The Official 2017 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[Frump]

Is fultz really that good? He's a NBA player who wasn't even able to make his college team better?

He's not a once in a decade generational talent by any stretch but he's good

He was on a bad team with a sh1tty coach who's mishandled talent for years

 

[Darts]

Thinking about it, the Lakers have only one move that makes sense if these Philly trade talks are real. They have to pick Josh. Even if that means they trade him during the draft. If the Celtics really do plan on taking him, it's the only move that makes sense. Completely screws up any move Boston is planning if they truly want Jackson

Man i'm so tired of these smoke screens and games. Lakers need to just get Ball and be done with it (assuming Sixers don't grab him at #1)

 

[Malta]

I don't want to watch Kelle sitting at the top of the key while Simmons pounds the ball.

I think Brett Brown is a pretty good coach and his offensive sets last season had multiple ball handlers at times despite how limited the talent was. I don't think Simmons will dominate the ball too much, Fultz and Embiid would be the clear cut go to guys.

 

[I AM WARHOL]

Man i'm so tired of these smoke screens and games. Lakers need to just get Ball and be done with it (assuming Sixers don't grab him at #1)

It's tough to decipher what's real vs what's fake. But if the Celtics do actually love Josh it's a no brainer imo

 

[Houston911]

No way in hell Philly gives all that up for fultz

 

[Reid2Achieve]

It's tough to decipher what's real vs what's fake. But if the Celtics do actually love Josh it's a no brainer imo

Lakers aren't in a position to gamble on that. You shouldn't draft based on what another team in another conference wants to do. Celtics aren't desperate. This is a deep draft. They can take Ball, Tatum, etc., trade with Kings for their picks, or trade the pick to another team for a star. They have a myriad of options.

 

[I AM WARHOL]

Lakers aren't in a position to gamble on that. You shouldn't draft based on what another team in another conference wants to do. Celtics aren't desperate. This is a deep draft. They can take Ball, Tatum, etc., trade with Kings for their picks, or trade the pick to another team for a star. They have a myriad of options.

See my mentality is since the draft is deep at the top we can gamble cause either we get someone we like

 

[I AM WARHOL]

Lakers aren't in a position to gamble on that. You shouldn't draft based on what another team in another conference wants to do. Celtics aren't desperate. This is a deep draft. They can take Ball, Tatum, etc., trade with Kings for their picks, or trade the pick to another team for a star. They have a myriad of options.

I think that's the only chance we have of getting who we love (fultz). I honestly think the Lakers FO is basically split on Lonzo and Josh

 

[Frump]

Ainge lost the trade

 

[AAKing23]

Ainge lost the trade

 

[str8up]

 

[CarltonJunior]

Is fultz really that good? He's a NBA player who wasn't even able to make his college team better?

Dude has zero holes in his game and is an elite athlete. I do find his college resume unimpressive tho

 

[str8up]

Hope he falls

 

[FaTaL]

Dude has zero holes in his game and is an elite athlete. I do find his college resume unimpressive tho

You would assume a number one overall pick could will any d1 team to at least the tournament no matter how bad the team is

Simmons bothers me as well

 

[Frump]