2017 NBA Draft Thread

[SPURt]

Why?

I know I'm in the minority and seriously not trolling but I like Lonzo's game. It's rare to see a prospect vault a team back to relevance without scoring being the main tool used. He makes his team better and I think would be great with Kawhi. TJ Leaf and Anigbogu are going to get drafted higher than they probably should because of Lonzo.

I actually think Lavar is smart. Particularly what he says about the game after UCLA was eliminated in the beginning of this interview with Skip:


In another interview Max Kellerman asked Lavar "you're writing checks your son has to cash. The vets will want to go extra hard at your son" he responded something to the effect of "he might lose the first time but that's how he's going to learn and get better."

Then there was this commercial:


Lonzo is known for being a good kid and teammate and they are playing the media like a drum. I also think Lavar will piss off the fans of every team Lonzo's team plays against. He's going to be a huge homer for whichever team Lonzo plays for. It'd definitely be fun. I'm pissed the Lakers are going to likely get him. I don't want to hate the kid by default.

[tonight...you]

I know I'm in the minority and seriously not trolling but I like Lonzo's game. It's rare to see a prospect vault a team back to relevance without scoring being the main tool used. He makes his team better and I think would be great with Kawhi. TJ Leaf and Anigbogu are going to get drafted higher than they probably should because of Lonzo.

I actually think Lavar is smart. Particularly what he says about the game after UCLA was eliminated in the beginning of this interview with Skip:



In another interview Max Kellerman asked Lavar "you're writing checks your son has to cash. The vets will want to go extra hard at your son" he responded something to the effect of "he might lose the first time but that's how he's going to learn and get better."

Then there was this commercial:


Lonzo is known for being a good kid and teammate and they are playing the media like a drum. I also think Lavar will piss off the fans of every team Lonzo's team plays against. He's going to be a huge homer for whichever team Lonzo plays for. It'd definitely be fun. I'm pissed the Lakers are going to likely get him. I don't want to hate the kid by default.

Damn... great response. I feel ya bro.

[DAF86]

What is the way to beat GSW? It sure as isn't trying to out smallball them. The dual post strategy has actually given them fits; we just have less than ideal bigs.

The way to beat them is to play elite, disciplined defense, while having the firepower to keep up with them. And that means perimeter guys that can attack the basket and shoot the three. Posting up is one of the least efficient plays in today's NBA, proven by numbers.

Spurs have the defensive personel and system to slow the Warriors down a bit, now they need a couple more offensive threats to put alongside Kawhi. And no, post up bigs aren't those kind of threats.

[RD2191]

The way to beat them is to play elite, disciplined defense, while having the firepower to keep up with them. And that means perimeter guys that can attack the basket and shoot the three. Posting up is one of the least efficient plays in today's NBA, proven by numbers.

Because today's post players suck. Prime Tim/Drob would destroy the dubs.

[Vic Petro]

I know I'm in the minority and seriously not trolling but I like Lonzo's game. It's rare to see a prospect vault a team back to relevance without scoring being the main tool used. He makes his team better and I think would be great with Kawhi. TJ Leaf and Anigbogu are going to get drafted higher than they probably should because of Lonzo.

I actually think Lavar is smart. Particularly what he says about the game after UCLA was eliminated in the beginning of this interview with Skip:


In another interview Max Kellerman asked Lavar "you're writing checks your son has to cash. The vets will want to go extra hard at your son" he responded something to the effect of "he might lose the first time but that's how he's going to learn and get better."

Then there was this commercial:


Lonzo is known for being a good kid and teammate and they are playing the media like a drum. I also think Lavar will piss off the fans of every team Lonzo's team plays against. He's going to be a huge homer for whichever team Lonzo plays for. It'd definitely be fun. I'm pissed the Lakers are going to likely get him. I don't want to hate the kid by default.

He won me over with "My wife wrote his resume!"

[BatManu20]

Lakers trying to trade D'Angelo.

[SPURt]

He won me over with "My wife wrote his resume!"

Good thing Pop would never be the third in the Ball parents tricycle of sexual sadness

[SAGirl]

I think he can do what LMA and Gasol needed to do in the WCF. I'm sure he s up a lot or turns it over trying to make moves, but the Spurs have not had anyone who could post up like Oak in a long time.

He's extremely lazy and dumb... he will get in the doghouse faster than Dedmon. He won't have LMA or Pau issues posting up guards so I see your point... but he can't guard the paint and you can't win like that as Pau also showed .
You know who posted up Curry right? Lol Danny

[Chinook]

I know that Hinkie's Sixers had a piss-poor culture, and the Coleangelo Sixers may not be much better. Oak seemed like a good enough kid in college. I don't know how he'll do when he's in another situation. But I'd rather have him and cap space than Pau right now.

[SAGirl]

I know that Hinkie's Sixers had a piss-poor culture, and the Coleangelo Sixers may not be much better. Oak seemed like a good enough kid in college. I don't know how he'll do when he's in another situation. But I'd rather have him and cap space than Pau right now.

That's a good point. See what's there. He had scoring talent and his stock is low.... worth a flyer ... knowing he will still get Pop's shenanigans dleague, getting over himself, humbling and benching ... won't be treated any different than anyone else. Then you see what's really there when Pop is not looking to boost anyone's numbers and wants to stick to the plan....

[DPG21920]

I know that Hinkie's Sixers had a piss-poor culture, and the Coleangelo Sixers may not be much better. Oak seemed like a good enough kid in college. I don't know how he'll do when he's in another situation. But I'd rather have him and cap space than Pau right now.

Random question. TP has one year on his deal so if stretched it would be his salary divided by 2 (this year left + 1 year) correct? So roughly 7.5M per year?

[Chinook]

Random question. TP has one year on his deal so if stretched it would be his salary divided by 2 (this year left + 1 year) correct? So roughly 7.5M per year?

It's double plus one, so it's three years and $5 Million a year.

[DPG21920]

It's double plus one, so it's three years and $5 Million a year.

Got ya - thanks.

[Emperor]

It's double plus one, so it's three years and $5 Million a year.

Stretch that sh*t Frenchie. Please!

[tholdren]

I know I'm in the minority and seriously not trolling but I like Lonzo's game. It's rare to see a prospect vault a team back to relevance without scoring being the main tool used. He makes his team better and I think would be great with Kawhi. TJ Leaf and Anigbogu are going to get drafted higher than they probably should because of Lonzo.

I actually think Lavar is smart. Particularly what he says about the game after UCLA was eliminated in the beginning of this interview with Skip:


In another interview Max Kellerman asked Lavar "you're writing checks your son has to cash. The vets will want to go extra hard at your son" he responded something to the effect of "he might lose the first time but that's how he's going to learn and get better."

Then there was this commercial:


Lonzo is known for being a good kid and teammate and they are playing the media like a drum. I also think Lavar will piss off the fans of every team Lonzo's team plays against. He's going to be a huge homer for whichever team Lonzo plays for. It'd definitely be fun. I'm pissed the Lakers are going to likely get him. I don't want to hate the kid by default.

Lol. Would rather have jimmer than this pos.

[tholdren]

Lakers trying to trade D'Angelo.

As they should. Total loser. Russel for kennard would be worse than hill for kawhi

[SPURt]

Lol. Would rather have jimmer than this pos.

An opinion fit for a king

[Ice009]

Okafor would be a terrible get. And if Pop's idea to beat GS is to have two post up bigs then he needs to change strategy asap. That's not the way to beat GS, much less with Softdridge and Gasoft or Dumbkafor.

I actually believe dominant post up bigs that can take it the rack with decisive moves and either finish and/or draw the foul is a great stategy to beat them. The problem is, there isn't too many of those guys in the NBA these days. That's why I wanted Demarcus Cousins the past trade deadline. He's one of the only bigs in the NBA that can still go inside and dominate on the block, but now he can also shoot the three ball too. I think he's the type of big you need against the Warriors. What is your strategy to be able to beat them?

You also have to control the pace and tempo of the game like Kawhi and the Spurs were doing in game one until Zaza did his dirty . It also goes without saying, your defense has to be great, especially out on the perimeter and not soft inside.

[TheDoctor]

Because today's post players suck. Prime Tim/Drob would destroy the dubs.

Rookie TD would destroy the Dubs tbh.

[TimDunkem]

Ice - except none of those three guys are anything like the hypothetical player you just described.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

The Jahlil Okafor hypothetical was based on the idea of a sign and trade with Simmons if he gets too pricey. I wouldn't mind Okafor for Simmons at all.

[kobyz]

Wesley Iwundu is the exact the same player as Simmons only more polish and under control...

[TimDunkem]

Wesley Iwundu is the exact the same player as Simmons only more polish and under control...

There will likely be a better player at 29.

[ace3g]

[TimDunkem]

^MAYBE at #59.