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The NBA Draft Thread
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Moheezy
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Boston adding Harden 2.0Is it a coincidence that the Sixers have won 5 of 6 games with Jah out and Noel in the rotation?
Also with the Wolves winning three in a row and Sixers winning, it looks like Fultz will go to Boston.
And not only that, you also have a very realistic chance for the #1 in 2018 :x
What would you do though? Bank on the assets and get a bonafide star to compete against Bron and the Warriors? Or be mediocre now and organically build a championship team in 5 years time?
With that said, there is still a chance to nab Gordon Hayward in free agency so you may be able to compete now and compete in the future...this is a very critical year for Boston.
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I honestly don't think it's worth moving the assets because I don't think adding anyone other than like Anthony Davis is going to make us a better team than Cleveland or Golden State for the next few years. I definitely wouldn't call what they are now mediocre by any means. They are going to win 50+ games and are a top 3 team in the East. If they hit on these next 2 drafts, and the guys are studs, I think they could be an actual title contender in 2019 or so and on from there.
I'd love Hayward but don't see him leaving money on the table and going anywhere.
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That Celtics-Nets trade could definitely go down as the worst trade of all-time.
Moheezy
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I guess mediocre is too harsh. But they are third tier.
you can Tier 1 contenders in Warriors, Cleveland and Spurs. Then Tier 2 with the Clippers, Memphis and Houston. Then you got tier 3 with Toronto, Boston and Utah. Getting another star can put them in the tier 2 conversation but you're right, it will be very difficult to become a contender over the summer. It's something that will take a couple of years to build.
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2017 nba draft thread....might be time 
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Easily. Biggest robbery ever. Billy King has to be blackballed from the NBA after that one lol
Sonny Corinthos
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Billy was told to do the trade by the Russian in charge. He should've quit right then and there.
Moheezy
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2017 nba draft thread....might be time
Yes, absolutely.
Moheezy
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Billy was a yes man but he orchestrated the deal. the Russian gave him the go signal to win now no matter the cost, but Billy is the one who moved this forward. He deserves 100% of the blame in that trade.
Not a lot of people called that Nets-Celtics trade a robbery for the Celtics when it happened.
And yah the Russians had their hand in that thing too. His boss gave him marching orders and he followed them. They all made too many panic moves. Only thing the Russians got right was the hiring of Kidd, who turned out to be a good coach.
As a Nets fan, I'd like Lopez traded for a 2017 1st rounder
And yah the Russians had their hand in that thing too. His boss gave him marching orders and he followed them. They all made too many panic moves. Only thing the Russians got right was the hiring of Kidd, who turned out to be a good coach.
As a Nets fan, I'd like Lopez traded for a 2017 1st rounder
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Not 2016 or 2017 related, but still:
NBA execs explain how Anthony Bennett and other NBA scouts failed so badly
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/new...g-report-cavs-nets/11ddeundr4ufq18du5eeg2rq91
NBA execs explain how Anthony Bennett and other NBA scouts failed so badly
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/new...g-report-cavs-nets/11ddeundr4ufq18du5eeg2rq91
Moheezy
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It really seems like the Cavs straight up ignored all his downfalls. How can you have such a valuable asset (#1 pick) and treat it like that?
This further justifies LeBron leaving to Miami to learn how a winning organization functions.
This further justifies LeBron leaving to Miami to learn how a winning organization functions.
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Moheezy
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Also, new mock draft: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...raft-the-top-30-as-seasons-second-half-begins
1. Bos: Fultz (still can't get over this )
2. Miami: Ball
3. Philly: Dennis Smith
4. Dallas: Isaac
5. Suns: Josh Jackson
6. Philly: Monk
7. Minny: Markannen???
8. Pels: Tatum
9. Denver: Fox (I don't see it)
10. Sac: Ntilikina
11. Orlando: Rabb
12. NYC: Isaiah Hartenstein
13. DET: Miles Bridges
14. Hornets: Giles
15: Blazers: Patton
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I don't mind Smith in Philly even though I personally don't like PGs who rely on their athleticism as their main selling point. But having Simmons to play PG, I can see it happening.
Giles's stock really took a hit, from #1 to 14 :x has he done nothing this season to prove his worth? Maybe he should stay another year. But he does fall to the Hornets, that's a player with a high cieling joining an unselfish playoff team.
I don't see Fox in Denver at all.
1. Bos: Fultz (still can't get over this
)2. Miami: Ball
3. Philly: Dennis Smith
4. Dallas: Isaac
5. Suns: Josh Jackson
6. Philly: Monk
7. Minny: Markannen???
8. Pels: Tatum
9. Denver: Fox (I don't see it)
10. Sac: Ntilikina
11. Orlando: Rabb
12. NYC: Isaiah Hartenstein
13. DET: Miles Bridges
14. Hornets: Giles
15: Blazers: Patton
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I don't mind Smith in Philly even though I personally don't like PGs who rely on their athleticism as their main selling point. But having Simmons to play PG, I can see it happening.
Giles's stock really took a hit, from #1 to 14 :x has he done nothing this season to prove his worth? Maybe he should stay another year. But he does fall to the Hornets, that's a player with a high cieling joining an unselfish playoff team.
I don't see Fox in Denver at all.
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Man if this kid Issac goes #4
I'm calling now, his game won't translate to the league. He looks the part.
I'm calling now, his game won't translate to the league. He looks the part.
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Man if this kid Issac goes #4
I'm calling now, his game won't translate to the league. He looks the part.
Tony Snell
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It's depressing to see Giles, hist athleticism and mobility have def taken a hit.
Hopefully he can get it back, but it's been 3 knee surgeries.
Hopefully he can get it back, but it's been 3 knee surgeries.
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Also not sure how Rabb is a top 10 pick or even listed above TJ Leaf
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hell at least tony can guard the wing, who is he gonna guard?Man if this kid Issac goes #4
I'm calling now, his game won't translate to the league. He looks the part.
Tony Snell
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If I remember correctly Byron Scott was high on Waiters, and Mike Brown was high on Bennett.It really seems like the Cavs straight up ignored all his downfalls. How can you have such a valuable asset (#1 pick) and treat it like that?
This further justifies LeBron leaving to Miami to learn how a winning organization functions.
Brown really had the nerve to play him at SF too.
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Moheezy
What don't you see with Fox? Incredibly quick and athletic, very good defender and very good passer. 3 point percentage is trash but his mechanics aren't bad, IMO. He's a pretty good foul shooter, so I don't see why he couldn't potentially become an average 3pt shooter at some point. He checks off enough boxes to be drafted in the top 10 and has a crazy high ceiling if he can even become an average shooter.
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need de'aaron fox in ny
hopefully we bump up to the 10th pick at least
hopefully we bump up to the 10th pick at least
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I reeeeeeally like Fox, but PGs that can't shoot are a death knell for a team. Granted I'm sure he'll improve with age.
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I hear you and agree. At #9 though it's pretty solid value over for the tools he already has and potential. Don't see how it makes any sense for Denver in particular to take him though
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I would want my PGs to play defense and hit the 3, but Fox might be my favorite PG in this class. I think he'll eventually develop a consistent 3 ball.
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