2015 Draft a Franchise (NBA): Discussion Thread

[MoveThoseChains]

Needed an athletic big man and they're all gone, settled on a project.

 

Scratching my head at who to even take at this point, don't wanna give any of the remaining guys my fictional money lol

 

I was considering WCS as a project, as well. Like the pick. Right off the bat he will be solid on defense and rebounds. Each year his game will expand and grow a little. If he keeps his head on right and tries hard, he has a chance at being very solid. 

[MoveThoseChains]

Hasn't been a big man that could make the game look this pretty in a while

 

 

 

 

What impresses me most is that he's already that polished at such a young age. I watched a ton of Duke games this year, and he always stood out. Winslow went #10, another teammate got drafted this year. And Jah stood out from those two, as well as anyone else on the court, the most. I think he can improve his free throw percentage to the 65-70% range in a few years. And if the Sixers are getting open and making their shots, I could see him averaging a good amount of assists right off the bat, due to his passing skills/double team frequency. Can't wait to watch him in the NBA.

Edited July 17, 2015 by MoveThoseChains

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

What impresses me most is that he's already that polished at such a young age. I watched a ton of Duke games this year, and he always stood out. Winslow went #10, Tyus went #24. And Jah stood out from those two, as well as anyone else on the court, the most. I think he can improve his free throw percentage to the 65-70% range in a few years. And if the Sixers are getting open and making their shots, I could see him averaging a good amount of assists right off the bat, due to his passing skills/double team frequency. Can't wait to watch him in the NBA.

 

He's so impressive. I'm not a big Duke fan by nature, but couldn't help but root for them this year with Winslow and Jah. 

 

I was considering WCS as a project, as well. Like the pick. Right off the bat he will be solid on defense and rebounds. Each year his game will expand and grow a little. If he keeps his head on right and tries hard, he has a chance at being very solid. 

 

I think he's pretty much a lock to be solid and that you pretty much know what you're getting with him. Can't go wrong with a rim protector, pick and roll defender and offensive rebounder of his caliber. 

Edited July 17, 2015 by BALTIMOREFLACCO

[MoveThoseChains]

Great pick in Thad. He was one of the best talents left on the board. Solid energy guy who is slightly undersized for a power forward, but that doesn't stop him from playing his game. Doesn't need to shoot a jumper to score 15-20 points, and versatile defensively. He should continue to put up solid numbers for the Nets next to Lopez in these upcoming years. And I feel like he's been in the league for like 10+ years, but he's only 27.

Edited July 17, 2015 by MoveThoseChains

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

I personally hate Thad's game, but it's pretty surprising that he was still on the board. Great value

[gabefergy]

Great pick in Thad. He was one of the best talents left on the board. Solid energy guy who is slightly undersized for a power forward, but that doesn't stop him from playing his game. Doesn't need to shoot a jumper to score 15-20 points, and versatile defensively. He should continue to put up solid numbers for the Nets next to Lopez in these upcoming years. And I feel like he's been in the league for like 10+ years, but he's only 27.

Thanks, I like his versatility to play both forward positions and be solid on defense. He's an energy guy who cleans up around the glass. Between him, Carroll, and Gordon I have 3 very versatile forwards to mix and match off the bench.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Nene is good defensively and offensively

[-Truth-]

goodness lol updated

 

You're on the clock.

[MoveThoseChains]

How much longer until skip?

[-Truth-]

How much longer until skip?

 

A while unfortunately. Won't happen until 3:58 AM EST.

[Inqui]

A while unfortunately. Won't happen until 3:58 AM EST.

The pick always seems to come after someone makes a call like this. I'm just glad it isn't me for once.

[Sons_of_Eli]

The Tyson Chandler in training, I liked him pre-draft. One day he'll be a key role player on a championship side, haha.

 

I was considering WCS as a project, as well. Like the pick. Right off the bat he will be solid on defense and rebounds. Each year his game will expand and grow a little. If he keeps his head on right and tries hard, he has a chance at being very solid. 

 

Haha pretty much. Big dudes who can run, jump and chew gum at the same time are never a bad thing. Hopefully the chew gum part pans out, might take some time tho

 

Plus he can do things like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbOTAN4diY

[-Truth-]

The pick always seems to come after someone makes a call like this. I'm just glad it isn't me for once.

 

lol That's a good point.

[-Truth-]

How much longer until skip?

 

You are on the clock.

[Inqui]

Haha pretty much. Big dudes who can run, jump and chew gum at the same time are never a bad thing. Hopefully the chew gum part pans out, might take some time tho

 

I'm more interested by a play like this. A big guy who can keep up with a PG who's running the length of the floor is respectable in my book.

 

 

Offensively, if he gets 10ppg on putbacks and layups while not being a black hole who regularly turns the ball over or jacks up bad shots, then he should have a solid career wherever he goes.

[Inqui]

Charles Piutau has no business being an All Black.

 

*listens to sound of no-one getting the reference*

[MoveThoseChains]

With Draymond and Smoove being more versatile forwards, I wanted a more traditional backup. Davis brings athleticism with the ability to grab boards and block shots. He has a chance to start in Portland this year, where I could see him playing a nice role.

[-Truth-]

Good pick in Davis. He was on my shortlist. Was my main back up option for John Henson.

[MoveThoseChains]

Good pick in Davis. He was on my shortlist. Was my main back up option for John Henson.

 

Thanks. Glad he was on someone else's shortlist as well.

[allblackraven]

Charles Piutau has no business being an All Black.

 

*listens to sound of no-one getting the reference*

Way more business than Jeremy Thrush, though. Let alone Sony Bill Williams

[-Truth-]

Way more business than Jeremy Thrush, though. Let alone Sony Bill Williams

 

You are on the clock.

[-Truth-]

Looks like we have the members for the next three teams online.

[-Truth-]

Wolves are going to be nice very soon

 

You're up.

[allblackraven]

You are on the clock.

 

That guy ^^ dared talking down Charlie, so it's Gordo's turn.

[-Truth-]

That guy ^^ dared talking down Charlie, so it's Gordo's turn.

 

Ah lol So it worked then.

[allblackraven]

Ah lol So it worked then.

Rattled the cage properly. He's good like that.

[Inqui]

Ah lol So it worked then.

I got yo' back.

[-Truth-]

I got yo' back.

 

Much obliged!

[Inqui]

Way more business than Jeremy Thrush, though. Let alone Sony Bill Williams

As a Canes fan, I can't really argue about Thrush. On Piutau, I'm more a fan of a certain Turbos winger/fullback who only got a Super Rugby call-up four years too late.

[allblackraven]

As a Canes fan, I can't really argue about Thrush. On Piutau, I'm more a fan of a certain Turbos winger/fullback who only got a Super Rugby call-up four years too late.

I don't know about 4 years but I like him a lot.