http://www.justbball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38692 I know most of us are eager to get a PF in the draft, but with all the solid PF's in the free agent market this year, what do you think of us getting one of the PG's listed by Trip? Maybe JJ. <font color="red">Titled edited to avoid confusion ~Trip</font>
Damn that title was still confusing. I thought you were talking about Iverson or someone. Anyways, Jarrett Jack would be a nice pick although whether we can get him or not remains in question. Like Trip said, his pick number has been all over the board so we really can't tell whether or not we can get him. I think Roko Ukic would also be a solid pick since he's got the height, the speed, and fundamentals to be the point guard that we need. However, I think he's going to be picked before the 24th so I'm not too sure we'll be able to get him.
We should draft a athletic PF to rebound and block. It's easier than getting a young point guard who can't run the offense. We need a PF/Center that can occasionally back up Yao.
We have legit, contributing PGs (Sura, James, Ward) whereas we have maybe ONE legit power forward in Howard, with some decent, but unstable, backups in Bowen, Baker, and Weatherspoon...so I think a PF should be our first and foremost priority in drafting with the 24th pick...
I would rather go for a PF in the draft. Signing or trading for PF wont be a guarantee. Even If we cant a PG through Free Agency we still got Mike and Sura.
You hit it right on the nail, but could we afford to pass up Jack if he's still around at 24th? I don't know about anyone else, but I think that Jack would be the biggest steal of the draft for whoever drafts him if he falls to the 20s.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trip:</div><div class="quote_post">You hit it right on the nail, but could we afford to pass up Jack if he's still around at 24th? I don't know about anyone else, but I think that Jack would be the biggest steal of the draft for whoever drafts him if he falls to the 20s.</div> Sure, Jack is going to be a steal to whatever team takes him however lets realize that in this draft we have an immediate need - we need another big body. This isn't a draft where I think we can afford to take the best player available. We need a polished 4 that will be able to come in and play some minutes for us. The fact that this draft is big man heavy just plays into our favor even more as we will get to pick between several highly capable PFs with our 24th pick. If we didn't have that big of a need at the PF position, I would be all for drafting Jack IF he was available at 24.
I know that the four is the weakest on the team and all, but we all saw how the team struggled when Sura was injured after the All-Star break and James had to start at point guard. The main reason we didnt win games despite James putting up 20 points per start is because he wasn't much of a passer. Jack is. It's also possible that we don't need to draft a big. There are several big men who are going to fit into this team on the free agent market, and we could sign one of them. It also seems like, from workouts, that we're going to get a second round pick somehow and draft a big with it. That draftee won't likely be an instant impact, but we do have Badiane on the way. Jack is just too good to pass up; and if we're confident of signing a PF who would be able to help, then I think we should go ahead and draft him if he's on the board.
Yes, the whole reason I brought this up was because there are more opportunities to sign PF's through free agency and trade. If we had Jack, then we could afford to trade away Sura or James away for a legit big man. Both of them would have good value, and any team lacking a legit PG would give up a good big man to get either one (assuming they'd have many big men).
No, we shouldn't draft a pg with our 24th pick, Sura and James have the talent at that position, but I would really draft a power forward, like Trip always says, draft Ronny Turiaf or you're dead j/k. But really Ronny Turiaf should be our answer at the 24, he has everything we need and I would rather want a young pf, than an veteran one anyday.
Suppose sura is gone, (which is bound to happen) then drafting a guy like jack is saying you guys want him to be a starter since james wouldnt do to well there. jack is good, sure, but on a title contending team, will he really benefit us? his stock dropped from the chicago camp when he gave a terrible performance. I doubt this guy will live up to such a big role. Getting a guy like Blatche is a better idea. Mutombo is old and in a year or two, blatche should be able to make a decent backup.
i would rather draft a power foward more over then anything else, juwann howard wasnt that great of a PF but he could hold his ground, if we can get a good power foward then we would be set to go into the playoffs. but the thing is that isnt van gundy against starting rookies or what?
I'm not too sure on Van Gundy's thing against rookies actually. He's never had someone who was good enough for the NBA.
I'm really into drafting high schooler, Andray Blatche. He may not be as NBA-ready as the college draft prospects but I really think he could be a steal. He's a 7 ft PF, averaged 27.5 ppg and 16 rpg in high school. You can say that he did that because he was playing with lower level players in high school but I really think he has great potential and there's a chance he could be an instant contributer. If given the minutes, I don't see him averaging at least 9-10 ppg and 8-10 rpg in his rookie season. What do you guys think?
Blatche is projected to be a project for whatever team he goes to. High school stats dont say that much. Its not that amazing to get those numbers, the pros are a much higher step from high school. He is 7 ft, i doubt there was any competition in high school. But i like him since deke is going old and he might be a nice backup in a year or two.
big men usually go high in the draft... there are potential steals with the smaller players late in the draft - ie. van exel, mobley, parker, ginobili were all drafted late 1st, and into the 2nd round.. can you name any good PF's drafted late 1st or in the 2nd round??
Hey guys new here, but there a tons of good power forwards and centers that were drafted late. Carlos Boozer (2nd rounder) Jermaine O'neil (17th pick) Donyell Marshall (2nd round) Mark Blount (late late 2nd round - he's coming along well) Zach Randolph(19th pick) Samuel Dalembert(26th pick) Tayshaun Prince(23rd pick - maybe not a pf but can play it) Ben Wallace (believe he went undrafted) Anyways, this years draft seem to be really deep on power forwards. Personally, I'd like to see Ike Diogu in a Rockets uniform. He's supposdely the best defender of the draft, and awith a wing span of 7'4, I'm sure JVG will love him. I'd have to agree if JJ is around at 24, he should be a lock at our pick. Well I can't wait til Tuesday!!
