The Official 2015 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[Malta]

Both

Yeah, just read his quotes and it sounds like you're definitely taking either one of them.

Man, I hope Mario falls to us. I wouldn't even be mad if we reached for Oubre.

The Magic are going to take one of them, DX has them taking Mario but I think they're going to go with Kristaps because it would allow Gordon to be on the floor at the 3.

Either way, you're pretty much guaranteed Mario or Kristaps, only teams you'd have to worry about are the Kings taking Kristaps which is semi possible.

 

[Kd35brah]

Rumor is the Thunder might have promised Cameron Payne according to Ford

Really don't need to waste this pick on a 3rd PG

Payne is pretty good, he's a natural volume 3pt shooter, elite playmaker(low TOs too), and can play off the ball..

He most likely a better Reggie(okc version) who can shoot the 3 at a high volume, transition player, and a better playmaker.

I'm not fond of Oubre's attitude(unless he is a Paul George type, quiet but we are never able to doubt his motor), i've seen enough of that with Lamb and Jones.

Payne rocked a 30 PER in the RS and a 31 PER in the Tournament. So he was obviously productive in a his lead role.

He's shooting up on a lot of boards, similar to Lillard in 2012.

 

[Poitier]

Yeah, just read his quotes and it sounds like you're definitely taking either one of them.




The Magic are going to take one of them, DX has them taking Mario but I think they're going to go with Kristaps because it would allow Gordon to be on the floor at the 3.

Either way, you're pretty much guaranteed Mario or Kristaps, only teams you'd have to worry about are the Kings taking Kristaps which is semi possible.

Kristaps lack of weight, low rebounding rate and lack of IQ is worrisome.

 

[Malta]

Kristaps lack of weight, low rebounding rate and lack of IQ is worrisome.

The rebounding isn't an issue when you got the Singularity in the paint aka Young Drum with his irresistible rebounding gravity.


He does need to put on weight, but the shotblocking, 3s and his ability to play team defense at his height are big pluses. Mario has a higher ceiling, but the NBA is moving in a weird direction right now, and giving Andre someone to space the floor had his post game looking mighty fine towards the end of the season. Maybe you can sign & trade Monroe for a 3.

 

[manyfaces]

@Poitier @manyfaces @WOAHMYGOODNESS





He look like a giant twig though

This nikka gonna be on a 3 Lou's Super duper corned beef sandwichs a day with a side of sweetwater wings diet just to get him up to Tayshaun level. I got the plug at Asians. Get on it Stan!

 

[Malta]

This nikka gonna be on a 3 Lou's Super duper corned beef sandwichs a day with a side of sweetwater wings diet just to get him up to Tayshaun level. I got the plug at Asians. Get on it Stan!

@ All of the D giving him extra servings for free.

 

[Poitier]

The rebounding isn't an issue when you got the Singularity in the paint aka Young Drum with his irresistible rebounding gravity.


He does need to put on weight, but the shotblocking, 3s and his ability to play team defense at his height are big pluses. Mario has a higher ceiling, but the NBA is moving in a weird direction right now, and giving Andre someone to space the floor had his post game looking mighty fine towards the end of the season. Maybe you can sign & trade Monroe for a 3.

My thing is does he retain his mobility if he adds 30-40 pounds?

 

[Versa]

doesn't Turner fit what Bird wants to do with the team going forward? you guys still have George Hill, seemed like he played well enough for yall last season

He did breh but Hill is more an undersized 2. He's not a true playmaker for others. If like to see him either moved to the off guard or coming off the bench as a scoring combo guard. We need a point. It's one of the main reasons our offense is so poor.

 

[WOAHMYGOODNESS]

@ All of the D giving him extra servings for free.

Every fries he orders comes with chili cheese on it

 

[Malta]

My thing is does he retain his mobility if he adds 30-40 pounds?

20lbs yes, Nerlens Noel was 228 last year and put up his best numbers while playing center, Kristaps would be the same weight but playing the 4.

There aren't really any big physical PFs in the league right now.

 

[Kd35brah]

@Malta @tremonthustler1

Cameron Payne as a 6th for the Thunder?

Can he succeed?

 

[GoddamnyamanProf]

Reach for Portis.

 

[Poitier]

Huge fan of Cam Payne.

 

[Malta]

@Malta @tremonthustler1

Cameron Payne as a 6th for the Thunder?

Can he succeed?

He's talented, but would he even really play next season? You still have Augustin and he's got another year left on his deal.

The Suns with Kaminsky is just more of the same.

 

[Poitier]

What do people think of Devin Booker and Sam Dekker's low steals rates? Never been high on either of them.