All In For Ben Simmons

[Rastapopoulos]

I don't know if I can handle another 1st pick in the draft drama.

I've thought about this, and I'd be kind of happy with #2. Currently Skal Labissiere is ranked #1, so let somebody else take him. Or, if they take Simmons, fine - we'll take an Anthony Davis-type player, sure. Sometimes I think people would care a lot less if we'd taken Oden #2 behind Durant.

Of course, #2 was where we took Sam Bowie...

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I think the best comp for Simmons is a driven, non-crazy Lamar Odom.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Honk Once for Simmons
Honk Twice for LaBissere

Honk Thrice for "Refuse To Root To Lose"

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Probably to early to hone in on anyone specifically, just give me a top 5 pick and this year is a success!

 

[BigGameDamian]

We don't need to tank because playing/developing our young guys will naturally put us in a position to get the #1 pick.

I thought it would get us 40 wins and in the playoffs?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Or alternatively...

 

[Natebishop3]

I thought it would get us 40 wins and in the playoffs?

Who said that? Your shtick makes no sense because you make passive aggressive comments aimed at people that don't exist.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Rashard Lewis never had handles like that. Nor could he pass nearly as well or lead the fast break. He's also a much better defender than Shard. Dimensions are maybe the only thing they have in common.

We'll see, I just am trying to not put too much thought into high school/international play. I bet Rashard looked dope as fuck in high school back in the 90s too. Just tempering expectations.

The kid I actually like is Dwayne Bacon.

 

[riverman]

So, you don't trust Olshey with a high draft pick - but you trust him to pull a miracle trade or FA signing?

Sorry, but I really find that bass-ackward.

I do trust Olshey with high draft picks, especially if they've been in the league a couple years

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Or alternatively...

Dude yes, didn't we have a dragan bender thread at one point? All-star name.

 

[dviss1]

Or alternatively...

We really have enough bigs IMO. We need a SF. It's our weakest position.

 

[illmatic99]

I think the best comp for Simmons is a driven, non-crazy Lamar Odom.

Don't think Lamar ever had the ability to create his own shot like Simmons appears to have.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

We really have enough bigs IMO. We need a SF. It's our weakest position.

He IS a SF. a 7 foot SF.

 

[0-Our!]

The next Anthony Bennett?...Tanking is for losers!

Not the next Bennett but tanking IS for losers

There's no doubt in my mind Ben will b good, question is how good? He is very Batum-ish w/ a few differences (i.e. length & not a very good rebounder bc of this, weak perimeter game/shot, ect.), Ben will never b a good rebounder in the NBA but w/ his perimeter shooting, all he has to do is become respectable (which I believe will happen, he'll never b Klay Thompson though on O) to keep defenses honest (this will b huge & when this happens is when Ben will flourish/turn the corner). He moves (controls speeds well too) well laterally & up the court but it's his mental he's GOT to become consistent w/ & increase (he's says he wants to b 1 of the top guys, right now I question that bc of his effort on the court); he's got crazy talent & knows how to play the game well/some good instincts (not all the time but most of the time), for him to become elite, he's got to get his mind right (gotta have heart/mind like Wes), IF he doesn't... he's got so much talent he'll end up almost exactly like a bad rebounding, much less perimeter shot-making, non-French Batum.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

What happened to Simmons that drops him to #9 in the draft?

 

[riverman]

He IS a SF. a 7 foot SF.

He's a Euro?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

He's a Euro?

Croatian. They've also got Luka Doncic in the pipeline behind him and Saric and Hezonja ahead of him. They're pretty talent-rich per capita.

His idol is Toni Kukoc, who was also a lanky SF:

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Croatian. They've also got Luka Doncic in the pipeline behind him and Saric and Hezonja ahead of him. They're pretty talent-rich per capita.

His idol is Toni Kukoc, who was also a lanky SF:

Speaking of Saric... I wonder if Philly will look to deal his rights this season.

 

[BigGameDamian]

We really have enough bigs IMO. We need a SF. It's our weakest position.

Ya lets draft on need rather than best player available because it's worked out so well for us in the past.

 

[THE HCP]

I loved players like Kukoc and Odom. Tall long PGs....... Thats why I think I like MCW from the Bucks so much....... and maybe why I've had a bromance on Batum for the past 8 years!

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I loved players like Kukoc and Odom. Tall long PGs....... Thats why I think I like MCW from the Bucks so much....... and maybe why I've had a bromance on Batum for the past 8 years!

If MCW can ever learn to shoot.. Damn. He would be an all star.

 

[Reep]

Don't think Lamar ever had the ability to create his own shot like Simmons appears to have.

Odom had plenty of ability to create anything. His pot habit just sucked all the motivation out of him. Sad because he had insane skills.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Put the season in a blender for BENDER!

 

[Reep]

We need Poeltl. One more white center should make MM's head explode.

Sure with Sabas' kid was a lot bigger. How much fun would that be?

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Natebishop3]

Wait... Ben Simmons is an Aussie? No thanks.

How has Dante Exum worked out?

 

[Reep]

Wait... Ben Simmons is an Aussie? No thanks.

How has Dante Exum worked out?

Patty Mills has done all right. And then there is that Bogut guy. And [okay, I really didn't know this] Kyrie Irving.

 

[Natebishop3]

Patty Mills has done all right. And then there is that Bogut guy. And [okay, I really didn't know this] Kyrie Irving.

Patty wasn't the #1 overall pick. Bogut has been extremely injury prone and really hasn't lived up to being a #1.

Kyrie...... what? He has an American accent though :/

 

[julius]

OK... So I've finally done some actual research on this kid and I have to say I'm really impressed. IMO He's like Batum on Steroids or a less athletic Lebron. Sorry for those of you who don't believe in tanking but I think we need to do everything we can to get this kid save trading Dame.

Is he the guy from Australia or something like that? Maybe it was Canada

 

[Reep]

Is he the guy from Australia or something like that? Maybe it was Canada

One of those British colonies.