NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2 (Merged)

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  1. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    You might change your tune after reading this snippet from John Hollinger's "Draft Rater" column he released this afternoon.

    http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draf...lumnist=hollinger_john&page=draftrater-110620
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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    Who does he like?
     
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  3. MickZagger

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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    If were picking at 21 that doesnt really concern me. I think Brooks is going to be like a Nick Young type. Not really good, but instant offense type. Not bad for pick 21 in a historically weak draft.
     
    MickZagger, Jun 20, 2011
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  4. Nikolokolus

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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    I don't think Hollinger has any personal feelings about any of them, but his system seems to suggest that guys like Irving, Leonard, and Kemba, plus Euors Miroitic [sic] and Valanciunas [sic] could end up being productive or even really good.

    Here's how his rater would rank the prospects draft order.

    1. Kyrie Irving
    2. Derrick Williams
    3. Tristan Thompson
    4. Jonas Valanciunas
    5. Kawhi Leonard
    6. Enes Kanter
    7. Kemba Walker
    8. Tobias Harris
    9. Alec Burks
    10. Jordan Hamilton
    11. Bismack Biyombo
    12. Brandon Knight
    13. Tyler Honeycutt
    14. Jon Leuer
    15. Nikola Vucevic
    16. Chris Singleton
    17. Jan Vesely
    18. Klay Thompson
    19. Norris Cole
    20. Iman Shumpert
    21. Nikola Mirotic
    22. Jimmer Fredette
    23. Donatas Motiejunas
    24. Greg Smith
    25. Marcus Morris
    26. JaJuan Johnson
    27. Markieff Morris
    28. Davis Bertans
    29. Kenneth Faried
    30. Jeremy Tyler

    31. Jordan Williams
    32. Bojan Bogdanovic
    33. Darius Morris
    34. Giorgi Shermadini
    35. Reggie Jackson
    36. Rick Jackson
    37. Brad Wanamaker
    38. Damian Saunders
    39. Nolan Smith
    40. Malcolm Thomas
    41. Travis Leslie
    42. Trey Thompkins
    43. Malcolm Lee
    44. Charles Jenkins
    45. Cory Joseph
    46. E'Twaun Moore
    47. Josh Selby
    48. Jacob Pullen
    49. Justin Harper
    50. Jimmy Butler
    51. Matt Howard
    52. Jamie Skeen
    53. Jereme Richmond
    54. Keith Benson
    55. D.J. Kennedy
    56. Marshon Brooks
    57. Isaiah Thomas
    58. Andrew Goudelouck
    59. Lavoy Allen
    60. Shelvin Mack
     
    Nikolokolus, Jun 20, 2011
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  5. Fez Hammersticks

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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    DXpress:

     
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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    Updated mocks tonight:

    DXpress: Kenneth Faried

    NBAdraft.net: Bismack Biyombo
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jun 20, 2011
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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    D'oh! Cho'd!

     
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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    I'm not sure POR wants Vucevic in the 1st place...
     
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  9. Fez Hammersticks

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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    Looks like Houston is seriously considering Faried at #14.

    :-/
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jun 21, 2011
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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    cool thanks, i dont have insider, but i checked his ratings for last year and he was a little off (babbitt #8) but overall, it basically mirrors the general consensus.
     
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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    I love watching the rebroadcast of old drafts on NBATV. It's tough to see writers and analysts whose opinion I actually respect be completely wrong about a players potential. They were saying Kwame Brown was the next Hakeem and Adam Morrison the next Chris Mullin. Darko will be dominant in the post..... haha! Sorry, but I can't remember the last time I was this "NOT EXCITED" about an NBA draft.
     
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    Probballdraft

    As it stands expect the @WashWizards to trade up w/ the @Utah_Jazz or @Cavs to take Enes Kanter. Per a source Wiz have him #2 on their board
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jun 21, 2011
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    haha i was just watching the 2007 draft and they are talking about kobe wanting to leave the lakers...kobe wanted to deal odom and bynum for j oneal! fuck that would have been awesome
     
    3RA1N1AC, Jun 21, 2011
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    Comparing his rater to DX's mock, Greg Smith and Jon Leuer are the most underrated prospects (projected to be drafted over 30 spots lower than their rating suggests), and Tobias Harris will be BPA at 21 (rated 8, projected to go 22). Marshon Brooks (rated 56, projected 15) is by far the most overrated; Jimmer Fredette and Marcus Morris were the most overrated among projected lottery picks.
     
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    GeryWoelfel

    Bucks are open to moving No.10 and have had several discussions. As of now, though, they intend to keep the pick.
     
    Fez Hammersticks, Jun 21, 2011
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    WojYahooNBA

    Y! Sources: San Antonio's engaged in trade talks centering on Tony Parker to move into Thursday's draft lottery:
     
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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    Isn't Enes Kanter just obviously the white Al Jefferson?

    Actually, anyone remember the Ukraine Train? He kind of reminds me of him.
     
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    Re: NBA Draft Thread Vol. 2

    Kanter reminds you of Vitaly Potapenko?
     
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    He's probably a bigger Carlos Boozer at his peak. His basement is Vitaly Potapenko.
     
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    I thought Boozer, but Boozer doesn't really have post moves. That's why I went with Jefferson.
     
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