Draft News Thread

[RipCity32]

I read somewhere that Cavs are considering taking Williams and draft a PG at 4.
I know TYO posted something like that above, but yeah lol.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

I know Tyson Chandler isn't what he could've been ; but how can you be disappointed with a guy who was All-Defensive Second Team ( if i'm not mistaken )

Oh believe me, I have plenty of personal reasons to be disappointed in Tyson Chandler. I'm sure the Mavs love him, but they aren't the team that traded a 20/10 guy (2 years into the league) for this bum.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

I read somewhere that Cavs are considering taking Williams and draft a PG at 4.
I know TYO posted something like that above, but yeah lol.

Been saying this since the Cavs got the #1 & #4 pick.

Williams at #1 and either Knight/Walker at #4 gets more talent than Irving at #1 and Valanciunas at #4.

 

[The Young One]

Knight seems like a lock at number 3.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

If the Cavs go Valanciunas over Kanter, how far do you guys think Kanter falls?

3 - Knight
4 - Valanciunas
5 - Walker/Vesely
6 - Vesely/Kanter???
7 - Leonard/Walker
8 - Thompson
9 - Kanter???
10 - Burks
11 - Thompson

 

[The Young One]

No lower than 6..Washington would for sure pick him.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

Where do you see Vesely falling to then? Assuming Thompson is #1 on Detroit's board and Leonard #1 on Sacramento's. Would Charlotte take him?

 

[RipCity32]

Kanter is #1 on Detroit's board. They just know it is very unlikely he falls.

 

[The Young One]

I think Vesely will probably go 5..honestly..D-Town will go Thompson and Charlotte can go Marcus Morris and sounds like burks is a safe bet at 10.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

I think Vesely will probably go 5..honestly..D-Town will go Thompson and Charlotte can go Marcus Morris and sounds like burks is a safe bet at 10.

So what about Kemba then?

 

[The Young One]

I think kemba can honestly fall in this draft..really depends on sacramento pick. The owners want Jimmer. Kemba wouldnt fall lower than nine..because Jordan loves him.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

I think kemba can honestly fall in this draft..really depends on sacramento pick. The owners want Jimmer. Kemba wouldnt fall lower than nine..because Jordan loves him.

So in your scenario...

3. Knight
4. Valanaciunas
5. Vesely
6. Kanter
7. Leonard
8. Thompson
9. Walker
10. Burks
11. Thompson

I could see that. Seems like 4 & 6 could change. Then 5 & 9 are also interchangeable.

 

[The Young One]

Yup...good call on the thompson to GS pick..they seem to love him.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

My Mock Lottery:

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (via LAC) - Kyrie Irving PG (Duke)
2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Derrick Williams SF (Arizona)
3. Utah Jazz (via NJN) - Brandon Knight PG (Kentucky)
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jonas Valanciunas C (Lithuania)
5. Toronto Raptors - Jan Vesely SF (Czech Republic)
6. Washington Wizards - Enes Kanter C (Turkey)
7. Sacramento Kings - Kawhi Leonard SF (San Diego State)
8. Detroit Pistons - Tristan Thompson PF (Texas)
9. Charlotte Bobcats - Kemba Walker PG (Connecticut)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Alec Burks SG (Colorado)
11. Golden State Warriors - Klay Thompson SG (Washington State)
12. Utah Jazz - Chris Singleton SF (Florida State)
13. Phoenix Suns - Marcus Morris PF (Kansas)
14. Houston Rockets - Donatas Motiejunas PF (Lithuania)

I'll probably throw out a full mock later today.

 

[elcheato]

Been saying this since the Cavs got the #1 & #4 pick.

Williams at #1 and either Knight/Walker at #4 gets more talent than Irving at #1 and Valanciunas at #4.

Not really.. Kyrie is the closest thing to a sure thing in this draft, with real star potential. Brandon Knight is no better then Valaciunas as a prospect, and Val probably has the most potential outside of the first two.

 

[RipCity32]

I think DWill will have the best pro career out of this draft.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

Not really.. Kyrie is the closest thing to a sure thing in this draft, with real star potential. Brandon Knight is no better then Valaciunas as a prospect, and Val probably has the most potential outside of the first two.

Ehhh... I guess we have different opinions on them.

I see D-Will with more star potential than Kyrie. I'm also not too high on Valanciunas, but that's not to say I know everything.

 

[elcheato]

I just don't see what everyone else sees in Brandon Knight.. He never looked like an actual PG to me. Valanciunas is a risk but hes a legit 7 footer, with quick feet and good athleticism. Needs to add some weight but lots of upside.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I watched a lot of Derrick Williams highlights yesterday, and something I realized is that all of the baskets they showed were around the rim, only a few were jump shots.

 

[elcheato]

That's usually how highlights work lol.