Official 2013 NBA Draft Thread

[.infamous]

i guess the thunder offered their two picks and perkins to move into the top 5 no takers :/ not a surprise though haha

 

[RipCity32]

Maxiell hasn't converted on more than 36% of his midrange shots in like 3 or 4 seasons. In his career he's only had two seasons where he shot better than 40% from midrange and he rarely shot it those seasons. Both having good builds and being undersized is about where the comparisons stop. Bennett has a very versatile offensive game even at this young age, Maxiell was never that.

I said he can, not that he does with consistency. They play similarly, only Maxiell cant hit the jumper that well. Bennett's shot will make him better than Maxiell but I can't see him being a great player at the next level. Not many bigger guys with no real position turn to be great players.

 

[elcheato]

The Cavs really don't want this pick.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

People are underestimating the contract that the #1 pick gets.

 

[elcheato]

The Nets want CJ Miles for #22. Dear god take the trade and get him off my team.

 

[elcheato]

Chris Grant is like a sim league GM. Dude wants to trade everyone all the time

 

[Pugz]

Chris Grant is like a sim league GM. Dude wants to trade everyone all the time

shit our sim league needs a gm like that.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I've been putting Len to Cleveland for a while now, and it seems like almost all reports say the Cavs are leaning in that direction.

I really hope so because if Len goes 1 and Noel goes 2, that pushes someone down to the Pels and we don't have to take Burke.

 

[elcheato]

Just take our trade offer and its all square.

Only if that '14 is unprotected tho

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Fuck that trade lol

 

[jonathanlambert33]

But btw, I'm going to laugh when we get to the draft next year and people are saying "I thought this was supposed to be one of the best drafts ever. What happened?"

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Pels are taking Burke or McCollum tomorrow night, I'm convinced.

 

[RipCity32]

McCollum please.

 

[RipCity32]

I've been putting Len to Cleveland for a while now, and it seems like almost all reports say the Cavs are leaning in that direction.I really hope so because if Len goes 1 and Noel goes 2, that pushes someone down to the Pels and we don't have to take Burke.

I've been putting Len to Cleveland for a while now, and it seems like almost all reports say the Cavs are leaning in that direction.I really hope so because if Len goes 1 and Noel goes 2, that pushes someone down to the Pels and we don't have to take Burke.

Well, I don't see it mattering. Either Len will drop to you, or you will have someone else drop to you. It all depends where Bennett goes really. If he goes to Washington or Charlotte, you guys will make out with Len/McLemore/Oladipo/Porter.

 

[RipCity32]

Though idk if you seen Bennett said he is not slipping past 6th in the draft. Wonder if the Pelicans gave him some sort of guarantee if he is there.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

From what I've heard they aren't high on McLemore's character, so as much as I'd like for him to be the pick I don't think they'll select him. I can't see Len or Oladipo being available. So it's Porter, McCollum, or Burke. I'd have a tough time picking between Porter and McCollum.

It's not that I don't like Burke, because I do, but I think if you really start to break it down, when you talk about PG's in the NBA, you think of Paul, Parker, Westbrook, Rose, Rondo, Williams, and I guess now you could add Curry and Irving to that. The 6-8 elite PG's in this league, that is who you think of. Game changers I guess. But think about it, when has the NBA ever had this many good PG's? You have a number of backups who are starting quality PG's, there are probably 35-40 legitimate starting PG's in the league right now. And as a result there is such a buyers market out there for these PG's. Darren Collison, Devin Harris, Jeff Teague, CJ Watson, Nate Robinson, Jerryd Bayless, Will Bynum, Toney Douglas, DJ Augustin, Chris Duhon, Beno Udrih, Jose Calderon, Mo Williams, Aaron Brooks. All those guys are free agents that will probably come cheap. So in my view, if you aren't getting a 8, 9, or 10 point guard (one of those top guys listed above) or atleast a guy you think can become a 8, 9, or 10 then you can get get by with a 6 type of guy until something or someone presents itself. There are so many 6's out there that why would you use a valuable asset on a 7? So you spend your high draft pick, or your money on other areas to improve your team, preferably game changers at other positions. Though admittedly this draft is weak of big time talent so Burke could be BPA. I mean I know you're a Michigan guy, but can you really say that if Burke is going up against guys like John Wall, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, or Mike Conley that it would be a draw? I don't see it, I don't think he could get there, I could see him maybe out playing or drawing Jameer Nelson, Jeremy Lin, or Kyle Lowry types, but you can get that quality of a PG in so many different situations, so why would you use such a valuable resource when this league is just so loaded at the PG position?

 

[Mexi]

dan gilbert's latest twitter follow: oladipo
 
and his follow list is pretty interesting
https://twitter.com/cavsdan/following

 

[Mexi]

Cant wait for tomorrows broke ass marshon for 26 type trades. Yawn

No good draft trades since ray allen in 07, right?

 

[RipCity32]

From what I've heard they aren't high on McLemore's character, so as much as I'd like for him to be the pick I don't think they'll select him. I can't see Len or Oladipo being available. So it's Porter, McCollum, or Burke. I'd have a tough time picking between Porter and McCollum.It's not that I don't like Burke, because I do, but I think if you really start to break it down, when you talk about PG's in the NBA, you think of Paul, Parker, Westbrook, Rose, Rondo, Williams, and I guess now you could add Curry and Irving to that. The 6-8 elite PG's in this league, that is who you think of. Game changers I guess. But think about it, when has the NBA ever had this many good PG's? You have a number of backups who are starting quality PG's, there are probably 35-40 legitimate starting PG's in the league right now. And as a result there is such a buyers market out there for these PG's. Darren Collison, Devin Harris, Jeff Teague, CJ Watson, Nate Robinson, Jerryd Bayless, Will Bynum, Toney Douglas, DJ Augustin, Chris Duhon, Beno Udrih, Jose Calderon, Mo Williams, Aaron Brooks. All those guys are free agents that will probably come cheap. So in my view, if you aren't getting a 8, 9, or 10 point guard (one of those top guys listed above) or atleast a guy you think can become a 8, 9, or 10 then you can get get by with a 6 type of guy until something or someone presents itself. There are so many 6's out there that why would you use a valuable asset on a 7? So you spend your high draft pick, or your money on other areas to improve your team, preferably game changers at other positions. Though admittedly this draft is weak of big time talent so Burke could be BPA. I mean I know you're a Michigan guy, but can you really say that if Burke is going up against guys like John Wall, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, or Mike Conley that it would be a draw? I don't see it, I don't think he could get there, I could see him maybe out playing or drawing Jameer Nelson, Jeremy Lin, or Kyle Lowry types, but you can get that quality of a PG in so many different situations, so why would you use such a valuable resource when this league is just so loaded at the PG position?

Bottom line is I think Trey has what it takes to be a great player in the league. Really doesn't have all that much to do with being a Michigan guy. I wouldn't argue that Hardaway is going to be a great player at the next level. I just have seen so much of Trey that I do think he can be a great PG in the league.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

So you think he will outplay guys like Wall, Holiday, etc? Or even come out to a draw?

As highly skilled as he is, I just can't see that happening because of his shortcomings. He's a 7.