2015 Draft a Franchise (NBA): Discussion.

[allblackraven]

Don't worry. I put something very special in the roster thread for him to cheer him up! 

While you're at it, can you please add "n" to the "allblackrave" ?

[BmoreBird22]

Yea wasn't trying to debate or say you were wrong..

Just making a statement

From a very casual fan's view, that's how I saw it in Houston

[SecretAgentMan]

While you're at it, can you please add "n" to the "allblackrave" ?

Sorry about that.

Edited June 25, 2014 by SecretAgentMan

[allblackraven]

Sorry about that.

No worries - we'll have allblackrave soon, my 48hrs coming!

[codizzle]

lmao, you mad brah?

[T3hRaven]

lmao, you mad brah?

I'm going to come at you like a spider monkey.

[T3hRaven]

And kudos to Calvin for the Fuzzy Lumpkins reference. Classic cartoon.

[CalvinSmoke]

I'm going to come at you like a spider monkey.

lol thank you sir

[Gordo52]

And kudos to Calvin for the Fuzzy Lumpkins reference. Classic cartoon.

Shout out to those who quote the wrong post

[SecretAgentMan]

Shout out to those who quote the wrong post

I saw that you posted Griffin force. Why is it gone?

[-Truth-]

 

 

You are on the clock.

[Gordo52]

Took BPA.

Remember, he just turned 25 a few months ago. Each year he has steadily improved his all around game. Last season I believe he was the 3rd best player in the league behind KD & Bron.

[-Truth-]

Took BPA.

Remember, he just turned 25 a few months ago. Each year he has steadily improved his all around game. Last season I believe he was the 3rd best player in the league behind KD & Bron.

 

I would disagree with the standing. I personally had another PF ahead of him, if not two. But he did take a step forward this year and the selection makes sense.

[SecretAgentMan]

Emma stone is the most overrated woman alive

[codizzle]

Emma stone is the most overrated woman alive

You haven't hit puberty yet.. I'll forgive you

[codizzle]

Took BPA.

Remember, he just turned 25 a few months ago. Each year he has steadily improved his all around game. Last season I believe he was the 3rd best player in the league behind KD & Bron.

Easily a top 5 player.. And that's coming from a grizzlies fan

Had a pic ready to go of him.. Sigh

[SecretAgentMan]

You haven't hit puberty yet.. I'll forgive you

Hey. It worked. Can't argue with results

[Gordo52]

I would disagree with the standing. I personally had another PF ahead of him, if not two. But he did take a step forward this year and the selection makes sense.

I thought about taking one other PF over him. I think it's debatable who is currently better but the PF I'm thinking of is also nearly 4 years older than him. I don't know who the other would be. The guy who has 10 years on him? lol...

Blake is a better distributer, more athletic, played more games last season and had a higher PER. Throughout their careers against each other, Blake also has the better head to head numbers.

Another thing is, I don't think he's done developing yet. Couldn't go wrong with either but I like Blake more at this point.

LAst season he was better than him^.

[Gordo52]

Had a pic ready to go of him.. Sigh

Hate when that happens. Better than mine?

[-Truth-]

I thought about taking one other PF over him. I think it's debatable who is currently better but the PF I'm thinking of is also nearly 4 years older than him. I don't know who the other would be. The guy who has 10 years on him? lol...

Blake is a better distributer, more athletic, played more games last season and had a higher PER. Throughout their careers against each other, Blake also has the better head to head numbers.

Another thing is, I don't think he's done developing yet. Couldn't go wrong with either but I like Blake more at this point.

LAst season he was better than him^.

 

We're referring to the same player. No, the other is the same age as Griffin.

 

Griffin is more athletic and is the better distributor between the two, but the other was a better rebounder, is more polished as a post scorer with a better repertoire, and is a better mid-range shooter. He was simply unguardable in the Postseason. That's coming from someone who watched both teams closely this season. Griffin has been terrific as a P&R roll man and has finally begun developing as a low post scorer, but I believe that he's also benefited from the passing abilities of Chris Paul. Can't argue much about the development, though Griffin could be near his ceiling offensively as it stands.

 

It may be a matter of opinion, but beyond the stats, he was better than Griffin last season.

Edited June 25, 2014 by -Truth-

[-Truth-]

I know SecretAgentMan is stoked at the moment.

[codizzle]

Hate when that happens. Better than mine?

Since you asked

[codizzle]

Hate when that happens. Better than mine?

One of these three ha

[codizzle]

We're referring to the same player. No, the other is the same age as Griffin.

Griffin is more athletic and is the better distributor between the two, but the other was a better rebounder, is more polished as a post scorer with a better repertoire, and is a better mid-range shooter. He was simply unguardable in the Postseason. That's coming from someone who watched both teams closely this season. Griffin has been terrific as a P&R roll man and has finally begun developing as a low post scorer, but I believe that he's also benefited from the passing abilities of Chris Paul. Can't argue much about the development, though Griffin could be near his ceiling offensively as it stands.

It may be a matter of opinion, but beyond the stats, he was better than Griffin last season.

Ehhh griffin was pretty dominant across the board last year... His midrange jumper was a lot better than previous years and defenders couldn't settle for that as easily as the past

Even though the other player you are talking about is a better offensive scorer... I think blake is the better option.. Franchise wise

[-Truth-]

Ehhh griffin was pretty dominant across the board last year... His midrange jumper was a lot better than previous years and defenders couldn't settle for that as easily as the past

Even though the other player you are talking about is a better offensive scorer... I think blake is the better option.. Franchise wise

 

Better than the previous years, yes. But that's a relative statement. It wasn't on par with Aldridge's jumper. Aldridge was still the better offensive scorer. I'm mentioning him by name because he'll be the next selection. Franchise wise, I can't argue too much. But if we see the same Alridge next year as we did in the playoffs, he'll be the best PF in the NBA.

Edited June 25, 2014 by -Truth-

[SecretAgentMan]

Went with who I think is the second best PF in the nba. Excellent scorer and great on the glass

[Inqui]

Wanted Aldridge, but I think Kyrie will be a nice fit with what I have in mind.

[SecretAgentMan]

Ehhh griffin was pretty dominant across the board last year... His midrange jumper was a lot better than previous years and defenders couldn't settle for that as easily as the past

Even though the other player you are talking about is a better offensive scorer... I think blake is the better option.. Franchise wise

Love is the best PF in the nba and it's not close imho

Mr. Refuses to play defense, and most overrated player in basketball right now? Yeah. Griffin force makes good commercials and is a good player but Aldrige has a better game. He's excellent in the post and has range far exceeding Griffin's. Griffin may have improved his mid ranger, Aldrige is automatic. He's a meh defender but is a monster on the glass, while the leading rebounder does most of the dirty work on Griffin force's team.

[Gordo52]

One of these three ha

Lmao +35

[Gordo52]

We're referring to the same player. No, the other is the same age as Griffin.

Griffin is more athletic and is the better distributor between the two, but the other was a better rebounder, is more polished as a post scorer with a better repertoire, and is a better mid-range shooter. He was simply unguardable in the Postseason. That's coming from someone who watched both teams closely this season. Griffin has been terrific as a P&R roll man and has finally begun developing as a low post scorer, but I believe that he's also benefited from the passing abilities of Chris Paul. Can't argue much about the development, though Griffin could be near his ceiling offensively as it stands.

It may be a matter of opinion, but beyond the stats, he was better than Griffin last season.

Aldridge also benefited playing with his beast of a PG. I agree he's better at those 3 attributes, but not by much. You're right though, he was unguardable against Houston in the playoffs. He became human again once they met up with SA, but still had an overall great performance.

I think it's apples & oranges. But I think we both agree they're not far apart from another and Blake is younger so I think it makes him the best option for building a franchise. Blake's shooting development these last two years have been no joke. I think he'll keep progressing and get better the more polished he gets.