Official 2013 Draft thread

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  1. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    Two things: I kind of hope we take Shabazz if McColllum isn't there at 10. Shabazz has a high bust factor, but also has massive potential and that is someone we need to gamble on. Also, if Cleveland really is looking to trade there number 1 and Aldridge really doesn't want to be in Portland anymore, I kind of hope Cleveland will break in and trade a player or two with there picks kind of like they were willing in order to get Love. That way we have a young team that can grow and be in full tank mode for next years draft.
     
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  2. Reep

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    Agreed on Burke, but not MCW. He is a poor man's Shawn Livingston. I watched Livingston play a lot before he got hurt. Great passer, but got burned on defense and defenses would play him for the pass. You would really have to believe you could improve MCW's outside shot to take him.
     
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  3. Blaze01

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    Andy Katz‏@ESPNAndyKatz1h
    Utah wants to move up from 14. Indiana's No. 23 is in play for a move. Sacramento definitely likes C.J. McCollum as a possibility at 7.

    Andy Katz‏@ESPNAndyKatz2h
    A few names to watch later in the first round are Ricky Ledo and Ray McCallum.

    POR had both in for workouts....

    Andy Katz‏@ESPNAndyKatz3h
    Expect Minnesota to be active tonight. May not be able to pull off a move, but wants to be aggressive.

    Andy Katz‏@ESPNAndyKatz3h
    Dallas still taking offers for 13. Having trouble moving it.

    Andy Katz‏@ESPNAndyKatz3h
    Cleveland is pushing the 2 p.m. deadline to move the No. 1 pick. The Cavs aren't in love with anyone (which is the norm in this draft).

    I get the general theme that maybe teams are asking for too much for picks in this draft and if they really do intend on moving thier picks, what they want in return is going to have to come down...
     
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  4. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Who do you want?
     
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  5. Blaze01

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    Marc J. Spears‏@SpearsNBAYahoo12h
    Looking for a surprise high pick? One long-time NBA executive said to keep an eye on Indiana F-C Cody Zeller. Why? Loved his athleticism.
     
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  6. Blaze01

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    Marc Stein‏@ESPNSteinLine2h
    Why so many teams hot for Karasev in tonight's draft? As it was explained to me: He's a rare "safe" pick in draft teams see as "very unsafe"

    lol, ya think?
     
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  7. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Not Zeller. If I had to pick from the players in our range, I guess I'd be cool with Caldwell-Pope or Adams.
     
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  8. Blaze01

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    Ken Berger‏@KBergCBS3m
    A look at how the top half of the first round might unfold in a volatile NBA draft. http://cbsprt.co/19FyMCA

     
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  9. Blaze01

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    Jonathan Givony‏@DraftExpress5m
    Either way, this whole thing will get blown to smithereens with a couple of early trades. Too much activity going on for nothing to happen.
     
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  10. Blaze01

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    http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ken-berger/22548348/the-twists-and-turns-of-a-volatile-draft

    lol, that would be just like CLE (Thompson\Waiters)

    other notable excerpts

     
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  11. Tortimer

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    I wouldn't trade LMA for Oladipo. I was just saying if we did make the LMA for #1 pick I wouldn't want to take those injured centers. I'm not even that crazy about them when there were healthy. Oladipo is by far the best player in this draft IMHO.
     
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  12. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    I'd take the chance on Noel. Of all the guys in this draft, he's the only guy I feel has the chance to be an impact player (ie. all-star). Big bust potential, and the injury obviously scares me, but I'd rather take the biggest boom/bust guy in the draft than someone slated to become a role player like Porter or Oladipo.

    Assuming he stays healthy, I see Noel's floor as the current Larry Sanders. That's not too shabby, even for a number 1 pick.
     
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    Doesn't Shabazz just seem like a Sacramento pick?
     
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  14. Tortimer

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    I don't think Oladipo is slated to be a role player. I think from watching all the top players play this year he has the most upside. He already is a defensive stopper and his offense is improving so much in the last year with a very high ceiling. Even if he doesn't improve his offense as much as I believe he isn't just a role player. I think right now he is a solid starter on a lot of teams.
     
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    I agree seems like a perfect Sac pick.
     
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  16. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    I think solid starter is his ceiling, but there's probably a really good chance he gets there.

    I just don't see star potential....he doesn't excel at anything in particular besides defense. He's got a great motor, but guys like that usually end up fringe star players at best. (Iggy/Wallace) I just don't feel comfortable spending the first overall pick on someone like that.
     
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    Dan Gilbert‏@cavsdan23m
    After much debate back and forth for 6 weeks, the Cavs will select # 1: NerLenthony McLottodipo. Hope that clears it up for everyone...

    I think this clearly shows...they are trading the pick...lol
     
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    Andy Katz‏@ESPNAndyKatz3m
    Eerie quiet on draft trade front. Lot of new GMs want to make a splash. But few know who they really want yet. Expect activity tonight.

    Isn't this always the case?
     
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    Sam Amico@SamAmicoFSOabout 6 minutes ago
    Also, Cavs trade talks of dealing 2nd rd picks, as well as moving up into Nos. 9-12 range, are ongoing. #NBADraft
     
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    I wasn't saying trading LMA for the #1 pick to draft Oladipo but if we did he is the only pick IMO. I don't agree about his ceiling being a solid starter. That might be where he ends up but I think he has way more potential. I guess we just have to disagree. I watched Noel quite a few games before he got injured and he was a great shot blocker but he didn't impress me that much. I just don't see him ever being all that great. His ceiling is lucky if it is even a decent starter.
     
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