2015 NBA Pre-Draft Thread

[apevol]

I saw where they promised to draft him. I assumed they would take the best wing available, with KDs departure looming.

But he can't leave if Oklahoma inducts him into their hall of fame!

 

[n_huffhines]

Jay Bilas on Okafor:

I think everybody agrees on that. I think he has the potential to be solid on defense. He'll never be elite

 

[BadJerry20]

But he can't leave if Oklahoma inducts him into their hall of fame!

Lol boom?

 

[NashVol11]

Okafor is actually a way better defender than givin credit for. He averaged more steals than towns and was a big part in frank the tank not getting on fire during the championship.

Amile Jefferson had much more to do with that. Kaminsky abused Okafor a few times.

 

[NashVol11]

WCS being a top 5 pic is a stretch as well, if you want a player with no offense that will translate to the nba, that's up to you.

He has crazy athleticism and quickness for a big man, though. He'll be one of the best defensive bigs in the NBA.

 

[NashVol11]

Except he can't play defense and let's see him be that dominant in the post when he isn't guarded by guys 5 inches shorter than him.

Come on. It won't be as easy against NBA size, but he's extremely advanced offensively for a draft pick. He'll be able to score.

 

[GahLee]

Ryen Russillo

 

[Dallasbowlin]

This says it all.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n02_y_78BkI

 

[n_huffhines]

Top 3 in this draft >>>> top 3 in 2014 (even if Embiid were healthy)

 

[865dude]

Delon Wright is my favorite mid to late first round guy.

 

[n_huffhines]

Delon Wright is my favorite mid to late first round guy.

My man. I am hoping Jazz can snag him. He is undervalued. Is his stock going up? Last I saw people were saying 2nd round.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Delon Wright is my favorite mid to late first round guy.

I like Bobby Portis a lot.

 

[865dude]

My man. I am hoping Jazz can snag him. He is undervalued. Is his stock going up? Last I saw people were saying 2nd round.

I keep seeing him in the late 1st

 

[n_huffhines]

I keep seeing him in the late 1st

He can do everything pretty well, and he does a few things really well. Plus he's a great athlete with length.

 

[n_huffhines]

I would suspect this means Lakers want Russell

Report: Lakers 'Actively' Trying to Trade For DeMarcus Cousins | SLAMonline

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Anybody liking Joseph young? He looks pretty talented imo.

 

[zjcvols]

I would suspect this means Lakers want Russell

Report: Lakers 'Actively' Trying to Trade For DeMarcus Cousins | SLAMonline

The only way the Lakers are getting Cousins is by giving up the #2 pick.

 

[zjcvols]

Already mad at the Lakers taking Russell #2, Porzingis going to Philly at #3, and the Knicks getting Okafor

 

[NashVol11]

I like Bobby Portis a lot.

Agreed

 

[NashVol11]

The only way the Lakers are getting Cousins is by giving up the #2 pick.

And I think I'd do it. It's an interesting discussion though

 

[NashVol11]

Top 3 in this draft >>>> top 3 in 2014 (even if Embiid were healthy)

Maybe, but Wiggins was by far the best prospect in either draft and that probably carries more weight than 2 or 3

 

[Kingston Vol]

Anybody liking Joseph young? He looks pretty talented imo.

He'll be a steal in the 2nd round. Love his game.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Maybe, but Wiggins was by far the best prospect in either draft and that probably carries more weight than 2 or 3

I think they're pretty even. Wiggins can be Pippen. I think Towns can be KG-ish.

 

[n_huffhines]

Maybe, but Wiggins was by far the best prospect in either draft and that probably carries more weight than 2 or 3

I think he's the worst of the 6, based on what they did in college.

 

[NashVol11]

I think they're pretty even. Wiggins can be Pippen. I think Towns can be KG-ish.

Wiggins is 10x the athlete Towns is. If they were in the same draft I don't think teams would hesitate too much before taking him.