2015 Draft a Franchise (NBA): Discussion.

[Gordo52]

Wanted to pair Jordan with Blake. He quietly had a great season last year. Nice pick.

[MoveThoseChains]

Jordan was on my radar, really hoped he somehow fell. Nice selection.

[KDUBB44]

too early imo for embiid 

[-Truth-]

My pick will be up soon. Just deciding between the two highest players on my board.

[gabefergy]

I don't think these rookies should be going so early.

[Mt. Crushmore]

I don't think these rookies should be going so early.

 

Same here

[Geving]

Knew that my pick would get some hate. And I understand it. So many good and proven players left on the board, but I don't think he would've lasted until my next pick. Embiid reminds me too much on Olajuwon. The Dream was the reason I started watching Basketball, so I just had to take him.

[Sizzlebshu]

I don't think these rookies should be going so early.

This so much but better for us

[NFLfan123]

Nice pick in D Will

[MoveThoseChains]

Nice pick in D Will

 

Interesting pick because he drafted Curry first round.

[NFLfan123]

Interesting pick because he drafted Curry first round.

He listed curry as a SG remember

Yatagarasu did the same thing last year and tbh I'm not a fan. I say he's a PG

[gabefergy]

Nice pick in Horford. He was one of my top options left.

[-Truth-]

The pick is in. Passed on one of my highest rated players twice. But I couldn't let Al Horford by. The reoccurring pectoral injury is a significant concern. However, he sounded confident and determined an interview on the update that he would return to form. I know it's a different sport, but Brian Orakpo's ability to put two pectoral tears on the same side behind him does add some reason for optimism considering that he plays a contact sport. That being said, I consider Horford to be a quality player on both sides of the floor. I will likely move him to Power Forward, a position he's been vocal about wanting to play permanently, and where he was very effective in Atlanta's last Playoff trip with him in the line up. Offensively, he's a very good perimeter shooter for a big man, a solid rebounder, and somebody who scores well in the paint. Above all, he's very efficient and is comfortable with being a Beta scorer, so I like the fit. It hurts to pass up the other player, but I'll live with Horford.

Edited June 28, 2014 by -Truth-

[-Truth-]

Nice pick in Horford. He was one of my top options left.

 

Thank you. Same here.

[NFLfan123]

DAMN U TRUTH

Big Al was my next pick

[-Truth-]

DAMN U TRUTH

Big Al was my next pick

 

Sorry about that. Definitely makes me feel better about the selection. Good taste on your end.

[T3hRaven]

I don't think these rookies should be going so early.

 

I concur.  It usually takes some time in the NBA.

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

I'm so mad I really thought I'd steal Horford at my next pick

[-Truth-]

I'm so mad I really thought I'd steal Horford at my next pick

 

I'm relieved to hear that since I considered passing on him.

[-Truth-]

Solid pick in Greg Monroe, stm85.

[stm85]

Solid pick in Greg Monroe, stm85.

 

Thanks. I think he pairs well with Bosh in my front court. Neither is fantastic rim protector so that's something I'll have to take care of later but at the end of the day Bosh is a pretty good defender and Monroe is improving there. What I really like is his ability to pass the ball out of the high post, something the Pistons didn't take advantage of enough this past year. He is one of the best passing big men in the NBA so it could give Chris Paul a sorely needed chance to work off the ball every now and again and attack defenses from another angle. Plus he's a gifted offensive player and a great rebounder. With Monroe, CP3, and Bosh, I should have one of the best passing teams out there. 

[codizzle]

Sarcasm

No way

[-Truth-]

I'd pause before calling Chris Bosh a pretty good defender. That's coming from somebody who's been watching Miami at a very high volume. I think he's highly underrated in P&R situations, but his post defense hasn't been there, and he's failed to close out on spot up shooters more than I could count. His defense is so-so.

[NFLfan123]

I'd pause before calling Chris Bosh a pretty good defender. That's coming from somebody who's been watching Miami at a very high volume. I think he's highly underrated in P&R situations, but his post defense hasn't been there, and he's failed to close out on spot up shooters more than I could count. His defense is so-so.

Perhaps it's an effort thing. I've seen him play very well defensively and I've also witnessed him play very poorly. Edited June 28, 2014 by NFLfan123

[-Truth-]

Perhaps it's an effort thing. I've seen him play very well defensively and I've also witnessed him play very poorly.

 

He can play better than he plays on average defensively. I'm not exactly sure what to attribute the inconsistency to.

[-Truth-]

No way

 

Irony.

[stm85]

I'd pause before calling Chris Bosh a pretty good defender. That's coming from somebody who's been watching Miami at a very high volume. I think he's highly underrated in P&R situations, but his post defense hasn't been there, and he's failed to close out on spot up shooters more than I could count. His defense is so-so.

 

That's fair, although I'd think he'd be a better post defender playing against 4s than 5s. Monroe is considerably better at C so I plan on keeping Bosh mostly at PF where his athletic but lean frame will match up better.

 

Regardless, I'm excited about the possibilties that Monroe's passing opens up. With him and CP3 there will be a lot of cutters found for easy baskets. CP3, as well as the rest of my players, can become a weapon on frequent backdoor cuts, which only adds to the already nightmarish task of defending him.

Edited June 28, 2014 by stm85

[-Truth-]

That's fair, although I'd think he'd be a better post defender playing against 4s than 5s. Monroe is considerably better at C so I plan on keeping Bosh mostly at PF where his athletic but lean frame will match up better.

 

Regardless, I'm excited about the possibilties that Monroe's passing opens up. With him and CP3 there will be a lot of cutters found for easy baskets. CP3, as well as the rest of my players, can become a weapon on frequent backdoor cuts, which only adds to the already nightmarish task of defending him.

 

That's fair to assume. He did switch to PF with Chris Andersen on the floor so Center wasn't his permanent position, and I preferred him better at PF.

 

Monroe is a very good passer so between him and Paul, you have a dependable facilitator in the backcourt and the front court.

[NFLfan123]

Chris Bosh is most certainly a PF in my opinion. The position he played in Toronto.

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

I'm relieved to hear that since I considered passing on him.

 

Only concern for me is his injury, but he's still one of the top offensive and very very good defensive centers in the league.

 

My whole board got wiped out, but I really really wanted Horford