Official 2013 Draft thread

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  1. HomerLovesKoolAid

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    If he started randomly yelling 'shit' and 'fuck' during the games, do you think anyone would notice?
     
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    Didn't Chris Jackson have it? It shows you can have it and play at a high level.
     
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    Its not hard to see why the Blazers might be interested in Oladipo. I was most impressed with his ability to finish with either hand.

    [video=youtube;dk4XNbRYhKA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk4XNbRYhKA[/video]
     
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    Oh my... Please no Olshey... The weaknesses and the red flags are glaring.

    [video=youtube;ISAOSMA2kP8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISAOSMA2kP8&list=PLGbx-x-czRRdaZvRlT3oLj5_6myqbJNaQ[/video]
     
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    I'd really like to see us trade out of this draft.
     
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    I already was very lukewarm on this guy; seeing that clinches it. I would never draft a guy like that.
     
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    His D really looks great as well. (In the other videos)
     
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    I don't think the weaknesses part made him look bad at all. It made him look like he needs to work on some things but not "bad".
    He has intangibles and is a much better teammate than Shabazz.
     
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    I have a good feeling about Gobert. That kind of length and supposed agility is pretty rare.
    He could be a game-changer immediately for us defensively.
     
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    What about trading down in the draft. Assuming we cannot find a good trade for an established center, and we aren't in love with BPA at 10, what about trading #10 to the Hawks for #17 and #18? Depending on which mock you read two of these players will be available:

    Gobert
    Saric
    Caldwell-Pope
    Dieng
    Hardaway Jr.
     
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    IMO there is a drop off after #10, somebody will drop to our pick.

    I would not trade down.
     
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    I agree with your basic point - but I wouldn't touch Gobert. There is minimal evidence the guy can actually play basketball. Sadly, that often becomes an afterthought this time of year.
     
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    Based on zero knowledge, other than the small bits I've read, my two choices are Shabazz and Gobert. Typically I wouldn't pick a player like Shabazz, but right now I'm willing to take a bit of a chance given that (a) our draft position isn't that great in a "weak" draft, and (b) the lack of SG talent in the league. Also, Gobert looks skinny but his height/reach is really intriguing - also, I'm assuming there'd be built-in chemistry with Nic. At only 20 he could still grow another inch or two, and should be able to put some muscle on that frame.

    edit: To clarify, this is if we're picking at #10. I'll probably revise post-lotto once I start looking at players a bit more.
     
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