**OFFICIAL 2019 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD**

[everysingletime]

Duke could really have the 1, 2, 3 picks in the draft

They really could. Just wonder which one of them won't pan out because history and math tells us the nba going 3 for 3 for the first three picks won't happen.

 

[ballinsam23]

What’s the worst draft of this decade? It’s close between 2014 and 2016 imo.

Actually definitely the 2016 draft so far.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Can't wait for Zion to get into a pro condition plan. Get that weight down because his knees will be fried soon than later, if not back or anything else

They just said that Duke's team doesn't have him lift any weights. Don't know if that's right or wrong but I don't know if I trust them to handle his general maintenance

 

[everysingletime]

I'm drafting Zion number one on this rebound alone. I don't need to see anything else.

 

[amitt5504]

What’s the worst draft of this decade? It’s close between 2014 and 2016 imo.

2013

 

[friscostylez]

is zion a 4? don't know much about him. someone enlighten me.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

is zion a 4? don't know much about him. someone enlighten me.

He'll be playing primarily 4-5 just depends on matchups or the team he gets on.. he could probably play the 3 too but yeah

 

[everysingletime]

is zion a 4? don't know much about him. someone enlighten me.

I've been following his highlights since his Jr yr of hs.

It's hard to predict his position in the nba.

His style of play is like a 4 who can push the ball on the fast break. But, he'd be short for an NBA 4

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

I'm drafting Zion number one on this rebound alone. I don't need to see anything else.

Man..I remember when I used to get up like this

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I've been following his highlights since his Jr yr of hs.

It's hard to predict his position in the nba.

His style of play is like a 4 who can run the fast break. But, he'd be short for an NBA
4

Lack of height is made up for in weight and athleticism

 

[frshstunna]

Too much Zion hype

 

[addict4sneakers]

Too much Zion hype

I like Zion but this is a routine play the most average of HS players and they are praising his IQ. I do think he’s a very good passer though but this isn’t the example

 

[abematic]

Like Harrell on the Clippers, 6’8 but has tremondous drive and altheticsm thatbolays PF/C


Zion makes great passes on the transition.
He can also handle the ball if needed.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Too much Zion hype

I'm OK with the press he's getting because I haven't seen proclamations that he'll be a franchise changing force or instant All-Star. Unless I missed it, lol

He's just existing in this social media age, seem like he's been hyped for several years now

 

[ballinsam23]

Most basketball players in general have low IQ. So not surprised they’re praising a 19 year old for making that pass instead of forcing a bad shot or turning it over.

 

[D StaXX]

Too much Zion hype

My friends are ******* idiots. Can't talk ball with them.
These ****** said Zion is Lebron 2.0.
Had me writing dissertations and why and how stupid they sound.

 

[everysingletime]

I don't even think he is 6'8.

Depending on who you talk I've heard 6'8 or 6'7 but he looks shorter than that.

I wouldn't be surprised if he is just 6'6

 

[D StaXX]

I think Zion 6'6'

 

[abematic]

Some says 6’6-6’8.

Think dude is just so swole that his height doesn’t look so obvious.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

They listed him at 6'5 bare foot at Team USA camp in Oct 2017, so he was definitely 6'6 in shoes. Just a matter if he grew any in a year since

 

[BIG FISH]

I like Zion but this is a routine play the most average of HS players and they are praising his IQ. I do think he’s a very good passer though but this isn’t the example

How would you rank the 3 Duke players?

 

[everysingletime]

I think if he was at least 6'8 or 6'9 that'd be enough to crown him next

At 6'6 I'd still draft him number one because you can't pass up that athletic potential... You got to roll the dice on that but he has a lot to overcome.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

My friends are ****ing idiots. Can't talk ball with them.
These *****s said Zion is Lebron 2.0.
Had me writing dissertations and why and how stupid they sound.

One of my dumbass friends before the season said you don't need a center in today's game and Beasley would do just fine at the 5. I wanted to slap the **** outta him

 

[MVP]

Zion a Chuck x Granmama hybrid. Have to see if he can shoot consistently though.

 

[addict4sneakers]

How would you rank the 3 Duke players?

Zion/Barrett
Reddish

It’s too early for me though.