Official 2012 NBA Draft Thread

[RipCity32]

Absolute physical specimen.

 

[Pugz]

i still think hes big enough now to get 10/8/1.5 at the very least.

 

[RipCity32]

That's how I feel. The kid is too big to not at least be decent right now.
He's like 30 pounds heavier than Kwame Brown and Dwight Howard coming into the league.
Ridiculous.

 

[Pugz]

rebounding will happen because of his size, he can clog the middle because of his size, he'll get garbage buckets and some little cheap passes. hes gonna be just fine. its going beyond that and putting in the work that worries me.

 

[RipCity32]

rebounding will happen because of his size, he can clog the middle because of his size, he'll get garbage buckets and some little cheap passes. hes gonna be just fine. its going beyond that and putting in the work that worries me.

I feel like he could have a G-Moe rookie season type impact.
Like GMoe was later in the year. Just being the beneficiary of offensive boards. Getting those cheap passes like you said.
And Greg had trouble finishing at the rim cause he wasn't as big and athletic. Andre would have no problem with that.

 

[Pugz]

i think working with gmoe can help too if he slips and we nab him. greg is smart and his big body would be real good to have going against drummond in practice.

 

[RipCity32]

Not to mention Ben Wallace likely coming in to be a big man coach ^_^
He could really help Andre on defense.

 

[Pugz]

i was going to mention that but idk if its set in stone yet.

 

[bosoxlover12]

I wonder now if we could trade both picks up to #14, so we can get Ross/White?

 

[RipCity32]

i was going to mention that but idk if its set in stone yet.

Would be cool lol.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

NBA Scout:

Anthony Davis, 6-10 forward, Kentucky: "I have zero red flags. People say strength, but he's no weaker than Kevin Durant was. Whatever 'it' is, this kid's got it. He has a little bit of Duncan and a little bit of a Durant. The sky's the limit."

Andre Drummond, 7-foot center, UConn: "Physically, he's off the charts. I personally don't like him, but it scares me to death to not like him. He's so big, agile and athletic, and by all accounts he's a great, great guy. I don't think he's immature, he's just underdeveloped. The question is whether he loves to play and how hard will he work. People forget he made his decision to go to UConn late and he had some NCAA issues, so he didn't get a normal preseason."

Moe Harkless, 6-9 forward, St. John's: "We interviewed him. Talk about a sharp kid. He was raised well. He still has to develop his skill set, but I think he goes in the middle of the first round. He doesn't dribble, but he has a soft touch and shoots it decently. Two years from now, we might be saying, 'Wow, that guy was picked 20th?'"

Doron Lamb, 6-5 guard, Kentucky: "Very solid basketball player. Can shoot it, defend. He'd be a good combo guard coming off the bench."

Meyers Leonard, 7-1 center, Illinois: "Physically, he's Tyson Chandler. He has probably helped himself as much as anyone since the season ended. He's 255 pounds, but he can probably play at 265. He's intriguing, but he's very emotional. He's not a bad kid, not malicious at all, not a party guy. People don't want another Darko, but I think he likes the game more than Darko did."

Damian Lillard, 6-3 guard, Weber State: "He's the most unselfish scoring point guard I have ever seen. He's a great kid -- a great kid. He played more like a two in college, but he played on a team where if he didn't score 24 points, they wouldn't have won a game. Who was he supposed to pass to? He has a little bit of a chip on his shoulder, like he's out to prove people wrong."

Kendall Marshall, 6-4 guard, North Carolina: "I don't think he's going to make a poor team a lot better, but if you put him on a team like Oklahoma City or Philadelphia, where he's surrounded by a bunch of athletes, then he can really make them better. He's not a bad shooter. If someone leaves him open, he can knock down a few jumpers. My concern about him is the other side of the ball. Will he be capable of defending quick point guards? He doesn't have great speed, but he knows how to play fast."

Austin Rivers, 6-3 guard, Duke: "My biggest concern with him is size. He's never going to be a pure point because it's not in his personality. He's a capable passer, but he hasn't been a willing passer. He's hard to play with, frankly, because he dominates the ball. It depends on who the coach is. I did not like what I saw at Duke. I thought he was spoiled and selfish. He's a streaky outside shooter, not a great one."

Terrence Ross, 6-7 forward, Washington: "Maybe the biggest sleeper in the draft. He's athletic, he shoots it, he's competitive. His basketball I.Q. is a question, but that wouldn't concern me. One of the best shooters I've seen. He can really stroke it. He's far away physically, but he can put on strength. I like that he gets in his stance and tries to guard."

Dion Waiters, 6-4 guard, Syracuse: "I'm a big fan. He's Dwyane Wade-ish. I don't know if he's pure enough to be a two, but he's just a baller. And he definitely has a little toughness in him. The only drawback is he's a little small, but he's thick, and he's a surly guy. He'll be an East Coast version of Rodney Stuckey. I would take him over Jeremy Lamb five times a day."

Tyler Zeller, 7-foot center, North Carolina: "Beast. I personally have him in the top seven. He's a 13- to 14-year NBA center. He can shoot, he's strong, he runs. Everybody complains they can never find a center. Well, here he is. There's absolutely no scenario where he's not going to succeed."

Harrison Barnes, 6-8 forward, North Carolina: "I can't figure him out. I want him to be better than he is, yet what he is is pretty good. His biggest problem is he doesn't have enough toughness. This is a man's league and I don't know for sure if he's the type of guy who will step on you when you're down."

Thomas Robinson, 6-9 forward, Kansas: "Size was always a big deal with him, but he measured fine in Chicago. Playing away from the basket is a concern, but he works so hard, I don't see a risk with him. I don't know if he's an all-star, but he has some upside because his shot continues to improve."

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, 6-7 forward, Kentucky: "Your first reaction is how hard he plays. He's not crazy long, but he's long enough. He's not a great shooter, but when guys work that hard, they tend to get better. He's as athletic as Gerald Wallace, but he's a better shooter. He needs to work on his shooting and his ballhandling is just average."

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/seth_davis/06/25/NBA-draft/index.html#ixzz1yvcTLMNR

 

[Pugz]

hed bring no help at all for offense though =/

 

[Pugz]

People don't want another Darko

HELL NO THE LEAGUE DOESNT

 

[The Young One]

Read a chat with some Charlotte reporters..One of the guys said Anthony Davis will be a top 5 player in the nba in 3 years....He's got some lofty expectations to live up too

 

[The Young One]

As the draft gets closer..I'm praying Jordan takes Barnes at 2...

 

[bosoxlover12]

Not pertaining to this draft, but apparently the Thunder knew of Jeff Green's heart condition when they traded him, and as a result, Boston gets Charlotte's 2013 2nd rounder (prev owned by OKC)


Nothing major, but thats like a late late 1st

 

[Pugz]

i posted that already losah

 

[bosoxlover12]

Also, was just thinking....


In the rumored ORL/HOU/SAC trade, where ORL gets the #5 pick, why is it being assumed that Drummond is being taken?



Damian Lillard. His stock has risen a lot in the past week, and looks to go #6 to Portland if available. If the Kings didn't trade the pick, they'd take Barnes/MKG most likely, followed by Lillard at #6. And the more its come down to, Dion Waiters to the Warriors is seeming more and more likely.

So then you have the Toronto Raptors. They have expressed a wanting to move the pick for a good PG, which would be Lowry. If Drummond was available here, and "Orlando" really wanted him, why would they trade with Sacramento? Trading with Toronto would be far less pricey (Lowry+#14 for #8 could probably do it), and then Orlando gets #16 and #18 along with #8 and Kevin Martin and others for Dwight.


Maybe its that the Magic, who some have mocked PG Kendall Marshall going there at #19, want Lillard, and they can't get him at #8, so #5 is the least pricey option to get Lillard. And the Magic, who will probably get #18 in addition to #19 that they already have, will probably be able to pick up a big with one of those two picks, and then the BPA. Lillard, Sullinger, Harkless, along with KMart and others, is a solid return for Orlando.



So yeah. Maybe it isn't for Drummond. Maybe its Lillard

 

[Pugz]

Damian Lillard had an excellent workout with the Blazers earlier this month, according to two sources.

"It's the best workout we've had here since Kevin Durant," said another source.

The Blazers are interested in picking Lillard with the No. 6 selection, but Sacramento could pick him at No. 5.

whoaaaa

 

[CameronCrazy06]

As the draft gets closer..I'm praying Jordan takes Barnes at 2...

Me too it will be too fucking funny.