The NBA Draft Thread

[buc em]

Jokic is better than Embiid right now

People sleep on my guy Myles Turner

Bruh wut?

Jokic is terrible on defense while Embiid is elite. Embiid can also be dominant on basically every part of the court. I love Jokic but chill with that.

 

[lovehateself]

 

Jokic is better than Embiid right now

People sleep on my guy Myles Turner

I don't know about that Nicky

if healthy JoJo is the most dominant center in the league and he's a force on both ends of the court

I like Jokic a lot though

this

but big IF

 

[stillin729]

this
but big IF

it is but the foot seems fine, the knee injury is common so I have faith that past injuries that held him out his first two years are behind

*knocks on wood

 

[Moheezy]

Are you guys really not going to acknowledge that Lakers fans in this thread were PMSing just because we said sixers have championship aspirations? I don't understand how hard is it for you guys to understand that was the end goal of the process.


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[Moheezy]

With the new influx of talented bigs now (Jokic, KAT, Embiid, etc) and next year coming in, I think the NBA will shift back into a big man league in the next 5 or so years.

I think so as well but in a very different way. These unicorn bigs will pave the way to a new era.

 

[Moheezy]

 
If any NBA had the #2 pick, they would be picking Lonzo Ball and this has be the thought ALL SEASON

Why when the Lakers get the #2 pick, now y'all wanna question "Do you REALLY like him?" and "Do you HONESTLY think he will pan out and be a star?" 

Who else would you pick? It's Fultz, then Lonzo, then the field. 

not at all
fultz is tier 1 
then tier 2 is lonzo along with josh jackson and probably de'aaron fox 

Exactly, if PHX went #2 they would pick Jackson without hesitation.

 

[lovehateself]

Are you guys really now going to acknowledge that Lakers fans in this thread were PMSing just because we said sixers have championship aspirations? I don't understand how hard is it for you guys to understand that was the end goal of the process.


 

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[Moheezy]

It's like talking to little kids. Lol I'm done with laker talk here.

We got your pick next year and you guys will still suck so it's all good here.

Now back to the draft.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Jackson should be above or on balls tier in terms of pound for pound rankings

 

[carver]

Are you guys really now going to acknowledge that Lakers fans in this thread were PMSing just because we said sixers have championship aspirations? I don't understand how hard is it for you guys to understand that was the end goal of the process.



 

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[lovehateself]

 

 

Are you guys really now going to acknowledge that Lakers fans in this thread were PMSing just because we said sixers have championship aspirations? I don't understand how hard is it for you guys to understand that was the end goal of the process.



 

did you know water is wet too

 

[va757va]

I'm sorry, but a person that's played 20 games ever isn't the most dominant nothing. That's an oxymoron.

Plus, do AD,KAT and boogie not exist??

The guy has all the potential in the world...but it's just that, potential...

 

[carver]

 

[jsindaa]

People were high on Okafor his entire college career too, we see how that panned out. Just because a prospect is rated top 2, doesn't necessarily mean they're the second best player in the draft or that they really should be rated that highly. Ball didn't seem overly dominate (really not dominate at all) playing against NBA level talent so...I wouldn't be so high on him yet. Personally would have rather lost this year and got one of the bigs next year.

 

[Moheezy]

 

 

Are you guys really now going to acknowledge that Lakers fans in this thread were PMSing just because we said sixers have championship aspirations? I don't understand how hard is it for you guys to understand that was the end goal of the process.




 

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[Moheezy]

People were high on Okafor his entire college career too, we see how that panned out. Just because a prospect is rated top 2, doesn't necessarily mean they're the second best player in the draft or that they really should be rated that highly. Ball didn't seem overly dominate (really not dominate at all) playing against NBA level talent so...I wouldn't be so high on him yet. Personally would have rather lost this year and got one of the bigs next year.

That's true. Oak was always regarded as a top 3 talent in that draft. There are also plenty of busts at the top 3 position the past few years for "sure thing" talents.

Beas, Derrick Williams, Evan "NBA Ready" Turner, MKG and the list goes on.

I personally don't think the Lakers will bite on Ball just yet, they will do their due diligence and workout Fox, Tatum and Josh Jackson.

 

[jjs07]

For someone with so many damn glaring weaknesses, i'm shocked he's valued as the #2 best prospect in this draft.

I think there's a cluster for that #2 overall prospect...it's just that the gap is VERY wide between them and Fultz.

 

[sohi 23]

Lol Buc Em posted regularly in the laker thread all year talking **** and bragging about how the sixers were taking the pick. It doesn't happen so know y'all are mad that Laker fans are happy to keep the pick?

 

[Clyde Frog]

My latest mock

https://www.nbadraftjunkies.com/mock-drafts

Im a big fan of Diallo to Bucks

just read this

http://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/5/17...decision-50-50-bucks-connection-john-calipari

It's definitely a bucks pick ala Giannis and Thon. I just hope teams arent on to us and we make a promise to him so he doenst try out elsewhere.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

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Nigel Hayes

I guess a black male's naturally dreaded hair in a ponytail isn't fit for NBA teams/communities. As well as, it seems, professional society. https://t.co/9zdnyygyR9

 

[moonman818]

I'm sorry, but a person that's played 20 games ever isn't the most dominant nothing. That's an oxymoron.

Plus, do AD,KAT and boogie not exist??

The guy has all the potential in the world...but it's just that, potential...

This

Sixers fans need to chill. These dudes can't even play 3 games in a row.

The hype reminds me of a couple Wolves fans I know saying they would win 50 games this season.

 

[mgrand15]

Sixers definitely need to chill if they're thinking of taking Malik Monk at 3 because Ben Simmons might possibly be able to play point. I'm not even sure him and Jackson are in the same tier.

 

[buc em]

Sixers definitely need to chill if they're thinking of taking Malik Monk at 3 because Ben Simmons might possibly be able to play point. I'm not even sure him and Jackson are in the same tier.

They're not. I personally think Josh Jackson is the best overall player in the whole draft when considering both sides of the ball.

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[Moheezy]

My latest mock

https://www.nbadraftjunkies.com/mock-drafts

Just saw this.

My only comment here would be if the Sixers really do go for Monk as the best fit, then they'll trade down 100%, heck they can even trade straight to the Suns. #3 for #4 + B Knight (or a future pick)

It will be foolish to take him that high.