The NBA Draft Thread

[N41D]

From what I've heard about Monk it sounds like there are some pretty big risks of taking him at #3, if he ends up being a one-note kind of player.

What does he do if he isn't shooting well? He's probably the best fit for Philly, but he's definitely a little one-dimensional.

Ball seems like an odd fit in Philly... Two primary ball handlers in Simmons and Ball that don't create for themselves all that well doesn't sound ideal.

 

[100027]

What does he do if he isn't shooting well? He's probably the best fit for Philly, but he's definitely a little one-dimensional.

Ball seems like an odd fit in Philly... Two primary ball handlers in Simmons and Ball that don't create for themselves all that well doesn't sound ideal.

If I get the next Jamal Crawford at #3 and I'm a rebuilding team that needs starters (Philly) I'm probably not happy with that tbh.

Regarding Ball, I agree (and they need shooting), but I think they also just want to take the most talent and figure it out from there.

 

[ricardo malta]

I'm not sold on Monk at all. I honestly don't think I'd use a top 10 pick on him in this draft.

 

[addict4sneakers]

From what I've heard about Monk it sounds like there are some pretty big risks of taking him at #3, if he ends up being a one-note kind of player.

What does he do if he isn't shooting well? He's probably the best fit for Philly, but he's definitely a little one-dimensional.

Ball seems like an odd fit in Philly... Two primary ball handlers in Simmons and Ball that don't create for themselves all that well doesn't sound ideal.

You can run the majority of the half court offense through Embiid. Simmons and Embiid could run a lot of 4/5 pick and roll.

Lonzo can push the ball when he rebounds, spot up in the half court. I've always liked Lonzo in Philly

 

[ricardo malta]

You can run the majority of the half court offense through Embiid. Simmons and Embiid could run a lot of 4/5 pick and roll.

Lonzo can push the ball when he rebounds, spot up in the half court. I've always liked Lonzo in Philly

Ball in Philly makes the most sense out of any team in the top 5. I honestly don't understand how people can't see that Ball is not a lead guard.

You don't want him pounding the air out of the ball and being your main facilitator. He's someone who excels within the flow of the game, especially when the pace is pushed and he has weapons around him. Let him and Simmons do a little of what Draymond does and he'll cook.

 

[Platinum State]

My bad yall. I meant Fox. Philly should take Fox at #3

 

[cassanova brown]

So Issac got a promise from either Philly or Phoenix? Or he's just taking a major gamble.

 

[youngthundercat]

I'm not sold on Monk at all. I honestly don't think I'd use a top 10 pick on him in this draft.

me either...i just dont see it. 

 

[junglejim]

You can run the majority of the half court offense through Embiid. Simmons and Embiid could run a lot of 4/5 pick and roll.

Lonzo can push the ball when he rebounds, spot up in the half court. I've always liked Lonzo in Philly

Would a pick and roll between two players who are zero threat to shoot even work? I gotta imagine every single team would go under that screen and not even try to fight through it.

 

[addict4sneakers]

You can run the majority of the half court offense through Embiid. Simmons and Embiid could run a lot of 4/5 pick and roll.

Lonzo can push the ball when he rebounds, spot up in the half court. I've always liked Lonzo in Philly

Would a pick and roll between two players who are zero threat to shoot even work? I gotta imagine every single team would go under that screen and not even try to fight through it.

Embiid shot 37% from 3 last year, though a lot of them were trailing threes. But he's got the capability to space the floor.

Atlanta ran a lot of 4/5 PNR with josh smith and al horford. Miami ran it with neck tat and whiteside. That 4/5 PNR is hard to defend cause teams aren't used to seeing it. Australian Rondo should thrive cause if you switch, your 4 man isn't going to be able to check Embiid on the block.

 

[junglejim]

Embiid shot 37% from 3 last year, though a lot of them were trailing threes. But he's got the capability to space the floor.

Atlanta ran a lot of 4/5 PNR with josh smith and al horford. Miami ran it with neck tat and whiteside. That 4/5 PNR is hard to defend cause teams aren't used to seeing it. Australian Rondo should thrive cause if you switch, your 4 man isn't going to be able to check Embiid on the block.

Ill be honest I had only caught 2 Embiid games this season and he didnt shoot a 3 in either games.  Didnt even know the dude had it in him.  Good for him.

 

[buc em]

their fans talking him down being drafted at 2
but let him fall to 3, " perfect compliment to simmons" blah blah blah 

I can't speak for other Sixers fans but I love the talent, I just would like to see the turmoil Lavar could cause with him there in LA

Lonzo, Simmons and Dario would be a ridiculous passing team. But even though I like him some of his red flags are undeniable and it would have me nervous about taking him.

Embiid is really ******* good at shooting for those that have barely seen him play.

 

[ballinsam23]

Would a 18/19 year old Crawford, Lou Will, JR average 20ppg at a top ranked school like Kentucky? Absolutely not.

I wouldnt use a top 5 pick on him but I could definitely see him being better than all those guys. If Jason Terry can be the 2nd option on a championship team i can't see why Monk can't be a 2nd or 3rd option on one.

 

[Platinum State]

New DX mock is up
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2017/

 

[100027]

Would a 18/19 year old Crawford, Lou Will, JR average 20ppg at a top ranked school like Kentucky? Absolutely not.

I wouldnt use a top 5 pick on him but I could definitely see him being better than all those guys. If Jason Terry can be the 2nd option on a championship team i can't see why Monk can't be a 2nd or 3rd option on one.

Those types of players tend to be way more valuable as vets once they figure out their roles and get their heads on straight, than they are to their first teams though.

 

[you go boy]

I'm not sold on Monk at all. I honestly don't think I'd use a top 10 pick on him in this draft.

me either...i just dont see it. 

I feel the same way about Josh Jackson. For some reason I think he's all hype and might be a bust than actually good.

 

[ricardo malta]

Would a 18/19 year old Crawford, Lou Will, JR average 20ppg at a top ranked school like Kentucky? Absolutely not.

I wouldnt use a top 5 pick on him but I could definitely see him being better than all those guys. If Jason Terry can be the 2nd option on a championship team i can't see why Monk can't be a 2nd or 3rd option on one.

Yes, they absolutely would be a 20ppg scorer at Kentucky at 19 years old if they needed to

 

[B Sox]

Would a 18/19 year old Crawford, Lou Will, JR average 20ppg at a top ranked school like Kentucky? Absolutely not.

I wouldnt use a top 5 pick on him but I could definitely see him being better than all those guys. If Jason Terry can be the 2nd option on a championship team i can't see why Monk can't be a 2nd or 3rd option on one.

Wait. You don't think any of those guys could've averaged 20 as a primary option as a freshman?

 

[Quincy McCall]

How does Anunoby fall to 22 but Kennard jumps to 13th? Likelier that both of them fall out of the lotto but I'm reaching for Anunoby before Luke or even Justin Jackson

 

[lightweight champion]

Under Cal they could, under Tubby Smith or Billy Gillespie I don't think so.

I believe Crawford averaged 17ppg as a frosh at UM

Not sure Lou Williams could, dude had no left and lacked a jumper when he broke into the league. Glad he was able to create a role for himself after all these years, but college might have helped his game.

JR Smith likely could have, he's been good since his rookie year.

 

[lightweight champion]

How does Anunoby fall to 22 but Kennard jumps to 13th? Likelier that both of them fall out of the lotto but I'm reaching for Anunoby before Luke or even Justin Jackson

Yeah I'd take Anunoby before Kennard or Jackson. That kid is built like a damn tank. If he develops a good mid to long range jumper he could be really good.

Justin Jackson will be a career bench player.

 

[nick.]

Monk is more Monta Ellis than Lou Williams imo

 

[B Sox]

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[cassanova brown]

New DX mock is up
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2017/

If the Magic take Issac does that mean the Aaron Gordon experiment is over?

Zach Collins to the Kings doesn't really make sense to me. Don't they have enough young bigs? Scal really showed some potential last year, WCS showed flashes after Cousins was traded.   

 

[B Sox]

New DX mock is up
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2017/

There's no way the Celtics take Frank Jackson at 37 over whatever stretch bigs are available (Peters, Swanigan, Bolden, Oliver).

I like Frank too, but that pick is probably going to need to actually play minutes for us off the bench.