Pick Watch 2018

[Dback Jon]

Hate to be a conspiracy theorist, but the timing is suspect.

That thought crossed my mind. Is he getting Frankened?

 

[SirStefan32]

Of course there's no guarantee losing games will result in a higher pick. But it's a fact that winning more games reduces our chances for getting a higher pick. That's simple truth. That's such a flimsy reason.

It's PR, man. They are not going to say "Oh yeah, we want to lose as many games as possible."

 

[Chaplin]

It's PR, man. They are not going to say "Oh yeah, we want to lose as many games as possible."

You're absolutely right. But in today's NBA, that excuse is basically rote and expected. It's like that in Sports. I'd love to see an interview with anyone - player, coach, front office -- that gives interesting answers that aren't rehearsed.

 

[pokerface]

It's PR, man. They are not going to say "Oh yeah, we want to lose as many games as possible."

Yeah that's our dirty little secret

 

[Mainstreet]

Of course there's no guarantee losing games will result in a higher pick. But it's a fact that winning more games reduces our chances for getting a higher pick. That's simple truth. That's such a flimsy reason.

The Suns are going to keep doing what they have been doing... play their younger players.

 

[Mainstreet]

It's PR, man. They are not going to say "Oh yeah, we want to lose as many games as possible."

Signing Elfrid Payton was not pro tank.

Mark Cuban getting fined $600,000 didn't help the situation either.

 

[Mainstreet]

You're absolutely right. But in today's NBA, that excuse is basically rote and expected. It's like that in Sports. I'd love to see an interview with anyone - player, coach, front office -- that gives interesting answers that aren't rehearsed.

See Mark Cuban.

 

[SirStefan32]

You're absolutely right. But in today's NBA, that excuse is basically rote and expected. It's like that in Sports. I'd love to see an interview with anyone - player, coach, front office -- that gives interesting answers that aren't rehearsed.

Mark Cuban just did it and got fined $600,000 or so. But I do agree with you. It would be amazing to hear these guys talk off the record.

 

[pokerface]

Signing Elfrid Payton was not pro tank.

Mark Cuban getting fined $600,000 didn't help the situation either.

I'm actually in favor of getting Payton despite it potentially hurting our draft. He has some game and fits a need at PG plus being in the same timeline as our other players. It's hard to turn that down for just a second rounder we gave.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I'm actually in favor of getting Payton despite it potentially hurting our draft. He has some game and fits a need at PG plus being in the same timeline as our other players. It's hard to turn that down for just a second rounder we gave.

I am in shock. But I agree with you.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm actually in favor of getting Payton despite it potentially hurting our draft. He has some game and fits a need at PG plus being in the same timeline as our other players. It's hard to turn that down for just a second rounder we gave.

It's scary we agree.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Cuban keeping it real with interview with Dr J saying DAL best option this year is to tank. Tanking is the only way to bring parity to the NBA with all these super teams the only way for bad teams to compete is to use draft lottery to get players that will make them competitive.

Cuban has been proven to be a pretty smart man. Glad to see the company I keep in regards to tanking. And even more glad I don’t have to pay the $600,000 fine.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Cuban has been proven to be a pretty smart man. Glad to see the company I keep in regards to tanking. And even more glad I don’t have to pay the $600,000 fine.

Uh... might want to be careful aligning yourself with smart guy Mark Cuban who just got nailed for keeping a known domestic abuser as an employee of the team and then tried covering it up after.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Uh... might want to be careful aligning yourself with smart guy Mark Cuban who just got nailed for keeping a known domestic abuser as an employee of the team and then tried covering it up after.

Oh that’s no bueno. What’s wrong with people.

 

[SirStefan32]

Well, Orlando and Brooklyn lost. Chicago and Sixers tied in 3rd quarter.

 

[pokerface]

All the wrong teams lost. This draft isn't going to be a cake walk. Talks of getting Ayton etc etc is VERY premature. I hope we stay in the top five...no joke.

 

[SirStefan32]

Yeah, bad tanking night, for sure.

 

[GatorAZ]

And the Clipps will be coming off a b2b.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Even if we have the worst record, chances of getting Ayton are slim. It’s a lottery after all. Run the tankathon mock a few times. In the best case odds we will still likely be picking 3 or so.

 

[pokerface]

Even if we have the worst record, chances of getting Ayton are slim. It’s a lottery after all. Run the tankathon mock a few times. In the best case odds we will still likely be picking 3 or so.

Yeah my main concern is not slipping too far in the draft. To fall past seven would set this franchise back a year or more. I know it seems paranoid to think this way with the suns having the worst record but the bottom pack is so tight. Every win/loss from here on out could have major consequences.

 

[3rdside]

One win and we go from worst record to 6th worst ... crazy.


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[ColdPickleNachos]

One win and we go from worst record to 6th worst ... crazy.


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One win seems pretty far-fetched the way they have been playing!

 

[JCSunsfan]

We do need for Detroit to win games and Miami to lose games. That might be as important as our own pick.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

We do need for Detroit to win games and Miami to lose games. That might be as important as our own pick.

No way that’s as important as our pick. Important, sure. As important as remaining in the top 3 (so the lottery can only screw is down to 6)? No way.

 

[JCSunsfan]

No way that’s as important as our pick. Important, sure. As important as remaining in the top 3 (so the lottery can only screw is down to 6)? No way.

OK. Well, I am not sure how much of a difference it is really going to make in the end whether we end up with the worst or second to worst record, since it is a draw anyway. So yes, within reason. Of course it matters if we drop out of the top three. But if Detroit passes Miami, that pick will drop from 15 to 12.