2014 Draft Discussion

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Re: 2014 Draft Class

Embiid will no doubt go top 7 but id say he and wiggins are the ones id stay away from if possible


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Smart is the one that scares me the most out of that top 6 right now, but that's just me. Wiggins is still #1 IMO.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Smart is the one that scares me the most out of that top 6 right now, but that's just me. Wiggins is still #1 IMO.

I think it really matters what the expectation is on these guys. I'm assuming wiggins and Parker are expected to be Lebron and Carmelo. I don't think smart should be expected to be a franchise type player




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[ojandpizza]

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Randle just needs to show me he can do something besides bull his way to the lane and shoot that one handed push shot.

Obviously he's very talented and athletic, but I need to know he has a post fade-a-way or a good midrange jumpshot, just something.. Not sure if he can finish right handed either.

Just don't see him bulling his way to wherever he wants as a rookie. Lots of NBA guys will be as quick as him, and those who aren't can just lay off a little. And they should be able to stand their ground against him. He wasn't nudging Gathers around the other night, I think his game will need the most adjusting.

He'll be a good player, I just think the process will be a little slower for him at the next level.

[KG]

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probably the smartest thing bill simmons ever said that i can remember is that post game is developed in college not the pros...i really do fear embiid won't ever develop a legit post game if he comes out , but im not sure he will want to pass up that top 10 pick

Smart?

I think that's one of the dumber things he's said. Most bigs don't develop their post-games until they get to the League. Natural maturity + working with experienced coaches + practicing against the best + less teams that play zone. I could go on & on.

I can name maybe a handful of players in the last 20 years that had decent post games in college. Timmy, Zbo, Grandmama, Laettner (maybe but he had a good face-up game), Elton Brand, Boozer, maybe Boogie.

[RedSceptile]

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Hell Hakeem didn't have his full arsenal in his first few years. That's such a stupid statement.

[jeebs9]

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[DavidTheGreat20]

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Wiggins had a pretty good game versus Florida. 26 points and 11 rebounds, not bad

[jeebs9]

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Wiggins had a pretty good game versus Florida. 26 points and 11 rebounds, not bad

His best game since the Duke game. But in a lose. Love the stat line though. His form looked really great.

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[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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His best game since the Duke game. But in a lose. Love the stat line though. His form looked really great.

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I can't remember off the top of my head, but I think one of his other recent games was more impressive than the Duke game. Maybe against Colorado? I can't remember. But he really asserted himself in the 2nd half and looked great.

[redsrule]

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Didn't see the game but great to see Cauley-Stein with another 9 block performance. He has the ability to be a very good defensive player inside. Offensive game needs improvements still though.

[ehh]

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He should drop in the mocks just for bleaching his hair. Is it the late 90's?

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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Had he already started bleaching it before or something? He had a blonde patch the game before.

[jeebs9]

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I can't remember off the top of my head, but I think one of his other recent games was more impressive than the Duke game. Maybe against Colorado? I can't remember. But he really asserted himself in the 2nd half and looked great.

This game?...
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[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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This game?...
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That's the one. He's definitely at his best when he's attacking.

Also, Kansas has struggled the past few games, but you can tell they're gradually opening things up more for Wiggins IMO. He's starting to be the one bringing the ball up in transition instead of just filling lanes, starting to design 3 point plays for him, etc.

[jeebs9]

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He still needs to work on his ball handling. And in the halfcourt he could use a pull-jumper. I've seen some terrible shots by him. But he'll learn. I'd like see games where goes in from the get go.