Exclusive Official 2017 NBA Draft Thread

[Reep]

what?

Utah/Denver drafting Lydon.

 

[santeesioux]

What's wrong with that UCLA guy that a lot of mocks had us taking at 15 for a while?

 

[Reep]

Who you want now? My picks are Ike, then Bell.

 

[BrianFromWA]

What's wrong with that UCLA guy that a lot of mocks had us taking at 15 for a while?

Very raw offensively. Doesn't move particularly well laterally. He missed the first five games of the season for UCLA with a torn meniscus, an injury that makes some teams wary.

 

[Reep]

What's wrong with that UCLA guy that a lot of mocks had us taking at 15 for a while?

He's really raw and has no real offensive game other than dunking. DeAndre Jordan Part 2.

 

[Nate]

Pasecniks is 7'1, *200*?!?!

That's ridiculous... he's 13 inches taller than me and weighs the same. I'm 10% bf. he must be like 2% lol.

 

[Sarni]

Who you want now? My picks are Ike, then Bell.

Pasecniks, Semi, Bell... I'll be happy.

 

[illmatic99]

Bell, Swanigan,or Semi.

 

[Blazinaway]

Who you want now? My picks are Ike, then Bell.

I want about 4 guys - we have that many picks? lol

 

[Reep]

Semi could be a real surprise player. Could also be a player without a position.

 

[Reep]

Orlando: Pase

 

[Sarni]

Our turn!

 

[illmatic99]

Three solid dudes on the board

 

[Blazinaway]

trade or pick or both?

 

[noknobs]

Swanigan it is

 

[illmatic99]

Caleb!

 

[BrianFromWA]

Swanigan!!

 

[THE HCP]

Caleb who?????? From WHERE?????

 

[Blazinaway]

Caleb it is

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

Go get our Draymond/Rodman Neil!!!!

Keep Bell home!!!!!!

Edit: Swanigan? You fucked up Neil!!!!!

 

[Nate]

I like Swanigan.

 

[THE HCP]

This guy isn't even on Bilas' top 10 available list!

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I like hearing hardest worker and really really cares.

 

[illmatic99]

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I would have taken Bell, Semi or Bolden but Caleb probably my 4th choice.

 

[Scalma]

Swanigan! Can't wait to keep trying to convince @BonesJones hes legit.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Not only is he the most heart-warming story of this draft but "Biggie" also is the most NBA-ready player available late in the first round. He's simply going to outwork everybody on the floor. He's one of the hardest workers I've ever been around. And he knows his role in the NBA. He told me there will always be a place for a rebounder in the NBA. That's where he's going to butter his bread, and he knows it. The questions about his body, size and athleticism are overwrought. He's a winner, pure and simple. Fans should want this inspiring and inspired young man on their squad.

Despite the huge college production, Swanigan won't go high in the draft due to questions over his athleticism and fit. They shouldn't bother Orlando this late. Swanigan could be the draft's best rebounder and a developing shooter.

 

[RonBrewer]

I love this pick

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

So how many 4/5s do we have on the roster? WTF

 

[BrianFromWA]

I love me some rebounding dudes. Kenneth Faried. DeJuan Blair. Now Caleb Swanigan.