Official 2013 NBA Draft Thread

[Pugz]

no one will work in sacramento

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Rated by most as the top point guard in the 2013 NBA draft, Trey Burke said he's already had interviews with the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans this week at the NBA draft combine.

 

Jason Quick @jwquick about 9 minutes ago

San Diego St. SG Jamaal Franklin met with the Blazers yesterday, and the whole meeting consisted of a psychological test taken on a computer

Franklin said he thinks Blazers sent psychologist Dana Sinclair because teams question his character. "Because I'm a warrior on the court.''

Franklin said he considers himself one of the best defenders in the draft. He compares his offense to JR Smith and his defense to Tony Allen

 

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider about 12 minutes ago

First day of NBA Combine in the books. Steven Adams & Rudy Gobert garnered most buzz. Reggie Bullock & Allen Crabbe really shot it well

 

Chris Mannix ?@ChrisMannixSI 16m

Kansas's Ben McLemore says his first three interviews were Cleveland, Minnesota and New Orleans.

Otto Porter has interviewed with Charlotte, Phoenix and OKC. Says he looks at Cleveland, Phoenix and Orlando as being the best fit.

Cody Zeller says he interviewed with Toronto, Portland, Houston and Boston. Denies wingspan is 6-8. Says closer to 6-11.

Don't be surprised to see Shabazz Muhammad start to plummet on draft boards. Hearing concerns about his mechanics and one dimensional play

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Rudy Gobert measured 7'2.5 with a 7'9 wingspan. He's going high in the draft.

 

[Teagz]

Can he play though? I don't know much about any of these international guys lol

 

[elcheato]

I'm so indifferent on Porter. Argh.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Can he play though? I don't know much about any of these international guys lol

I mean he's definitely not just some really long guy that can't play. He's got some NBA skills.

 

[Pugz]

one thing dumars can do is draft(forget the drako thing, that wasnt all him), and i dont mean because gmoe/bk/drummond fell in his lap. he just has a decent knack for reading talent. if bazz is slipping the way everyone has said, if hes there at detroits pick i could see us going right over him. ive said it for a while, dipo is the guy i want(assuming we stay at our spot)

 

[Teagz]

Yeah I want Olidipo too. Kid's gonna be a star.

 

[Pugz]

Yeah I want Olidipo too. Kid's gonna be a star.

his upside is so nice, and if we get a good coaching staff in here he can pan out sooner. im sitll not sold on bk as our point though. we need to deal stuckey and have bk off the bench as a combo.

 

[Pugz]

Nerlens Noel will not be ready for the NBA season opener and is targeting Christmas as his debut date.
Noel said he is ''ahead of schedule” in his rehab from a torn ACL in his left knee.
''I've started to shoot some free throws the last week with a different type of brace on,'' said Noel, who has yet to start running again. ''I'm 100 percent confident of not just gaining what I had but definitely being stronger, coming back better. During this time that I won't be playing basketball I'll just be working on a lot of things that I needed to polish when I was playing.''
Noel called shooting among his needed areas of improvement.
''I think I'm at a good point, but obviously I can't do too much right now,'' Noel said. ''I'm just doing a lot of form shooting right now. I think when I come back I'll be able to knock down that 15-footer and be able to take my game to another level.''
 

 

[elcheato]

Has to be the #1 pick. Just way too much potential to pass on, unless you're the Blazers and don't want to ruin another big mans health

 

[jonathanlambert33]

He weighed in at 206 lbs, that's incredible.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Bazz measured a hair under 6'6.5 and worked out with the SF's. Definitely his position in the league.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Good luck guys lol

 

[buzzy]

I have a feeling the Cavs are gonna win again

 

[dez]

I just hope the Cats end up with a pick that lands them Anthony Bennett...
 
He'd fit perfectly into what they already have..

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

That draft karma scale better come true lol

 

[Pugz]

they have nothing though lol.


love the love for detroit. hopefully its rigged and we win. stern can quit showing love for cleveland.

 

[buzzy]

KLove is actually alive

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Does Nick Gilbert age?