2012 NBA Draft Discussion

[Watson]

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BEElieve in blue, you guys

[ex carrabba fan]

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I think his perceived abilities are greater than his actual ability. Same goes for Dion Waiters.

Maybe, but that's not enough to criticize the guy to the extent people do. I think it's similar to OJ Mayo, coming out, Mayo thought he was much better than he actually was. Didn't mean Mayo was a troublemaker or lockerroom problem...

Rivers can adjust just like Mayo did..

Rivers has never had any problems with the law or anything of that nature...

[bigeastbumrush]

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I keep getting the feeling that Charlotte will draft Beal just to keep him away from Washington. Then end up trading Beal for other players and picks.

I still want to see Charlotte end up with MKG though.

I think he fits into the style of play that they're going for.

It's going to be a long, long night with a draft this deep.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Maybe, but that's not enough to criticize the guy to the extent people do. I think it's similar to OJ Mayo, coming out, Mayo thought he was much better than he actually was. Didn't mean Mayo was a troublemaker or lockerroom problem...

Rivers can adjust just like Mayo did..

Rivers has never had any problems with the law or anything of that nature...

Yeah, I don't think Rivers or Waiters are bad people. They just aren't guys that I want on my team because I think they'll both try to do way too much. I think Lamb and Ross will pan out much better.

[bigeastbumrush]

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What's the word on Austin Rivers's personality? I keep seeing people talk about him like they think he's a selfish kid or something, and I just can't see it. Coach K said he's an alpha dog and a good kid, and I can't imagine Doc raising a selfish kid. I just wonder why everyone thinks he's so uncoachable (not that anyone has said it like that, it just seems like it).

Coach K's job is to prop up his players. He'd never throw one of his own players under the bus...especially the kid of an NBA coach. He has to say that.

From the Dook games I saw...the offense stalled out when the ball hit Rivers' hands. That's not being uncoachable. It's just stubborness. Especially as a freshman.

I have no problem with his cockiness. If he can back it up...whatever.

Is he as good as advertised? I don't think so...IMO.

Can he be a good pro? Absolutely...IMO.

Just not my cup of tea as a player.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Yeah, I don't think Rivers or Waiters are bad people. They just aren't guys that I want on my team because I think they'll both try to do way too much. I think Lamb and Ross will pan out much better.

Meh, Lamb doesn't move my meter at all.

Ross though, intrigues me.

I think Rivers will be able to adjust and figure things out quickly and figure out what his role will be at the next level. He's got a nitch with his skill set.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Gery Woelfel@GeryWoelfel

Bucks looking into moving back again.

[Chrisksaint]

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Lamb intrigues me because he was brilliant as a freshman, started out good this past year but seemed to just idk.

I want the Hornets to draft a guy that can possibly play PG and I don't think Lamb/Ross are capable of that so looking at Lillard/Rivers or trade back for Kendall

[Hornetz]

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BEElieve in blue, you guys

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Meh, Lamb doesn't move my meter at all.

Ross though, intrigues me.

I think Rivers will be able to adjust and figure things out quickly and figure out what his role will be at the next level. He's got a nitch with his skill set.

I think Lamb will end up being one of the best players in this draft. He already plays like a #2 or 3 scorer on a team in my opinion. Reminds me of Rip Hamilton a bit, but has more potential.

[Jmb4life]

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Still can't believe all the talk I'm hearing about Dion Waiters going within the Top 5. Are you kidding me? A guy who came off the bench and is a very inconsistent shooter. Top 5?

[nyj721]

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Lamb intrigues me because he was brilliant as a freshman, started out good this past year but seemed to just idk.

I want the Hornets to draft a guy that can possibly play PG and I don't think Lamb/Ross are capable of that so looking at Lillard/Rivers or trade back for Kendall

Wouldn't having Rivers and Gordon be rudundant? Rivers wouldn't be a good PG and Lillard won't be there. I do like the idea of trading down for Marshall though.

[mdmgrand]

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Bucks are always so active around the draft, I love it.... Sooner or later they are just going to have to stick with a team for better or for worse. I say keep moving back... Milwaukee should take Chicago's offer of moving up and get a quality player back and then they could draft Quincy Miller or Draymond Green

[ex carrabba fan]

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None of these guys have to start right away.. so it's OK if it seems redundant... none of these guys are franchise off the bat type players...

I think Lamb will end up being one of the best players in this draft. He already plays like a #2 or 3 scorer on a team in my opinion. Reminds me of Rip Hamilton a bit, but has more potential.

For sure SG is deep... Ross, Lambs, Rivers, Waiters, Beal, Barton....

[Chrisksaint]

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I think Rivers can play PG, a lot more then some people are giving him credit for but it'd be more of a scoring role.