2016 NBA Draft mega thread

[santeesioux]

We're probably going to win just enough games to not be able to get one of the top 2 guys.

 

[PCmor7]

We're probably going to win just enough games to not be able to get one of the top 2 guys.

Don't be so pessimistic. We are capable of losing a lot.

 

[Natebishop3]

This is looking to be an awesome draft. If you're going to be bad, this is the year to be bad.

Time to go full tank ahead!

 

[blue9]

Time to go full tank ahead!

With Meyers down it's going to be much more difficult for this team to win. A large contingent will laugh at that statement, but I believe it to be true. Even when Meyers wasn't hitting his shots he was an important part of our offense. And in the last few games before his injury he was starting to hit his shots again. Now that we lack an outside threat to pull pressure off Dame/CJ it's going to be tougher on EVERYONE.
#blessingindisguise

 

[Natebishop3]

With Meyers down it's going to be much more difficult for this team to win. A large contingent will laugh at that statement, but I believe it to be true. Even when Meyers wasn't hitting his shots he was an important part of our offense. And in the last few games before his injury he was starting to hit his shots again. Now that we lack an outside threat to pull pressure off Dame/CJ it's going to be tougher on EVERYONE.
#blessingindisguise

Seems to me we either live or die based on how CJ and Dame are doing. If they're both hitting, we win. If one or both are struggling, we lose.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Made that LeBron comp earlier.

I hate that I'm falling for Simmons so quickly. I'm gonna be so biased for him once June 2016 rolls around.

I hear you. I hope that these two struggle in conference play so that I don't want them so badly.

 

[Trackjack]

He needs put on another 20-30lb before next year.

Damn

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[TBpup]

Skal
Simmons
Ingrahm
Murray
Bender

Anyone have a definitive vibe towards any of them yet either from a Strengths or Weaknesses standpoint? Of course it is early and some of them have only played a game or two if any of college ball except for Bender who is overseas.

 

[Trackjack]

With Meyers down it's going to be much more difficult for this team to win. A large contingent will laugh at that statement, but I believe it to be true. Even when Meyers wasn't hitting his shots he was an important part of our offense. And in the last few games before his injury he was starting to hit his shots again. Now that we lack an outside threat to pull pressure off Dame/CJ it's going to be tougher on EVERYONE.
#blessingindisguise

What about the defense side of the ball with him he is decent on the offense but if you don't stop know one it really matter how good offense player you are.

 

[Trackjack]

I watch Simmons play and there only 2 players I know that had court vision like that was Walton and sabonis. Yes he kind like lebron about filling up the stat sheet. Anyway good one next tues Kentucky and duke.

 

[DUB]

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

16 pts | 17 rebs | 5 ast:



He followed up this game yesterday with a 21/17 game.

He's a monster.

 

[TBpup]

16 pts | 17 rebs | 5 ast:



He followed up this game yesterday with a 21/17 game.

He's a monster.

I like Ellenson as he is very skilled but looks like he has below average athleticism from what I've seen so far.

 

[TBpup]

Jamal Murray had a nice night with 19 points and 8 assists.

 

[TBpup]

Brandon Ingrahm was okay in his game last night with 15 points and 5 rebounds on 5-16 shooting but was outshone by last years Championship game breakout star Grayson Allen who had 26 points and 5 rebounds with a couple of monster dunks on 8-13 shooting.

 

[TBpup]

It will be interesting to see how these Mock Drafts change as the college season progresses as they always do.

Draft Express as of 11/14/2015 Top 10:
Skal Labissiere - PF/C, Freshman, Kentucky
Ben Simmons - SF/PF, Freshman, LSU
Brandon Ingrahm - SF, Freshman, Duke
Jaylen Brown - SF/SG, Freshman, California
Dragan Bender - PF, Maccabi, Tel Aviv
Jamal Murray - PG/SG, Freshman, Kentucky
Kris Dunn - PG, Junior, Providence
Henry Ellenson - PF, Freshman, Marquette
Jakob Poeltl - C, Sophomore, Utah
Diamond Stone - C, Freshman, Maryland

That is a LOT of Freshman and expect some of those not to live up to Draft expectations this year and for some sophomores and upper class man to move into the Top-1o

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I like Ellenson as he is very skilled but looks like he has below average athleticism from what I've seen so far.

That never hurt Z-Bo

 

[Draco]

Simmons really looks good.

I can't imagine many if any teams winning less than Philly this year. Annoying how they are stacking their team with picks; they could end up with the #1 and #4 pick along with Saric coming over next year. I don't want the Lakers to keep their pick but is their any way I root for that franchise to string together some late season wins....

 

[DUB]

Simmons really looks good.

I can't imagine many if any teams winning less than Philly this year.

Fun fact: Philly head coach Brett Brown was an assistant coach at the Melbourne Tigers when Ben Simmons' dad Dave Simmons played there.

 

[TBpup]

That never hurt Z-Bo

Quite right but I would submit Zach is the exception, not the rule. Like Charles Barkley was one of the greatest PF of all time but I doubt just because he did it at 6'5", that there are many other repeating his performance.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

That never hurt Z-Bo

You don't know. He could've been Wilt Chamberlain II if he'd've had hops.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I like Ellenson as he is very skilled but looks like he has below average athleticism from what I've seen so far.

I disagree. He's not an explosive leaper but he has extremely quick feet and is fast for his size.

Remember, Ellenson is 6'11" 250 lbs.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Neither one of our guys is Joe Dumars. Neither one of them is John Stockton. It's more like having two Isiah Thomas players.


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Actually it's more like Isaiah and Vinnie Johnson. We need to go out and find our Joe Dumars.....

 

[handiman]

I can't imagine many if any teams winning less than Philly this year. Annoying how they are stacking their team with picks; they could end up with the #1 and #4 pick...

Fortunately for the rest of the league, the worst record isn't the best avenue to the top pick.

 

[HolyBackboard]

Damn

If Skal can perfect that back to the basket turnaround, he could be damn near unstoppable due to his length and release point. I also love how he knows the fundamentals of post play at such a young age when we hardly see players dominate with their back to the basket currently. Watching him seal his man was beautiful and his ability to go left-right with the hook is impressive. His shot is pure and if he can bulk up without losing his agility and quickness, he'll be a force to be reckoned with.

 

[PCmor7]

One half closer to the lottery ...

 

[TBpup]

One half closer to the lottery ...

It's the Silver Lining to what could be a very long season.

 

[WillG]

Jesus,
Can you ask your father to start working on those Ping-Pong balls for us?

Sincerely
TrailBlazer Fans.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

 

[Nikolokolus]

I'm already jealous of the Lakers . . . I mean we know they're getting Simmons right?