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2013 NBA Offseason |OT| Already Planning for the 2014 Offseason

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pilonv1

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Making my way through the top 10 Draft Express videos, I would be tying a noose if I was an NBA GM with a high lottery pick.

Outside that I'd feel more confident
 
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ThisWreckage

Banned
Aldridge in Dallas would make zero sense. I doubt he can play center. Dallas would have fantastic floor spacing though. I'm not sure what they can offer the Blazers considering the team is gutted.
 
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CreepingFear

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grandjedi6

Master of the Google Search
J2 Cool said:
wtf. Just saw this gif from Miami's parade(?).

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That's dangerous as hell. I'm amazed Lebron ducked as smoothly as he did, not even looking at the overpass.
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He had already ducked under an overpass or two by then (that's why he's looking back). Hence why he ducked so smoothly.
 
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LegendofJoe

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I'd prefer we trade down with the Wolves so they can get their SG and give us their other first, but if the Wolves aren't feeling that I'm cool with us taking Zeller at 4. He was mocked as the number 1 pick at the beginning of the season and the athleticism he displayed at the combine really surprised me. His ceiling on defense is as a slightly below average defender, but I think he'll be above average on offense due to his shooting ability, IQ, and ability to run the floor.
 
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Cornbread78

Member
ya know, it really sucks there will be litrle to no hoops talk on WEEI today, dammit Hernandez... he's screwin' Pats and Celts fans...
 
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ThisWreckage

Banned
Dallas will trade their pick, only to strike out in free agency (at least with "super stars").

The Bobcats will find a way to bungle their pick. It's written in stone. If they could, they'd redraft Adam Morrison.
 
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Knux-Future

Banned
Rodeo Clown said:
Well, I'm really hoping for KCP. Does that count?
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I think KCP is going to be really solid. I wish we could take him but nope we taking a big man that isn't and probably will never be better than the trash we have now.

but KCP gives yall what you guys need...a 2 guard not made of glass.
 
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LegendofJoe

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Zeus Molecules said:
Franklin if he is available, Mitchell if he is not and a pg in the 2nd.

Also my pick is Muscala for sleeper of the draft
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I like Franklin and Muscala as well, but why wouldn't you just take Muscala if Franklin isn't there? He's not a Knicks sort of player, but the spacing you'd have with him and Melo on the court would be unreal.
 
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SamuraiX-

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friskykillface

Banned
multiple sources just tweeted that Dwight aint coming back to the Lakers but we all knew that

he said Dwight wants to go to Houston or Dallas

do it Cuban
 
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Rodeo Clown

All aboard! The Love train!
Knux-Future said:
I think KCP is going to be really solid. I wish we could take him but nope we taking a big man that isn't and probably will never be better than the trash we have now.

but KCP gives yall what you guys need...a 2 guard not made of glass.
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Yeah, he fits everything we're looking for. Good size, can knock down jump shots, doesn't appear to have any lingering health concerns.

I just don't want Flip to try and get cute and move up.
 
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Zeus Molecules

illegal immigrants are stealing our air
LegendofJoe said:
I like Franklin and Muscala as well, but why wouldn't you just take Muscala if Franklin isn't there? He's not a Knicks sort of player, but the spacing you'd have with him and Melo on the court would be unreal.
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I would, I am all about a 2015 rebuild. However the knicks want a tougher front court and muscala is skilled and apparently doesnt like contact. It would likely take a season or 2 too for him to contribute at a high level and the knicks apparently want to try for it one more time now. Also who knows they had him in and put him against whitey in workouts. If he showed anything they could still take him in thd second.

Mitchell is ok with contact and could be the best pure athlete in ths draft. Shump was the same and it worked so I could see them doing it again.
 
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effzee

Member
friskykillface said:
multiple sources just tweeted that Dwight aint coming back to the Lakers but we all knew that

he said Dwight wants to go to Houston or Dallas

do it Cuban
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He coming to PHILLY!

To set right what was done wrong by the other loser Laker Bynum.

Dwight can own this town. Him and DJAX can tear up all the groupies!
 
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Rodeo Clown

All aboard! The Love train!
I wasn't that excited about the draft until I remembered yesterday that I'm getting 5 hours of Jay Bilas up there talking about shit like wingspan and rejumpability. Now I'm stoked.
 
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LegendofJoe

Member
Zeus Molecules said:
I would, I am all about a 2015 rebuild. However the knicks want a tougher front court and muscala is skilled and apparently doesnt like contact. It would likely take a season or 2 too for him to contribute and the knicks apparently want to try for it one more time now. Also who knows they had him in and put him against whitey in workouts. If he showed anything they could still take him in thd second.

Mitchell is ok with contact and could be the best pure athlete in ths draft. Shump was the same and it worked so I could see them doing it again.
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Muscala was the 4th best rebounder in all of college basketball last year, so I don't buy the he doesn't like contact line. Bucknell had one athletic trainer for all sports, let him actually get in a gym with trainers concentrating solely on him and watch out.

I liked Mitchell prior to last season, but he really regressed this season. He is incredibly athletic, but he's not the brightest crayon in the box. Muscala will be the better player long term.
 
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SamuraiX-

Member
Rodeo Clown said:
I wasn't that excited about the draft until I remembered yesterday that I'm getting 5 hours of Jay Bilas up there talking about shit like wingspan and rejumpability. Now I'm stoked.
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Every year.

The actual selections are pretty much an afterthought compared to the amazing comedy show that gets put on by ESPN's "experts" and clown shoes GMs having a competition to see who can make the most embarrassing trade imaginable.
 
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Rodeo Clown

All aboard! The Love train!
SamuraiX- said:
Every year.

The actual selections are pretty much an afterthought compared to the amazing comedy show that gets put on by ESPN's "experts" and clown shoes GMs having a competition to see who can make the most embarrassing trade imaginable.
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Yeah, and with Simmons on there tonight, it should be especially entertaining. "Who says no?"

Hopefully they're super behind with trades like usual. I love that.
 
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KingGondo

Banned
I have no idea who OKC likes, which I think is exactly how Presti wants it.

I do think they want size to develop, but I also have a hard time seeing them pass on a guy like Oladipo if they managed to trade into the top 5.
 
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Red Blaster

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“This is why I hate being in Portland,’’ Aldridge said during the last week of the season. “You can’t do anything.’’

According to the report, Aldridge would not only welcome a trade from the Blazers, but he hopes for one, believing the city is too boring and small.

Neil Olshey said he sympathized with the constant change Aldridge has gone through with the Blazers, but the GM was adamant he would not be shopping the All-Star forward.

“Well, I’ll tell you this: I’m not going to be making any phone calls to move him,’’ Olshey said. “But if the phone rings and it makes the team better ...’’
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lulz what the hell
 
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Vahagn

Member
I can't remember the last time I was consumed or focused on the draft. The fact that I almost never watch college ball and that LA rarely if ever drafts in the lottery probably has something to do with this.
 
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LegendofJoe

Member
Vahagn said:
I can't remember the last time I was consumed or focused on the draft. The fact that I almost never watch college ball and that LA rarely if ever drafts in the lottery probably has something to do with this.
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If Dwight leaves you'll be all about next year's draft.
 
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truly101

I got grudge sucked!
J2 Cool said:
Which of the mid-round big bodies will be best?

Plumlee, Rudy Gorbert, Dieng, Lucas Noguiera

I feel like you can't go that wrong if you get a decently mobile 7-footer. I think Plumlee is probably the most well rounded and usable, and his body's big. He could be like a more athletic, less defensive-minded Asik type. Gorbert bust. Noguiera could be something but he's too skinny right now, may have highest potential. Dieng either a defensive specialist off the bench or out of the league shortly. If any of these guy's can figure out a little game for themselves, they have the body to contribute.
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Mason's problem is he still takes a good minute to think what he's going to do before he does it, and even as a senior made some stupid mistakes with ball security (see 2nd Miami game). He also is either a timid defender or fouls too much.

That said, he did improve offensively each year at Duke, developed a nice jump hook and is a decent offensive rebounder. He can run the floor and can jump well for his size. Team him up with another PF or Center and he can be effective. If he's playing the post by himself, he disappears during double teams. He's going to need a solid coach to go to the next level.

EDIT: I think the best big in this draft is going to be Dieng, at least in the regard that what he will be asked to do (defend) he will do very well, and any offense he contributes will be gravy. I think he's still relatively new to basketball.
 
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ph33nix

MWO
LegendofJoe said:
If Dwight leaves you'll be all about next year's draft.
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yeah you can put me in the "I don't know shit about college basketball and only started following when I knew my team was headed straight to the lottery and that's why I thought Michael Beasley was going to be a hall of famer" category
 
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Future PhaZe

Member
I still think Shabazz is going to be good.

When you combine Howland factor with high free throw rate and 18 PPG as a rookie then it basically translates to guaranteed all-star in the NBA.
 
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StickSoldier

Member
Multiple sources is saying that Dwight thinks the Mavs are the most desirable location because he can be the face of the franchise and their play style would suit him the most. Come on down Howard, you'll be the best center in Mavs history bro!
 
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commish

Jason Kidd murdered my dog in cold blood!
StickSoldier said:
Multiple sources is saying that Dwight thinks the Mavs are the most desirable location because he can be the face of the franchise and their play style would suit him the most. Come on down Howard, you'll be the best center in Mavs history bro!
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This is something Chris Broussard would say.
 
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