Official 2012 NBA Draft Thread

[RipCity32]

While I too question why you want LeBron to win a ring, he is a big troll.

Just a fan of him. Used to hate him when he gave us the poopstain constantly. Then I started to appreciate his game as the Pistons began to not have to play him in the playoffs.
He then went on to hoe Cleveland and apparently made New York butthurt in the process. I approve of all that.

Well that is why I like him. And seeing as I like him, I want to see him win a ring. Plus I'm sick of my Kobe loving friends, and LeBron winning a ring would shut them up.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

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giggity

 

[elcheato]

— Kentucky swingman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has staged multiple workouts in Cleveland. There’s been talk that the Cavs are actually Kidd-Gilchrist’s preferred team. “If true, that’s too bad for him, because I doubt he winds up there,” one Eastern Conference executive said. “Can’t imagine the Bobcats or Wizards will let him slide to fourth.”

Has Cleveland been a players preferred destination, ever?

 

[RipCity32]

Well, I think if Kyrie played elsewhere, his preferred destination would not be Cleveland.

 

[RipCity32]

It's so fucking frustrating to know that dudes like Drummond and Jones will likely go a couple picks above us, while we get stuck with someone who's talent level probably wont be close to theirs.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

 

[CameronCrazy06]

It's so fucking frustrating to know that dudes like Drummond and Jones will likely go a couple picks above us, while we get stuck with someone who's talent level probably wont be close to theirs.

I'm not trying to be a dick but I don't think anyone really feels sorry for you...

 

[CameronCrazy06]

The Cavaliers are likely to select Harrison Barnes with the fourth overall selection if he remains available, according to sources.

"He's a pretty big deal to them," one such executive said.

Cleveland was known to be high on Barnes during the 2011 NBA Draft process before he elected to remain in school for his sophomore season.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/221416/Sources_Cavaliers_Expected_To_Take_Barnes_At_No_4#ixzz1x1dAg0v9

Damn cheato.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I don't get cheato's hatred, Barnes will be a good player in the league.

 

[Pugz]

because he looks like hes gonna be a jump shooter and not much else.

 

[elcheato]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say they haven't decided before the combine and individual workouts have started.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

You're going to hope, atleast.

And the Cavs haven't started working anyone out yet?

 

[elcheato]

Tristan Thompson shot up the Cavs draft boards last year because of his workouts, and no one had him going #4 until the last few days, which did happen to be Sam Amick who had it. Deciding now on Harrison Barnes would just be stupid, so I don't believe that's the case at all.

They've worked out lower tier prospects, not any of the top ones yet.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

because he looks like hes gonna be a jump shooter and not much else.

and?

He's still got good range and an excellent midrange game.
Can take guys into the post.
Can create space for his shot.
Good defender.
High IQ.
Great fundamentals and excels in triple threat.

Plus he'll still develop.

He's not a #1 option but the Cavs won't get a #1 option with their pick unless Beal somehow slips, and honestly they don't need one with Kyrie (though having your PG as your best player hasn't been a formula for success).

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Tristan Thompson shot up the Cavs draft boards last year because of his workouts, and no one had him going #4 until the last few days, which did happen to be Sam Amick who had it. Deciding now on Harrison Barnes would just be stupid, so I don't believe that's the case at all.

They've worked out lower tier prospects, not any of the top ones yet.

I think the Hornets have worked out:

Tyler Zeller
Meyers Leonard
Terrence Jones
John Henson
Arnett Moultrie
Austin Rivers
Jeremy Lamb
Terrence Ross
Terrell Stoglin

 

[elcheato]

and?

He's still got good range and an excellent midrange game.
Can take guys into the post.
Can create space for his shot.
Good defender.
High IQ.
Great fundamentals and excels in triple threat.

Plus he'll still develop.

He's not a #1 option but the Cavs won't get a #1 option with their pick unless Beal somehow slips, and honestly they don't need one with Kyrie (though having your PG as your best player hasn't been a formula for success).

He's a good shooter, I'm not going to debate that, but he can't create at all unless it's a one dribble pull up, and thats not what I would want him on the team for, considering he's not an elite shooter.

Terrence Ross is the same player, but more athletic and you can get him much later. This is what would piss me off.

 

[ZigZag]

If Cavs don't pick him up I can almost guarantee Sacramento will

 

[CameronCrazy06]

and?

He's still got good range and an excellent midrange game.
Can take guys into the post.
Can create space for his shot.
Good defender.
High IQ.
Great fundamentals and excels in triple threat.

Plus he'll still develop.

He's not a #1 option but the Cavs won't get a #1 option with their pick unless Beal somehow slips, and honestly they don't need one with Kyrie (though having your PG as your best player hasn't been a formula for success).

Barnes isn't good at creating his own shot and his handle for a wing player is terrible. I'd debate he has a high basketball IQ as well, I've probably watched him more than anybody on the board except maybe TYO but I'm also kind of biased

 

[elcheato]

There is no doubt in my mind Barnes could average 15 a game on this team because of Kyrie spoon feeding him open 3s, but you can get that kind of player much later in the draft. If MKG or Beal are not there at 4, they should just swing for the fences with Drummond.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Or trade back so the Hornets can select Barnes lol

I'd trade the 10th pick and our first next year to select him.