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[MetalFearSolid]

Although I do wonder how much those unprotected Nets picks are worth...given that the Nets know they can't tank, I get the sense they're never going to blow it up and will just perpetually chase the 7th/8th spot in the East playoffs, meaning those picks are always gonna fall around 15-16.

*keeps talking himself into Frank the Tank*



http://www.si.com/college-basketbal...orts-jahlil-okafor-karl-towns-emmanuel-mudiay

Hey at least you guys got Batum.

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Who looks so happy to be there..




Funny video of dude pretending that he was drafted by the Utah Jazz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsvaQR9hKDI

 

[LyleLanley]

Although I do wonder how much those unprotected Nets picks are worth...given that the Nets know they can't tank, I get the sense they're never going to blow it up and will just perpetually chase the 7th/8th spot in the East playoffs, meaning those picks are always gonna fall around 15-16.

*keeps talking himself into Frank the Tank*



http://www.si.com/college-basketbal...orts-jahlil-okafor-karl-towns-emmanuel-mudiay

While I agree that those Nets picks may not ever turn into anything amazing I wonder if you guys could've traded back and still picked up Kaminsky.

 

[Kill3r7]

Colin Cowherd is awful but he just called Porzingis a "breadstick in tennis shoes". Hilarious.

Cowherd hates foreign players. He is an idiot. The consensus amongst most executives was that Proz was a top 5 player.

 

[Ronin Ray]

Colin Cowherd is awful but he just called Porzingis a "breadstick in tennis shoes". Hilarious.

Why does almost everything he talks about have to do with food?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Why does almost everything he talks about have to do with food?

He said he liked the Devin Booker pick because Booker is handsome.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

Although I do wonder how much those unprotected Nets picks are worth...given that the Nets know they can't tank, I get the sense they're never going to blow it up and will just perpetually chase the 7th/8th spot in the East playoffs, meaning those picks are always gonna fall around 15-16.

*keeps talking himself into Frank the Tank*

So 6 or 7 spots behind where Frank the Tank was taken this year? Is that so significant of a difference that you wouldn't take two #16s in exchange for that #9?

Also, are we sure that Frank wouldn't have fallen to #16 if the Hornets had traded out of #9? The pre-draft chatter was that the Hornets and Knicks were most interested in him, but I don't think the Knicks trade into #10-#15 after taking Porzingis at #4.

 

[Bowser]

From what I remember reading pre-draft, Kaminsky's floor was 13 with the Suns.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

He said he liked the Devin Booker pick because Booker is handsome.

yo. I was like

when was talking about everybody's been calling you cute all your life so you've got confidence.

 

[arts&crafts]

Looks like the Raps will.....keep on being a first round exit! (Don't hate the picks just hate how we are the exact same team as the past failed 2 years)

 

[Ronin Ray]

He said he liked the Devin Booker pick because Booker is handsome.

Those ESPN standards sure are high

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Looks like the Raps will.....keep on being a first round exit! (Don't hate the picks just hate how we are the exact same team as the past failed 2 years)

Raps got some cap space to do whatever. I still see them trading for Faried.

 

[arts&crafts]

Raps got some cap space to do whatever. I still see them trading for Faried.

Yea I am sure they will TRY and land one of the free agents, oh well.

 

[Fjordson]

That explains why he looked so stiff and "frankenstein" like during the draft. Honestly on that impression alone, I didn't like what I saw but again I don't know shit to make a decision one way or another (plus it's not like we actually need him- he'll be fighting for a roster spot). Hopefully, he got the Jerry West seal of approval.

Yeah, I'm really optimistic if he can get healthy. His rebounding and size + versatility on defense and ability to hit the 3 would be perfect for us. And I didn't know this until last night, but he actually led all freshmen in double doubles last year.

 

[Bowser]

Raps got some cap space to do whatever. I still see them trading for Faried.

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=psr3x29

 

[phanphare]

I guess the bright side of not taking those multiple picks is that we suck in the draft. What do those picks really mean for a team with our track record in the draft?

 

[avengers23]

Dear Carmelo:

We understand your concerns. However, we've brought in Don Draper to provide an explanation about your current situation.

So, go manage your brand or something and just cash the checks.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I guess the bright side of not taking those multiple picks is that we suck in the draft. What do those picks really mean for a team with our track record in the draft?

That's the spirit. "We can't even get one draft pick right! We're drafting Comiskey! (Kaminsky.) Whatever!"

 

[Liquidsnake]

Dear Carmelo:

We understand your concerns. However, we've brought in Don Draper to provide an explanation about your current situation.

So, go manage your brand or something and just cash the checks.

I wonder if Carmelo even cares anymore.

 

[phanphare]

That's the spirit. "We can't even get one draft pick right! We're drafting Comiskey! (Kaminsky.) Whatever!"

lol, I'm trying to spin this and even that's not helping

well at least kaminsky will be better than fucking adam morrison or sean may

there ya go MJ, you're drafting better than bob johnson


take a bow

 

[truly101]

I don't like Okafor's demeanor. Something about him doesn't present well.

Im glad we went with Russell.

Oak is like Derrick Rose, he really only has one expression and its that sleepy sorta grumpy Eeyore look. I wouldn't read too much into it. He seemed to have a laid back personality and all 4 of the freshmen were well liked by the other team members. May not mean much from a Duke fan but I've seen some posts in here about Okafor and Winslow that make me think some of you believe they're Austin Rivers pt 2 (and 3).

Speaking of Winslow, its funny how salty a lot of Duke fans are that he won't be playing for Charlotte. He's a better fit in Miami and looking back on it, Frank the Tank might be a better choice for Charlotte's roster after reading that McRoberts comparison. Its obvious the hornets missed that last year, so if they have a guy that can stretch and free up AJ, then thats a plus. There is no need to have Winslow and MKG on the same team. Winslow may end up being the better offensive player (he's a btter shooter for sure) but he's not carrying offense.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

I guess the bright side of not taking those multiple picks is that we suck in the draft. What do those picks really mean for a team with our track record in the draft?

More chances to not screw up > less chances to not screw up.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

More chances to not screw up > less chances to not screw up.

plus, you can always use picks to throw into a trade for a more proven player. Unless you have a really great player you want in the draft, you might as well go for more picks instead of less.

And if it really includes an unprotected Nets pick then that's a good deal because lol nets.

 

[phanphare]

More chances to not screw up > less chances to not screw up.

peep the optimist

 

[stn]

For someone who hasn't followed the draft or scouting reports, what's the general consensus on the top 10 picks in the draft? What kind of potential is there? Thanks.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 16s16 seconds ago
Here's my question: Wouldn't Ainge be furious if some other GM was publicly second-guessing him?

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 3m3 minutes ago
Paraphrasing Ainge, he offered the Hornets too much (reportedly 4 1st-round picks) for No. 9 and is glad upon reflection he was turned down.

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 5m5 minutes ago
Rich Cho declined comment when I asked him about what Celtics GM Danny Ainge said on Boston radio (more)...

4 first round picks :O

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

4 first rounders and he passed?

Shout out to MJ.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

4 first round picks :O

If true, wow.

 

[Fjordson]

For someone who hasn't followed the draft or scouting reports, what's the general consensus on the top 10 picks in the draft? What kind of potential is there? Thanks.

Top three picks could be perennial all-stars. Towns, Okafor and Russell are really good.

The rest are more uncertain. Miami got a really good pick at #10 in Justise Winslow, he could be good and Denver got a potentially good pick in Emmanuel Mudiay at #7. He had a lot of hype coming out of high school, but decided to go to China and play pro instead of playing here in college so people haven't seen him as much lately.

 

[Bowser]

Oh lawd...Frank better be the second coming of Chris Bosh or some shit.

Fack.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

Any reason why there isn't a NBA OT? I'm fearing it's not allowed?

 

[Randolph Freelander]

Any reason why there isn't a NBA OT? I'm fearing it's not allowed?

There is.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1029643

 

[MetalFearSolid]

4 first round picks :O

I refuse to believe Michael turned down 4 first rounders, and I refuse to believe that Ainge is dumb enough to mortgage his future like that.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

If Cho passed up 4 first rounders for the chance to draft Frank Kaminsky, he should be fired on the spot.

Like I don't even hate Kaminsky that much. If nothing else he can shoot and that fills a need. But this cat's not worth 4 FIRST ROUND PICKS...

...neither is Justise Winslow which leads me to doubt the credibility of the report.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

There is.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1029643

Wow, okay, maybe I'm just going blind lol. Thanks

 

[phanphare]

4 first rounders and he passed?

Shout out to MJ.

MJ got yall after shabazz

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Riley had to have lost a bet to MJ because i never understood why we have his jersey in our rafters.

 

[LyleLanley]

4 first rounders? So 16 & 28 this year and then presumably one of the Nets picks and some other garbage pick we picked up from the Mavs or Grizz?

 

[jbug617]

Zach Lowe ‏@ZachLowe_NBA 8m8 minutes ago
Zach Lowe retweeted Ben Swanson
This is true. CHA turned down a major haul for No. 9, BOS was going full throttle for Winslow, per sources.

Boston offered 6 picks (4 1st rounders to the Hornets)

According to sources, the Celtics' final offer to the Hornets was a package featuring as many as six draft picks, including four potential first-round selections (a combination of picks from this draft and in the future). But the Hornets could not be swayed and turned down multiple offers to select Wisconsin center Frank Kaminsky.

 

[Red Blaster]

For someone who hasn't followed the draft or scouting reports, what's the general consensus on the top 10 picks in the draft? What kind of potential is there? Thanks.

towns: taller, better al horford
russell: less athletic brandon roy
okafor: taller, better passing al jefferson with less range
zinger: channing frye with good defense
hezonja: more athletic klay thompson
wcs: tyson chandler clone
mudiay: 2nd rate john wall
johnson: less crazy metta world peace
kaminsky: who cares
winslow: iguodala with better interior scoring

 

[Jonm1010]

Boston offered 6 picks (4 1st rounders to the Hornets)

LO-fucking-l.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

Boston offered 6 picks (4 1st rounders to the Hornets)

SMH. This can't be real. The Hornets can't have that much confidence in Frank.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

fuck Charlotte, how do you pass on 6 picks for frank the tank?

If the tank is a bust people gonna look back and laugh at y'all

 

[LyleLanley]

Boston offered 6 picks (4 1st rounders to the Hornets)

Alright so it must've been every pick in this draft, one of the nets picks (probably 2018) and either next years Mavs protected pick or the 2018 Grizz protected pick.

 

[KingGondo]

fuck Charlotte, how do you pass on 6 picks for frank the tank?

If the tank is a bust people gonna look back and laugh at y'all

Even if Kaminsky turns out to be good that's highly questionable.

The only way they can not look like dumbasses is if he turns into a legit star.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

We'll soon learn Ainge offered a franchise swap -- legacy and all -- and MJ said "nah, we're good."

 

[alr1ght]

Boston offered 6 picks (4 1st rounders to the Hornets)

 

[Brinbe]

Ridiculous

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Its pretty crazy that MJ still might not be the worst GM/Owner in the league after turning down 6 picks.

 

[SomewhatGroovy]

Too funny.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Its pretty crazy that MJ still might not be the worst GM/Owner in the league after turning down 6 picks.

If only he owned the kings