2015 Draft a Franchise (NBA): Discussion Thread

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

I needed a scorer to keep up with your offenses. Beal provides good defense and great shooting. He was bad from mid range this season but he's really good for what I need him to do.

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I needed a scorer to keep up with your offenses. Beal provides good defense and great shooting. He was bad from mid range this season but he's really good for what I need him to do.

 

Definitely helps Wiggins be more of a slasher to have two terrific three point shooters in the back court.

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If anyone who'll be up soon is going to bed, I'll be welcome to take your board for the night.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Definitely helps Wiggins be more of a slasher to have two terrific three point shooters in the back court.

Also helps that Wiggins is capable of playing SG if needed

[MoveThoseChains]

thanks man. Conley makes a hell of a lot of sense for your squad though

 

Thanks, I thought so too. Harden is a "ehhh..not bad..." defender, so I'm glad to get two defensive studs (who are pretty good offensively, as well) at their respected positions to go along with him. 

[MoveThoseChains]

I needed a scorer to keep up with your offenses. Beal provides good defense and great shooting. He was bad from mid range this season but he's really good for what I need him to do.

 

Like the Beal pick. I envision him fitting very nicely next to CP3 and Wiggins. I like that trio

[52520Andrew]

I don't think that guy exists anymore

Yeah that is true, been gone a while

[52520Andrew]

I don't think that guy exists anymore

Yeah that is true, been gone a while

[Inqui]

Thanks, I thought so too. Harden is a "ehhh..not bad..." defender, so I'm glad to get two defensive studs (who are pretty good offensively, as well) at their respected positions to go along with him. 

That's a bit optimistic.

 

[Inqui]

Yeah that is true, been gone a while

I wonder what would happen if a member died unexpectedly. I guess we'd never know.

[MoveThoseChains]

That's a bit optimistic.

 

 

Haha, that was two seasons ago though. He tried on defense more this past year, to get him to a ehhh not bad point in my opinion. He used to be brutal though that's for sure. Also, I'm hoping to establish team defense so Draymond and Conley can help with his defensive flaws.

Edited July 6, 2015 by MoveThoseChains

[Inqui]

If anyone who'll be up soon is going to bed, I'll be welcome to take your board for the night.

Does your friend know he's on deck?

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Good pick in Gobert. He was my last pick in the draft last season. Terrific complement to Blake Griffin.

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Does your friend know he's on deck?

 

I gave him the heads up.

[MoveThoseChains]

I was wondering where Gobert would end up. I think it's a little early for him (due to lack of sample size), but he certainly has high potential. Elite defense and shot blocking, solid rebounding. If he can expand his offensive game he'll certainly be a real threat. Mostly scores on putbacks/easy layups and dunks, as he his field goal attempts per game are usually low.

[Inqui]

Haha, that was two seasons ago though. He tried on defense more this past year, to get him to a ehhh not bad point in my opinion. He used to be brutal though that's for sure. Also, I'm hoping to establish team defense so Draymond and Conley can help with his defensive flaws.

Yeah, I think his defending is more of a "scheme it so it's not a complete liability", which you can get away with if you've got the right players and scheme.

 

Tbh it's mostly just that it's fun to laugh at him.

Edited July 6, 2015 by Inqui

[gabefergy]

Good pick in Gobert. He was my last pick in the draft last season. Terrific complement to Blake Griffin.

Thanks, he a defensive monster with a developing offensive game as well. Agreed on the last part, it's a big reason why I pounced on him here.

[Inqui]

I was wondering where Gobert would end up. I think it's a little early for him (due to lack of sample size), but he certainly has high potential. Elite defense and shot blocking, solid rebounding. If he can expand his offensive game he'll certainly be a real threat. Mostly scores on putbacks/easy layups and dunks, as he his field goal attempts per game are usually low.

Even getting 10ppg on putbacks, easy layups and uncontested jumpers has its place if you have enough scorers imo. Otherwise I agree, he was another guy I was looking at. Thankfully my main target's still around, but I'm starting to sweat a bit.

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Thanks, he a defensive monster with a developing offensive game as well. Agreed on the last part, it's a big reason why I pounced on him here.

 

Agreed on all accounts. It's practically like having DeAndre Jordan next to him.

[MoveThoseChains]

Even getting 10ppg on putbacks, easy layups and uncontested jumpers has its place if you have enough scorers imo. Otherwise I agree, he was another guy I was looking at. Thankfully my main target's still around, but I'm starting to sweat a bit.

 

Agree 100%. 

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Thanks, he a defensive monster with a developing offensive game as well. Agreed on the last part, it's a big reason why I pounced on him here.

I hate you

[gabefergy]

I was wondering where Gobert would end up. I think it's a little early for him (due to lack of sample size), but he certainly has high potential. Elite defense and shot blocking, solid rebounding. If he can expand his offensive game he'll certainly be a real threat. Mostly scores on putbacks/easy layups and dunks, as he his field goal attempts per game are usually low.

Once he started getting minutes, he was 11 and 13 with 2.6 blocks per game. He was arguably the best defensive big in the NBA.

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

Gobert is a steal. He was arguably the best rim protector in the game last year and he's just 23. He was my big man target if I didn't land Drummond. 

[MoveThoseChains]

Once he started getting minutes, he was 11 and 13 with 2.6 blocks per game. He was arguably the best defensive big in the NBA.

 

Yeah, I know. I targeted him in fantasy (daily and season long) and he did very well. And once he got minutes and traded Kanter, the Jazz went from being bad on defense to arguably the best defensive team in the NBA.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Like the Beal pick. I envision him fitting very nicely next to CP3 and Wiggins. I like that trio

Thanks. Wiggins has a legit chance to he a top 10 player in the NBA. And there's a legit chance Beal becomes a great scorer one day. I like the duo

[gabefergy]

Yeah, I know. I targeted him in fantasy (daily and season long) and he did very well. And once he got minutes and traded Kanter, the Jazz went from being bad on defense to arguably the best defensive team in the NBA.

It is a small sample size, but I see no reason for him to regress.

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I always wonder what happens to those who visit The Draft thread while on the clock and then suddenly disappear. A shame too. We have enough online members to make a relatively good run.

[MoveThoseChains]

It is a small sample size, but I see no reason for him to regress.

 

I agree. I didn't intend for my criticism of small sample size to overlook his talent and game. Gobert is a good pick. Only reason why I said I thought he went a little early is because I didn't know how everyone else in here viewed him and where they would've drafted him because of his small sample size. By the praise of the pick, I believe he wouldn't have been available much longer, so it is a solid pick to get the man you wanted.

Edited July 6, 2015 by MoveThoseChains

[Inqui]

I always wonder what happens to those who visit The Draft thread while on the clock and then suddenly disappear. A shame too. We have enough online members to make a relatively good run.

My guess is that they're around but their session timed out.

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My guess is that they're around but their session timed out.

 

Certainly a possibility. Never know though. It happened last night and there was no immediate return.