2016 Draft Thread

[Spurs9]

Didn't see a thread made for the draft on Thursday yet. Pretty pumped to see some of the moves. Who do you guys think will make the biggest moves? Could be a flurry of trades going around. Just saw Celtics have 8 picks :wow I think the Celtics are going to assemble a pretty solid team this offseason and compete for the #2/3 in the east next year. Twolves could be pretty interesting too.

[Silver&Black]

Yeah, a lot of people are thinking those 8 BOS picks are the key to this draft.

I mean they can't keep 8 players. Do they "draft and stash overseas" or do they trade a lot of those picks for veteran players right now. Should be interesting.

[spursistan]

will be following it on Woj account, tbh..

[The Gemini Method]

When is the draft this year?

[whitemamba]

When is the draft this year?

Thursday

[The Gemini Method]

Thursday Gracias, Mamba Blanco.

[whitemamba]

Gracias, Mamba Blanco.

De nada amigo, lets hope we dont fuck it up.

[RsxPiimp]

Okafor for #3, Philly drafts Jamal Murray. Bender at 4 to Phoenix.

[RsxPiimp]

De nada amigo, lets hope we dont fuck it up.

Would be pissed if draft Buddy at 2...

[The Gemini Method]

De nada amigo, lets hope we dont fuck it up. Pretty hard to fuck up when we've fucked up for the past few years. But as a Laker fan, I feel optimistic they'll do something righ. Nontheless, I'll be at Staples next season hoping for something better.

[whitemamba]

Would be pissed if draft Buddy at 2...

I wouldn't mind him just not at #2 tbh...


Pretty hard to fuck up when we've fucked up for the past few years. But as a Laker fan, I feel optimistic they'll do something righ. Nontheless, I'll be at Staples next season hoping for something better.

Seriously, I went to 1 game this year to rock my kobe jersey one last time, and that was it. I wouldn't pay another dollar to see any games last year, but this year, im thinking i might buy some tix before the season and see what Coach Luke has got up his sleeve.

[The Gemini Method]

I wouldn't mind him just not at #2 tbh...



Seriously, I went to 1 game this year to rock my kobe jersey one last time, and that was it. I wouldn't pay another dollar to see any games last year, but this year, im thinking i might buy some tix before the season and see what Coach Luke has got up his sleeve. MY lady friend gets tickets from her work, so that's why I went to more games. I was there when we beat the 73-9s and some other games. I'll go because I have fun. I like watching my team and it keeps the memory of my pops who loved going to the Great Western Forum in the 80s and 90s. Hope springs eternal.

[Silver&Black]

:lol D'Snitch


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

[LkrFan]

:lol D'Snitch


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

You gotta admit, that was funny :lol

[whitemamba]

:lol D'Snitch


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

lmfao that was hilarious

[Spurs9]

Watching the nba tv draft special, Jaylen Brown looks pretty legit.

[spankadelphia]

If the Grizz take a PG with their 1st, it means Conley is gone.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Okafor for #3, Philly drafts Jamal Murray. Bender at 4 to Phoenix.
It seems like Ainge wants a wing player...

The Boston Celtics have been pursuing a number of established veterans, building a trade package around the third overall pick in Thursday's draft.
The Celtics have been working to put together a package for either Jimmy Butler, Gordon Hayward, Jabari Parker or Khris Middleton.
Boston, so far, has been unable to make any progress with the Bulls, Jazz or Bucks, respectively.
The Celtics acquired the third overall pick from their 2013 trade with the Brooklyn Nets, giving them the rare opportunity to be a playoff team with such a high draft pick.

[Spurs9]

It seems like Ainge wants a wing player...

The Boston Celtics have been pursuing a number of established veterans, building a trade package around the third overall pick in Thursday's draft.
The Celtics have been working to put together a package for either Jimmy Butler, Gordon Hayward, Jabari Parker or Khris Middleton.
Boston, so far, has been unable to make any progress with the Bulls, Jazz or Bucks, respectively.
The Celtics acquired the third overall pick from their 2013 trade with the Brooklyn Nets, giving them the rare opportunity to be a playoff team with such a high draft pick.
Maybe they could use a french pointguard?

[RsxPiimp]

The Los Angeles Lakers plan on selecting Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, barring a last minute blockbuster trade.

The Lakers spent three hours huddled with new head coach Luke Walton on Tuesday night before signaling to multiple league sources that Ingram would be their choice if Ben Simmons goes first to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Lakers believe that Ingram is a great fit for the organization and a potential All-Star player down the road. His shooting and ability to defend multiple positions on the floor fit a huge need for them.

[Killakobe81]

We have a gaping hole at SF, lack 3 point shooters and need willing defenders.
Ingram always was the better choice for us ... and he may end up being the better player.
I just wanted the greater natural talent.

[RsxPiimp]

Some people are already throwing the Ingram-Kawhi comparisons, perhaps because of his length and his penchant for defense.

Still, Simmons IMO is going to be a beast. I was hoping we'll get #1 this year. I'm not as pissed as last year though when I knew we were going to missed out on Towns :lol


http://www.nba.com/sixers/video/teams/sixers/2016/06/22/1466629516865-Workouts-6-21-16_Simmons_FINAL.mp4-609849

[DPG21920]

Some people are already throwing the Ingram-Kawhi comparisons, perhaps because of his length and his penchant for defense.

Still, Simmons IMO is going to be a beast. I was hoping we'll get #1 this year. I'm not as pissed as last year though when I knew we were going to missed out on Towns :lol


http://www.nba.com/sixers/video/teams/sixers/2016/06/22/1466629516865-Workouts-6-21-16_Simmons_FINAL.mp4-609849

Man, what a difference ping pong balls can make. KAT would have changed the landscape for the Lakers so much.

[Killakobe81]

Man, what a difference ping pong balls can make. KAT would have changed the landscape for the Lakers so much.

Yep. Still like russ but only one true star ...

[Mark Celibate]

Boston will trade some of picks for a higher one, probably a top 5 pick. It makes no sense to assemble a team with rookies making up half of the team imho. Just keep two or three top talents and the team will be superstacked in a few years.

[Spurs9]

Man, what a difference ping pong balls can make. KAT would have changed the landscape for the Lakers so much.
You mean the difference of whats inside a envelope :lol Do they even do the ping pong balls anymore?

[DPG21920]

You mean the difference of whats inside a envelope :lol Do they even do the ping pong balls anymore?

It's still the ping pong balls

[RsxPiimp]

Man, what a difference ping pong balls can make. KAT would have changed the landscape for the Lakers so much.

Yeah brother.

[da_suns_fan]

You mean the difference of whats inside a envelope :lol Do they even do the ping pong balls anymore?

Yes.

[RsxPiimp]

Kris Dunn, really? LMAO

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag353/SivKevin/IMG_5103_zpss2c61yxl.jpg

[The Gemini Method]

This is the day! Us Laker fans aren't used to this, but it's become a norm now. All we can do is hope Fredo doesn't fuck this up like his martini orders after rounds 5 & 6. Oh how the days of Dr. Jerry Buss are missed.

[The Gemini Method]

Boston and Phily talking 3rd overall pick for Nerlens Noel. That would give the 76ers 2 top 3 picks. That's the going word. Thoughts?

[Killakobe81]

This is the day! Us Laker fans aren't used to this, but it's become a norm now. All we can do is hope Fredo doesn't fuck this up like his martini orders after rounds 5 & 6. Oh how the days of Dr. Jerry Buss are missed.

Agreed. I really liked LuKe's pressor ...so refreshing after listening to Byron's bullshit.

76ers trying to pry #3 from Celts are they trying to pair Dunn with Simmons? Or hield since they deperately need shooters?

For the Celts, what would it take oakafor and later 1st? Noel?!

[The Gemini Method]

Agreed. I really liked LuKe's pressor ...so refreshing after listening to Byron's bullshit.

76ers trying to pry #3 from Celts are they trying to pair Dunn with Simmons? Or hield since they deperately need shooters?

For the Celts, what would it take oakafor and later 1st? Noel?! Dunn, Hield, and Murray are the talked about choices if the trade goes through. Shooters they need.

[Killakobe81]

Boston and Phily talking 3rd overall pick for Nerlens Noel. That would give the 76ers 2 top 3 picks. That's the going word. Thoughts?

ha, you beat me to it GM ...

[Spurs9]

Boston and Phily talking 3rd overall pick for Nerlens Noel. That would give the 76ers 2 top 3 picks. That's the going word. Thoughts?
:wow I would definitely do that as the 76ers, that would be unbelievable.

[The Gemini Method]

ha, you beat me to it GM ...


:wow I would definitely do that as the 76ers, that would be unbelievable. Definitely moves them from the previous regime and gives their fans hope that they haven't had since the AI days.

[RsxPiimp]

should go with hield, he's the finest shooter in the draft I believe

[RsxPiimp]

Pacers Acquire Thaddeus Young From Nets For 20th Overall Pick

The Nets have traded Thaddeus Young to the Pacers for the 20th overall pick and a future second rounder.

[The Gemini Method]

should go with hield, he's the finest shooter in the draft I believe That's that I was thinking. Hield has the best shot according to the experts.

[RsxPiimp]

3 members viewing this lottery thread.

All Laker fans :lol

[RsxPiimp]

That's that I was thinking. Hield has the best shot according to the experts.

he's legit. people are sleeping on him. wish we had another top 5-7 pick, I'd take him after ingram. luke needs shooters.

[DMC]

Boston and Phily talking 3rd overall pick for Nerlens Noel. That would give the 76ers 2 top 3 picks. That's the going word. Thoughts?
Big deal. You could have picks 1 through 10 and miss the playoffs for 5 consecutive years with them. Take proven talent over potential in some cases.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

With the #1 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, The Philadelphia 76ers select............ Stefan Moody, guard from the University of Mississippi.

With the #2 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, The Los Angeles Lakers select.......... Martavious Newby, guard from the University of Mississippi.

With the #3 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, The Boston Celtics select........... Anthony Perez, forward from the University of Mississippi.

With the #4 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, The Phoenix Suns select.......... Malachi Richardon, guard from Syracuse University.

With the #5 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, The Minnesota Timberwolves select......... Skal Labissiere, forward from the University of Kentucky.

With the #6 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, The New Orleans Pelicans select.......... Kyle Wiltjer, forward from Gonzaga University.

[RsxPiimp]

Bellineli traded to Hornets for # 22 pick

[spankadelphia]

Lots of teams looking to trade out of the mid-late first round. Toronto is shopping the 9th pick as well.

GM's must not be crazy about the depth of this draft class.

[RsxPiimp]

Ibaka on trading block per Woj

[RsxPiimp]

Rudy Gay available for picks per Woj

[HarlemHeat37]

Rudy Gay available for picks per Woj

Would be such a Mavs-esque addition if they didn't already have Parsons:lol

[RsxPiimp]

746089147153145856

[ducks]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/draft/ voice

[140]

Would be such a Mavs-esque addition if they didn't already have Parsons:lol

lol I thought the same tbh :lol and Parsons may very well be on his way out according to a lot of reports...

[Spurs9]

746089147153145856

:corn:

[Silver&Black]

No "Lakers will make the playoffs next year" thread yet....

You guys are sleep at the wheel.

[Darth_Pelican]

No "Lakers will make the playoffs next year" thread yet....

You guys are sleep at the wheel.

Remember last year when Kool had Okafur as his avatar for 2 momths straight? Shit was hilarious.

[Spurs9]

Jaylen brown at #3 :wow i really like him tbh but didnt think this high

[The Gemini Method]

We backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!! We loaded! Just kidding. Hopefully we progress.

[Silver&Black]

Remember last year when Kool had Okafur as his avatar for 2 momths straight? Shit was hilarious.

Yeah. Didn't he say he was just trolling us. He really wanted D'Bust the entire time....:lmao

[RsxPiimp]

Jaylen brown at #3 :wow i really like him tbh but didnt think this high

marcus smart, avery Bradley, isiah Thomas...someone is getting shipped

[Mnky]

Lots of teams looking to trade out of the mid-late first round. Toronto is shopping the 9th pick as well.

GM's must not be crazy about the depth of this draft class.
Outside the top 5, 10-30 can all be interchangeable. The value you're getting is probably much lower this year, but the quality is decent throughout. The quality wil be there later in the draft though, so for teams needing space, or with multiple picks, they won't mind making moves at all.

[mystargtr34]

Dragan Bender at 4 imo.

[mystargtr34]

Btw Woj has started reporting picks early :lol

[140]

:lmao suns

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Fredo
:lol Chazz
:lol Drafting another bust
:lol Lakers

[Spurs9]

Wolves can get Dunn, gonna be a awesome team to watch. They better not get rid of Wiggins.

[Raven]

i think teams are making much better picks than what the mock draft was..

[siraulo23]

Damn twolves will get dunn

[StrengthAndHonor]

Minny rejected #5/Lavine for Butler, SMH...

[Mnky]

Dunn is going to be a good one. Pipe dream of him falling into trade range out the window.. #sadface

[Darth_Pelican]

Don't let us down Buddy.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Minny rejected #5/Lavine for Butler, SMH...
If true that's just stupid.

[benefactor]

Good thing Heild can play ball...shit that face and him talking.

[The Gemini Method]

M. Chriss to the SacKings...

[Spurs9]

Suns with Chriss and Bender, wonder who Suns gave up.

[Thread]

Suns with Chriss and Bender, wonder who Suns gave up.

13, 28, Bogdan Bodanovich and a 2nd rounder.

[140]

13, 28, Bogdan Bodanovich and a 2nd rounder.

Scoop Robinson

[Thread]

Scoop Robinson

:lol

[Mnky]

Whoa, thon maker top 10?

[StrengthAndHonor]

Drafting a 23 y/o who couldn't dominate high schoolers, Jason Kidd:lol

[StrengthAndHonor]

Ibaka traded to Orlando :wakeup

[RsxPiimp]

Atlanta basically traded Teague for Taurean Prince lmao

[K...]

Atlanta basically traded Teague for Taurean Prince lmao

and cap space

[TheCultOfPersonality]

The Grizzlies will waste their pick on either Malachi Richardson or Skal Labissierre.

[140]

The Grizzlies will waste their pick on either Malachi Richardson or Skal Labissierre.

I don't follow college ball at all but I remember people talking about this dude as a high lottery pick, what happened tbh?

[RsxPiimp]

I don't follow college ball at all but I remember people talking about this dude as a high lottery pick, what happened tbh?

Heard he's soft AF lol

[RsxPiimp]

on Sacramento's 13th pick :lmao

746149291249410050

[TheCultOfPersonality]

I don't follow college ball at all but I remember people talking about this dude as a high lottery pick, what happened tbh?
Didn't do squat in college and he was dragged kicking and scream by Murray and Ulis.

6ppg pn 51%. :lmao


Heard he's soft AF lol

Well that too.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Thank goodness they didn't pick Richardson or Skal.

[140]

Thank goodness they didn't pick Richardson or Skal.

Insurance in case Conley leaves tbh?

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Insurance in case Conley leaves tbh? NOt really sure. Who knows?

[StrengthAndHonor]

on Sacramento's 13th pick :lmao

746149291249410050
Lol

[lefty]

:lol Malachi ?
:lol wtf is that name

[TheCultOfPersonality]

:lmao Sacramento Peasants

[Clipper Nation]

I actually like our pick for once. Doc actually picked someone with talent and upside for once instead of another Wilcox/Bullock. I really hope he gets over his stubbornness and gives Brice actual minutes so he can develop.

[Clipper Nation]

Poop didn't pick a Euro draft-and-stash :wow

[140]

Poop didn't pick a Euro draft-and-stash :wow
:wow

[RsxPiimp]

Chaz did his homework, Zubac is a damn good pick especially at 32. Porzingis :wow

[Clipper Nation]

Clippers finish off a solid draft with David Michineau, who is already the best French point guard in NBA history, and Diamond Stone.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Clippers finish off a solid draft with David Michineau, who is already the best French point guard in NBA history, and Diamond Stone.
Word

[RsxPiimp]

https://yt3.ggpht.com/-pHPyeIFJMT8/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/DT8Qh5rQnyQ/s900-c-k-no-rj-c0xffffff/photo.jpg

Lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol rockets already loss howard, so now they going back to their roots selecting a chinese clown to sell jerseys?

[TheCultOfPersonality]

I'd take Zhou Qi over the slow footed scrubs the Grizzlies used as their draft and stash prospects in this draft.

[TDMVPDPOY]

the spurs pick, clown looks like a young penny, can attack the key being crafty...but no shooting stroke and defense...

[Spurtacular]

Very disappointed with Ainge; drafting a guy at 3 that he could've gotten at 12.

[Thread]

They're all wet & saucy here over Criss & Bender. Greatest things since sliced bread. And the little shit from Kentucky, "don't go to sleep on him." Gonna build it slow. Ain't gonna try and make the playoffs. Just build it slow and easy. No pressure. They want Teletovic to sign for 3 years. He'll start for two, then the two forwards will take over Season 3, maybe middle of Season 2, but, Tele is guaranteed to start. They ain't lying this time like they did the last two times. This time they're truthing. Sarver is on board to not try to make this playoff this season, or, next season. After that, sky's the limit, O & 1/2-a-100 are behind them and the good times are directly in front.

Uh, Charge!!!

[JMarkJohns]

Ulis is good. Chriss and Bender were the right choices since Dunn plays the same position as Bledsoe, Knight, Booker... But neither is anything but a huge project. Good prospects, but both could be busts without much effort.