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NBA Offseason 2017 |OT| Only Big Ballers Allowed *please pay $495 to be a Big Baller
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LyleLanley
Banned
The guy couldn't win in college, really makes you think.
Don't forget he's fat! And has a lazy look on his face like T-Mac!
We always believed in the BIG BALLER BRAND in our hearts, we just didn't know it yet.
Well Harris sure as shit ain't his floor
The Greek Freak
Member
If the Celtics keep the pick Isaac is the only one who makes any sense, his shot blocking, defensive switching ability, great rebounding, and decent spot up next to horford is a perfect fit + Jackson is trash.
That's not how Draymond works as a tweener (he's not really one), so maybe you're just kidding?
Draymond is not a tweener in that he can play center/forward because his wingspan is absurd and he still protects the rim but gives you offensive upside and defensive mobility that is otherwise abnormal for that spot. You don't take tweeners because they're actually awkward like he's implying Tatum is. It's a similar concept to small ball as a whole. You want big guys who can do everything, but generally smaller guys are more likely to be able to do that than bigs, which leads to why Draymond is so valuable etc.
I personally like Tatum more than Jackson (but less than Isaac), but being a "tweener" is generally not a good thing.
Call me crazy but doesn't that have to matter? At least a little? As someone who doesn't watch college ball, it's strange that back-to-back first picks couldn't even make the tourney. Not dire but at least a red flag?
LSU shoulda been better and got an NIT invite. You could tell Simmons just stopped caring and wanted to get to the draft.
Washington...they were fucking awful outside of Fultz and he STILL had a better assist rate than Ball. And then his ass got hurt. It ain't a red flag that a team with nothing besides Fultz couldn't win.
Yeah, Fultz had one of the worst supporting casts ever for a top pick, and that's not hyperbole. No one was saving that UW team.
LSU could have been slightly better, agreed.
Either way, no losing in college doesn't worry me.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Yeah Dray is more of an example of how the smart teams are emphasising wingspan as much as height, if not more, when projecting players.
"Team wasn't talented enough" never seems like a strong case for missing the tournament. Heck, if Curry could get in and win a game or two at Davison with a bunch of scrubs, any elite prospect should.
Again, missing isn't everything but it is crazy that neither Fultz nor Simmons could crack the top 68.
Again, missing isn't everything but it is crazy that neither Fultz nor Simmons could crack the top 68.
Davidson also didn't play actual schools in conference
So the Celtics are taking Tatum 0_0 It's actually a real possibility...
They took Olynyk when Antetokounmpo and Gobert were both available.
LyleLanley
Banned
If they want Tatum they gotta look into trading down again right? 5, 10 and future Kings first. Do it Ainge.
Cornbread78
Member
That makes sense. I was going strictly from a height standpoint.
I'm trying to convince myself he's better because I'm sick of these idiotic brick laying players Ainge keeps drafting and Josh Jackson's measurable don't impress me.
Cornbread78
Member
Can he shoot from outside though?
It they do draft him, I guess that means Hayward is out. Ibaka or Griffen then?
Besides, Duke got knocked out early, which proves he sucks..
I know Bill Simmons was raving about The Greek Freak in preseason. It didn't take long for people to realize he had crazy potential.
Ninja Scooter
Member
I'm ready to preorder my ZO2s
If magic does this I'm going to become a Timberwolves fan for a season
Didn't know you were becoming a Celtics fan, but welcome, brother!
Lionel Richie
Member
But Draymond is an explosive athlete, Tatum is a tweener in the classic sense that he's not fast enough to cover 3s nor long enough to cover 4s. Maybe he'll surprise me and be the next Carmelo, but I wouldn't want to take that bet.
Exactly
Magic BETTER NOT FUCKING DRAFT JJ IF WE ARE GETTING PG NEXT YEAR
seriously don't be an idiot Magic
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
I don't want any players who can't shoot. So no on Fox. The only answer in this draft is Lanzo. He is BPA and fills a need. No-brainer. It is law.
I need to see this in 2018:
Lonzo
Russ
BI
PG13
Nance
That squad, at the very least, is going to be fun to watch.
I need to see this in 2018:
Lonzo
Russ
BI
PG13
Nance
That squad, at the very least, is going to be fun to watch.
on offense
Exactly
Magic BETTER NOT FUCKING DRAFT JJ IF WE ARE GETTING PG NEXT YEAR
seriously don't be an idiot Magic
Lol you're worrying about nothing my man. We've been locked in on Ball since the lottery. Everything else is classic smokescreen.
The only thing I'm concerned about is Randle. He is clearly the odd man out here due to his weaknesses being what is essential in today's NBA (and quite frankly, for this team). If he can improve his jump shot and be smarter on defense, he would be a big help as a small ball center.
As far as this draft goes, It's definitely Ball and it's not even close. The smokescreens for JJ and Fox have been laughable.
sf2fanatic
Member
Ninja, bodyslam this jabroni plz
Lonzo is not that bad on defense, he's just slow laterally
Dlo puts in no effort :/
but I think we should at least be better than Portland
He sounds like too much of a stan for the Lakers and I'm not willing to throw away draft picks for a risk like that.