Event 2018 NBA Draft

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CupWizier said:
If the shoe fits then don't act like a twit. My age is 63. Now there is no confusion. What's your age cupcake? I don't call "everyone" cupcake. I've reserved that one for you. :devilwink:
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Mmmmm.....cupcakes..... :hcp:
 
hoopsjock said:
The thought process is to get the #9 pick for taking on Noah, no one actually wants or thinks it's a good idea to have Noah on the team.
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That's an expensive No. 9 pick. Could we stretch him? Buy him out?
 
Gronk Brady said:
As I said, that was not a threat... just telling him he wouldn’t call me a cupcake to my face. Can’t stand fake tough guys like you and him that try to bully people behind a keyboard... I’m a business professional in my late 30’s... I don’t fight. And I don’t post my opinion for closed minded people like you who will blindly support Neil no matter what he does... just putting my observation out there for anyone open minded that likes to hear many points of view before deciding where they stand... as you can see my opinion of Neil changed over time... I believe you constantly have to prove yourself and get better... whereas you give Neil a lifetime achievement award
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Fallacy. I'm on record that Stotts and NO get 1 more year from me.
 
yuyuza1 said:
Showing our cards a month before the draft seems like a stupid idea. And this doesn't look like a smokescreen. otoh, if he goes in and kills the workouts, he'd get out of our range.

I'm guessing the team that made him a promise is regretting this news getting out regardless
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What news is that? That he’s not going to the combine? That didn’t really need to be reported for teams to notice lol.
 
CupWizier said:
Well, the news was going to get out when he didn't show for the combine and that's well before the draft. I also think it would be foolish for a player to get a promise before the workouts. It's not like he's a standout type performer from a big program. He needs to sell himself.
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Since he’s got the same trainer as dame, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that Neil, or someone connected to Portland has already worked him out.
 
I feel like San Antonio might've promised him at 18.
 
BonesJones said:
I feel like San Antonio might've promised him at 18.
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I still don't know why any team would promise a guy before the combine and before seeing other players in workouts too. It's not like the promising team can just hide him until the draft.
 
hoopsjock said:
I still don't know why any team would promise a guy before the combine and before seeing other players in workouts too. It's not like the promising team can just hide him until the draft.
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Who knows if he's been worked out or not...?
 
hoopsjock said:
I still don't know why any team would promise a guy before the combine and before seeing other players in workouts too. It's not like the promising team can just hide him until the draft.
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Isn't that essentially what they're doing, hiding him before the draft?
 
RR7 said:
Isn't that essentially what they're doing, hiding him before the draft?
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Hutchison isn't some secret. Dude is a 4 year player. Everybody knows who he is and has scouted him extensively.
 
hoopsjock said:
I don't get that though. He has the potential to jump into the teens with good measurements and a solid performance at the combine. Why back out because someone at 24 likes you?
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Or he could shit the bed and slip out of the first round.
 
JDC said:
Hutchison isn't some secret. Dude is a 4 year player. Everybody knows who he is and has scouted him extensively.
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I'm not saying he's a secret. But none of the guys really are. So if you're worried about promising a guy before workouts, because workouts can make them blow up, then you can be doing the same with him. Promise him at 24, or 22, 26, etc., and say hey, you're guaranteed to not fall past us, if you cancel all your workouts. He likes the landing spot, cancels workouts, and if a team likes him before that, so be it. But if he went to workouts, and was nailing every jumper, showing amazing handle, etc., measured at the combine with a longer wingspan than expected, he could climb to 15, 14 whatever. So a team in the 20s has him shut it down, and he feels comfy with the spot.
 
I want to join in on making a draft trade that has no shot of happening! CJ the 24 and Zach Collins, for Buddy Heild and the #2 pick.
 
JDC said:
I hope you're right.
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You shouldnt.s. you aren't able to see his promise. I guy with insanely high work ethic with a good foundation in the Spurs organization? He'd be an all-star.
 
Mediocre Man said:
What tall white guy is at 8?
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It sounds like a Utah move to me. Once they are set on somebody they go for that guy, like that story about having their employees sign that they won’t reveal anything from Donovan Mitchell’s workout and plotting a move to get to lottery from the very first moment they saw him play.

On the other hand they always bring insane amount of players for workouts so it’s probably not them.
 
dviss1 said:
I don't think they take him. They have Covington on a friendly contract.
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He got exposed for his lack of offense during the playoffs, I don’t think they are going to rely on him to be their main SG/SF. In fact I expect RoCo to be included in a trade package for a star if they can trade for one.

They have to take Bridges if they can. He’s a great shooter, good defender, he’s athletic. He’s from Vilanova and his mother works for Sixers. It’s literally the biggest no-brainer in the entire draft - if Philadelphia can have Mikal Bridges they must take him. He’s their chance to make up for not taking Tatum last year.

They don’t really need more bigs or small guards, a player who can play at a 2 and 3 is their main need.
 
I think for lottery picks:

1. Phoenix - Ayton
2. Sacramento - Doncic
3. Atlanta - Bagley
4. Memphis - Jackson Jr
5. Dallas - Bamba
6. Orlando - Young
7. Chicago - Porter
8. Cleveland - Carter
9. New York - Sexton
10. Philadelphia - Mikal Bridges
11. Charlotte - Knox
12. LA Clippers - SGA
13. LA Clippers - Miles Bridges
14. Denver - Robert Williams

Also, Zhaire Smith will be traded to Kings who will agree to take on Mahinmi’s contract and will give second round picks. Wings are the new bigs for Kings.

I think Ayton, Doncic and Porter will be huge players for their new teams. Sexton could also have a huge impact if he goes to New York, he will make up for not taking Smith last year. Not sure if Bagley fits next to John Collins but Atlanta need to take the best talent available, he has crazy upside.
 
Sarni said:
I think for lottery picks:

1. Phoenix - Ayton
2. Sacramento - Doncic
3. Atlanta - Bagley
4. Memphis - Jackson Jr
5. Dallas - Bamba
6. Orlando - Young
7. Chicago - Porter
8. Cleveland - Carter
9. New York - Sexton
10. Philadelphia - Mikal Bridges
11. Charlotte - Knox
12. LA Clippers - SGA
13. LA Clippers - Miles Bridges
14. Denver - Robert Williams

Also, Zhaire Smith will be traded to Kings who will agree to take on Mahinmi’s contract and will give second round picks. Wings are the new bigs for Kings.

I think Ayton, Doncic and Porter will be huge players for their new teams. Sexton could also have a huge impact if he goes to New York, he will make up for not taking Smith last year. Not sure if Bagley fits next to John Collins but Atlanta need to take the best talent available, he has crazy upside.
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I don’t think the Knicks will give up on Frank the Tank so quickly.
 
I’m still laughing at how obvious the Hutchison/Portland thing is.
 
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