2011 NBA Draft Discussion Thread

[jeebs9]

How about Kyrie Irving guys? He is still a top 3 pick in my opinion.

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[Jasong7777]

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How about Kyrie Irving guys? He is still a top 3 pick in my opinion.

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{Acting like a draft expert}I have him rated slightly below John Wall. He's only played in 11 games though. He'll be an All-Star PG in about 3-4 years.

[jeebs9]

I'm hearing Kemba is just too much of a scorer to go top 5. Probably go between 10-20.

But Jimmer is going to have show some pure pg skills. That jacking from deep isn't going to work. He could go much higher.

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[iAM-IncReDiBLe-]

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People compare Kemba to Ben Gordon. I think he can be better then Gordon an make an all star here an there. Kyrie Irving is going to be a stud imo. He does everything great. If Cleveland gets lucky they could potentially be able to draft the combination of Kyrie an Williams. They would be set at the PG an SF spot (I believe Williams is a SF in the NBA) for years to come.

[jeebs9]

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^^Yea I totally agree^^ But I don't know about Derrick at SF. I can see where your going. If he developed his handle, he could be a very good SF. But I haven't seen much med range game from him. Its either at the rim or a 3 pointer.

Kyrie is pretty damn good. I think passing on him would be like passing on CP3 or Deron Williams.

[Mintsa]

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When's the draft lottery ???

May........?

PS: I would love Kyrie Irving. Hopefully the lottery ball gods are nice to the Raptors.

[Noles4ever]

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Can someone give me one reason y the espn Chad Ford thinks Mason Plumlee is a first round talent? He's a big stiff IMO.

[jeebs9]

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Did you watch last night game? He basically an American verison of Anderson Vajero. Runs the floor very well for a big. And makes tons of hustle plays all over the court. Great rebounder and active defensively. A lot of mock drafts (actually most) have him going in the first round.

Did you see his block? Or the play where he out runs the whole court for the alley oop? He is a first round pick (low 20's)

[dsallupinyaarea]

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Can someone give me one reason y the espn Chad Ford thinks Mason Plumlee is a first round talent? He's a big stiff IMO.

Because this draft class is pretty weak as a whole. Probably going to be the worst since 00. At least that's what the "experts" say.

[jeebs9]

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When people say "weak draft class".... Why does it bother me so much? I always feel there is talent in every draft. And can make a team better. Or there any Kevin Durant/LeBron James in this draft? I don't know. Maybe...Maybe not...

[LingeringRegime]

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Harrison Barnes is going to be really good, with the potential of being an All-Star. Smooth as silk, very good at creating space for his own shot, and not to mention the kid is clutch. His defense is pretty underrated as well.

A poor man's Kevin Durant.

[dsallupinyaarea]

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When people say "weak draft class".... Why does it bother me so much? I always feel there is talent in every draft. And can make a team better. Or there any Kevin Durant/LeBron James in this draft? I don't know. Maybe...Maybe not...

Alot of it has to do with the fact that the NBA is so star driven. For better or for worse, if there isn't a can't miss star the class will get a "weaker" label.

That being I said I do think this is a weaker class. After Kyrie and Barnes, I see a bunch of rotation players. The thing that sucks for Kyrie is his timing. He's coming out during a time where the PG position is LOADED. If he was coming around 10 years ago he would get hype as a MAJOR prospect. We've basically been seeing the position played to near perfection the last few years. Tough luck I guess.

What do you guys think of Sullinger? The guy has post moves and I love that. But what is he 6'8"? I don't think you can play the 4 at that size. I know he'll have a spot but I can't figure it out lol.

[wwharton]

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Plumlee is also 6'10" to go along with all the hustle stats. He knows his role and is big. Those type of guys last a while in the NBA, even if they never make an all star team or even start too often. I can see him going late in the 1st round.

[jeebs9]

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Alot of it has to do with the fact that the NBA is so star driven. For better or for worse, if there isn't a can't miss star the class will get a "weaker" label.

That being I said I do think this is a weaker class. After Kyrie and Barnes, I see a bunch of rotation players. The thing that sucks for Kyrie is his timing. He's coming out during a time where the PG position is LOADED. If he was coming around 10 years ago he would get hype as a MAJOR prospect. We've basically been seeing the position played to near perfection the last few years. Tough luck I guess.

What do you guys think of Sullinger? The guy has post moves and I love that. But what is he 6'8"? I don't think you can play the 4 at that size. I know he'll have a spot but I can't figure it out lol.

Yea I know what you mean....

But Jared... I'm not too high on him. A lot of guys can play the 4 at that size. But is he really better or as good as Boozer. Remember Boozer was picked second round (Cavs). And then developed into what he is today. What I'm trying to get at is that I don't think he is worth a top 8 pick. You can get someone like him in the second round.

[jeebs9]

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Harrison Barnes is going to be really good, with the potential of being an All-Star. Smooth as silk, very good at creating space for his own shot, and not to mention the kid is clutch. His defense is pretty underrated as well.

A poor man's Kevin Durant.

I think he needs to go back to school. In my humble opinion, He is Marvin Williams (#24 Hawks) at this point. Yes he has improved as the season has gone on. But he not worth a first round pick right now.