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  1. Driew

    Driew Well-Known Member

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    Very likely the case as well. We won't really know till the tell all book is written about this era haha.
     
    Driew, Jun 17, 2022
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    OT: I think one thing we might see on draft night is Ivey getting drafted at 2 (I was about to type, "going number 2" but then realized what that might imply). I think the Thunder have shown time and time again that they are willing to take future draft capital and talent they see as a hidden gem further back. So I could see Detroit giving up future firsts to move up to 2 and make sure they could take Ivey instead of taking the chance that he will be gone at 5.
     
    blazerkor, Jun 17, 2022
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  3. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I maintain that this team will not begin to heal and take a first step until they sell. We will never truly get back on the right track until Jody and the Vulcans are gone.
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 18, 2022
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    It’s fun for me. You being annoyed by it is an added bonus
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 18, 2022
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    yeah, I agree, been saying that for 3 years. PA could put a curb on Vulcan thinking; JA can't....she may even be 100% Vulcan
     
    wizenheimer, Jun 18, 2022
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  7. 42N8Bounce

    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Here's an update, now sampling 20 mock drafts:

    upload_2022-6-18_10-49-4.png

    I agree. I think it's coming down to Mathurin, Daniels, and Sharp for the #7 pick. I'm good with any of those 3. I'd love to see Murray fall, or us trade up for him, but that's unlikely.

    My picks of underrated:
    - Tari Eason
    - Jeremy Sochan
    - Walker Kessler

    In the second round, I'd love for the Blazer select:
    - Kendall Brown
    - Jake LaRavia
    - JD Davison

    I love draft time. Second only to Dame time.
     
    42N8Bounce, Jun 18, 2022
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  8. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    i really like this exercise in compiling mocks earlier on in the process rather than a week before the draft. i feel like the extent of groupthink is very high right now where no one really wants to deviate too far from others in their valuations. Your variance/deviation stat is reflective of this. like nbadraft.net putting Chet at 6 this week was ridiculed -- you don't see stuff like that at all.
     
    illmatic99, Jun 18, 2022
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    I predict we trade up for Banchero sauce
     
    MickZagger, Jun 18, 2022
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    Has he been in for a workout?
     
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    It must be part of the smoke screen?
     
    BigGameDamian, Jun 18, 2022
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    LOL
     
    DDolla, Jun 18, 2022
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    The Dort and New York supposed offers tell me the league doesn’t value the 7th pick as much as some think if true
     
    MickZagger, Jun 18, 2022
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    Jody checked him at the door
     
    MickZagger, Jun 18, 2022
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Or......

    They think Cronin/ownership are fucking morons.

    I tend to lean towards the latter.
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 18, 2022
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    haha true.

    It’s common knowledge now that you can fleece Portland. You gotta earn respect in the league. Cronin’s wet behind ears moves have put a target on his forehead.
     
    MickZagger, Jun 18, 2022
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    Even Sell Low Joe wouldn't do that.
     
    TBpup, Jun 18, 2022
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    How’s this lineup: Dame, Hart, OG, Grant and Nurk? Yes or No?
     
    DDolla, Jun 18, 2022
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    That's pretty solid. Did we give up Ant for OG in that? If so, who did we take at #7....because I'm not giving up Ant AND #7 for Anunoby.
     
    TBpup, Jun 18, 2022
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Sell Low Joe proved he’s dumb enough for that offer.

    Be afraid.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jun 18, 2022
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