<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Be prepared for a flood of high school seniors in this year's NBA draft. As many as eight are projected as first-round possibilities. The previous high for college-skipping players chosen in the first round was four, in 2001 and 2003. Bulls general manager John Paxson is on the record saying he doesn't relish the possibility of drafting another teenager. But if the lottery balls don't bounce the Bulls' way on May 26, they'll have little choice but to take a good look at some of the top high school players. Six-foot-10 power forward Dwight Howard from Atlanta is expected to go in the top two, along with Connecticut power forward Emeka Okafor, a college junior. The Bulls would love to get Okafor, but would likely try to trade the rights to Howard. Peoria Central's Shaun Livington, a rail-thin 6-7 point guard who signed with Duke; and Oak Hill Academy's Josh Smith, a 6-8 athletic freak, appear certain to go in the top 10. Others with first-round potential are 6-5 shooting guard J.R. Smith, 5-11 point guard Sebastian Telfair, 7-foot center Robert Swift, 6-9 forward Al Jefferson, and 6-7 DePaul-signee Dorell Wright.</div> <div align="center">Full Story</div>
^I hear you man. The last thing the Bulls need to do is wait for another highschooler to come through. Pick Deng and you have someone solid at the 3.
If the Bulls get the 2nd pick, they should draft Deng. They are in need of a Small Forward, and Deng would make a great choice. Dwight Howard could break out, or he could bust. I don't think the Bulls would like to waste a pick like that. They want to make the playoffs and relying on a HS rookie is not a good way to go about it. They could always draft Howard and trade him for a proven SF which could turn out to be a good move, but they could feel very embarrased by the move a few years later.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">If the Bulls get the 2nd pick, they should draft Deng. They are in need of a Small Forward, and Deng would make a great choice.</div> thats exactly what I was thinkin. I haven't seen him play THAT much, just a few games but he looked pretty good in those games and from what everyone else says, he should be a really good player in the future. I heard he had tons of experience with organized basketball.
Deng is definitely a good choice, he has already good all around skills and still has the potential to become a really great player. He has shown quickness although being branded as rather slow, he has an awesome combination of well balanced defense and offense as well as great upper body strength. I think he'd fit in well due to the fact he can play defense very well, also he'd be another great big body and strong man to have on the court to help with screens, drives and stuff like that. The fact that he's strong is really important since your team seems more fast paced.
It would be a huge risk for the Bulls to draft another High School player. They have built their current roster around two players fresh out of HS, and that plan appears to have backfired. Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler are far from being considered 'busts,' but they have failed to reach the expectations put on them in Chicago. Dwight Howard is great, but I don't think he belongs in a Bulls uni. His potential seems endless, but he isn't a sure thing like Oakfor for example. When selecting a player you draft BPA (best player available) but do the Bulls REALLY need another PF? It's too risky, and his HoopsHype profile should say it all. "No mean streak.. Wouldn't contribute right away.. Needs time.' Shaun Livingston is another HS player, and as a 6-7 point guard it sure raises some eyebrows. As good as he is, the Bulls shouldn't risk it with another HS player. Especially since they have Kirk Hinrich, who had a phenomenal rookie season. Luol Deng is probably Chicago's safest bet. He's a consistant player who could adapt into the Bulls system.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">ban high schoolers</div> How can you tell LeBron James, who was more than ready to play in the NBA that he has to put the NBA off. It is just some people get the wrong information from people.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting BBall Guru:</div><div class="quote_post">ban high schoolers</div> Care to elaborate rather than just type one sentence. You will probably be taken a lot more seriously and get INTELLEGENT responses to your posts if you make some sort of arguement rather than just an argumentative sentence with no elaboration.
Damn did you get that Kobe!!! with a reply like that you would be a Lakers fan to write like that. To add to your comment about LeBron he was on ESPN in high school.Everyone knew he was going to be the #1 pick not like these high schoolers now that you dont know how they are going to take the NBA pressure. Oh yeah Lakers SUCK!!!!
^ Yeah the Lakers suck, they just beat your great Spurs 4 games in a row after Spur fans started bringing up the possible sweep by San Antonio.
I know it might sound silly, but they should test HS'ers and than decide wheither they're ready or not... Those who're ready can join the leauge... The other ones need to go to college
I think its hard to determine how good a high schooler is going to be there is a lot of hype that keeps them motivated to go into the NBA and soon its going to be baseball and then hockey,maybe even football. I dont think kids should go from high school right into the NBA it hard to tell EX KOBE,T-MAC,JERMAINE O'NEAL,LEBRON,KG its too hard to tell but i do hope the bulls get the next KG
Livingston sounds good to me personally, a big PG, that's always big ups, since he'll shoot or post up against the competition with no problem especially if he bulks up to end up with a Magic or Bird like build.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Magic Johnson:</div><div class="quote_post">Livingston sounds good to me personally, a big PG, that's always big ups, since he'll shoot or post up against the competition with no problem especially if he bulks up to end up with a Magic or Bird like build.</div> There is no question the man has potential. But, is the Bulls franchise willing to take a chance on another High Schooler? I've seen Livingston play in person and he is a phenominal(sp) player. But, I dont think the Bulsl need another developing player. He just isnt right for THIS team, btu I think he will be a success somewhere else for sure.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting The Prophecy:</div><div class="quote_post"> He just isnt right for THIS team, btu I think he will be a success somewhere else for sure.</div> Well, they do say draft BPA. If the Bulls drop lower than expected and he's the best available, they would be stupid not to take him. However, I do see your point. The Bulls really can't afford to risk another HS talent. Things haven't gone too well with Chandler and Curry, and those were two players the Bulls built for their future.
Definately if the Bulls drop lower, than he will be an option. But if the Bulls get top 3, I don't really consider him a player the Bulls would want at 1,2, or 3.
Shaun Livingston sounds good to me, he's a point gaurd which they could get someone good for or the could trade Hinrich if he end's up better. Livingston has insane handles and i think is 7.5/10 NBA ready, he can seriously ball.
The last thing we need is another point guard. We already have a caliber player in Hinrich and Pargo is a decent backup.
