2015 NBA draft thread

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  1. Pinwheel1

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    Is there a video of this guy running? That is what got me excited about Gobert before the draft was watching him run the fast break.
    This guy does not look too mobile
     
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    Yeah he is a bit of a tweener. I think he is under 6'9" and does not yet excel at either position.
    Stupid for him to leave early.
     
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    I just found our draft pick.
     
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    very intriguing but with mid season dismissals from two programs there are red flags and with the culture thingy would this mgmt and PA take the chance?
     
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    His agent will get him to say the right things and he won't make it to 23. Guys with that much defensive ability and size just don't slip that far. Someone will take a chance early.
     
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    Didn't realize that the combine started this week. Stoked!!
     
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    Bleacher Report ( :blazerwookie:"lol") has Portland taking Looney in their pre-combine mock draft, based primarily on the idea that we'd want to develop another PF in case LA leaves. They also have Anderson, Wright, RHJ and Upshaw all still available at that point.
     
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    How long till Silver moves the draft to after free agency starts?
     
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    Would make sense. Free agency should start the week after finals, draft should happen the week or two after that.
     
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    Montrezl stock should rise after his measurements: 6'8" | 7'4.25" wingspan | 9'1" reach

    LMA's reach is 9'2" -- Montrezl has insane length.
     
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    Good measurements, he will likely be a T-Rob type though. Lots of dunks, not a good ft shooter, not much range but hustles hard.
     
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    That shirt is not very flattering on him lol looks like he is kinda flabby up top and bean pole down low.
     
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    I'm thinking more Bo Outlaw w/ elite athleticism - he has a much better bbiq than Robisnon ever showed. With his measurements, he isn't an undersized PF as many thought. With his reach and 253lb frame, you can probably play him at small-ball center.
     
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    Usphaw with a 9'5" reach - who is also a quick jumper - even with his redflags I think he'll be out of reach.

    He has rare center size.
     
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    Sounds like a heavier kenneth faried then.
     
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    If Upshaw does end up at our pick, we take him no matter what. You take the risk on centers with elite defensive ability.
     
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    Upshaw's length and reach, along with his quick-leap, puts him in Rudy Gobert territory.

    No way does he last until #23.
     
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    Well, if he doesn't last to 23 I hope Indiana gets him and deals Hibbert to us.
     
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    Not needed.

    Hibbert is likely to opt out.

    Would rather have Upshaw anyway.
     
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    Which drugs did he get booted for? It says he failed several drug tests at both schools. I assume it was more than just weed. That would be the only reason why he would drop to us.
     
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