Actually, it'd be a Robinson/Lillard frontcourt once LA switches off on the pick to guard the opposing point guard once again.
WINNERS: 1) Damian Lillard - Already regarded as arguably the top point guard in what is a weak floor leader crop, the Weber State star likely solidified his spot. He showed swagger -- and the best pure perimeter shot in the entire camp (yes, better than John Jenkins). He also displayed a high IQ -- which should enable him to be able to effectively run a team at the next level. 2) Dion Waiters - Unless this is one hell of a bluff from agent Rob Pelinka, the Syracuse guard has a promise from someone in the lottery. Maybe it's Houston, Portland, maybe Phoenix. Whatever the case, Waiters was told to leave Chicago on Thursday -- so he's a clear winner just for being able to avoid another day full of prodding interviews. 9) Jared Sullinger, Thomas Robinson, Austin Rivers and Bradley Beal -- NBA guys were concerned how they would measure, but each wound up breathing a sigh of relief. Sully checked in at 6-foot-9, T-Rob at 6-foot-8 and 3/4, Rivers at 6-foot-5 and Beal at 6-foot-4 and 3/4. LINK
Josh Owens - Stanford - PF Height: 6'8.75" Weight: 230 Wingspan: 7'0.5" Max vert: 41" Max reach: 12'2.25" Bench reps: 21 Second round flyer? Bigger, more athletic Dante Cunningham? Just throwing shit out there
Perry is seriously starting to intrigue me. [video=youtube;eTUg5N75K1s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTUg5N75K1s&feature=g-u-u[/video]
Lillard at 6! And if people really want to take the BPA at 11 it's no doubt PJIII. Dude has ridiculous potential. I think lma would be a seriously awesome influence on the kid. A draft of those two is ideal in my eyes
I love Lillard, but I think I might take Robinson, MKG, Beal, Barnes and Drummond over him. You can most likely take Kendall Marshall at 11, sooooo.
I feel like to do that you are going to have to bite the bullet and try and trade for the hornets 10 and take on a contract. Then trade the 6 and 11 to move up to get the two. It would eff us in free agency but it might be better for the long run. How many more years is okafors and arizas contract? Also if we are going after lillard who else might want him that might be able to knab him before us at 11? Only two I see are Toronto and hornets now if we trade for the hornets pick does anyone else see the raptors going after lillard? Or do they have bigger needs at SG/SF??
I'd be just happy to end up with T-Rob. How can you pass up on the opportunity to trade up if you have the chance?
Why is MKG working out with the Nets? http://www.netsdaily.com/2012/6/8/3074076/mkg-to-work-out-for-nets
Wishful thinking? They don't come close to having the assets to trade into the top-5. Same goes for Boston (outside Rondo)...
Given the (over)reaction, I am kind of sorry I posted the link. OTOH, I stand by what I said. I had convinced myself Lamb was the best SG prospect in this draft. I have changed my mind. I don't know if he is really not very bright, if he came to the interview stoned, or if he made a conscious decision to look bad because he doesn't want the Blazers to draft him. None of those options thrill me.
He is a young kid, who was at least honest about not knowing anyone....You have to remember this was probably some guy (Haynes) that he has no idea who he is...it isn't a team interview... If he is guilty of anything it is a little immaturity...notice I said a little...that is not taking the whole process as seriously as some of his peers...but I certainly don't see that as a deal breaker....
How does Lillard affect free agency? Do you turn your attention to filling the SG/C spot -- Brook Lopez or Eric Gordon?
