The NBA Draft Thread

[Quincy McCall]

What makes Frank a safer pick than DSJ?

3 & D potential coupled with his elite physical profile's just easier to digest for me

 

[jumpman91023]

It's going to be sad watching the Knicks ruin the start of DSJr's career by forcing him to play a system that he's not built to play 

And somehow someway I need Dwayne Bacon to the Nuggets in the 2nd. Our defense is atrocious.

 

[friedreus]

 

[ballinsam23]

Avery Bradley is what I see in Frank.

 

[nick.]

Bradley is the better defender & Frank is the better playmaker imo.

I like the George Hill comps. Probably won't ever be a star but there's no reason he can't be a 3 & D player in the league for a long time.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Pistons looking to deal #12 so they can win now

Lulz

 

[nick.]

Pistons looking to deal #12 so they can win now

Lulz

Does Phil Jackson know this?

 

[worldbeefreeg]

Pistons looking to deal #12 so they can win now

Lulz

Stan is my guy but giving him GM responsibilities was a big mistake

 

[lightweight champion]

Stan is my guy but giving him GM responsibilities was a big mistake

Arron Afflalo and #34 for #12

 

[frshstunna]

Pistons shoulda learned after GM Doc not to let Stan be the GM ...hard to do 2 things like coaching and setting up the roster at the same time on a high level

 

[krazy88s]

Pistons want a win-now veteran, not just any ol body

 

[ballinsam23]

Melo to the Pistons. Do it Melo.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Realistic options at #12?

 

[Moheezy]

Here is an interesting comment I found in Bleacherreport:

"Call me crazy but would the Sixers consider trading the third pick to the Wolves for Zach Lavine and the sixth pick? Lavine is expected to recover and gives them someone to space the floor. Then they can take the best player available at six. The Wolves get Josh Jackson which gives them a wing defender with an aggressive mentality and a huge upside. It also frees the Wolves financially to sign Towns and Wiggins."

I'd imagine the Sixers to add another piece but that's intriguing...

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Is Donovan Mitchell gonna be a stout defender? Undersized no doubt. Could be somewhat of an Avery Bradley on that side of the ball

Also at #12 you're really just beginning the part of the draft that's a crap shoot

I have no opinion on John Collins but I'm assuming he'll be on the board

Like I said the first center I'm taking is Ike, and hell if a team is thinking of taking a center at the end of the lottery Ike might be the pick. I wouldn't even be mad if he went that early

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Here is an interesting comment I found in Bleacherreport:

"Call me crazy but would the Sixers consider trading the third pick to the Wolves for Zach Lavine and the sixth pick? Lavine is expected to recover and gives them someone to space the floor. Then they can take the best player available at six. The Wolves get Josh Jackson which gives them a wing defender with an aggressive mentality and a huge upside. It also frees the Wolves financially to sign Towns and Wiggins."

I'd imagine the Sixers to add another piece but that's intriguing...

Wolves want josh and Wiggins together? Idk if that works but it'd be interesting

 

[ballinsam23]

wouldn't work

also wouldnt trade lavine plus my pick if i were the wolves just for the #3.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

I see it's loco trade proposal time again for journalists nationwide

 

[qstorm3]

If I'm the Wolves I wouldn't do it. Don't feel like Wiggins and Josh would fit well. Draft Jonathan Isaac and you're set.

 

[lovehateself]

wouldn't work

also wouldnt trade lavine plus my pick if i were the wolves just for the #3.

this

 

[carver]

Let's trade our best shooter... Makes sense

And like ball said Zach and 6 to move to 3 no thanks.

 

[ballinsam23]

Whats the difference between reggie jackson and DSJ?

 

[cassanova brown]

DSJ is on another level in terms of athleticism 

 

[addict4sneakers]

Whats the difference between reggie jackson and DSJ?

DSJ is a better athlete. They both pound the ball but Reggie moves like he has timbs on

 

[MajinZuub]

DSJ actually looks like he cares about winning Reggie just be out there sometimes chucking
Smith is stronger and more athletic, finishes better at the rim, worse shooter, better defensive potential. Can see him being a leader too, don't really get that from Reggie.


The Wolves would be high to pair Wiggins and Jackson instead of keeping Lavine.