/likable; he’s a hard worker with a goofy sense of humor; his voice is just a touch Mutombo-y (deep with a heavy African accent); and his friends call him “Jo-Jo.” And again — his back seemed totally fine.

Hard not to like this report but Simmons and his basketball opinion are something I take with a grain of salt

Couldnt agree more. He really just said 3 point range lol. Workout prolly didnt even happen. Still salty about the cavs getting the first pick