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  1. MickZagger

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    None. If I had to pick one it would be Anigbogu, but that would be with our 26th pick.
     
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    as a C prospect I'd rather take Jeanne or Patton unless Collins available at 15
     
    Blazinaway, May 23, 2017
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    I feel like this draft will be historic. GM's/S2 members will be wondering how they missed someone so badly. We could see more second round guy's becoming steals than any other year. It just seems like even the experts are scrambling to sort this year out.

    As long as we pick up Z Collins I don't care what happens.
     
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    agree 12-30 is IMO a huge crapshoot with guys in the 20's easily being as good as guys at 15 or so, perhaps as big an uneven/unsure range in the 1st rd as I've ever seen
     
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    Really curios if all you guys actually watched CBB or if you've just been watching highlights on youtube. I didnt watch almost any CBB this year so i cant get excited about any player....
     
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    The only time I have seen it make sense is when you have a late first rounder and you want to take someone who will be available in the second round, and you don't want to pay the guaranteed contract.

    But, I would rather take BPA. Look at all the great players that have been picked up in the 20s. Batum was 25, Porter was 24.
     
    Reep, May 23, 2017
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    For 3 future picks, just to get us going again :)
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Not to mention the "second rounder" that you think will be available 10 picks later, probably won't be.
     
    BBert, May 23, 2017
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  9. Harry's Raincoat

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    I remember the last time we traded down.....we skipped Chris Paul and took Martell Webster and Jarrett Jack instead. Doh!

    BPA!!
     
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  10. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    No, i meant mock drafts you prefer
     
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    Jarret Jack is actually a good player now
     
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    Yeah the 2 games he played this year were fantastic.
     
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    Let me better explain my thinking:

    At 15, you don't draft someone that can only play C, because he can't play next to Nurkic. You either draft a PF/C like Patton or Zach Collins, or you wait till 20 or 26 to draft a true C.
     
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    We're not drafting a starting level player at #15, #20 nor #26 IMO. Hope that he can contribute in a year or two from the bench!
    Add future depth and assets.
     
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    no I think you draft best player available. a better asset is a better asset. you want the best player available cause they have the greatest value going forward or you trade the pick for better value at another position.
     
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    The guy I've been high on is John Collins - definitely in the minority here on S2.

    His stock has stalled and most pundits are putting him from the 12ish range down into the 20s -- he could go back to school IMO. Jarrett Allen is also slipping a bit.

    However, upside/fit - Jordan Bell >>>>>
     
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    In this draft, the concept of BPA is at least somewhat nebulous. I expect tiered drafting to rule the draft day.
     
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    I expect multiple trades
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Does a marginally "better player" remain a "better asset" if he gets no time to play/develop because of the situation into which he's drafted?
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 23, 2017
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    I would say yes if that perceived value is that of other teams interest/value in said asset
     
    lawai'a, May 23, 2017
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