OT: NBA Draft Thread

[Fez Hammersticks]

The Nike Hoop Summit prospects have been at the Blazer PF this week and one player has been dominating, according to Draftexpress. Chad Ford said that he's the hot name among GM's and compared him to Serge Ibaka.

Bismack Biyombo

A bonafide freak of nature:

6'7.75" w/o shoes
6'9" w/shoes
7'7" wingspan
240 lbs.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Chad Ford's biggest draft sleeper:

Reggie Jackson - PG
Boston College
6'3" 210 lbs.
18 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 4.5 APG | 42 3PT%
Ford's comparison: "Russell Westbrook-esqe"

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[THE HCP]

Nah, this draft is weak!

 

[maxiep]

Chad Ford's biggest draft sleeper:

Reggie Jackson - PG
Boston College
6'3" 210 lbs.
18 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 4.5 APG | 42 3PT%
Ford's comparison: "Russell Westbrook-esqe"

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I don't want anyone whose best month is October.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Ford also said there isn't a superstar talent in this draft. Why not take a chance on a sleeper like Bismack like we did with Batum?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Biyombo stands out immediately when he walks into the gym. He sports a chiseled frame (measured 4.8 % body fat) with broad shoulders and an incredible 7'7” wingspan, and as we saw during some of the brief 5 on 5 sessions, he has an outstanding motor, which makes him a terror on the glass and on the defensive end. He also looks to be a very mature player with a great attitude, often seen encouraging teammates, talking with the coaching staff, and helping others with instructions. The experience he's garnered seeing heavy minutes in the top league in the world outside the NBA—the Spanish ACB--over the past few months was very evident.

-DX

 

[MickZagger]

Ford also said there isn't a superstar talent in this draft. Why not take a chance on a sleeper like Bismack like we did with Batum?

I disagree with Ford. Kyrie Irving could be a superstar.

 

[MAS RipCity]

I've never seen Bismack play before but from the reviews and comparisons, why not take a chance?

Also, Kyrie Irving is the next great point guard. He is worthy of the #1 pick.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I've never seen Bismack play before but from the reviews and comparisons, why not take a chance?

I doubt if he'll be available when we pick. DraftExpress already has him penciled in at 18, and I think he'll easily move up into the tail end of the lottery, perhaps even top 10, by the time the draft rolls around. He's the type of athlete that should be a workout monster and dominate other less athletic players at the camps and multi-player workouts.

His recent international experience should also help him at the camps and workouts. Yeah, it's only been 14 games, but he's an 18-year old kid playing against grown men and putting up some amazing numbers in limited minutes. In just 17 MPG, he's averaging 5.1 RPG and 2.3 BPG.

BNM

 

[MickZagger]

I'm going to be at the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday. Anybody know who I should look out for from the international side?

 

[THE HCP]

I'm going to be at the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday. Anybody know who I should look out for from the international side?

ME!

 

[RR7]

I'm going to be at the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday. Anybody know who I should look out for from the international side?

I would say, especially for Portland, primarily Biyombo and Nogueira. Both PF/Cs.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I just realized something....

The Blazers DON'T HAVE A FIRST ROUND PICK this year.

Cho & Co. are going to have to buy in or trade in.

 

[RR7]

I just realized something....

The Blazers DON'T HAVE A FIRST ROUND PICK this year.

Cho & Co. are going to have to buy in or trade in.

Yes they do. They traded away the N.O. pick, and our 2013 pick for Wallace, not our 2011.

 

[STOMP]

Ford also said there isn't a superstar talent in this draft. Why not take a chance on a sleeper like Bismack like we did with Batum?

Not a good comparison at all. Batum was projected by most as a late lotto level pick. But just prior to the draft he had a heart scare during a workout in NJ. Since his Dad died on the court of a heart attack, teams were understandably concerned and he fell on draft day.

That said, I'll be very interested to see if those measurements on Bismack bear out in the pre-draft as they are truly eye-popping.

STOMP

 

[andalusian]

ME!

That was a look for, not look around!

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Not a good comparison at all. Batum was projected by most as a late lotto level pick. But just prior to the draft he had a heart scare during a workout in NJ. Since his Dad died on the court of a heart attack, teams were understandably concerned and he fell on draft day.

That said, I'll be very interested to see if those measurements on Bismack bear out in the pre-draft as they are truly eye-popping.

STOMP

Both Draftexpress (Givoni is legit) and Chad Ford say they are hearing that Bismack will be a late lotto pick now and could climb higher with workouts.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I'm all about taking a flyer on a big. Here's an interesting name to keep an eye on: Patric Young, a 6'9" PF/C out of Florida.

If he stayed one more year he'd be a top-10 pick next year. If he comes out this season, which is likely, he'll be a mid-to-late first round pick.

Chad Ford:

How can a player averaging 3.3 ppg be considered a first-round pick? NBA scouts are convinced Young has the potential to be a dominant defensive big man whether he gets his offensive game going or not (think Ben Wallace). His body is NBA-ready, as is his defense. If he shows he's a game-changer on the defensive end the next few weeks, the lottery is not out of the question for him.

 

[STOMP]

Both Draftexpress (Givoni is legit) and Chad Ford say they are hearing that Bismack will be a late lotto pick now and could climb higher with workouts.

you just answered your own question from the OP... Portland won't take a flier on BB because he'll probably already have been drafted

STOMP