Rastapopoulos
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This was our scenario in 07 when we got #1.
So you're saying that if we were .7% "unluckier" we'd have Durant now?
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This was our scenario in 07 when we got #1.
So you're saying that if we were .7% "unluckier" we'd have Durant now?
The trouble with Rivers is the fact that his athleticism isn't necessarily NBA caliber. Beal is around the same size (a little more sturdy though) but he's a better athlete ... and athleticism matters a lot when making the jump from college to the pros especially for guys who might be a little bit undersized.
Obviously no single one of those three traits (good FG% in college, good size for his position, and superior athleticism) are guarantees of anything--heck, even all three doesn't guarantee anything. When a player has none of the three, though, as Rivers does ... ? That is a glaring red flag to me.
Another way of looking at my primary concern about Rivers: he shot less than 66% from the free throw line last year. Is that consistent with being a really good shooter?
A dead horse called and asked you to stop beating it.
Now at #11? I see POR going for Henson or if they have any balls (they currently don't) Perry Jones...
This was our scenario in 07 when we got #1.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_NBA_Draft#Draft_Lotteryproof?
I would rather have Terrance Jones then these to bean poles!
Go Sac! Go NOLA! Go Cavs! Go Toronto!
4 way tie for 3rd would be just too dangerous. you're still looking at the 5-6 pick most of the time, with much higher odds of losing the pick.
4 way tie for 3rd would be just too dangerous. you're still looking at the 5-6 pick most of the time, with much higher odds of losing the pick.
I am ok risking it. The pick has less protection next year snd the Nets should be bad again. We have to get a top talent and the pick is our best shot.
I am ok risking it. The pick has less protection next year snd the Nets should be bad again. We have to get a top talent and the pick is our best shot.
I am ok risking it.
The pick has less protection next year snd the Nets should be bad again.
(Despite the talk of how deep it would be due to many players staying in college last year because of the lockout, the top picks are all freshmen.) I can't imagine next year will be any worse at the top.
I don't know..... right now the two top picks for next years draft are in HS right now!
FWIW the odds of a team in a 4-way tie for 3rd ending up with the 4th pick are about 8.1%
(drawing 3 bumped to 4: 5.6%, drawing 4 not bumped: 2.5%)
What are the chances if one of the four finish with 21 two finish with 22 and one 23?
Go Cavs!