2016 NBA Draft Prospects Thread

[jonathanlambert33]

On another note, I've never seen any of those graphics you posted. Those are pretty cool.

 

[bosoxlover12]

Kevin OConnors draft guide. Got it for $7.50 -- pretty damn good deal

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I may have to get that

 

[bosoxlover12]

Doubt this would ever happen, but I feel it'd be quite beneficial for all parties involved
 
Phoenix gets: #3, #16
Denver gets: #4, #35
Boston gets: #7, #8
Sacramento gets: #13, #15, #23
 
• Phoenix trades up, gets Bender at #3. They move #13, and fall down to #16 for moving up one spot.
• Denver trades up to #4 to get Jamal Murray paired with Mudiay. Could go Hield too. They trade #7 and #15 for #4 and #35.
• Minny picks Dunn, Pels take whoever Denver didn't.
• Boston then trades the #13 and #15 they got from the other trades, as well as the #23 pick, to Sacto, who's top 3 targets (Hield, Dunn, and Murray) are gone. 
• Boston takes Jaylen Brown and Marquese Chriss at #7 & #8
 
And the Kings are in the prime area to take one of Dejounte Murray/Wade Baldwin/Demetrius Jackson -- the next tier of PGs
 
 
Very doubtful it'd ever happen, unfortunately

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Talking about Deyonta Davis, that's the guy I would take a risk on, because I don't think it's much of a risk. If the Pels were to trade back, I'd want him to be their target. I think he's a better John Henson, and I love Henson, he's criminally underused in Milwaukee. He's got several skills that translate immediately, and I think he's the prototypical defensive big for where the league is going.

 

[Stray32]

Talking about Deyonta Davis, that's the guy I would take a risk on, because I don't think it's much of a risk. If the Pels were to trade back, I'd want him to be their target. I think he's a better John Henson, and I love Henson, he's criminally underused in Milwaukee. He's got several skills that translate immediately, and I think he's the prototypical defensive big for where the league is going.

yeah I've been saying for at least a couple weeks I can't see him going below 11. Not just about his skillset now but about what he projects to, not a star but a legit starter and a very versatile two-way big man at PF or small-ball C. He's 6'10 with a 7'2 wingspan, a frame that should be able to handle added weight (he's 240 right now), and really solid athleticism. Offensively he has a clean mid-range jumper that should be able to expand to NBA 3-point range and has great hands to excel as a rim-runner and lob-finisher; he could be a really strong pick and roll/pick and pop big man, and he's also a great offensive rebounder. Defensively he's got great instincts as a shot-blocker and great feet for a big man to switch onto perimeter players.

 

[bosoxlover12]

Nola how do you feel about Wade Baldwin with the Pelicans?

If the Celts deal you rumored doesn't happen, I feel a MIL/NO trade could be good where they get Murray at 6 and you guys get Baldwin at 10, plus more obv

He's a good defensive guard that I personally really like (not for Boston per say but in general)

 

[Cloud 9]

ESPN's reporting again that the Lakers could trade D'Angelo for a top 5 pick in this years draft.... the Buddy Hield workout makes more sense now.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Nola how do you feel about Wade Baldwin with the Pelicans?

If the Celts deal you rumored doesn't happen, I feel a MIL/NO trade could be good where they get Murray at 6 and you guys get Baldwin at 10, plus more obv

He's a good defensive guard that I personally really like (not for Boston per say but in general)

I'm not that high on him. He has a nice set of skills but when you actually see him play he leaves a lot to be desired. And being in the SEC, I saw a good bit of him.

 

[The Young One]

Nola you do one of your evaluations on Ben simmons?

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Nola you do one of your evaluations on Ben simmons?

Being an LSU fan I haven't really needed to go back and really evaluate him during the draft process to much, I did most of that during the season. I formed an opinion on him months back and it really hasn't changed, he's too talented not to take in the top 2, but I think Ingram has a better chance to be an elite player then Ben does.

Anything you're looking for in particular?

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Heard the Pels big board is likely Dunn, Hield, then Murray

 

[bosoxlover12]

tbh that makes sense, given that's how I would rank the three guards defensively

 

[jonathanlambert33]

It does, Dell Demps had a press conference today and when asked where the team wants to improve he said on defense.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Denzel Valentine has an "significant knee issue." Drawing comparisons to Brandon Roy. I wonder how far this could cause him to drop?

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Denzel Valentine has an "significant knee issue." Drawing comparisons to Brandon Roy. I wonder how far this could cause him to drop?

Brandon Roy without skills?

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Brandon Roy's knee injuries

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Oh I thought the article was comparing their career trajectory haha

 

[jonathanlambert33]

https://twitter.com/Probballdraft/status/745236878828408833

 

[bosoxlover12]

I question the validity of Bender not being an option knowing we are working him out in a few hours

And no shir we're passing on Chriss. He literally made no sense and just had to be smoke.