Official 2012 NBA Draft Thread

[Pugz]

just rubbing it in. but the nba wouldnt have had the cavs win the lottery.

 

[elcheato]

I've said it before, winning #1 wasn't necessary this year like it was last year. Already have our superstar franchise player. Obviously would have been nice, but we'll be fine

There is some talk that the Blazers want to move up to 4 and I would definitely trade #4 & #24 for #6 & #11. Or Varejao instead of #24. But this would more than likely mean Harrison Barnes is dawning a Cavs jersey, could be worth it though.

I do not see the point for the Blazers, unless they really like Drummond/Barnes and don't think they'll make it to 6.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

The Blazers are in love with Beal.

 

[elcheato]

I probably don't trade the pick if Beal is available, but getting a combo of Drummond/Barnes/T-Rob and Rivers/Waiters/Lamb is very intriguing.

Hell, even without a trade I'd love Drummond at #4 and Fournier at #24.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Wait how are you gonna get T-Rob at 6?

 

[elcheato]

I just meant it as one of those 3 will be available no matter what.

As you can see, I'm not the biggest Barnes fan lol but I'd understand it if we could get another scorer at 11.

Not that I think this trade happens anyway.

 

[Pugz]

drummond and lamb/rivers would be a nice ass draft.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

I just meant it as one of those 3 will be available no matter what.

As you can see, I'm not the biggest Barnes fan lol but I'd understand it if we could get another scorer at 11.

Not that I think this trade happens anyway.

I'm thinking (if that trade happens):

1) NOH - Davis
2) CHA - Robinson
3) WAS - MKG
4) POR - Beal
5) SAC - Drummond
6) CLE - Barnes

 

[elcheato]

Beal seems like a great fit for the Wizards though, I don't see how they could pass on him.

Also, if T-Rob goes at 2, and Beal at 3, the Cavs would definitely not trade #4. They're enamored with MKG.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

They need a SF alot more than they need a SG (Jordan Crawford)

 

[ZigZag]

I'm thinking (if that trade happens):

1) NOH - Davis
2) CHA - Robinson
3) WAS - MKG
4) POR - Beal
5) SAC - Drummond
6) CLE - Barnes

Kings are usually most interested in the most skilled player available... Wouldn't be surprised to take Barnes or trade down

 

[CameronCrazy06]

I think Drummond is going to work out well because of all his physical tools though. Maybe somebody trades up and takes him at 5. But I don't think Barnes is going to work out all that well, especially if he works out against MKG, who has gotten the better of him everytime they have gone head-to-head in their career.

 

[bosoxlover12]

CC, who do you think will be available by the Celtics picks

 

[Elite]

FWIW, Chad Ford has you guys taking Fab Melo and Andrew Nicholson with 21 and 22.

 

[elcheato]

I really want him at #24, but Evan Fournier would be a solid pick for the Celtics with one of those.

 

[bosoxlover12]

FWIW, Chad Ford has you guys taking Fab Melo and Andrew Nicholson with 21 and 22.

fuck

I dont want either of them.

Fab is going to suck in the NBA, and Nicholson is too weak to play the 4

 

[Elite]

Meyers Leonard needs to fall to the Heat at 27, but he won't. Outside of the obvious top guys, he would be the perfect player for us.

 

[bosoxlover12]

In an ideal world, I'd want Moe and Meyers. I doubt either will be there though

 

[Elite]

Ford has Meyers at 19 and Moe at 20, so it's possible.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

fuck

I dont want either of them.

Fab is going to suck in the NBA, and Nicholson is too weak to play the 4

If you're looking for STEALS, here's a few players that I think could be there when the Celtics pick:

Quincy Miller who would have been a lottery pick next year.
Royce White who is a lottery pick on talent alone but has an anxiety disorder that teams are concerned about.
Jeffrey Taylor who is one hell of an athlete and has consistently improved his jumper every year.
Andrew Nicholson who carried St. Bonnie to the tourney this year.

Among others.