2011 NBA Draft Discussion Thread

[Weeks]

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Silky smooth jumper...
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[Drewski]

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Silky smooth jumper...
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That was a pretty sick workout, honestly. Really surprised. Saw some very nice fundamentals, footwork, and such. He's not quick though, that will definitely hurt him in the NBA. Kinda reminds me of Manu, offensively. Haven't seen much of him, honestly, so just throwing out initial thoughts.

[Weeks]

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Donatas
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[ex carrabba fan]

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Donatas looks like a smooth operator. All of the Euro bigs look pretty decent to me.

That was a pretty sick workout, honestly. Really surprised. Saw some very nice fundamentals, footwork, and such. He's not quick though, that will definitely hurt him in the NBA. Kinda reminds me of Manu, offensively. Haven't seen much of him, honestly, so just throwing out initial thoughts.

I would definitely say he's more Kevin Martin than Manu.

Manu was actually pretty damn athletic and had the ability to create offense for himself and others. He is still a master ball handler, I don't see Klay ever being what Manu was to be honest.

Klay is much more of a guy who needs to be set up on off ball screens, catch the ball on the run and make a play from there.

I think his ceiling will be Kevin Martin. They play very similar IMO. Klay can potentially become a pretty good scorer, but for now I'm gonna say he's on that Martin path. I have my doubts he'll become as effective as Martin but the styles are similar.

[Weeks]

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Donatas looks like a smooth operator. All of the Euro bigs look pretty decent to me.

I would definitely say he's more Kevin Martin than Manu.

Manu was actually pretty damn athletic and had the ability to create offense for himself and others. He is still a master ball handler, I don't see Klay ever being what Manu was to be honest.

Klay is much more of a guy who needs to be set up on off ball screens, catch the ball on the run and make a play from there.

I think his ceiling will be Kevin Martin. They play very similar IMO. Klay can potentially become a pretty good scorer, but for now I'm gonna say he's on that Martin path. I have my doubts he'll become as effective as Martin but the styles are similar.

Similar skinny body types as well.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Yeah they're roughly the same height as well. Roughly have the same athletic tools, and both are known for putting the ball in the basket, not necessarily a creator for others or known for strong ball handling skills.

It's a shame we're not gonna get to see the rookies in action for a while... smh. We need to all enjoy the draft because it's probably gonna be the last NBA thing we have until the shortened season starts up.

[Weeks]

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Chandler Parsons
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Just from him talking he sounds like a Lamar Odom who isn't as good of a rebounder.

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Josh Selby
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This guy really looks like he could help some teams. I could definitely see him coming off the bench and getting you ten points and making some big shots. Based off the video he looks kind of like the Nate Robinson, Jason Terry type of player.

[Checmate101]

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What do you think the Wizards will do? would they swing for burks

I don't know, I would like to stay where we at, and just draft the best available outside of a PG..Would love to Kanter

[mikenoob]

Marshon Brooks slowly climbing the ladder. He was set to be drafted in the 2nd round prior to the workouts. He seems to have impressed just about everyone as he moved up to mid 1st round.

[bigeastbumrush]

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Silky smooth jumper...
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I can't believe the Knicks are even considering drafting this kid.

Can't play a lick of defense but he has a silky smooth jumper.

[TheMatrix31]

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This draft needs to happen ASAP. I'm sick of the offseason deliberations on the Suns board I frequent.

[bigeastbumrush]

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Players invited to the 2011 NBA Draft Green Room
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2...ory?id=6675909

This year's invitees to the June 23 draft:

Kyrie Irving (Duke);
Derrick Williams (Arizona);
Enes Kanter (Turkey);
Brandon Knight (Kentucky);
Kemba Walker (UConn);
Jonas Valanciunas (Lithuania);
Jan Vesely (Czech Republic);
Kawhi Leonard (San Diego St.);
Chris Singleton (Florida St.);
Klay Thompson (Washington St.);
Tristan Thompson (Texas);
Jimmer Fredette (BYU);
Marcus Morris (Kansas); and
Alec Burks (Colorado).

A 15th name has been added -- Markieff Morris of Kansas. Markieff is Marcus Morris' twin and also widely considered to be a top 20 draft pick.

Thoughts on who will be in tears ala Rashard Lewis???

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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I love Donatas' spin move he has working there. It looks like he needs to extend his arm a little more when he's finishing around the rim though. He seems to kinda release the ball like he's got T-Rex arms or something to me, and I feel like if he does that in the NBA, players will be able to block him. I love that spin move and he seems to have some pretty good moves in the post, and then add in the fact that he's got a pretty nice jumpshot, I like him a lot.

Klay Thompson's workout impressed me. Some Bucks fans have said that they want him, but I personally want Burks or Brooks over him, but after that workout, I can see why some prefer him to Brooks. Burks and Brooks were making shots in their workouts, but this guy looks so comfortable shooting it and he swished so many of the shots. If all else fails, he should at least be a good shooter in the NBA like our man Michael Redd pre-injuries.

I can't believe the Knicks are even considering drafting this kid.

Can't play a lick of defense but he has a silky smooth jumper.

And yet you're surprised the Knicks want him? lol that sounds like every player they've ever wanted in the D'Antoni era.

[Vince]

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At least the Euro players in this draft seem to all have good motors. Unlike players in the past like Skita, Bargnani and Darko.

[ehh]

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I'm sure it's been posted in here but have ppl seen Marcus Morris' DX vid where he compares his offensive game to Melo's?