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  1. Raze

    Bridges or DiVincenzo + Miami 2021

    I would have him ahead of De'Aaron Fox, Ball, and Fultz. I would have had him ahead of Tatum only because his film on the defensive end was a joke. (Hindsight proves me somewhat wrong as he's worked on it, but still isn't great). However the NBA minds really liked guys like Ball and Fultz so...
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    Bridges or DiVincenzo + Miami 2021

    ...and with today's FULL switch D, you rarely guard the guy you started with. I'm old school, but since the NBA refuses to play along with me I'm reserved to accepting that the PF and C positions are put on pause for a while. While Bridges is traditional 3, he fits what teams want to do...
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    2018 NBA Draft Live Discussion Thread

    I actually said... and... As I stated in another thread, I don't hate the pick. I'm sober minded enough to realize this is pick #31 we're talking about, which usually amounts to nothing. Still, I don't like how he fits next to Book on D. I would have been far happier with Melton, Carter...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    I was simply lumping him into the young SF position regardless of skill set. However, they are both potentially great wing defenders. I cannot believe we just walked away from this draft with Ayton and Bridges. Wow. And we didn't have to give up JJ to do it. It should be really...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    I may or may not have screamed so loud I scarred my child when we traded for Mikal. She’ll get over it. Rosen, Ayton, and now Bridges... life has been good this year.
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    I know Mikal Bridges is a bit redundant with JJ, but I'd trade up for him if he slips past 10. I think he has the best superstar potential that is being mentioned as a possible non top 10 guy. Reminds me a bit of Kawhi. BK, Book, JJ, Mikal, Ayton
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    Miles Bridges is a raging fire... on offense. Unfortunately he puts little to no effort on his defensive game. Plagued with horrific off ball footwork and below average defensive IQ, he's a massive liability on one end. His footwork might be the worst of the prospects projected to go in the...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    So in regards to Young, I have a serious question: Given their defensive deficiencies, can Young and Book win a championship as our back court? I think Young is dynamic. If he gets on this team we will be absolutely electric on Offense. I don't want to underscore that. But, I'm locked into...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    I'd be willing to relent a bit on the lack of effort comment. But that still leaves career issues of uninspired D, poor 3pt FG%/FT%, and hindering hair.
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    I'm just as big a fan of prospect rankings as anyone, but to have Deandre Ayton #6!?! Tier 3!?! That's insane. I also completely disagree with Holiday at #46 and Jerome Robinson at #58. I'm not even a big fan of Aaron and find it insulting that he's that low. Heck, I actually like...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    I was bothered by his apathy for getting his hair cut when it DEFINITELY hindered his game. I was bothered by his apathy on defense when he could be a top notch defender. I was bothered by his apathy for his poor shooting (30% from three, 62% from FT) which he's hardly improved upon. I'm...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    It's conceivable for us to walk away with: #1. Deandre Ayton #16. Jerome Robinson #31. Landry Shamet #59 Jevon Carter (He's estimated to go late) That's one heck of a haul.
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    While that is true almost every year, it's not true this one. Very rarely have we seen a talent pool this deep. I've been toying around with scouting since the Shaq/Alonzo draft. This one might be my favorite. Not all #16s are the same. The #16 pick is worth a heck of a lot more than last...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    Thanks gentlemen. After reading all that I'm not sure if I'm more confused than I was before. I guess we are allowed to "assign" a draftee, but it sure seems muddy.
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    Concerning the plethora of picks I have a half thought out point. What about the G-League? I mean, it's a developmental league right? I believe each team is allowed 3 players to be designated from the parent team plus the 10 other roster spots. Right now we take a limited advantage of it...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    Knox is a good prospect. But better than Trae Young, Wendell Carter, Mikal Bridges or Miles Bridges? I don't see anything on film that supports that. I actually like Jerome Robinson and Kevin Huerter better than Knox. They can be had cheaper.
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    That's a pretty good comp. Kevin has a massive edge on 3 point shooting when it comes to their last year's at college, but Tatum has the edge on rebounding. Still they have similar skill sets both offensively and defensively. And Jayson went #3. I wonder where Kevin would have gone in last...
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    Now its about #16, 31, and 59

    I watched the first half of his game at MSU. Wow, that kid is an athlete. Excellent shooter. Solid fundamental form. Surprisingly agile. Displayed all kinds of moves off his pivot and has a twitchiness that can bode very well for an offensive player. Had a sick up and under with great...
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    The Suns with the 2018 #1 overall pick select....

    I wouldn't trade Jackson for Doncic straight up. Anyone that could stomach watching the Suns the last half of the season was at least rewarded with seeing Josh blossom. He was the best rookie the second half of the season. It's true that he struggled early. But after the DNP-CD, he was a...
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    Trade down scenarios with the #1 pick

    I wish there was more film on the guy. From what I did see he has terrible footwork on his jumper. His toes were pointing three different directions on three different shots. Most often they point left at a 45 degree angle putting tons of unnecessary stress on his back and knees. That can...
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    Free Agency 2018

    I feel like this is one of those "we're all bored in the Suns offseason" convos and some of us are just making comments to be controversial. That said: Absolutely no way does Steph belong in that second tier. Granted, Steph is one of the most amazing shooters I've seen. But in the same...
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    Moving up scenarios

    I agree. Young is an outstanding passer. His total offensive package is dynamic. Who the heck compared him to Jimmer? Any fan that compares Young to Jimmer doesn't have the first clue about basketball. That's one of the laziest comparisons I've heard of. (BTW, I'm not casting any shade...
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    Free Agency 2018

    The debate was whether an All Star PG is needed to win championships. The answer to that is a resounding no. The support is lacking and the evidence for rebuttal is overwhelming. No reason to move the needle. Also, 365 days ago on this forum I said Chris Paul was a top 5 ALL TIME PG... I...
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    Free Agency 2018

    The NBA has absolutely changed. Namely, the PG position has been completely redefined. They used to be pass first guys who were great leaders and had great handles and great vision in traffic. Now they are guys like James Harden and Russell Westbrook. I mean c'mon. Those guys aren't PGs...
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    Free Agency 2018

    This is spot on. In the last two eras, great PGs are good for two things: Stabilizing a team Winning regular season games Kidd, KJ, Nash, Price, Tim Hardaway, Paul, Stockton... None of them won anything (Kidd's doesn't count). And yet they were dominant regular season players who made their...

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