Now that I am done weeping over me waiting over that stupid commercial only to find we won't be selecting Rose or Beasely, I am ready to look at the possibilities. Here are my top choices in order: 1) OJ Mayo- Was considered by many to be the best player in high school basketball nationally last season. I think if you would have put him on a different team with more talent around him, you might have seen different results, even though the were outstanding to begin with. If there is anyone who will be available at 3 who has superstar potential, it's this guy IMO. I know we have taken many guards in the past (McCants, Foye, Brewer), but you just can't pass up an oppurtunity like getting a player like this. 2) DeAndre Jordan- I didn't like this guy at first, but some good old fashioned research helped me discover the true talent and potential in this kid. He can really block shots and is more athletic than any other big man in the country. He reminds me a lot of Dwight Howard. If there is a big man to take in this draft, it's not Brook Lopez (who screams bust to me), the real big man to watch for is Jordan. McHale loves big men, and we haven't taken one in a while, so I hope it's this one if any. 3) Jerryd Bayless- This guy can play. Has a ton of potential. He can really shoot the ball and, unlike Eric Gordon, shot for a very good percentage. Can really handle the ball and he doesn't seem to make mistakes all too often. Same thing with Mayo, we've drafted quite a few guards recently, but this guy might be worth it. Others of note I'm looking at: - Anthony Randolph -Brook Lopez (kind of, I think there's a good chance McHale will take him) -
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Denny Crane @ May 20 2008, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Mayo's a good choice. It was good to see the Mayor (Hoiberg) representing the team at the lottery!</div> It was hilarious when they pulled the Twolves card out for the #3 pick. It looked like Hoiberg wanted to kill himself haha
The two players people were talking about with the 3rd pick before the lottery were Mayo and Brook Lopez. I think Al Jefferson is somewhat like Amare, only even shorter, a natural PF who got forced into playing C. I think Brook Lopez would be more of a need pick, and would allow Jefferson to go back to PF. Mayo probably has more talent though. Which way do you go? Need or talent? If they go talent, what do they do with their other young guards, Telfair, Foye and McCants?
Lopez and Jefferson would be scary. DeAndre Jordan wouldn't be a good pick at 3. He has a far bigger chance of being a bust than Lopez does.
I'm trying not fool myself into saying Lopez...when I really think we should pick Mayo. We need a lil bit of that "swagger" not to mention a player that can create his own shot in crunch time. With big Al it would kinda have that dual feel, kinda like a toned-down version of KG & Starbury....hmmm...Big Al & Mayo...sounds good, almost like a sandwich special of the day...lol I'm also still all for Minny packaging up our two 2nd rounders for another mid round 1st and use it on McGee or even the other Lopez brother, Robin, he has been over shadowed by Brook because of limited offensive game at this point, but Robin is more athletic, a better rebounder and a better shot blocker. Now if McHale chooses to pick up Lopez with the 3rd pick, I say we still trade up for another 1st rounder and take a long look at Westbrook or DJ Augustin. Altough Minny wouldn't disappoint me if they pick Bayless either.....hmmmmm....choices. One more thing...how much in love is Chicago with thier 1st overall pick? If thier listening to offers maybe we have a chance to move into thier spot with our 3rd and a combination of other picks (we also have Boston's 1st rounder for next year as well)
I'm actually hoping Minnesota passes on Lopez and picks up Mayo with #3. Then uses thier 2 second rounders and maybe the Boston 1st rounder for next year to move in around #15 (Phoenix) to pick up thier interior player (someone like McGee or even Robin Lopez)
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ May 21 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm actually hoping Minnesota passes on Lopez and picks up Mayo with #3. Then uses thier 2 second rounders and maybe the Boston 1st rounder for next year to move in around #15 (Phoenix) to pick up thier interior player (someone like McGee or even Robin Lopez)</div> I could see a trade being arranged between Minnesota and Phoenix for future picks, but do they really seem like a team that needs more than just two rookies out of this year's draft? Besides, who would trade a #15 for two second rounders? I realize that they're both high seconds, but still, that's like asking them to trade a player like Donte Green or Darrell Arthur for a duo like D.J. White and Lester Hudson. I just don't see any team pulling the trigger on that type of deal.
If you don't have a top 4 pick, the best you can do is try to trade up, or trade the pick completely. I think DeAndre Jordan fits this team well, he's a athletic big, who can play up and down. A good play maker like Conley would make Jordan better, kinda like Paul does with Chandler
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ May 21 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm actually hoping Minnesota passes on Lopez and picks up Mayo with #3. Then uses thier 2 second rounders and maybe the Boston 1st rounder for next year to move in around #15 (Phoenix) to pick up thier interior player (someone like McGee or even Robin Lopez)</div> Robin Lopez or Javale McGee aren't gonna be anybody interior players.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Voodoo Child @ May 21 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ May 21 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm actually hoping Minnesota passes on Lopez and picks up Mayo with #3. Then uses thier 2 second rounders and maybe the Boston 1st rounder for next year to move in around #15 (Phoenix) to pick up thier interior player (someone like McGee or even Robin Lopez)</div> I could see a trade being arranged between Minnesota and Phoenix for future picks, but do they really seem like a team that needs more than just two rookies out of this year's draft? Besides, who would trade a #15 for two second rounders? I realize that they're both high seconds, but still, that's like asking them to trade a player like Donte Green or Darrell Arthur for a duo like D.J. White and Lester Hudson. I just don't see any team pulling the trigger on that type of deal. </div> Minnesota can also throw in Boston's 1st rounder for next year. I'm looking at the needs of both teams...Minny was already talking about trading one of thier second rounders for a 2nd rounder next year around the same area in the draft. this helps both team for these reasons. Minny- obviously can use the #15 to get a front court player to help AL....assuming they pick Mayo or Bayless with the #3. Phoenix- with Shaq eating up 20 mil in cap space for each of the next two years, the two second rounders will be alot cheaper...not to mention that second rounders contracts are not guarnteed. And looking forward to next year with two first rounders (thiers and Boston's) along with Shaq going into the last year of his contract, things will look better
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (o.iatlhawksfan @ May 21 2008, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ May 21 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm actually hoping Minnesota passes on Lopez and picks up Mayo with #3. Then uses thier 2 second rounders and maybe the Boston 1st rounder for next year to move in around #15 (Phoenix) to pick up thier interior player (someone like McGee or even Robin Lopez)</div> Robin Lopez or Javale McGee aren't gonna be anybody interior players. </div> who else would be left at #15? That has the potential to block and rebound?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ May 21 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Voodoo Child @ May 21 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ May 21 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm actually hoping Minnesota passes on Lopez and picks up Mayo with #3. Then uses thier 2 second rounders and maybe the Boston 1st rounder for next year to move in around #15 (Phoenix) to pick up thier interior player (someone like McGee or even Robin Lopez)</div> I could see a trade being arranged between Minnesota and Phoenix for future picks, but do they really seem like a team that needs more than just two rookies out of this year's draft? Besides, who would trade a #15 for two second rounders? I realize that they're both high seconds, but still, that's like asking them to trade a player like Donte Green or Darrell Arthur for a duo like D.J. White and Lester Hudson. I just don't see any team pulling the trigger on that type of deal. </div> Minnesota can also throw in Boston's 1st rounder for next year. I'm looking at the needs of both teams...Minny was already talking about trading one of thier second rounders for a 2nd rounder next year around the same area in the draft. this helps both team for these reasons. Minny- obviously can use the #15 to get a front court player to help AL....assuming they pick Mayo or Bayless with the #3. Phoenix- with Shaq eating up 20 mil in cap space for each of the next two years, the two second rounders will be alot cheaper...not to mention that second rounders contracts are not guarnteed. And looking forward to next year with two first rounders (thiers and Boston's) along with Shaq going into the last year of his contract, things will look better </div> This year, the #15 pick will make $1,353,100. Is that really that big of a salary blow? Both teams' franchise players were #15 picks: Al Jefferson and Steve Nash, so they both know how valuable the pick can be. I can see the Wolves getting a first round pick a little later than #15, but just not the first pick outside of the lottery. Robin Lopez would be a good fit for the Wolves though, especially if they took Mayo or Bayless #3.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Voodoo Child @ May 21 2008, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ May 21 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Voodoo Child @ May 21 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ May 21 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm actually hoping Minnesota passes on Lopez and picks up Mayo with #3. Then uses thier 2 second rounders and maybe the Boston 1st rounder for next year to move in around #15 (Phoenix) to pick up thier interior player (someone like McGee or even Robin Lopez)</div> I could see a trade being arranged between Minnesota and Phoenix for future picks, but do they really seem like a team that needs more than just two rookies out of this year's draft? Besides, who would trade a #15 for two second rounders? I realize that they're both high seconds, but still, that's like asking them to trade a player like Donte Green or Darrell Arthur for a duo like D.J. White and Lester Hudson. I just don't see any team pulling the trigger on that type of deal. </div> Minnesota can also throw in Boston's 1st rounder for next year. I'm looking at the needs of both teams...Minny was already talking about trading one of thier second rounders for a 2nd rounder next year around the same area in the draft. this helps both team for these reasons. Minny- obviously can use the #15 to get a front court player to help AL....assuming they pick Mayo or Bayless with the #3. Phoenix- with Shaq eating up 20 mil in cap space for each of the next two years, the two second rounders will be alot cheaper...not to mention that second rounders contracts are not guarnteed. And looking forward to next year with two first rounders (thiers and Boston's) along with Shaq going into the last year of his contract, things will look better </div> This year, the #15 pick will make $1,353,100. Is that really that big of a salary blow? Both teams' franchise players were #15 picks: Al Jefferson and Steve Nash, so they both know how valuable the pick can be. I can see the Wolves getting a first round pick a little later than #15, but just not the first pick outside of the lottery. Robin Lopez would be a good fit for the Wolves though, especially if they took Mayo or Bayless #3. </div> yeah that might be too steep...but you really can't quote where current stars were picked in relation to this draft....for every good player that was picked low there were many more bust selected above them
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bynumite @ May 21 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think Love will fill there needs at the 5 because they have no inside presence.</div> That could work. I'm just saying Robin because he can help Al on the boards and blocks and is more athletic than his brother. And if Minny gets Mayo, Robin will be nice because he won't feel bad about Mayo chucking up his 20-25 shots a game
I was mad last year when they drafted Brewer over Noah...after this last year I really wish we got Noah instead
