2010 NBA Draft Thread.

[Vince]

Re: 2010 NBA Draft Thread.

Looks like George is the one guy everyone is starting to nut over, I don't think he'll be there at 13.

I think Colangelo's draft board is Aldrich, Patterson, Bradley and George. Not sure in what order though.

George and DeMar DeRozan are pretty close apparently.

[DakkoN]

Re: 2010 NBA Draft Thread.

Well apparently my Sport Science videos I posted 2 pages back won't play...

Here's the direct links..

Sport Science: Why is John Wall So Fast?

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5311548

Sport Science: John Wall's Vision

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5311494

He's a freak.

[ProjectRipCity]

Re: 2010 NBA Draft Thread.

Holy cow...

[tpe14]

Re: 2010 NBA Draft Thread.

Well apparently my Sport Science videos I posted 2 pages back won't play...

Here's the direct links..

Sport Science: Why is John Wall So Fast?

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5311548

Sport Science: John Wall's Vision

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5311494

He's a freak.

wow

[wildcatchild]

Re: 2010 NBA Draft Thread.

Assuming Philly takes Turner, it'll come down to Favors, Johnson, and Cousins as to who we'll take #3 overall.

Nets hold all the cards in this draft! The Johnson/Boozer theory makes a lot of sense, especially considering it appears the Douglas-Roberts deal is finalized. Nets would be a playoff team if they could trot out a starting lineup of Harris/Lee/Johnson/Boozer/Lopez. Remember, Johnson is like 23 years old so I don't really consider him a "true" rookie. He'll be able to step right in immediately....if I were a betting man I'd say Johnson is going to be the pick. Drafting Favors would make no sense if they plan on courting Boozer. Plus, Favors is still a work in progress - the sense I'm getting from the new owner is that he wants to win now.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Nets hold all the cards in this draft! The Johnson/Boozer theory makes a lot of sense, especially considering it appears the Douglas-Roberts deal is finalized. Nets would be a playoff team if they could trot out a starting lineup of Harris/Lee/Johnson/Boozer/Lopez. Remember, Johnson is like 23 years old so I don't really consider him a "true" rookie. He'll be able to step right in immediately....if I were a betting man I'd say Johnson is going to be the pick. Drafting Favors would make no sense if they plan on courting Boozer. Plus, Favors is still a work in progress - the sense I'm getting from the new owner is that he wants to win now.

I can't wait for tomorrow!!

Harris/Lee/Johnson/Boozer/Lopez
Williams/Yi

No defense FTL

But hell, if that's the best they can do, I can't hate on that lineup. They should be able to win some games and hopefully Johnson turns into a decent defender.

[KG]

Re: 2010 NBA Draft Thread.

Like OSU posted, some mocks had us going Johnson now(which more than what was out before considering every other mock draft had us going Favors.


Fixed.

I meant in terms of on the court skills. If you factor in on & off the court then yeah, I'd agree that Cousins could eat his way outta the league.

[Jeffx]

Re: 2010 NBA Draft Thread.

A cool website for all you draft maniacs. Every draft since 1947.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/

[wildcatchild]

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I meant in terms of on the court skills. If you factor in on & off the court then yeah, I'd agree that Cousins could eat his way outta the league.

I think teams are freaking out about Cousins and his weight. Sure, 289 is more than his listed playing weight but he carries it well. Could he get bigger? Sure. Is it likely? Just as much as it is with any other big man.

Bottom line: the kid was a First team AP All American as a freshman. He averaged 15 and 10 in 22 minutes a game. Think about that for a second - how many college stars average a double-double for an entire season? And it's not like he was playing against the Montana Techs and New Hampshire States of the world - he did it against top caliber competition. Is he a little immature? Absolutely. Will he need to have a good support system? Yes. However, if somebody as nutty as Ron Artest can succeed in the NBA for 10+ years, so can DeMarcus Cousins. I'm not saying he's the second coming of Shaq, but I have a feeling the GM's that pass on him (I'm looking at you Philly and Minnesota) are going to regret not drafting him. I have seen a lot of players pass through Rupp Arena since 1987 and this kid is the real deal. I will be shocked if he does not succeed.

[P2K]

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Philly isn't passing on anything. Turner is the consensus #2 pick with alot of people in love with him. Won't feel bad passing on the next Zach Randolph. How do you fatten up on cake during your time of trying to impress teams?

[PhantomPain]

Re: 2010 NBA Draft Thread.

Cousins may find himself in a fight on the court one day, but most are giving him an undeserved Rep. He is a GREAT kid off the court and will have the fans loving him. He Will be a fan favorite to go along wig multiple all star games.

[Gibbz]

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Personally I think any team who passes on Cousins for Favors is out their damn mind, but then again I'm not a scout.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Three questions I have most about Cousins, or about any professional basketball player:

1. How much does he love the game

2. Does he respect the game

3. How great does he want to be

[Kully]

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Personally I think any team who passes on Cousins for Favors is out their damn mind, but then again I'm not a scout.

I think Sacramento would take him if he's available.

I like Cousins as well, just hope he has his head on straight.

[ehh]

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Both Cousins and Favors have major red flags IMO but I'm still taking a chance on Cousins over Favors.

I just feel bad for whatever team signs Cousins to a big deal after his rookie one expires, and then he stops trying completely.