Event 2018 NBA Draft

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BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 said:
I don’t think the Knicks will give up on Frank the Tank so quickly.
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He can play next to Sexton I think and they really need to take the best player they can with the way that roster looks now. They would do well to get a good, long 3 but they aren’t going to have Porter fall to them and taking Miles Bridges or Kevin Knox at 9 would be a reach. Maybe Mikal Bridges then but then I am sure 76ers won’t take Sexton even if he’s the best player available, that would have Sexton fall to Charlotte or even LA.
 
Scalma said:
I’m still laughing at how obvious the Hutchison/Portland thing is.
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There was a guy (who really seems to kbow his stuff) in the REALGM draft forum who said he knew the team. He states it was Hutchinson's home team.... growing up in SoCal, that would mean it's the Lakers
 
tester551 said:
There was a guy (who really seems to kbow his stuff) in the REALGM draft forum who said he knew the team. He states it was Hutchinson's home team.... growing up in SoCal, that would mean it's the Lakers
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Or the Clippers, if they promises him at 13 it might make sense why he'd back out of everything else.
 
tester551 said:
There was a guy (who really seems to kbow his stuff) in the REALGM draft forum who said he knew the team. He states it was Hutchinson's home team.... growing up in SoCal, that would mean it's the Lakers
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That just doesn't add up though as they have Ingram, Kuzma and reportedly going after either one or both of Paul George and LeBron. That would put Hutchinson way down the pecking order.
 
hoopsjock said:
Bates-Diop is intriguing from a length perspective. Having a small forward with a 7'3"+ wingspan could be useful.
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He was my darkhorse at the end of the NCAA season as was Hutchinson. It would be nice to get them both in at the same time to workout. I'm a little disappointed that Hutchinson backed out of the combine and will be really disappointed if he doesn't do team workouts. I want players who are willing to compete and fight for a higher draft slot rather than settle for mid 20's.
 
hoopsjock said:
Or the Clippers, if they promises him at 13 it might make sense why he'd back out of everything else.
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Other than it would be a huge reach at 13, it would make sense why he would pull out if he is promised that high. The laker interest just doesn't make sense for the lakers or Hutchinson.
 
CupWizier said:
He was my darkhorse at the end of the NCAA season as was Hutchinson. It would be nice to get them both in at the same time to workout. I'm a little disappointed that Hutchinson backed out of the combine and will be really disappointed if he doesn't do team workouts. I want players who are willing to compete and fight for a higher draft slot rather than settle for mid 20's.
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He did have pretty small hands (for being that long) though at 8.5".
 
Sarni said:
I don’t think anyone will take him in the lottery.
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CupWizier said:
Other than it would be a huge reach at 13, it would make sense why he would pull out if he is promised that high. The laker interest just doesn't make sense for the lakers or Hutchinson.
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The whole situation doesn't make sense. He's either trying to hide something or his agent is trying to drum up interest with a fake ploy.
 
hoopsjock said:
He did have pretty small hands (for being that long) though at 8.5".
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I remember Jerome Kersey reportedly had small hands for his frame. His length in Bates-Diop hand is pretty good though. His body fat is also very good.
 
hoopsjock said:
The whole situation doesn't make sense. He's either trying to hide something or his agent is trying to drum up interest with a fake ploy.
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I wish the NBA would implement a rule that requires all eligible players to at least show up for the measurements and interview process. It seems that would be easy to implement even if they are injured and can't participate.
 
One of my many sources with the league told me that Mo Bamba has a 7'9" reach, but an 8'8" reach in shoes! #TheMoreYouKnow
 
HCP said:
One of my many sources with the league told me that Mo Bamba has a 7'9" reach, but an 8'8" reach in shoes! #TheMoreYouKnow
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People are always exaggerating their measurements to Mrs HCP.

Really though he had an incredible 9'7.5" reach with a 7'10" wingspan! That is pretty crazy.
 
HCP said:
One of my many sources with the league told me that Mo Bamba has a 7'9" reach, but an 8'8" reach in shoes! #TheMoreYouKnow
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Was he wearing a pair of Bootsy Collins shoes?

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I'm sure this will instantly get derided as a horrible idea by many here (lord knows how many should-be GMs are constantly posting on internet message boards...) but I wouldn't hate a pick of Troy Brown if we stayed at 24.

While he certainly didn't score or take over games like a high-end 5* recruit should, his length, athleticism, ball-handling, and court vision all feel like they'd pair nicely with Dame. More importantly, I saw a guy who wasn't afraid to do the little things when his shot wasn't falling -- he was an aggressive and devoted rebounder, worked his ass off on defense and seemed to stay engaged in the game when things weren't going his way offensively, which I think is an exceedingly underrated component to rookie evaluations.

I'm not convinced that he'll ever become a true star like some are suggesting Hutchison could, but I definitely think he's a candidate to outproduce his draft position.
 
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Labinot41 said:
Minnesota or Jazz could also want him
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ah, okay. Wasn't sure what direction you were going with this. There is always a chance of him being picked ahead of us and a lot depends on who he works out for also.
 
tester551 said:
There was a guy (who really seems to kbow his stuff) in the REALGM draft forum who said he knew the team. He states it was Hutchinson's home team.... growing up in SoCal, that would mean it's the Lakers
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If Porter was still on the board at #6 would you do this?

Magic get CJ

Blazers get #6, Biyombo, and Augustin (or Ross, Mack, Simmons)

We'd be taking a huge risk on Porter.
 
CupWizier said:
ah, okay. Wasn't sure what direction you were going with this. There is always a chance of him being picked ahead of us and a lot depends on who he works out for also.
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I think he has also cancelled all workouts.
 
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