2012 NBA Draft Thread!

WMD · 01-08-2012, 10:02 PM

TOM GORES PRESENTS:
THE 2012 NBA DRAFT THREAD
(presented by Tom Gores)

So the Pistons are no good, and apparently Andre Drummond has already said he's returning for another year. This is depressing but I'll hold out hope that he changes his mind.

Discuss the 2012 NBA Draft here.

Ravens1991 · 01-08-2012, 10:05 PM

That is depressing because if the Wizards dont get the #1 pick (not banking on it, I think the hornets will get it) we may not be able to get Davis who I really wanted. I would be happy with Barnes but still Davis would be best for us.

SeanTaylorRIP · 01-09-2012, 12:11 AM

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That is depressing because if the Wizards dont get the #1 pick (not banking on it, I think the hornets will get it) we may not be able to get Davis who I really wanted. I would be happy with Barnes but still Davis would be best for us.

I want Jeremy Lamb on the Wiz, Nick Young is probably going somewhere else and Lamb is the perfect running mate for Wall, with his efficient offensive game. Would be a great backcourt duo for a long time. Front line definitely needs work but with just drafting two lanky wings in Vesely and Singleton I'm not sure i want another project although I wouldn't mind Michael Gilchrist. Sullinger though is the best pick for the Wizards, really getting rid of Blatche for anything is the best thing this franchise can do. I see potential good role players like Singleton, Seraphin, Booker, Vesely, but Wall needs a real running mate.

My wish list would be:

1. Sullinger
2. Lamb
3. Gilchrist/Barnes

DiG · 01-09-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

I want Jeremy Lamb on the Wiz, Nick Young is probably going somewhere else and Lamb is the perfect running mate for Wall, with his efficient offensive game. Would be a great backcourt duo for a long time. Front line definitely needs work but with just drafting two lanky wings in Vesely and Singleton I'm not sure i want another project although I wouldn't mind Michael Gilchrist. Sullinger though is the best pick for the Wizards, really getting rid of Blatche for anything is the best thing this franchise can do. I see potential good role players like Singleton, Seraphin, Booker, Vesely, but Wall needs a real running mate.

My wish list would be:

1. Sullinger
2. Lamb
3. Gilchrist/Barnes

no love for drummand or davis strip? no way blatche is a wizards next year. i dont foresee him lasting even the rest of this year. how bout bradley beal?

Rob S · 01-08-2012, 10:10 PM

I feel weird about this class. It's a very strong pool, but I just don't really love any particular player. That will probably change post NCAA tourney though.

TACKLE · 01-08-2012, 10:37 PM

Is this the 'Happy Birthday STRIP' thread?

scottyboy · 01-08-2012, 10:41 PM

i feel like the nets are going to deal away all there picks for someone who's not good. and not like dwight howard, I mean like someone who's not that good because we wanna keep DWill

Rob S · 01-08-2012, 10:47 PM

D-Will hates his life soooo much right now. Scotty, I saw the Nets live the other night and that team is truly awful. I have been to a lot of NBA games and that was the worst basketball I have ever seen played.

MetSox17 · 01-09-2012, 12:08 AM

This will be the year the draft gods repay the Kings for constantly ******* them in the lottery for the past four years.

MetSox17 · 01-09-2012, 12:18 AM

Now that you're here, STRIP, is Harrison Barnes a a true SF? I'm confused as to what direction the Kings should take. We have a huge hole at SF, but you really can't go wrong with taking a Sullinger, Davis, Drummond or Perry Jones to team up with Cousins.

If we do go with another big, i really hope we can package some young talent for a true point guard. But if Barnes is a true SF i'd much rather go with him.

RaiderNation · 01-09-2012, 12:34 AM

Harrison Barnes or Perry Jones will be in Sacramento after the draft, I'm hoping its Barnes since we really need a all around great player. The Kings were rumored to really like Perry Jones last year and might have took him over Jimmer if he was on the board.

yo123 · 01-09-2012, 12:37 AM

Harrison Barnes really doesn't do much for me. He's a really good shooter with average to slightly above average athleticism who doesn't take it to the basket nearly enough. I think he'll be a solid pro but I don't see a top 5 pick.

descendency · 02-15-2012, 09:00 PM

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Harrison Barnes really doesn't do much for me.

I've seen tons of games he's in and am never really impressed by him yet he manages to put up some numbers...

MetSox17 · 01-09-2012, 12:49 AM

Does he play defense?

yo123 · 01-09-2012, 12:53 AM

Decent from what I've seen. His lateral quickness isn't great though so he could struggle against quicker SF's and a lot of SG's.

MetSox17 · 01-09-2012, 12:56 AM

Ah, i see. Well he has prototypical size to play the 3, i just can't really say i've seen enough of him to make any kind of educated judgment on what kind of player he is. I'd like someone that plays defense and hustles on the wing, but isn't completely inept on offense.

Bosanac01 · 01-09-2012, 12:58 AM

A lot of good big men in this draft.

MetSox17 · 01-09-2012, 01:02 AM

Yep, the top is heavy with bigs, the Cavs are gonna come away with a pretty good haul again if they can get their hands on another guy down low to team up with Tristan Thompson.

yo123 · 01-09-2012, 01:15 AM

I admittedly haven't watched as much college basketball as I normally do this year, but these are some under the radar guys I really like.

Darius Johnson Odom SG, Marquette- Strong as ****, built like a goddamn tank, really good athlete and good outside shooter. Can finish in the paint despite not being tall. Has a killer instinct and really plays hard.

William Buford SF, Ohio State- Lesser version of Harrison Barnes imo. Good midrange game but an average and somewhat stiff athlete. Lacks an overall game but I think he can score at the next level off the bench.

Kris Joseph SF, Syracuse- Old in NBA prospect terms, but has a good feel for the game, good athlete and has improved his jump shot a ton. Good at finishing at the basket.

Rodney Williams SF, Minnesota- Maybe a homer pick and a huge project but he's really made strides in his game this year. He's making plays for others off the dribble, fixed the hitch in his jump shot and might be the best athlete in college basketball. Never going to be a guy that you can give it to and let him create his own shot in the NBA but he can give you minutes off the bench and use his length and insane athleticism to defend and rebound.

Nate Wolters PG, South Dakota St- HUGE sleeper but he's one of the best 30 or so players in college basketball right now. All around player, does literally everything well and has incredible basketball IQ. Played with him in AAU and against him in high school and he's easily the best player I've played against. Deceptively quick, amazing ballhandler and a fantastic finisher at the rim making up for his undersized build. Great floor vision and almost always makes the right decision with the ball. Going to make someone really happy in the second round or as a UDFA.

prock · 01-10-2012, 08:25 AM

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Nate Wolters PG, South Dakota St- HUGE sleeper but he's one of the best 30 or so players in college basketball right now. All around player, does literally everything well and has incredible basketball IQ. Played with him in AAU and against him in high school and he's easily the best player I've played against. Deceptively quick, amazing ballhandler and a fantastic finisher at the rim making up for his undersized build. Great floor vision and almost always makes the right decision with the ball. Going to make someone really happy in the second round or as a UDFA.

Really? Wolters in the NBA??

yo123 · 01-15-2012, 08:03 AM

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Really? Wolters in the NBA??

Yup, plenty of mocks have him going in the second. Wouldn't hesitate to take him there.

prock · 01-15-2012, 11:27 AM

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Yup, plenty of mocks have him going in the second. Wouldn't hesitate to take him there.

Damn, didn't know he had that kind of potential. Crazy.

Babylon · 01-15-2012, 11:34 AM

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Damn, didn't know he had that kind of potential. Crazy.

The only time i have seen Wolters was against Washington when he lit them up for 34 pts.

On a totally unrelated subject, future star Steven Adams' prep team is on ESPN3 today at 6pm eastern,

comahan · 01-09-2012, 01:21 AM

Ive been a HUGE slacker when it comes to NCAABB in the last few years, so I only know the top guys by name.

That said, COME ON HOUSTON AND WIN THE LOTTERY SO YOU CAN GET A BIG!

JeffSamardzijaIRISH · 01-15-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by comahan

Ive been a HUGE slacker when it comes to NCAABB in the last few years, so I only know the top guys by name.

That said, COME ON HOUSTON AND WIN THE LOTTERY SO YOU CAN GET A BIG!

If Houston gets a big, that will be like the 5h year in a row they spend a 1st rounder on one. +Jordan hill and thabeet...