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2013 NBA Offseason |OT| Already Planning for the 2014 Offseason
- Thread starter Rodeo Clown
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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.
CreepingFear
Member
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
wtf. Just saw this gif from Miami's parade(?).
That's dangerous as hell. I'm amazed Lebron ducked as smoothly as he did, not even looking at the overpass.
He had already ducked under an overpass or two by then (that's why he's looking back). Hence why he ducked so smoothly.
LegendofJoe
Member
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.
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...
Meanwhile...
Knux-Future
Banned
Hash your bets loserbros.
who do you guys think your team will draft?
I have no clue probably some shit bigman.
who do you guys think your team will draft?
I have no clue probably some shit bigman.
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.
The Bobcats will find a way to bungle their pick. It's written in stone. If they could, they'd redraft Adam Morrison.
Rodeo Clown
All aboard! The Love train!
Well, I'm really hoping for KCP. Does that count?
Golden State only has a second round pick, although they said they might buy a first rounder.
If they get a pick in the 20s I want Withey.
LegendofJoe
Member
Noel if he's there, Len or Zeller if he's not.
Knux-Future
Banned
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.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
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
LegendofJoe
Member
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.
SB Nation did a roundup of all the notable mock drafts: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/6/27/4468732/nba-draft-2013-cavaliers-nerlens-noel-alex-len
But it looks like DraftExpress just updated there's yet again today: http://www.draftexpress.com/
Put me down for Kings taking C.J. McCollum with Burke as an alternative if C.J. isn't there at 7.
I know we're also really high on taking Tony Snell with the 36th pick, but I highly doubt he'll be available then.
But it looks like DraftExpress just updated there's yet again today: http://www.draftexpress.com/
Put me down for Kings taking C.J. McCollum with Burke as an alternative if C.J. isn't there at 7.
I know we're also really high on taking Tony Snell with the 36th pick, but I highly doubt he'll be available then.
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
he said Dwight wants to go to Houston or Dallas
do it Cuban
Rodeo Clown
All aboard! The Love train!
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.
Raptors will probably take another euro pla....
Oh wait they dont even have a fuckin pick in the draft
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
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.
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!
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.
LegendofJoe
Member
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.
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.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
His last ditch attempt to get CP3 to come to Dallas.
Rodeo Clown
All aboard! The Love train!
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.
LegendofJoe
Member
Ugh Simmons, I'm sure he'll be trashing us all night as usual.
Red Blaster
Member
lulz what the hell
Future PhaZe
Member
Wow... Bordering on Andrea Bargnani levels of cockbaggery.
LegendofJoe
Member
If Dwight leaves you'll be all about next year's draft.
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.
Cornbread78
Member
Wait, why does almost every mock draft have the Celts taking Larkin? They need a big, not a midget guard.
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
Future PhaZe
Member
They'll be on some shit they haven't seen for maybe twenty years real soon.
Most of them will disappear like Cavs age.
Cavs age was basically Heat age a few years ago.
If? That's cute.
Pretty much. Not sure which was more annoying. At least Heat won shit.
Was Fab a bust? I think Sullinger played well for Boston last year.
Judging the last two years, the Cavs will pick some second round pick at the #1.
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.
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.
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!
This is something Chris Broussard would say.