2015 Draft a Franchise (NBA): Discussion Thread

[Gordo52]

Damn I really wanted Smart to be my backup to Russ. Good pick

[Gordo52]

Am I up?

[Mt. Crushmore]

Based off what Carroll was paid this offseason, I'd assume he's a good pick at this point.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

I like Russell a lot and he was on my board. He has an insane ceiling as many of you have said. I do worry about his ability to put it together at the next level, however. He seem to put up big stats against bad competition–OSU has the 328th toughest non conference schedule–but was absolutely abysmal against top defenses. It should be really interesting to watch his development, and if he puts it together he will likely be the top player in this class.

Using a variation of quantum physics if that makes sense . I think this games realty(hypothetical reality anyway) I've put him in a position for success. He had Chris freaking Paul as his mentor and two good scoring big men.

But in the Lakers he'll have to. Otherwise Kobe will turn him into his whipping boy. I've heard mostly positive things thus far

[BmoreBird22]

I really don't understand Lost_in_Translations joke of using Ron Artest for the position name of every single player

[allblackraven]

I really don't understand Lost_in_Translations joke of using Ron Artest for the position name of every single player

 

It's weird. I can't imagine anybody else coming up with something like that.

[allblackraven]

You are on the clock.

 

Will take a bit - he's at work until 9pm Baltimore time.

[-Truth-]

Will take a bit - he's at work until 9pm Baltimore time.

 

Got my fingers crossed that the bottom end of the order isn't burned by the delay, though I'm not optimistic at this moment.

[Inqui]

Got my fingers crossed that the bottom end of the order isn't burned by the delay, though I'm not optimistic at this moment.

I'm ducking out of town today (buying a fence) and wouldn't have been back until after that delay anyway.

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

I'll be here tonight, so if anyone needs to send boards I can take them

[-Truth-]

I'm ducking out of town today (buying a fence) and wouldn't have been back until after that delay anyway.

 

By the look of things, the crisis may have been averted.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

I really don't understand Lost_in_Translations joke of using Ron Artest for the position name of every single player

Think Matt Damon from Team America World Police

[ludy51]

Think Matt Damon from Team America World Police

Matttttttt dammmmonnnnnn

[Inqui]

Got both my targets sorted, so now it just remains to be seen whether I can pick them in the next few hours.

 

And whether I can find any better gifs...

[Inqui]

By the look of things, the crisis may have been averted.

Do you have your friend's pick sorted (or does he?)? We could be in for a nice run.

 

#BackSideStrongSide

[-Truth-]

Do you have your friend's pick sorted (or does he?)? We could be in for a nice run.

 

#BackSideStrongSide

 

I have it right here. I've been bugging him since I was at work lol He's taking one of my guys but at least it'll mean progress.

[Inqui]

I have it right here. I've been bugging him since I was at work lol He's taking one of my guys but at least it'll mean progress.

Somehow I'm looking at Paul George and Kawhi on your roster and not feeling any sympathy.

[-Truth-]

Somehow I'm looking at Paul George and Kawhi on your roster and not feeling any sympathy.

 

lol I'm sorry. That was terrible luck. I honestly had no idea they were right at the top of your list so I dodged a bullet there. Kyrie Irving was my top option and then I reconsidered so it must've just been the aligning of the stars.

[-Truth-]

I really don't understand Lost_in_Translations joke of using Ron Artest for the position name of every single player

 

You are on the clock.

[allblackraven]

I knew Faried would not survive until my next pick but he was little on the underwhelming side last season, so I'm not too fussed about losing him.

[-Truth-]

I knew Faried would not survive until my next pick but he was little on the underwhelming side last season, so I'm not too fussed about losing him.

 

He wasn't going to make it past me if it helps. At this point, I think he's very good value. Same with DeMarre Carroll.

[MoveThoseChains]

Was considering Faried at my previous pick.

[BmoreBird22]

My team is now

 

PG: Jrue Holiday/Brandon Knight

SG: Klay Thompson

PF: Jared Sullinger
SF: Gordon Hayward/Luol Deng

C: Marc Gasol

 

For what ever that means...

[-Truth-]

Happy to land Tony Parker at this point considering that I was considering him with my last selection. The next one will be up shortly.

[-Truth-]

As if I don't have enough wings. I had a few players rated slightly higher than Nicolas Batum but his versatility won me over. His ceiling isn't overly high, but he's solid all-around, which makes for an ideal role player. He's coming off of a relatively down season, but he was still a quality passer, a very good defender and an above-average rebounder for his position. Batum's obviously no LeBron James as a distributor, but having him on the roster would make me feel comfortable at times bringing out the line up of Dwyane Wade, Nicolas Batum, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Hassan Whiteside/Tim Duncan if I wanted to go small but keep the length on the perimeter.

[-Truth-]

Curious to see where a specific player goes.

[-Truth-]

Definitely like the pick in Valanciunas. Had him rated slightly higher than Batum but I needed Batum's passing.

[Sons_of_Eli]

Everyone I want is officially gone lol

[Inqui]

Everyone I want is officially gone lol

Even Tim Tebow?

 

[Mt. Crushmore]

Solid value in these last couple rounds. No real head scratchers/bad picks

 

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