Yes, Nerlens slipped and that sucked. But he ended up in a good situation.
But Archie made up for it by sneaking into the 1st round and getting that guaranteed bread...which is pretty impressive because we've had shooting guards in the past like Doron, Jodie, and DeAndre who were substantially better than him go in the 2nd.
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86673 posts
Fri Jun-28-13 12:17 PM
4. "Lol, I didn't know who that grade was for at first." In response to Reply # 3
I'd give Dukies an A since they both landed in great spots. Only way it could've gone better is if Seth had been drafted, but since he couldn't work out and he won't have recovered from surgery in time for summer league, that clearly wasn't going to happen.
I like Dieng, hence the plus. Assuming that we can keep Pek, he'll be a nice compliment off the bench, and the Wolves haven't had a legit shot blocking threat since KG.
I'm still in the process of talking myself into liking the Shabazz pick. I'll let you know when that happens.
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Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86673 posts
Fri Jun-28-13 12:26 PM
8. "Shit, I thought the value y'all got in the first was terrific." In response to Reply # 6
Bazz where you took him is a great call, and Dieng is ready to hop in today. The trade was clutch too-- I think Bazz and Dieng together have more value than Burke.
Brown's potential is higher than 98% of the dudes available that low in the second too.
9. "Forgot about Brown, that's a decent pick there" In response to Reply # 8
And I agree on picking two for one, but I don't see how Bazz is going to put it together in the league. He really only offers scoring, and he won't be able to rely on muscling his way past dudes in the NBA. There's only so much you can blame his lack of interest in anything unrelated to his own scoring chances on Ben Howland.
I really hope I'm wrong, obviously, but he was the dude who scared me the most coming into the draft. I'm still getting over it.
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12. "breathe easy man, IMO they got a great deal with that trade" In response to Reply # 6
dealt a player they didnt need (likely made the pick for utah) for a great value in shabazz and a fair value in dieng. if they took shabazz at like No. 3, sure, get pissed and throw stuff. in the teens? nice pick.
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13. "I mean as just a group of players, A- or B+. In context? Worse" In response to Reply # 0
Nice value at No. 6 and No. 11 but for a reason, some potentially ruinous things with both big talents.
I didnt like what they did in the second all that much but it was OK. I would have liked Ledo in there. I did not understand the Glen Rice Jr pick at all.
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Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86673 posts
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60. "Kabongo has much better NBA tools than Siva." In response to Reply # 57 Tue Jul-02-13 12:14 PM by Frank Longo
Kabongo is a stash-in-the-D-League guy at first, sure (most 2nd round picks are), but he has a chance to become a multi-year guy. Siva is not that. Siva is the classic undersized exciting college PG with no chance to stick in the pros.
36. "yup. ppl acting like that shit is a homerun but that shit basically hing..." In response to Reply # 32 Fri Jun-28-13 05:11 PM by southphillyman
on them getting 1 of the top 2 picks next yr cause them two niggas they scooped last night is some fucking PROJECTS if the sixers fuck around and drop out of them top spots on some bobcats shit it's a fucking L and another decade of being shitty
another thing being overlooked is the sixers gotta spend $25+ mil on FA this offseason they might fuck around and sign someone good enough to stick them in that 9-10th seed in the east again OR/AND overpay a bum ass nigga like monte ellis/josh smith
40. "dude, they were shitty *with* Holiday, if we're gonna start over let's r..." In response to Reply # 36
>on them getting 1 of the top 2 picks next yr >cause them two niggas they scooped last night is some fucking >PROJECTS >if the sixers fuck around and drop out of them top spots on >some bobcats shit it's a fucking L and another decade of being >shitty > >another thing being overlooked is the sixers gotta spend $25+ >mil on FA this offseason >they might fuck around and sign someone good enough to stick >them in that 9-10th seed in the east again >OR/AND >overpay a bum ass nigga like monte ellis/josh smith
39. "we got My Favorite Iranian tho, don't discount him" In response to Reply # 32
Really I'm fine with the deal overall, would have rather had CJ at #11 but Noel + their lotto is fine to start over with.
I liked Jrue because he was good but mostly because we had him on a managable deal to be pretty good but the reality is this team was three years away anyway, by which point we'd need to pay him again or move him.
Might as well bottom out, stack lotto balls & hope a couple strike.
Jrue is never going to be anymore than the third-best guy on a contender.
42. "your boy about to be jealous about you seeing another persian cat" In response to Reply # 39
i dunno man, let's not have *too* much optimism here.
need i remind you that noel could easily carry on in the tradition of injured and/or underachieving sixers bigs? that MCW has a pretty spotty track record for consistency and is definitely a project?
we don't know about next year yet.
we do know jrue was an excellent player and still getting better.
i appreciate that the sixers maximized the return here but they did so by giving a guy not even in his prime yet with a very good contract, so they should have gotten optimal return.
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50. "idk why 'diehards'" In response to Reply # 20
are tripping on shipping jrue so hard. yes, he showed marked improvement & pseudo-improved (as a #2 option, on occasions, AT BeST), but I think that all we can do is hope that the apparent foresight is generous & not hopelessly pensive
53. "iono man, dude was coming along in a hurry. this wont be his last ASG" In response to Reply # 50
but i do agree that they did this right. imagine if they have moved iggy right when his extension kicked in, would have saved years of mediocrity and nervousness about his value or whatever.
they maximized the return by getting him on a reasonable deal and trading him at the peak of his value.
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got two knockdown shooters who will immediately be expected in the rotation our bench is already better plus with the euro cat possibly coming next season we will be with 4 deadly shooters only other move i will make is get a bamma backup center and we still need one more guy who can put the ball on the floor and create a shot.
35. "RE: All the teams I care about..." In response to Reply # 27
>Brooklyn: A > >They got a huge frontline now, with Plum spelling old ass KG >and Brook for 20 minutes a night. so powerful. > >Chicago: F > >They good enough to not be good enough...for like the 6th time >in 8 years. > >Cleveland: A- > >Would be an A if they'd kept Crabbe and booted Dion > >Miami: A+ > >BATTY DOGG!
I laughed at this....lol
GOAT of his era......long live Prince.....God is alive....
I want to say A+, because I am ecstatic for JRUUUUUE.
But that was a heavier price to pay than I would expect. Noel and a 2015 pick would have been enough. But oh well, a 23 year old All Star point guard on a 4-year deal comes on the trade market once every oh NEVER, so we'll take it.
I see most Sixer fans are busted up about seeing him go, which is encouraging. Love his game.
Jrue Gordon (sprays holy water on dem knees) IGOUDALA (WATCH) Ryno Brow/Lopez
50 win team. Average age of like 25. Fresh gear on the way.
This draft filled one important need for the Bulls: Shooting...Snell and Murphy offers PLENTY of that, especially from the 3 point line...
The problem though is coach Thibs....Dude is a genius...The best coach in the league (sorry Pop)...But he hates to play rookies....Dude needs to get over this, especially with Snell who can actually shoot on the run (this is something we have been missing)...
As is, these were good picks...
Now if the basketball Gods can only drop Portland's Aldridge in our lap (If only dude could take a stand and tell the suits that it's the Bulls or bust)then I would be a happy man....I know that shit ain't gonna happen...but hey...U never know...
Now it's about getting some size to help Noah rest....
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Sometimes the obvious choice is the hardest to make.
With Bmac and Noel sitting there, it took some discipline.
might have helped that Bennett wasnt on the board...
Now they just gotta keep Webster.
Hilarious that they had to add GRJr to the list. Its like EG knew the team's character was too high. Needed a ninja with a history of bad decisions to fill that low IQ hole Mcgee n them left.
I like that neither of the guys they picked up yesterday is going to help the team next year (traded Ledo for Wolters, btw), so they can make a run at high lottery.
It was disheartening to read that Hammonds is talking about signing Jennings long-term. Please just blow it up, get Wiggins or Jabari, and start over.
59. "B-" In response to Reply # 0 Tue Jul-02-13 10:13 AM by mtbatol
Would be an A- if we managed to murk off Evan The Muppet in deal too, kinda worried now if he'll be getting enough clock on the court to possibly slow down any positive development from MCW who only worries me when it comes to shooting. If he can show good decision making as a rookie tho I'll be content with him & in worst case scenario I see him as an Jumbo sized Rondo as far as being a iffy shooter who can do anything else you ask him to do.
As for our skinny big man, not comfy going from one big man with bad knees to another but he's a wait & see and once he steps on floor I can still see him showing some of his upside right away on the boards & grit on the inside. Worst case he's a Theo Ratliff who may be a better scorer.
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