The NBA Draft Thread

[essential1]

Stu Jackson comparing Valentine to Draymond Green. This makes all the sense in the world doesn't it

A 2/3 version of him on offense makes some sense. All depends on if he is what he is or if he can grow. But defensively not close.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I'm sorry, but Valentine being compared to Green is atrocious. Just rancid. Seems like Green is becoming the easy guy to compare prospects to

 

[619destroyer858]

Stu Jackson comparing Valentine to Draymond Green. This makes all the sense in the world doesn't it

does he KICK and SMACK balls too?

 

[essential1]

I'm sorry, but Valentine being compared to Green is atrocious. Just rancid. Seems like Green is becoming the easy guy to compare prospects to

I would say that from the perspective that he can be an off guard/ undersized 3 version on Offense alone. Has some merit.

Able to shoot the 3. Was an excellent rebounder and distributor. There's SOME of the versatility on offense for a slight comparison.

Where the problem is and it breaks down is he'll be a liability on defense. Also who knows if it translates.

But if he translates to NBA. He can give you some of that versatility. On offense alone. But because Dray means so much on both sides, DV will never be THAT guy

 

[619destroyer858]

Simmons is LOCKED to the SIXERS

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I would say that from the perspective that he can be an off guard/ undersized 3 version on Offense alone. Has some merit.

Able to shoot the 3. Was an excellent rebounder and distributor. There's SOME of the versatility on offense for a slight comparison.

Where the problem is and it breaks down is he'll be a liability on defense. Also who knows if it translates.

But if he translates to NBA. He can give you some of that versatility. On offense alone. But because Dray means so much on both sides, DV will never be THAT guy

I mean, aren't there other players we can compare him to that make more sense? Just because he's a versatile guy who can rebound, pass and shoot, it doesn't automatically make Green a comp. IDK

 

[nick.]

Marc Stein:

ESPN sources say that the Celtics, so far, have been stifled in their attempts to turn the No. 3 pick into an established veteran via trade.

Story going online details Boston's thwarted attempts to trade for Jimmy Butler, Gordon Hayward or either Jabari Parker or Khris Middleton.

Utah, sources say, is telling interested teams Gordon Hayward is unavailable. Ditto for Milwaukee with Jabari Parker and Khris Middleton.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Chicago being stubborn. They should seriously consider blowing it up

 

[essential1]

I would say that from the perspective that he can be an off guard/ undersized 3 version on Offense alone. Has some merit.


Able to shoot the 3. Was an excellent rebounder and distributor. There's SOME of the versatility on offense for a slight comparison.


Where the problem is and it breaks down is he'll be a liability on defense. Also who knows if it translates.


But if he translates to NBA. He can give you some of that versatility. On offense alone. But because Dray means so much on both sides, DV will never be THAT guy

I mean, aren't there other players we can compare him to that make more sense? Just because he's a versatile guy who can rebound, pass and shoot, it doesn't automatically make Green a comp. IDK

Absolutely. It's just easier to compare him to the guy who is playing now or most recently.

Can't compare a late 2nd rounder to Speedy Claxton.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Boston's assets aren't all that valuable?

WHO WOULDA THUNK IT [emoji]129300[/emoji]

 

[silverbackhoney]

Boston's assets aren't all that valuable?

WHO WOULDA THUNK IT [emoji]129300[/emoji]

We didn't know how ****** this draft was going to be a few years ago

 

[nick.]

Boston's assets aren't all that valuable?

WHO WOULDA THUNK IT [emoji]129300[/emoji]

Boston's best asset is their coach.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Boston's assets aren't all that valuable?

WHO WOULDA THUNK IT [emoji]129300[/emoji]

Ainge is an f'n genius/master thief when it comes to racking up draft picks... but his draft pick history is weird

I don't criticize his ability to gain assets at all though

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Boston just picked the wrong draft to have this pick.

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Watching this Draft special on NBATV, Jaylen Brown is definitely an intriguing character, off the court lol

"I look at basketball like a game of chess... I'm the king and everyone else are pawns"

"My role model was Tracy McGrady..."

"I want to use basketball to help people, I've been blessed, it would be great to win 10 championships but my true calling is to help people"

I'm telling you, these types scare me...

These quotes are bonkers.


It wouldn't scare me if he knew how to play basketball.


Alas he doesn't.

 

[651akathepaul]

Someone give me a comparison for this Marqueses Chriss kid. From a couple of vids I saw he seems like the perfect 3 and D and stretch 4 guy.

Antonio McDyess with a 3-pt. shot.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I don't see anything too wrong with these comps for Chriss. Do I think he pans out to these ceilings? I have a feeling, no. It was encouraging however to see him shoot. Not bad at all

I feel like his athleticism is getting him overhyped 

 

[MIKE LOWERY]

Young McDyess was a monster :x

 

[woody2626]

Regarding Chriss

Among first round picks, only Thaddeus Young (who played mostly SF in college) had a worse defensive rebounding rate in the draft's last 30 years.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Young McDyess was a monster

Yeah, that type of athletic beast was just a different level than what Chriss shows in game at least. To be fair, I never saw Dice at the same age as Chriss

And yup, Chriss and Bender both struggle rebounding

 

[pjdabullsfan]

 
Chicago being stubborn. They should seriously consider blowing it up

With that Front Office and Ownership??? I'd rather not

Someone give me a comparison for this Marqueses Chriss kid. From a couple of vids I saw he seems like the perfect 3 and D and stretch 4 guy.

See alot of Aaron Gordon in him if he reaches his defensive potential or a Jeff Green type player.

I see Tyrus Thomas/Jeff Green hybrid 

 

 

[woody2626]

So you're spending a top 5 pick on a kid who was ranked outside the top 50 in his high school class, fouls at an extremely high rate, doesn't know how to play defense, doesn't care to rebound or get a body on his man, has an ok shot that you hope will translate?

You're waiting 4 years atleast before you get any production out of the kid. I understand the athleticism and hoping it all comes together but it's a huge risk this high.

His best chance to be successful could be at SF as wild as it may sound

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Amare Stoudemire would be the absolute pie in the sky best case scenario for Chriss.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Draft.net has Philly taking Simmons, Bembry and Jackson. Draftexpress has something similar...

I wouldn't be mad at that at all if I was a Philly fan

 

[B Sox]

Want nothing to do with this #3 pick. Make the Okafor trade and call it a day.