NBA Draft Combine Tuesday May 9 - Sunday May 14

[Ronin]

Matt Norlander @MattNorlander
Frank Mason just told @GoodmanESPN that the strangest Q he got in an NBA interview was “If I were to die, which way would I want to go out?”

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Just watched McDonough's interview at the combine. Three takeaways:

1. He reiterated that he believes this is one of the top 2 or 3 drafts he has seen since he has been in the league (since 2003).
2. He said he is happy picking anywhere in the top 5, but that there obviously are more options picking "in the top two...or three".
3. They asked him if LaVar Ball would affect their decision on Lonzo. He replied "not really" and then seemed to talk up LaVar as a positive influence in many ways. It seemed like the answer of someone who has Ball very high on his board.

 

[Ronin]

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
Kentucky's Hamidou Diallo just posted a 44,5 max vertical here at NBA Combine. By far highest thus far. (link: http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0654437014879345291-4) espn.com/espn/now?nowId…3:39 PM · May 11, 2017

 

[Ronin]

Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress
Hamidou Diallo's 44 1/2 inch max vertical is 2nd highest in NBA Combine history after Kenny Gregory (45 1/2). Ahead of Shane Larkin (44').

 

[pokerface]

Maybe he does have freakishly long arms, but also freakishly narrow shoulders?

He'd match up well with Chriss's freakishly narrow shoulders.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Just watched McDonough's interview at the combine. Three takeaways:

3. They asked him if LaVar Ball would affect their decision on Lonzo. He replied "not really" and then seemed to talk up LaVar as a positive influence in many ways. It seemed like the answer of someone who has Ball very high on his board.

The man can be quite engaging when he wants to be. That interview with Skip and Shannon is a great example of how he can say the right things.

 

[Ronin]

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough was then asked the same question on ESPN2 and echoed similar sentiments but was more extensive in his view of the Lonzo/LaVar situation.
Not really, no," McDonough said. "We evaluate the player first and foremost. Every player comes from a different family situation. It seems like LaVar has been extremely involved in Lonzo's career and obviously he's a polarizing guy. But on the court, in terms of development, it seems like it's helped Lonzo. As we try to weigh in all the factors, certainly having a parent who's very involved and cares a lot, we don't view that as a bad thing. It's a little bit different than certain situations but it's certainly that we would not disqualify Lonzo for, or really factor heavily in our decision."

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/m...r-ball-wont-impact-lakers-nba-draft-strategy/

 

[sunsfan88]

Just watched McDonough's interview at the combine. Three takeaways:

1. He reiterated that he believes this is one of the top 2 or 3 drafts he has seen since he has been in the league (since 2003).
2. He said he is happy picking anywhere in the top 5, but that there obviously are more options picking "in the top two...or three".
3. They asked him if LaVar Ball would affect their decision on Lonzo. He replied "not really" and then seemed to talk up LaVar as a positive influence in many ways. It seemed like the answer of someone who has Ball very high on his board.

Do you have a link to his interview?

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

I don't have a link to the video (watched it on ESPN2), but here's a link to coverage on it:

https://arizonasports.com/story/111...l-would-not-prevent-team-from-drafting-lonzo/

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't have a link to the video (watched it on ESPN2), but here's a link to coverage on it:

https://arizonasports.com/story/111...l-would-not-prevent-team-from-drafting-lonzo/

Appreciate the link. I'm not a huge Lonzo fan although I would not be upset if the Suns drafted him. The talent is there but I like other players better.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[Chaplin]

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Impressive, but I would think he isn't on the Suns radar since we already have Chriss.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

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I would love to get him at 32, but his stock was already trending up. I doubt he makes it out of the first round.

 

[JCSunsfan]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/m...r-ball-wont-impact-lakers-nba-draft-strategy/

Oh, the Lakers are starting to sweat! Well played McD.

 

[Mainstreet]

There still should be quality talent at #32.

Maybe the Suns could use the 54th pick and a future second round pick to move up slightly.