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2014 NBA Draft |OT| Destroying careers before they start (if you're the first pick)
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It's on ESPN
PhoenixDawn
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Damn, there's no way I'd do that if I were the Sixers. I know Wiggins has the potential to be amazing, but I'd rather use the couple of lottery picks I have to have a higher chance of them panning out rather than go all in on a single player. It's not like they have a loaded roster where the rookies won't get any development time or anything, either.
its not that ridiculous.
The only thing is the kids seem to be living larger earlier than before
It's also on NBA TV. Via my ILP.
Inspectah Deck
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TangoAlphaLima
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I wouldn't do it. #3 guarantees you one of Wiggins, Parker, Embiid, or Exum, and you still get a solid prospect at #10, not to mention a potential contributor with #32. I could see it if it was for LeBron in that draft, but Wiggins hasn't shown enough to separate himself from the other top 3 guys, and I still like Embiid best of all.
Hypemaster
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LMAO
Praying that it isn't the Hornets
HI. BILLY MAYS HERE
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WTF is with NBA players dressing all fruity these days ?
TangoAlphaLima
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BadAss2961
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Other than the fact that it's possible Wiggins could fall to #3 anyway, I don't mind that trade.
More than anything, Sixers obviously just want a "star." If he's good, there's a lot of money to be made with Wiggins.
illmatic24
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Hoping that the Celtics can swing a trade for Love. If not, getting Embiid would be nice if his medical records look okay. I doubt either of those things happen so I would be cool with Gordon if he's there.
I'm also waiting to see how the Cavs screw up this year. I'm guessing by trading Wiggins to the Sixers for 3 and 10. Wiggins becomes a star and they blow 3 and 10 on average players.
I'm also waiting to see how the Cavs screw up this year. I'm guessing by trading Wiggins to the Sixers for 3 and 10. Wiggins becomes a star and they blow 3 and 10 on average players.
Hypemaster
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Show some respect and throw on a durag too.
Reave
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I agree with a lot of what you're saying, but if the Cavs weren't interested in making a deal for the first pick, I'm not sure how we can fault Orlando for that. Besides, offering the moon for Parker/Wiggins would just lead to another shit season if it took giving away their few prospects just to get one of them.
If anything, I think they should just grab Embiid at #4, Elfrid Payton at #12 (or Ennis) and let Jameer walk.
Reave
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Blouses in next year's draft confirmed.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Tonight is the beginning of the new Laker dynasty.
LOL
BadAss2961
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Poor kid. He even has that "wtf am I doing?" expression written all over him.
You don't have to follow the flamboyant guys in the league, Andrew.
Blouses 2015-2016 champs, confirmed
DoktorEvil
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Is Spike gonna be there this year?
TangoAlphaLima
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Oh shit, so that's why the Cavs took Bennett.
Hmm... I barely watch basketball, but the draft shows are always a bit funny to watch, not to mention the ridiculous suits. Think I'll probably watch a bit tonight.
Shame that the Pistons don't have a pick because of Cleveland's "jump". Probably the only pick I'm interested in, being the closest I have to a team to root for.
Shame that the Pistons don't have a pick because of Cleveland's "jump". Probably the only pick I'm interested in, being the closest I have to a team to root for.
Guys we got a body language expert here
CassidyIzABeast
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I don't know what's worse. The red suit, the floral jacket, or the camo pants
TangoAlphaLima
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BadAss2961
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chicko1983
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As an Aussie, I want to know what these supposed issues with exum are?
Zeus Molecules
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David Blatt has no idea who the hell the cavs are picking lol
He's coming straight out of high school playing against inferior competition and barely anyone has seen him play. He's a bit of a mystery man.
"...and with the first pick, we, the Cavs, have decided to take Marcus Smart!"
UnObtainium17
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That's still not as bad as lebron's all white everything draft suit, hehe.
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Mainly his body and the lack of data against high-level competition.
johnny_park
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No picks for the Blazers, I'll probably still watch.
chicko1983
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Fair enough. I was telling all my basketball friends that I thought he should play a couple of seasons of college and aim to be a top 5 draft pick. I'm surprised he is tasked about as a top4 draft pick.
ShinHayase
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I find this highly interesting. I don't really understand how it works though. It almost seems like a lottery or an auction of sorts.
Can someone explain the basics of the system please? Just something short would be great.
Can someone explain the basics of the system please? Just something short would be great.
He's definitely going top 5. May go as high as #2 to the Bucks if the Cavs take Parker. He was getting looks from all the major colleges as well (UNC, Kentucky, Indiana, etc).
SocksAndShoes
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It's actually exactly that. Every team gets ping pong balls thrown in a "hat", the worst teams get more ping pong balls (higher chance to win top pick), then they hold a drawing and the draft order is determined.
Edit: I explained that wrong. Not every team is involved in the lottery, just the worst teams overall.
fredrancour
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All the teams who didn't make the playoffs this season were entered in the lottery. The worse the record, the better the odds they got. The top 3 picks were awarded by drawings. Then after that teams go in order of worst record to best record, with the playoff teams coming after the lottery teams.
Teams are also allowed to trade picks around.
sf2fanatic
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So who Kobe drafting?
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