<div class="quote_poster">Blur Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Horford, Jianlain, Hibbert, Brandan Wright, Oden, and Durant... That is seven quality big men. Assuming we don't land lower than seven we are guaranteed a quality big man, and that's assuming everyone one through six drafts a big man. We could also take a point guard, which is something we need considering Andre Miller is old. With Korver, Iguodala, and Carney last thing we need is another swing man.</div> The realistic choices are probably Jianlain and Hibbert. Seeing what CK has to say about Jianlain, I'm not too sure I want him here. He has tons of potential, but he is unproven. I'm not sure I'd want us to waste this pick on a potential bust. I don't know much about Hibbert, but I guess that's a possibility... As for point guards, assuming Conley Jr. doesn't declare, I don't think there are any top notch point guards available. We could take one with our Denver/Dallas picks
<div class="quote_poster">Smitty Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I thought Hibbert wasn't coming out.. </div> I doubt Hibbert stays at school. I'm pretty sure his draft stock is as high as it will ever be. I don't really want him though...
I dont think Hibbert has a whole lot of potential, but he would be another good big man to add to our front court. We should take him with our middle pick if he's available.
I'd probably pass up Hibbert with our first pick given the opportunity. We should target somebody that can come in and contribute right away. This team obviously showed in the later part of the season, compiling win streaks and whatnot, that we're not as far away as most believe. The Rodney Carney pick doesn't look like it's working out, but he came off the bench in college and might be better suited for that role in the pros. That being said, a swing player should be an option for us. Putting Corey Brewer with Iguodala and Andre Miller in the same back court would drive opponents to have fits. Jeff Green, very talented player out of Georgetown that can provide to be a No. 2 scoring option to Iguodala. Also, don't sleep on Thaddeus Young. He's toward the bottom of the first-round on a lot of the mock drafts that you're reading online, but he's got the talent to go in the lottery. He might not fit the need of a player that can step in right away, but if he has impressive pre-draft workouts he'll be intriguing to the Sixers with their top pick. We also need to add a big in this draft, but I don't think we should use our top pick on one. Josh McRoberts, the Billy King-Duke connection, with our second pick and then a guy like Aaron Gray or Glenn Davis with our second wouldn't be a bad idea.
<div class="quote_poster">C.K. Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'd probably pass up Hibbert with our first pick given the opportunity. We should target somebody that can come in and contribute right away. This team obviously showed in the later part of the season, compiling win streaks and whatnot, that we're not as far away as most believe. The Rodney Carney pick doesn't look like it's working out, but he came off the bench in college and might be better suited for that role in the pros. That being said, a swing player should be an option for us. Putting Corey Brewer with Iguodala and Andre Miller in the same back court would drive opponents to have fits. Jeff Green, very talented player out of Georgetown that can provide to be a No. 2 scoring option to Iguodala. Also, don't sleep on Thaddeus Young. He's toward the bottom of the first-round on a lot of the mock drafts that you're reading online, but he's got the talent to go in the lottery. He might not fit the need of a player that can step in right away, but if he has impressive pre-draft workouts he'll be intriguing to the Sixers with their top pick. We also need to add a big in this draft, but I don't think we should use our top pick on one. Josh McRoberts, the Billy King-Duke connection, with our second pick and then a guy like Aaron Gray or Glenn Davis with our second wouldn't be a bad idea.</div> Huh? Rodney's had a fine season... I really want no part of Josh McRoberts..I'd pick Fazekas over him.
<div class="quote_poster">Smitty Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Huh? Rodney's had a fine season... I really want no part of Josh McRoberts..I'd pick Fazekas over him.</div> 6.6 points a game is average, but for a rookie I guess you can consider it good. His play on the glass is horrible though, probably one of the worst rebounders in the league. The point was, he came off the bench in college and had success, I'd like to think that he can do the same in the pros. As for Fazekas, I completely forgot about him, I'd definitely take him over McRoberts (you're talking to a UNC fan here).
Now that I think about it..Billy King is probably going to try and trade up for the #1 or #2 pick depending on what happens. I hope he does.
<div class="quote_poster">Smitty Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Now that I think about it..Billy King is probably going to try and trade up for the #1 or #2 pick depending on what happens. I hope he does.</div> Be real Smitty, why would anybody give up Durant/Oden?
<div class="quote_poster">A.F. Venom Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Be real Smitty, why would anybody give up Durant/Oden?</div> I said TRY...lol
Greg Oden and Kevin Durant both declare for the draft. Too bad this team has no chance of drafting them because of how stupid they were winning all these meaningless games. They had a chance to draft a franchise player, but instead ruined it *waits for AF to insult me about tanking
<div class="quote_poster">Brian Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Greg Oden and Kevin Durant both declare for the draft. Too bad this team has no chance of drafting them because of how stupid they were winning all these meaningless games. They had a chance to draft a franchise player, but instead ruined it *waits for AF to insult me about tanking</div> I don't insult you, it's just really annoying to hear you complain about it so much. *waits for NBA draft lottery*
<div class="quote_poster">Smitty Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I said TRY...lol</div> Half of the league is going to TRY and take a shot at one of those two picks. Seriously though, I love the idea of moving up. The No. 1 or No. 2 squad won't even consider a trade unless Andre Iguodala (at the very very least) is involved. However, Brandon Wright might be very intriguing to the Sixers to trade up and snag him. If the team with the No. 3 pick isn't content with Wright, then they can easy consider moving the pick. Philadelphia would probably be a prime candidate.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">[IMGR]http://www.nba.com/media/sixers/draft_logo_070511.jpg[/IMGR]Trips half-way around the world. Numerous meetings and conference calls. Compiling ratings. And that?s just the start. For the Philadelphia 76ers, preparing for the upcoming NBA Draft is a year-long process that involves spending a great deal of time on the phones and even more time on the road, scouting players all over the country and the world. Over the next seven weeks, President Billy King, Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Tony DiLeo and the basketball operations staff will continue to pore over all the information they?ve gathered to date, while continuing to acquire even more. ?Right now we are calling a lot of coaches and getting background information on the players who are in the draft and we are studying a lot of film,? DiLeo said. ?It?s a good time to study, analyze and pinpoint strengths and weaknesses of these players.? In addition to watching video of international prospects, the nation?s top college seniors and this year?s early entrants, the Sixers dedicate a great deal of time on exhaustive scouting of all the potential draft picks ? which includes looking beyond just the skills these players possess on the court. The team performs extensive background checks, studies how the players interact with their team mates and communicates with former college coaches and officials. </div> Read More...
I have completely fallen in love with the idea of drafting Mike Conley Jr. I'm praying to god right now that we at least land in a position where we have the opportunity to draft him. Having him learn under Andre Miller would also be a huge plus. Only teams I can see taking him ahead of us would be Sacramento or Atlanta. Hopefully, we are able to land a higher spot in the draft than those two teams.
I'm personally hoping we draft Thaddeus Young, because I don't see Conley Jr. slipping past Sacramento, although I would love him if he does somehow slip to us. The guy is extremely young, and learning under veteran Andre Miller and former Sixer Maurice Cheeks should definetly help him reach his full potential. Anyways, on to Young. The guy is 18 years old, and coming into the season, he was ranked as one of the top freshmen of this class. He has been a bit disappointing, but he's extremely young and athletic. He has tons of potential and has "star player" wrtten all over him. I'm pretty sure he has the size to play power forward, although I'm not exactly sure. I'm really drooling over the idea of this lineup: pg: Miller sg: Iguodala sf: Carney pf: Young c: Dalembert ^ that has highlight reel written all over it
I like Young as well, but he is really slipping down the draft boards quickly, and he does not play a position that we need to address (SG/SF). If he is still on the board with one of our two later picks I'm all for drafting him, but not with our first pick. We need to address either PF/PG with that choice. Even if Young is off the board come our second first round pick, this draft is loaded with swing men Brandon Rush would be a good pick up. Edit: I just noticed you put Young at power forward on your lineup, he is only 6"8" and 217 pounds no way he can play power forward in the league.
<div class="quote_poster">Blur Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> Edit: I just noticed you put Young at power forward on your lineup, he is only 6"8" and 217 pounds no way he can play power forward in the league.</div> Well, Shawn Marion is 6'7, 228, and I remember him playing power forward a couple of times this season. But yeah, I don't really think Young will be too successful when matched up with taller and stronger players, but he can always gain weight. The line-up I proposed should be very run and gun heavy. Maybe we can go to small ball? I doubt it would work, but it would be cool if it did, seeing how many NBA teams are starting to go small
To add to what CK said bout Carney. He really didnt impress me that much either. A few dunks here and there but dunks dont equal wins. If anything Carney may turn out to be a good defender but I dont see much more. Smitty, you getting ready to have a new favorite player after the draft?
