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Official 2012 NBA Draft Thread
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THAT SCTRONG SCTRONG!!!
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Originally Posted by MonStar1
The game was over....he's college career was over...what leadership? You thinking too hard man.
Just not merely impressed with him as I am with Beal.
dreClark, you're right - but I think he's not NBA-ready anyway.
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Lamb needs to be in a situation like Chicago. I'd hate for anyone to draft him to be "the guy."
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Is there any doubt mkg is the number 2 pick now? Or has it been that way for awhile
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Combined 0 all defensive teams, all star appearances, DPOY, and NBA 1st, 2nd, or 3rd team awards. Hilton Armstrong isnt even the league anymore and Thabeet was in the d-league until a couple of weeks ago.
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I like this draft but no one aside from Davis is "the guy." And with the talent depth in the NBA right now no one will expect him to be. I still like him a lot, he just passes the eye test talent wise. Is he a team leader? Not really but I don't think most guys are so can't really knock him for that. He showed pretty well last year that he can step up and fulfill a role too. Plus he balled out on the USA team this summer. UCONN was just a mess all around this year, I'm just not putting too much stock into this season with him. If he's around late lotto, mid-first I jump on him in a second.
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Originally Posted by Seymore CAKE
THAT SCTRONG SCTRONG!!!
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Thomas Robinson would like to have a word with you.
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I don't think I'm as high on T-Rob on some of you guys. I like him but he is just so much stronger than everybody else on this level. I mean he'll still be stronger than 98% of cats in the league but it just won't be as effective. MKG over him is a no-brainer to me.
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Depends on who gets the pick, but both are going to be players. Like em both
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AMP, so you expect Davis to be a franchise player? I don't watch NCAA that much, but according to NBADRAFT/DraftExpress, he's seen as a Marcus Camby type.
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That his floor... KG is his ceiling.
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Does he have the handling and passing skills like KG?
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I'm indifferent on Lamb but I have to laugh at the 'body language' concerns now. Last year it was 'he's so smooth, nothing fazes him.' This year it turned into, 'he's lazy and disinterested.' Same reserved kid, different team.
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He didn't get much of a chance to show it off at Kentucky but yes. His BBIQ is also extremely high. His jump shot got way better as the year went on and once he puts on weight, I don't see how he doesn't become a franchise changing player. Right from the start, he's going to make a major impact on a team.
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wasn't he a guard in high school before he hit a growth spurt?
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what pg u guys see being picked 1st?
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1. Davis - NO
2. T-Rob - CHA
3. MKG - WAS
i remember the beginning of the year, it was a flip flop between drummond and davis
and IMO,
1. Davis - NO
2. T-Rob - CHA
3. MKG - WAS
i remember the beginning of the year, it was a flip flop between drummond and davis
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anyway Michael Jordan screws this draft up & reaches for his boy Harrison?
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Rich Cho won't let that happen.
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He sure was. Cleveland State was the first school to offer a scholarship to his 6'2" !+%.
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Originally Posted by MBen32
anyway Michael Jordan screws this draft up & reaches for his boy Harrison?
I don't MJ wants that fool especially since he prefers Kobes over Jordans
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Three (consensus) best players in the 2012-2013 class: Davis, Robinson, and MKG.
Kev, I could see Draymond have a Lamar Odom-type career. Henson is a mid-first. Improved his offensive game tremendously this year to go with the stellar defense.
CleanSneaks, I see Sully as another version of Paul Millsap. Burly, good rebounder, and effective scoring around/near the basket.
No disrespect to Machado, but he's a mid-second rounder at best. Near Ty Taylor and Dee Bost. Lillard and Marshall over Machado (locks). Plus possibly Wroten and Waiters (more combo guards than can run point). Teague, Wayns, and Kabongo.
MBen, Beal has a better NBA body than Rivers (NH). Strong player. He's ready and able to take contact going to the rim. More consistent/pure jump shooter. Rebounds better than most guards. Austin can create his own shot, but his jumper is inconsistent, needs to drive and finish left better, and continue to improve his decision-making.
Ford's Mock: What makes McAdoo any better than Ed Davis? Drummond too high. I'd move PJ3 up slightly. Leonard, Moultrie, Austin, Draymond, and Harkless all could be higher. Royce is a first-round lock IMO. Too versatile to be passed up on.
Cheese, you mean Lillard from Weber St.? Natural scorer more than a distributor. Good height and adequate strength going to the basket. Shoots well, but often doesn't look to create for others which is what you want from a PG at the next level. I think #9-13 is fair for him.
Jae, Lamb is my second SG off the board after Beal. Rivers after Lamb.
Dumbout, Teague is still a late-first.
Animal, Rivers will absolutely not slip past the first round. He's gone in the first twenty selections.
Kevi, I think Lamb is off the board in the first 12 selections.
AMP, I agree that Q isn't NBA-ready. I think Drew was frustrated with him a lot this season. Probably still goes top-22 based on potential alone much like Drummond.
Nowitness, I see what you're going for with the PJ3 and Randolph comparison but PJ3's offensive game is already better than Randolph, while Randolph's defense/blocking ability trumps PJ3's.
Fresh, Davis has the offense to go with the amazing defense. He defers to his teammates because he doesn't always have to shoot/score with Lamb, Teague, Jones, Miller, and MKG available.
You boys can continue to criticize/knock Harrison Barnes' game. Some NBA team will be extremely happy if that man manages to slip down the board. NBA range jumper, above average driving ability, and good size for a 3. Only SF I'm considering taking over Barnes is MKG.
Don't sleep on Arnett Moultrie either. Davis, MKG, and Beal stole all the shine in the SEC but Moultrie can play. Top-10 selection. Rich man's Jason Thompson. Can play in the paint and also shoot from the perimeter.
Kev, I could see Draymond have a Lamar Odom-type career. Henson is a mid-first. Improved his offensive game tremendously this year to go with the stellar defense.
CleanSneaks, I see Sully as another version of Paul Millsap. Burly, good rebounder, and effective scoring around/near the basket.
No disrespect to Machado, but he's a mid-second rounder at best. Near Ty Taylor and Dee Bost. Lillard and Marshall over Machado (locks). Plus possibly Wroten and Waiters (more combo guards than can run point). Teague, Wayns, and Kabongo.
MBen, Beal has a better NBA body than Rivers (NH). Strong player. He's ready and able to take contact going to the rim. More consistent/pure jump shooter. Rebounds better than most guards. Austin can create his own shot, but his jumper is inconsistent, needs to drive and finish left better, and continue to improve his decision-making.
Ford's Mock: What makes McAdoo any better than Ed Davis? Drummond too high. I'd move PJ3 up slightly. Leonard, Moultrie, Austin, Draymond, and Harkless all could be higher. Royce is a first-round lock IMO. Too versatile to be passed up on.
Cheese, you mean Lillard from Weber St.? Natural scorer more than a distributor. Good height and adequate strength going to the basket. Shoots well, but often doesn't look to create for others which is what you want from a PG at the next level. I think #9-13 is fair for him.
Jae, Lamb is my second SG off the board after Beal. Rivers after Lamb.
Dumbout, Teague is still a late-first.
Animal, Rivers will absolutely not slip past the first round. He's gone in the first twenty selections.
Kevi, I think Lamb is off the board in the first 12 selections.
AMP, I agree that Q isn't NBA-ready. I think Drew was frustrated with him a lot this season. Probably still goes top-22 based on potential alone much like Drummond.
Nowitness, I see what you're going for with the PJ3 and Randolph comparison but PJ3's offensive game is already better than Randolph, while Randolph's defense/blocking ability trumps PJ3's.
Fresh, Davis has the offense to go with the amazing defense. He defers to his teammates because he doesn't always have to shoot/score with Lamb, Teague, Jones, Miller, and MKG available.
You boys can continue to criticize/knock Harrison Barnes' game. Some NBA team will be extremely happy if that man manages to slip down the board. NBA range jumper, above average driving ability, and good size for a 3. Only SF I'm considering taking over Barnes is MKG.
Don't sleep on Arnett Moultrie either. Davis, MKG, and Beal stole all the shine in the SEC but Moultrie can play. Top-10 selection. Rich man's Jason Thompson. Can play in the paint and also shoot from the perimeter.