NBA Discussion Thread - Page 27

Big Mike · 03-12-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Bargnani. What is Rpy?

I wonder if people still think I'm crazy for saying that the Heat were still the third best team in the East after Wade went down. Looks all but inevitable that they'll pass the Wizards at some point before the end of the season.

SORRY, i meant Brandon Roy

SeanTaylorRIP · 03-12-2007, 05:11 PM

Gonna start a Forum NBA Mock probably after the tourney but possibly earlier if enough interest but just want to know the initial interest from people and if everyone can stay active on this one.

princefielder28 · 03-12-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghettosermon

Gonna start a Forum NBA Mock probably after the tourney but possibly earlier if enough interest but just want to know the initial interest from people and if everyone can stay active on this one.

That would be pretty sweet let me know if you are going to go through with it later

GB12 · 03-12-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghettosermon

Gonna start a Forum NBA Mock probably after the tourney but possibly earlier if enough interest but just want to know the initial interest from people and if everyone can stay active on this one.

I would definitely wait until after. The last one didn't turn out so well and there wasn't anything going on. People will be to interested in the tounament and won't make their picks. I usually always make my picks, but if there was a game on I wouldn't be paying much attention to this.

cardsalltheway · 03-12-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghettosermon

Gonna start a Forum NBA Mock probably after the tourney but possibly earlier if enough interest but just want to know the initial interest from people and if everyone can stay active on this one.

I'd definitely be in.

Microphon200 · 03-12-2007, 05:15 PM

Roy Hibbert of Georgetown is a terrible athlete. He can't run the floor well and is slow as molasses. The only reason for his success is his size. And also, concerning his size, he needs to slim down because he's in terrible shape.

SeanTaylorRIP · 03-12-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Microphon200

Roy Hibbert of Georgetown is a terrible athlete. He can't run the floor well and is slow as molasses. The only reason for his success is his size. And also, concerning his size, he needs to slim down because he's in terrible shape.

Just as any other NBA big man prospect he needs work and conditioning is a factor but don't think he's just a big stiff who happens to block shots and grab rebounds because of size. First off his fundamentals are excellent and he has great footwork and has develop true moves in the point, so much more than Aaron Gray. He has great touch around the hoop and from the Freethrow line is better than most guards at around 80%, he is also one of the top passing bigmen playing in the princeton offense and he can put the ball on the ground. Defensively he needs to work on avoiding cheap fouls but his athleticism combined with his size make him a very good NBA prospect, first round for sure top 20 more likely whenever he comes out.

Big Mike · 03-12-2007, 05:24 PM

i picke almond

Big Mike · 03-12-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cardsalltheway

I'd definitely be in.

i would too

SeanTaylorRIP · 03-12-2007, 05:34 PM

Watch out but with a dominating tournament Scottie Reynolds might just bolt with a terribly weak PG class much to the chagrin of NOVA fans, but just warning you guys beware.

Big Mike · 03-12-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghettosermon

Watch out but with a dominating tournament Scottie Reynolds might just bolt with a terribly weak PG class much to the chagrin of NOVA fans, but just warning you guys beware.

true, the only good PGs are Marco Benelli-italy / and Acie Law

damn this is the year of the frontcourt for sure. no PGs what so ever

SeanTaylorRIP · 03-12-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Mike

true, the only good PGs are Marco Benelli-italy / and Acie Law

damn this is the year of the frontcourt for sure. no PGs what so ever

Neither of who are true PG's, Belenelli is more like a slightly better Marko Jaric. Acie Law is a true combo guard and needs to work on PG skills I have a feeling from what I am hearing that Sean Singletary is gonna bolt he to is a combo guard and would go late first-early 2nd. Aaron Brooks, Jamon Gordon, JR Reynolds both combo guards and probably 2nd rounders. That's why I think Mustafa Shakur will go round 1 after being a huge disappointment prior to this year.

Big Mike · 03-12-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghettosermon

Neither of who are true PG's, Belenelli is more like a slightly better Marko Jaric. Acie Law is a true combo guard and needs to work on PG skills I have a feeling from what I am hearing that Sean Singletary is gonna bolt he to is a combo guard and would go late first-early 2nd. Aaron Brooks, Jamon Gordon, JR Reynolds both combo guards and probably 2nd rounders. That's why I think Mustafa Shakur will go round 1 after being a huge disappointment prior to this year.

i agree with the mustafa comment

SeanTaylorRIP · 03-12-2007, 05:43 PM

If I were to make a projection this early I say Mustafa Shakur to the Suns at pick #29.

princefielder28 · 03-12-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Mike

true, the only good PGs are Marco Benelli-italy / and Acie Law

damn this is the year of the frontcourt for sure. no PGs what so ever

Marco isn't a PG, he's a SG and yes Law is about it for true PGs

Big Mike · 03-12-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghettosermon

If I were to make a projection this early I say Mustafa Shakur to the Suns at pick #29.

i say he goes to san antonio in round 2 pick 34

Eaglez.Fan · 03-12-2007, 05:46 PM

wow, okay Ghetto your new name is Mr.Basketball

As for this years draft, I'm not as excitted as I was in previous years pretty much because the Raptors and doing well, but that's fine with me. I reall wanted Marco Belinelli to come to the international city, as Parker isn't that good. He is solid on defense and rebounding and he'd be a great bench guy but a starter has to score and I just don't like his offensive game. We don't need a center like people think, Bosh and Bargnani have been sureing up that spot together. So for me it's a SG or SF in the draft. I really hope we could trade up to grab Belinelli but I think the NFL has gotten to me, and I don't see Colangelo trading up really. I'd love Marcus Williams also he'd be perfect being a SG/SF tweener.

I know you love to hate Joakim Noah but c'mon that dance was tighhhhhhhhht :p

Big Mike · 03-12-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglez.Fan

wow, okay Ghetto your new name is Mr.Basketball

As for this years draft, I'm not as excitted as I was in previous years pretty much because the Raptors and doing well, but that's fine with me. I reall wanted Marco Belinelli to come to the international city, as Parker isn't that good. He is solid on defense and rebounding and he'd be a great bench guy but a starter has to score and I just don't like his offensive game. We don't need a center like people think, Bosh and Bargnani have been sureing up that spot together. So for me it's a SG or SF in the draft. I really hope we could trade up to grab Belinelli but I think the NFL has gotten to me, and I don't see Colangelo trading up really. I'd love Marcus Williams also he'd be perfect being a SG/SF tweener.

I know you love to hate Joakim Noah but c'mon that dance was tighhhhhhhhht :p

i hate that dance
if only charlotte didnt hvae our pick. we coulde prolly get some one like Mcroberts or hansbrough. I'd love if we got Morris Almond or Belinelli though. (licking ,y lips)

SeanTaylorRIP · 03-12-2007, 05:53 PM

For the upcoming forum mock these are the underclassmen I could think of who I will make eligible to picking so post here any names you think I should add that I would consider, this is a pretty huge list and will probably remove guys but what are your opinons?:

Greg Oden
Kevin Durant
Brandan Wright
Al Horford
Julian Wright
Jeff Green
Joakim Noah
Hasheem Thabeet(Debated this one but thought for a forum mock it's fine)
Spencer Hawes
Thaddeus Young
Javaris Crittenton(No good PG's in the draft, Thad possibly leaving so I have him leaving too)
Nick Young
Corey Brewer
Chase Budinger
Aaron Afflalo
Josh McRoberts
Marcus Williams
Daequan Cook
Jason Smith
Sean Singletary
Sean Williams
DJ White
Taurean Green(I project leaving with the 4 other Gators)
Roy Hibbert

International Folks:
Yi Jianlian
Marco Belinelli
Rudy Fernandez
Tiago Splitter
Marc Gasol
Sun Yue
Ali Traore
Marko Tomas
Mirza Begic
Ante Tomic
Uros Tripkovic
Goran Dragic

MaxV · 03-12-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cardsalltheway

Ghetto what do you think of Indiana's DJ White? NBADraft.net currently has him as a late first rounder this year which came as a big surprise to me.

I think it'll be a mistake for White to declare this year, and I'm not just saying that because I'm an IU fan.

There are still flaws in his game that he CAN fix, and if he does, his stock could go up significantly next season.

My scouting report on him:

Positives: Great wingspan....very good shot-blocker....excellent athletic ability for his size....when he's agressive he gets a pretty good number of offensive rebounds....solid post scorer, with potential to improve....has frame to add more muscle....shows a good shooting touch...could in time develop into a good mid-range shooter....has ability to play either a 4 or a 3....Pretty good on the fast break.

Negatives: Not a very good shooter, not a lot of range....passing ability is below-average....has problems passing out of the double-team....doesn't always use his great physical gifts well....not a very good ball-handler....rebounding still needs work...gets in foul trouble frequently....bites too much on ball fakes...he has gotten bigger, but isn't really muscular....body is still kinda soft, needs to hit the weights.

Overall: He looks great at times, but also disappears in stretches. His shot can and needs to improve, as he won't be able to dominate in the post in the NBA. He has pretty good upside, but isn't even close to fullfilling it at this point.

SeanTaylorRIP · 03-12-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by princefielder28

Marco isn't a PG, he's a SG and yes Law is about it for true PGs

He actually has played a lot of PG for Balogna but yeah as an NBA prospect SG is more likely.

Big Mike · 03-12-2007, 05:55 PM

mike conley
spencer hawes
chase budinger

* none of them should leave though

Vikes99ej · 03-12-2007, 06:08 PM

Are any of these good players actually going to stay to play next year, or are they all just gonna bolt? I hear that Tyler Hansbrough wants to stay for all 4 years. I like him.

rocco31fb · 03-12-2007, 06:35 PM

If Bargnani keeps putting his double-digit scoring with less playing time than Broy, it could be his. Either way, if Broy wins, I would still rather have Bargs. He's such a smooth shooter, there's no one else I'd rather taking the game winner. He's improving on his driving so much as well. The guy is awesome.

derza222 · 03-12-2007, 06:39 PM

I'd be in on a forum mock. And if I end up going to Nova (I don't know if I'm in yet) I'd be pretty disappointed if he left.