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  1. Rastapopoulos

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  2. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Embiid is now 7'3" (in shoes) and 270 lbs.

    The last player to have that kind of height/bulk was Yao Ming.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    That's kind of a problem given his inability to stay healthy. I think he's going to pull a Greg Oden unfortunately.
     
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    There's a lot of solid prospects outside the lotto in this draft. I hope Neil will be aggressive with these teams with multiple picks.

    Hernangomez and Zizic are the early risers so far.

    David Aldridge on Hernangomez:



    Projected draft range: 14-25
    Fez's comparison: Ersan Ilyasova/Jorge Garbajosa
     
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    I'm all in on trying to move into position for DeAndry Bembry
     
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    1) Eww.

    2) The two examples of someone being a steal are Ricky Rubio and Marvin Williams, really? Those were two pretty big disappointments.
     
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    There is a big difference between Picks #2 & #5 versus being pick #25.
     
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    I get that, but we're talking about draft steals. Wouldn't an apt comparison be someone else who was a draft steal, not two people who were draft disappointments? There are countless players with similar skill sets to compare to.
     
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    Here's an issue worth discussing: what picks are most likely to be available?
    My guesses, with explanation:
    3. Boston - Danny Ainge has shown repeatedly he's ready to trade high picks for good vets (e.g. Ray Allen)
    5. Minny - Minny already has a great young core and Thibs hates rookies. They might want to bundle it with Pekovic's contract.
    9. Raptors - depends. If they lose Derozan they might want to rebuild.
    13. Suns - their second pick of the first round.
    15. Nugs - ditto
    16. Boston - ditto.
    18. Pistons - Stan also hates rookies, and they're a contender right now.
    19. Denver - THIRD pick.
    23. Boston - ditto.
    24, 26 - Philly's second and third picks and they've nothing but projects already
    27. Raptors' second pick
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    I hate myself for suggesting this, but Plums for Pek + 5?

    EDIT: Nope, I can't do it. I hate myself SO MUCH for even typing that.
     
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    If Pekovic wasn't so injury prone that'd be one hell of a deal to go after... Getting Pekovic+Dunn/Bender/Brown would be a great haul.
     
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    I don't see why MIN would when they have Towns.
     
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    What does MIN need now anyway? Their team is pretty complete, they just need time to develop.
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    A swift kick in the nuts.
     
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    They need Mike Rice Jr. To "motivate" them during practices.
     
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    The only comparison here that is relevant is role. Not sure why he brought up Rubio as he was a high lotto pick.

    Hernangomez is a role player who can be a 3/D guy down the road - at PF. His skillset is very intriguing with this era of bigmen.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, May 26, 2016
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