2014 NBA Draft Thread

[woody2626]

Why does Bari get such crap for his defense? You know he can get better right?

He can, just showed no signs of improvement whatsoever in an entire college season. Especially from a guy who talked about wanting to leave a legacy and all that fluff.

Aside from his occasional weakside blocks he was a ghost on D

 

[awwsome]

Why does Bari get such crap for his defense? You know he can get better right?

I mean most 18 year olds are bad on defense but he was terrible in literally all aspects of defending.

 

[finallyfamous]

So you guys think Wiggins is a safer pick than Jabari?

 

[awwsome]

I'd say they're about equal.

There's basically no doubt that Bari will develop into a 20 a game guy and no doubt that Wiggins will be a top 3 wing defender.

 

[frshstunna]

It's mostly effort and attention to detail with Bari...he can definitely fix that and get better on D, the question in the long run is will he do it or just be satisfied with getting buckets?

But ill take him if i want the safest pick...at his worst Bari is somebody you can give the ball to and get points out of him in any situation

 

[offset pow clow]

So you guys think Wiggins is a safer pick than Jabari?

No, if jabari puts effort into his defense he can become an avg defender, andrew is too unassertive on offense to be a safer pick

 

[woody2626]

Jabari's offense =/= Wiggin's defense

 

[osh kosh bosh]

So you guys think Wiggins is a safer pick than Jabari?

not for the cavs, too many bad defenders on one squad.

 

[offset pow clow]

not for the cavs, too many bad defenders on one squad.

Yes it would, the right coach will make them put in the effort on that end but skys the limit on the offensive end with kyrie/dion/jabari

 

[awwsome]

Jabari's offense =/= Wiggin's defense

Not sure what this even means, I was comparing them in terms of safety in being elite on 1 side of the ball.

 

[woody2626]

Not sure what this even means, I was comparing them in terms of safety in being elite on 1 side of the ball.

I was stating that at this point Jabari's offense is his strength as is Wiggins defense. 

Jabari is a pro ready scorer right away. Cavs need that other option next to Kyrie

 

[finallyfamous]

I thought Embiid was for sure going #1?

 

[awwsome]

I was stating that at this point Jabari's offense is his strength as is Wiggins defense. 

Jabari is a pro ready scorer right away. Cavs need that other option next to Kyrie

I feel where you're coming from but as OKB alluded to, that team is going give up 110 points a game.


Gotta be Embiid or Wiggins, Embiid preferably.

 

[shoeking2101]

I thought Embiid was for sure going #1?

As long as his health is fine he is.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Thoughts on Patric Young? I think he could develop into a real solid rotation player. Would grab him 2nd round for sure.

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

Thoughts on Patric Young? I think he could develop into a real solid rotation player. Would grab him 2nd round for sure.

Pat can make jump hooks with both hands and is an extremely good defensive player. He is an undersized at 6'8.5 and can't hit any jumpers.

He probably goes late second round.

 

[kevi]

i think hes tryna say since bari's offense is better then wiggins but wiggins defense is better makes them you cant go wrong with either player

 

[champcruthik]

I'm taking a healthy Embiid first overall over Wiggins' potential and Bari's NBA readiness.

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

Any players' stock risen lately?

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

 

[ballinsam23]

Man Lavine NEEDS to pan out

 

[victor page]

DAMN.

 

[shoeking2101]

WOW

 

[equality]

If LaVine ain't in the dunk contest....

 

[bigsmilesmgr]

that is IMPRESSIVE