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Post by kmatrixg on May 26, 2011 16:16:21 GMT -5
Ray you can close this if you want, but I wanted to open up a pre-draft discussion for those waiting for the draft.
Obviously, you don't have to tell anyone who you're going to take, but talk about who you think a steal will be, who will go higher than expected, lower than expected, draft busts, draft stars etc.
I'll start by saying, I believe Kenneth Faried in SSBL will be drafted earlier than anyone would have thought, and it'll pay off in the long run. Look at guys like Shelden Williams who have flourished with a couple D-League stints.
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Post by Guest on May 26, 2011 16:49:58 GMT -5
Ainge said that Avery Bradley would have gone top 5 in this draft....I guess we will see for sure if he's telling the truth
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Post by kmatrixg on May 26, 2011 17:08:17 GMT -5
Yeah, I was really surprised by Bradley's ratings, but they all seem correct. Hopefully we'll get a glimpse of Bradley soon in RL with the Celtics. I remember wanting the Raptors to take him real bad last season before they chose Ed Davis, which seems to be working out in it's own right.
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Post by cashmoney on May 26, 2011 17:47:49 GMT -5
Yeah I agree Joel, as I said from the beginning when the draft class was posted.
Even though there are some top-flight PGs, I have Turner who excelled there. Would probably be targeting a SF but there isn't one that I like. Maybe I'll just trade my pick if there are any takers.
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Post by kmatrixg on May 26, 2011 18:17:12 GMT -5
I'm having the same problem right now, with Jrue and DJ. If I get the top pick, I can't overlook Irving who is probably chock-full of potential. You just don't pass up on a guy who could turn into an B A- A- A- point guard these days. You just don't. I could play Jrue at the 2 guard, but I'm not sure if he'd develop correctly in that case.
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Post by kmatrixg on May 27, 2011 13:05:02 GMT -5
Jimmer Fredette the first stretch pick of the 2011 draft?
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Post by m00sey22 on May 27, 2011 16:49:01 GMT -5
Yeah I think someone will take him way too high, honestly don't see him being much more than a scorer off the bench
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 28, 2011 19:56:39 GMT -5
Jeb shouldn't you wait til it is accepted?
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Post by Guest on May 28, 2011 20:28:57 GMT -5
Jeb shouldn't you wait til it is accepted? I don't think it really matters, it's not like it's going to get veto'd |
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Post by kmatrixg on May 28, 2011 21:23:59 GMT -5
Til what is accepted? Both parties agreed... Did you mean passed? Eh, if nobody put up a fuss, no biggie. If somebody did, Ray would call a timeout.
Huge move by Detroit. Basically moved more for the #2 pick than the #1, but all in all, moved 4/5 of their starting lineup for 2 future all-star hopefuls.. Now, if Jeb can show the same patience that he did with Barbosa, we could see a future powerhouse in Mo-town
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Post by Hammer-Time on May 28, 2011 22:13:00 GMT -5
Til what is accepted? Both parties agreed... Did you mean passed? Eh, if nobody put up a fuss, no biggie. If somebody did, Ray would call a timeout. Huge move by Detroit. Basically moved more for the #2 pick than the #1, but all in all, moved 4/5 of their starting lineup for 2 future all-star hopefuls.. Now, if Jeb can show the same patience that he did with Barbosa, we could see a future powerhouse in Mo-town Thing is with moving Granger and Barbs in one move is I needed to get away from the hard cap and no one wanted Barbs so that was kinda a cap dump. and patience... im never really good at that |
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Post by kmatrixg on May 28, 2011 22:46:49 GMT -5
Til what is accepted? Both parties agreed... Did you mean passed? Eh, if nobody put up a fuss, no biggie. If somebody did, Ray would call a timeout. Huge move by Detroit. Basically moved more for the #2 pick than the #1, but all in all, moved 4/5 of their starting lineup for 2 future all-star hopefuls.. Now, if Jeb can show the same patience that he did with Barbosa, we could see a future powerhouse in Mo-town Thing is with moving Granger and Barbs in one move is I needed to get away from the hard cap and no one wanted Barbs so that was kinda a cap dump. and patience... im never really good at that I know you're not  Either way Thornton, Gortat, Williams, Irving should be hot company in a few years |
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Post by kmatrixg on May 28, 2011 23:11:56 GMT -5
4 picks down, is this how you thought the first handful would play out?
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 28, 2011 23:13:55 GMT -5
4 picks down, is this how you thought the first handful would play out? Surprised at the Knight pick as #4, glad I did not trade for the #5 now phew |
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Post by kmatrixg on May 29, 2011 0:29:28 GMT -5
I couldn't pass him up. Next best thing to Irving, moved DJ for a reason - had to fill the hole. GLAD I did.
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 29, 2011 9:50:57 GMT -5
wow biggest shocker is the Heat pick with bismack on the board
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 29, 2011 10:16:27 GMT -5
Are we able to see a players loyalty/greed etc before selecting?
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 29, 2011 10:38:15 GMT -5
who do we pm for scouting?
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Post by GhostOfBrian on May 29, 2011 10:49:37 GMT -5
Donatas wasn't really who I wanted at 6 but I wanted to go big and the two I really wanted (Bismack and Jonas) were off the board right before my selection. If Donatas has some potential though he can be pretty darn solid so I'm not gonna get too depressed about the selection.
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 29, 2011 10:52:22 GMT -5
Donatas wasn't really who I wanted at 6 but I wanted to go big and the two I really wanted (Bismack and Jonas) were off the board right before my selection. If Donatas has some potential though he can be pretty darn solid so I'm not gonna get too depressed about the selection. Looks like he could be dirkish. Definitely thought he'd go before the Jonas Bro though, IMO he is better/more versatile Edit: If he were to fall, he would have been my pick, I wanted a Euro style big man to compliment Cousins/Ha  |
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Post by Guest on May 29, 2011 11:21:05 GMT -5
Happy with Bismack, he was pretty much my target since Derrick Williams wasn't realistic after wiffing in the lotto. Needed some kind of big man to go with Reke and Flynn. Now turn into Ben Wallace.
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Post by Guest on May 29, 2011 11:22:54 GMT -5
who do we pm for scouting? yesterday was the day for scouting |
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Post by Hammer-Time on May 29, 2011 11:45:20 GMT -5
wow biggest shocker is the Heat pick with bismack on the board I was hoping to pick up a late lotto pick and snatch him up  luca you bastard |
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 29, 2011 11:46:00 GMT -5
who do we pm for scouting? yesterday was the day for scouting Def never known in my years of fbb that you can't scout during a draft... |
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Post by GhostOfBrian on May 29, 2011 12:52:39 GMT -5
Are you gonna pick? Technically we're supposed to pick for you if you're on the board and don't pick.
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 29, 2011 13:01:39 GMT -5
Are you gonna pick? Technically we're supposed to pick for you if you're on the board and don't pick. picking right now |
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Post by steveragain21 on May 29, 2011 13:55:44 GMT -5
really enjoyed my pick of Faried. if he can get his D up in TC then he'll be a very nice role player
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 29, 2011 14:45:46 GMT -5
wow what a reach, targeted tyler with my 2nd round pick.. not happy |
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Post by kmatrixg on May 29, 2011 14:56:36 GMT -5
When Ray changed his scouted potential from C to B, I knew it had to be a good sign. Why you were targeting him with your 2nd though, is beyond me.
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Post by miketrain (aka Flipu8) on May 29, 2011 15:05:31 GMT -5
When Ray changed his scouted potential from C to B, I knew it had to be a good sign. Why you were targeting him with your 2nd though, is beyond me. or my late 1st. he is very very raw |
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luca you bastard 