2011 NBA Draft Thread - Page 5

scottyboy · 02-15-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikes99ej

What do you guys think of Terrence Jones on Kentucky?

I actually like him, and would like him, or Derrick Williams, on the Nets.
would be a nice wing since we start Travis "i'm on your team, stealin' your monies, being really bad" Outlaw

JRTPlaya21 · 02-15-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WMD

Actually, Kyrie belongs to the Pistons.

Actually, Kyrie is still all ours :)

M.O.T.H. · 02-15-2011, 01:51 PM

Outlaw has been disappointing. Too bad you didnt get the 08 version. Back when he was in better health. He was a beast. He's just not what he was anymore.

thenewfeature06 · 02-15-2011, 02:18 PM

I have heard the Lamar Odom comparison brought up when talking about T Jones. Not a bad comparison to me, looks pretty versatile for his size.

derza222 · 02-15-2011, 08:09 PM

Yeah Henson is definitely a forward and still needs to put a ton of weight on. Not sure how much NBA scouts will like Marshall as he's not a tremendous athlete, and Zeller will probably be on the round 1 bubble when he comes out but I'm just not sure how much he really brings. For teams looking for a center who can rebound and block shots I'm not sure there's really a better option out there than Keith Benson, who will probably go towards the tail end of round 1 or in round 2 depending on workouts. As for true PG's there's not really much besides Kyrie Irving. Definitely not a great draft class this year.

Also somebody mentioned something about Perry Jones looking really bad. Game I saw a week or two ago he looked tremendous, think it was against Texas A&M though I could be wrong. Had some nice moves in the post, obviously a tremendous athlete who runs the floor well and has a lot of skills. So much potential, but I don't like the fact that he's really never won at any level despite being having basically everything you'd want in a big guy in HS or college, and he's still got to bulk up and put in a lot of work to get there obviously. I saw a Tim Thomas comparison for him in a recent article and, while Thomas isn't really a recent guy, it definitely rang true to me. In a week draft he's probably the best of the bunch in terms of upside and it's got to be him or Irving if you're drafting at the top IMO, outside of maybe Sullinger but I just don't love the ceiling on him. Kevin Love's success should help him though, similar build and athleticism and he's got some decent skill too.

SeanTaylorRIP · 02-15-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thenewfeature06

I have heard the Lamar Odom comparison brought up when talking about T Jones. Not a bad comparison to me, looks pretty versatile for his size.

I think Terrence Jones is more Jeff Green than Lamar Odom.

thenewfeature06 · 02-15-2011, 08:20 PM

Yeah I watched him tonight a little more, Lamar has a little more handle and prolllllllllllllllllllllllllly a little taller.

I still like T Jones though.

EDIT - I also really like William Buford, is it crazy to say he could be a better pro than Sullinger?

prock · 02-15-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thenewfeature06

Yeah I watched him tonight a little more, Lamar has a little more handle and prolllllllllllllllllllllllllly a little taller.

I still like T Jones though.

EDIT - I also really like William Buford, is it crazy to say he could be a better pro than Sullinger?

When I watched OSU in person against the Gophs, Buford was the most impressive player in the first half before Sullinger kind of took over in the second half, but he could be a very good pro.

derza222 · 02-15-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

I think Terrence Jones is more Jeff Green than Lamar Odom.

I like that. Not sure he's quite as polished as Green was when he came out, maybe a little Green/Anthony Randolph mix although I might just be saying that because I want to compare Jones to a lefty.

thenewfeature06 · 02-15-2011, 09:00 PM

I would say Josh Smith before I would say AR probably. I have seen T Jones go hard to the hoop more than a couple times and Randolph seems brittle but shot wise maybe.

derza222 · 02-15-2011, 09:06 PM

Smith does make some sense as well, and you're right about the stylistic differences. He's got a lot of good characteristics for a combo forward, a lot better than most of the ones who have come out recently IMO.

WMD · 02-15-2011, 09:25 PM

Who are the ATHLETIC FREAKS of this potential draft class?

thenewfeature06 · 02-15-2011, 09:26 PM

Off the top of my head, Buford is pretty athletic.

DeAndre Liggins from UK as well.

yo123 · 02-15-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WMD

Who are the ATHLETIC FREAKS of this potential draft class?

John Henson is pretty athletic but he's going to suck. Travis Leslie is a pretty ridiculous athlete.

derza222 · 02-15-2011, 10:02 PM

CJ Leslie is a ridiculous athlete but he's got some attitude issues to work out. Probably will leave after this year though, so he'll be in the class.

thenewfeature06 · 02-16-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by yo123

John Henson is pretty athletic but he's going to suck. Travis Leslie is a pretty ridiculous athlete.

Yo! At least use a different word.

I can't REALLY disagree though but he scares me. He started this year at like 205 but is still really lanky. Brandon Wright anybody? :(

Leslie is probably the best athlete out there haha and another guy I like is Scotty Hopson but I have never really liked his attitude.

SeanTaylorRIP · 02-19-2011, 05:24 PM

Just a little input from me since I haven't said much on this draft, but being such a weak class with raw guys who will go higher than they should, Derrick Williams is my #1 overall pick. He is just so refined and efficient. IMO he's as sure as a bet in this draft to be a solid 15+7 guy at least and be a very good #2 on a team or elite #3. I just think his skill set is very developed. IMO he's the Brandon Roy of wings and he will at the least be a solid pro.

yo123 · 02-19-2011, 05:25 PM

I still haven't even seen Derrick Williams play, but his numbers are just insane this year. 64% shooting from a wing is unheard of.

Chucky · 02-19-2011, 05:30 PM

STRIP...how do you think Derrick Williams and Deron would work together?

SeanTaylorRIP · 02-19-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yo123

I still haven't even seen Derrick Williams play, but his numbers are just insane this year. 64% shooting from a wing is unheard of.

66% from the 3 point line, and 77% from the free throw line, he averages a ridiculous 2.14 points per shot attempt. To be clear though he's a PF in college and actually could very well be that in the NBA with his size. I only call him a wing because he does have perimeter skills and quickness but if he's a 3/4 tweener he's closer to a 4 but capable of playing the 3 kind of like Lamar Odom.

SeanTaylorRIP · 02-19-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

STRIP...how do you think Derrick Williams and Deron would work together?

Deron? Why would the Jazz have a top 5 pick?

KCJ58 · 02-19-2011, 06:14 PM

I can only picture Derrick Williams in a Cavs uniform

Chucky · 02-19-2011, 06:27 PM

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Deron? Why would the Jazz have a top 5 pick?

Mean Derozan haha.

SeanTaylorRIP · 02-19-2011, 07:00 PM

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Mean Derozan haha.

I don't see any problem with it, Williams would have to play the post more though since both do their damage inside of the arch for the most part. Defensively Derozan should be guarding SF's not SG's, but Williams is a better defensive fit at the 4 anyways. Bigger problem is Bargnani and Williams would be such a smallish front court. Raps have too many 3/4 tweeners already with Bargnani, Kleiza, and Amir. Honestly I'm not sure I would draft Williams with Ed Davis there and the above mentioned guys. IMO Sullinger would be the ideal pick for the Raps because while he isn't a natural 5 in the NBA he would definitely be the toughest guy on that roster.

Bearsfan123 · 02-24-2011, 05:17 PM

Okay now the Bulls have two picks in this terrible draft. Kenneth Faried and Klay Thompson baby!!!! WOOOOO... *goes and cries in the corner*