Forum Game Rip City Two 2019 Mock Off Season - NBA Draft

[BonesJones]

With the 5th overall pick, the Atlanta Hawks select -- DeAndre Hunter, Virginia

 

[hoopsjock]

Technically the Phoenix Suns (@Pinwheel1) are on the clock but rumors are they are picking for New Orleans (@Chris Craig).

 

[BonesJones]

Technically the Phoenix Suns (@Pinwheel1) are on the clock but rumors are they are picking for New Orleans (@Chris Craig).

And the flow is halted. Haha.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Technically the Phoenix Suns (@Pinwheel1) are on the clock but rumors are they are picking for New Orleans (@Chris Craig).

Commish-bomb

 

[Chris Craig]

And the flow is halted. Haha.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Is this the right thread? What's happening?

 

[hoopsjock]

There is a trade to announce

New Orleans Pelicans Receives:


Devin Booker $26,089,061
Josh Jackson $7,059,480
Elie Okobo $1,416,852
2019 #6 pick from Suns
2019 #32 pick from suns

Incoming Salary: $34,565,393
Outgoing Salary: $35,757,946


Phoenix Suns Receive:


Anthony Davis $27,093,018
E'Twaun Moore $8,664,928
2019 57th pick from New Orleans


Outcoming Salary: $34,565,393
Incoming Salary: $35,757,946

This trade is approved once the new league year begins pending the approval of @Pinwheel1. No players from this deal can be moved in other deals until then.

 

[hoopsjock]

Is this the right thread? What's happening?

First 5 picks have been made. Awaiting @Pinwheel1's approval of a trade @Chris Craig posted before pick #6 can be officially made.

 

[BonesJones]

 

[Chris Craig]

Somebody is getting fired

 

[Pinwheel1]

With the 6th overall pick, the Phoenix Suns select : Cameron Reddish out of Duke

 

[hoopsjock]

The Boston Celtics are now on the clock with the 7th pick (@JDC).

 

[JDC]

With the 7th pick in the 2019 Rip City Two NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics select Jarrett Culver, Texas Tech.

 

[BonesJones]

Heres where the draft gets interesting!

 

[hoopsjock]

Next up with pick #8 is the Philadelphia 76ers (@KeepOnRollin).

 

[hoopsjock]

Heres where the draft gets interesting!

Culver at 7 is a freaking steal.

 

[BonesJones]

Culver at 7 is a freaking steal.

Whoever's left at 7 out of that top 7 is a steal IMO.

 

[BonesJones]

Next up with pick #8 is the Philadelphia 76ers (@KeepOnRollin).

Ironic username is this takes a while! Haha.

 

[hoopsjock]

Whoever's left at 7 out of that top 7 is a steal IMO.

True, although Garland is a risky pick. I'm not as high on Reddish as you are.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Heres where the draft gets interesting!

Yeh, I am ready to vomit!

 

[BonesJones]

True, although Garland is a risky pick. I'm not as high on Reddish as you are.

Reddish in the right situation could flourish. His skill-level is high. I think he has the 4th most star potential behind Morant, Zion, and Hunter.

 

[JDC]

Reddish in the right situation could flourish. His skill-level is high. I think he has the 4th most star potential behind Morant, Zion, and Hunter.

His athleticism and decision making holds him back I think. Not very physical either.

I think he can be starter on a good team though if he finds the right situation and buys into his role.

 

[hoopsjock]

Reddish in the right situation could flourish. His skill-level is high. I think he has the 4th most star potential behind Morant, Zion, and Hunter.

I know he's got the talent, it just worries me when the potential doesn't translate to being productive on the court.

 

[blazerkor]

True, although Garland is a risky pick. I'm not as high on Reddish as you are.

I just know that Garland can shoot the three very well and is average at everything else. The Lakers need floor spacing. I don't see him as a risk just a guy who might be able to do other things besides shooting the three but will always have the three ball.

 

[hoopsjock]

I just know that Garland can shoot the three very well and is average at everything else. The Lakers need floor spacing. I don't see him as a risk just a guy who might be able to do other things besides shooting the three but will always have the three ball.

Oh he's got a ton of skill. The risk was from him missing last season with an injury, not on the court.

 

[Chris Craig]

I know he's got the talent, it just worries me when the potential doesn't translate to being productive on the court.

Sometimes the risk is worth it

 

[BonesJones]

His athleticism and decision making holds him back I think. Not very physical either.

I think he can be starter on a good team though if he finds the right situation and buys into his role.

I think he'll bulk up. Should be a Khris Middleton type offensively, potentially better.

 

[JDC]

I think he'll bulk up. Should be a Khris Middleton type offensively, potentially better.

That's the realistic upside comp I've used as well.

 

[hoopsjock]

Sometimes the risk is worth it

Absolutely, my response was to Bones saying the top 7 are steals. I'd put it at 5 personally. That doesn't mean I only like 5 players but I'd put Garland and Reddish in the next tier.

 

[hoopsjock]

What do I know though, I'm one of the 1% that isn't on the Zion hype train. He's gonna be a solid player and should go #1, especially since he'll keep fans interested in New Orleans after they trade Davis, but I'm on record as saying he won't ever be an MVP type level or top-10 type player in the NBA. Probably stupid I know.