"If you thought this NBA draft couldn't get worse..."
Alex Len fractured his ankle, out 4 - 6 months. Lucky for him, this draft sucks so he'll still probably be in the first half of the lottery but I'd hate to be at the top of the lottery and picking which injured big man or complementary swingman to take.
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86830 posts
Fri May-03-13 06:26 PM
2. "You know if they miss on Otto, they're just taking Len anyway, lol." In response to Reply # 1
It's honestly not the worst pick. Sucks positionally, since they'd like a SF, but unless they draft another SG, not sure what else they could do if they slip to, say, the fifth pick. Drafting Bennett is an automatic Kyrie leaves, does not pass Go, does not collect $200 pick.
3. "After taking Tristan early and trading up for Zeller?" In response to Reply # 2
I think it's more likely that they trade the pick or trade down to add a couple of guys. Honestly, they should tank another year to get a good pick in the loaded 2014 draft.
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86830 posts
Fri May-03-13 06:53 PM
4. "That's actually why I have no problem with them taking an injured big." In response to Reply # 3
Noel if for some reason he's there after Otto, and Len if not. They wouldn't be able to make a big difference this coming season anyway, so stash the talent and aim for another Top 5 pick.
Trading back if Otto's gone wouldn't be a bad idea either. Though they'd rather just reach for the guy they want, if recent history tells us anything.
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