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I'd take Dexter Manley over Jan.Method would you take Dexter Pittman over Jan?
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I'd take Dexter Manley over Jan.Method would you take Dexter Pittman over Jan?
Yi couldve stayed one more year. He is at least better than Jan. As of now, our bench is still a bunch of bums. Chris Singleton? KEvin Seraphin? AJ price? Straight bums. All the waste of cap space on complete bum dudes. I havent seen our roster this weak since the 90s. We clearly draft bad with the exception of Wall and Beal. I'd like us to trade our pick for starting talent. Enough with developing guys. We have our 1 & 2 option, this year is not the draft for our # 3.You gotta be trolling
Entertaining, but hes not doing that in the NBA lolTomas Satoransky....our 2nd round pick from last year.
Yi couldve stayed one more year. He is at least better than Jan. As of now, our bench is still a bunch of bums. Chris Singleton? KEvin Seraphin? AJ price? Straight bums. All the waste of cap space on complete bum dudes. I havent seen our roster this weak since the 90s. We clearly draft bad with the exception of Wall and Beal. I'd like us to trade our pick for starting talent. Enough with developing guys. We have our 1 & 2 option, this year is not the draft for our # 3.
Nene just couldnt stay healthyEnough w/ developing guys? How'd the last trade work out for us when we traded a top-5 pick for "starting" talent?
Keep the pick (Porter/Bennett), package the 2 2nd rounders and acquire a late 1st.
I'd say the odds of him "staying a bust" are about as high as Ernie must've been when he made that pick.
I think they asked David Aldridge about Jan's skill set last year and he replied, "he has no skill set." That's about the size of it. As far as I'm concerned, this is his LAST year in Washington - and probably his last year in the NBA, now that David Kahn's out of the league. He has a team option for $4.2 million in 2014-2015. Ernie had better not be around to pick that up. Jan's a certified bum. I'd trade him for a sack of potatoes.
I don't even get where the athleticism praise comes in. His vertical's not that impressive; he's just deceptively tall. The thought was always that he could use his reach to play the passing lanes, block shots, and rebound... but he can't do any of those things well (or without fouling). Everyone wants to say, "well, if you gave him to Popovich he'd turn him into a solid contributor." I don't believe that. I think Pop would just waive him. Jan was the ultimate reach. I don't want a "high ceiling" guy who doesn't even have a solid foundation. You might as well just start drafting basketball players' sons while they're still in diapers. Or hey, who has a "higher ceiling" than a fetus? They could grow up to be 7'6" with a 40" standing vertical! Or they could grow up to be President of the United States!
When will GMs learn to stop drafting for "potential" alone?
Jan Vesely is not a basketball player. He's just a tall man. He's more likely to block your view than block your shot.
He's referring to the #5 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, which Ernie traded to the Wolves for Mike Miller and Randy Foye.Nene just couldnt stay healthyEnough w/ developing guys? How'd the last trade work out for us when we traded a top-5 pick for "starting" talent?
Keep the pick (Porter/Bennett), package the 2 2nd rounders and acquire a late 1st.
Here's an even more exciting highlight reel:Tomas Satoransky....our 2nd round pick from last year.
Ohhhh.He's referring to the #5 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, which Ernie traded to the Wolves for Mike Miller and Randy Foye.
Here's an even more exciting highlight reel:
Big deal. We waste over $4 million a year on the lottery.Chris Singleton's most notable move in his Wizards tenure has been his decision to purchase $10,000.00 worth of Powerball tickets. He lost.
Big deal. We waste over $4 million a year on the lottery.Chris Singleton's most notable move in his Wizards tenure has been his decision to purchase $10,000.00 worth of Powerball tickets. He lost.
Speaking of which, let me ask you all this:
If the Cavs take Porter at #1 and Noel slips to #3, would you take him? Are you worried he'd become the next Hasheem Thabeet, or do see him as a potential Tyson Chandler?
Big men take so much time to develop, do you guys want to continue waiting?Big deal. We waste over $4 million a year on the lottery.
Speaking of which, let me ask you all this:
If the Cavs take Porter at #1 and Noel slips to #3, would you take him? Are you worried he'd become the next Hasheem Thabeet, or do see him as a potential Tyson Chandler?
Big men take so much time to develop, do you guys want to continue waiting?Big deal. We waste over $4 million a year on the lottery.
Speaking of which, let me ask you all this:
If the Cavs take Porter at #1 and Noel slips to #3, would you take him? Are you worried he'd become the next Hasheem Thabeet, or do see him as a potential Tyson Chandler?
Big deal. We waste over $4 million a year on the lottery.
Speaking of which, let me ask you all this:
If the Cavs take Porter at #1 and Noel slips to #3, would you take him? Are you worried he'd become the next Hasheem Thabeet, or do see him as a potential Tyson Chandler?
There's not alot being said about Noel being able to step in right away and make an impact (whenever he gets on the court).Sure it takes everyone time to develop into their full potential but regardless of any weight issues...he'll be able to step in from day one and play 1000mph, block shots and hit the glass with anyone. It only comes down to whether you believe his health will be a longterm issue or not. If you don't...grab him @ 3 and don't look back. If you do and Porter is gone...I'd go Bennett.
Bennett has injury concerns of his own, and he seems like a classic tweener. Do I like him over Len? Yes, because I think he has the potential to be more than just six fouls and four points. I don't see him as rotation-ready, though. While those who've seen him more are better qualified to speak to his chances, I could easily see him struggling the way Thomas Robinson did. The NBA power forward position is no joke. A guy like Nene can hold his ground down there. Can Bennett? Yeah, he's a stretch forward - but he's a 6'7" stretch forward, who's only stuck at the four because he lacks the foot speed to cover NBA small forwards.I really hope this doesn't come to fruition. But i don't think there is much of an option...assuming McLemore goes second? I think if the knee is still a concern you go Bennett, but its hard to pass on Nerlens. This would def be a "potential" pick though. Hope Nene can help him grow and at least become a defensive presence early in his career.. Kid definitely needs to put on some weight though.
Dallas would have to be pretty hard up to take two second rounders for a late lottery pick. More likely, they'll be asking for someone else's #1 next year (likely a playoff team) and maybe a second rounder in addition, depending on the draft range. I think they'll get it.I agree with what you said.There's not alot being said about Noel being able to step in right away and make an impact (whenever he gets on the court).Sure it takes everyone time to develop into their full potential but regardless of any weight issues...he'll be able to step in from day one and play 1000mph, block shots and hit the glass with anyone. It only comes down to whether you believe his health will be a longterm issue or not. If you don't...grab him @ 3 and don't look back. If you do and Porter is gone...I'd go Bennett.
If Noel is there at #3, you take him. No question. Having him sit behind Okafor (for the time being) would be so beneficial.
Now, if we do take Noel, I think it would be imperative that EG packages those two 2nd round picks to move up to get a rotation-ready player. Reason being, we might not have Noel's services until January at the earliest. We need bodies on this roster who can contribute.
IMO, I would target the Mavs as potential trade partners. They want to move that #13 pick in the worst way.
It's such a good problem to have knowing that one of Porter, Bennett, or Noel will be on this roster in a few weeks.
Honestly, if Phoenix is game for it I'd take their #1 next season if Porter's off the board. That would give them #3 AND #5 this year to get their fans excited. We put their #1 next year in our back pocket, bring Martell Webster back, and see if we can get into the playoffs if the core stays healthy. Seems unlikely, but stranger things have happened.