2020 Historical Draft Thread: Draft over. Playoffs coming soon!

[Who]

Bosh and Jokic I think are the best selections of the round (so far).  Bosh was so good in Toronto, sacrificed a lot for the sake of winning in Miami, and then saw his stats all go back up when James left.  Shame he got sick as I think he could have gone down as a top 10 PF all time (and no I'm not joking because once you get past the usual suspects, there are any number of players that could fit in that 8-10 range - as an example in 2016 when ESPN ranked PF's they had Pau at 9 and I think Bosh could have eclipsed Pau's career).

Jokic is going to have a hard time defensively in this league.  Just imaging him trying to defend Shaq.  Yikes!

I worry about Jokic more against speed than power.

I believe Jokic would do alright against Shaq (relative to you know, Shaq defenders). I worry about him more in the high PnR and against quick footed big men. Like if Toronto switches KG over to the center and lets him KG isolate and drive (or PnR/PnP) against Jokic.

Also with Zo whose best asset was his quick first step and drive. Zo was so physically strong that teams had a tough time getting away with quick-footed bigs on him but Zo was too quick for slow footed bigs. Zo was much quicker to face up and drive on opposing centers than Shaq was.

[gouki88]

Bosh and Jokic I think are the best selections of the round (so far).  Bosh was so good in Toronto, sacrificed a lot for the sake of winning in Miami, and then saw his stats all go back up when James left.  Shame he got sick as I think he could have gone down as a top 10 PF all time (and no I'm not joking because once you get past the usual suspects, there are any number of players that could fit in that 8-10 range - as an example in 2016 when ESPN ranked PF's they had Pau at 9 and I think Bosh could have eclipsed Pau's career).

Jokic is going to have a hard time defensively in this league.  Just imaging him trying to defend Shaq.  Yikes!

I worry about Jokic more against speed than power.

I believe Jokic would do alright against Shaq (relative to you know, Shaq defenders). I worry about him more in the high PnR and against quick footed big men. Like if Toronto switches KG over to the center and lets him KG isolate and drive (or PnR/PnP) against Jokic.

Also with Zo whose best asset was his quick first step and drive. Zo was so physically strong that teams had a tough time getting away with quick-footed bigs on him but Zo was too quick for slow footed bigs. Zo was much quicker to face up and drive on opposing centers than Shaq was.

The duo of Amare and Bosh could give Jokic fits on the defensive end.

However, the Lakers squad probably have the most firepower of any team at the moment

[nickagneta]

RUMOR

There are discussions happening between the league officials and the NBPA in expanding the draft a day and the playoffs.

Possible details to follow.

[Somebody]

I've seen several youtube clips of Embiid's exceptional passing skills for a Big man - but don't want to post them here because it will give away players not drafted.

But feel free to check them out yourself.

Double Joel? He's kicking it out to Dirk or Hayward or Tony.

And that's not even counting my SG I'm looking at and my bench.

That's surprising, my evaluation of Embiid's passing is that his vision and decision making were problematic at times and is subpar overall.

Would you like me to post about a 4 min youtube clip that perfectly displays Embiid's passing ability?

It will give away a few players not drafted yet.

The bolded is simply not true.

This is why I tried to stay away from certain players with this draft - because of some biases Bloggers here have with some of our real life competition.

Joel Embiid - real life rivalries aside - is simply one of the best Bigs in this draft and will fit well with this team.

Or would you like me to post you videos and articles from people who've pored over hours of tape (instead of 4 minute YouTube videos, lol) criticising his passing?

Knock it off Somebody. It's stuff like what I deleted that causes drama. 

[RPGenerate]

RUMOR

There are discussions happening between the league officials and the NBPA in expanding the draft a day and the playoffs.

Possible details to follow.

Ohhhhhh....? Intriguing...

[gouki88]

RUMOR

There are discussions happening between the league officials and the NBPA in expanding the draft a day and the playoffs.

Possible details to follow.

#WojBomb

[Somebody]

RUMOR

There are discussions happening between the league officials and the NBPA in expanding the draft a day and the playoffs.

Possible details to follow.

#WojBomb

[wdleehi]

Despite have the chance for a really big trade which is really hard to pass on, I am going to make a pick instead.   


The 76ers will select Rudy Gobert 

[Somebody]

I've seen several youtube clips of Embiid's exceptional passing skills for a Big man - but don't want to post them here because it will give away players not drafted.

But feel free to check them out yourself.

Double Joel? He's kicking it out to Dirk or Hayward or Tony.

And that's not even counting my SG I'm looking at and my bench.

That's surprising, my evaluation of Embiid's passing is that his vision and decision making were problematic at times and is subpar overall.

Would you like me to post about a 4 min youtube clip that perfectly displays Embiid's passing ability?

It will give away a few players not drafted yet.

The bolded is simply not true.

This is why I tried to stay away from certain players with this draft - because of some biases Bloggers here have with some of our real life competition.

Joel Embiid - real life rivalries aside - is simply one of the best Bigs in this draft and will fit well with this team.

Or would you like me to post you videos and articles from people who've pored over hours of tape (instead of 4 minute YouTube videos, lol) criticising his passing?

Knock it off Somebody. It's stuff like what I deleted that causes drama.

I didn't instigate this stuff but sure, can't defend myself when someone insinuates that I have a bias against some of his players. It was my honest opinion and I stand by it.

[GreenFaith1819]

RUMOR

There are discussions happening between the league officials and the NBPA in expanding the draft a day and the playoffs.

Possible details to follow.

This is why I made SURE that my team's Post Season stats were solid.

I'd LOVE for a playoff version.

I specifically game planned my players as solid post-season performers...this is why I specifically stayed away from certain players.

[gouki88]

Despite have the chance for a really big trade which is really hard to pass on, I am going to make a pick instead.   


The 76ers will select Rudy Gobert

Nice. Strong strong defence you've got there.

[Donoghus]

Despite have the chance for a really big trade which is really hard to pass on, I am going to make a pick instead.   


The 76ers will select Rudy Gobert

Nice. Strong strong defence you've got there.

Really good at neutralizing the opponent.   

[Roy H.]

Really smart team wdleehi is building. 

Just have plenty of hand sanitizer in the lockerroom.

[Somebody]

Despite have the chance for a really big trade which is really hard to pass on, I am going to make a pick instead.   


The 76ers will select Rudy Gobert

I like it, fantastic rim protector.

[gouki88]

Despite have the chance for a really big trade which is really hard to pass on, I am going to make a pick instead.   


The 76ers will select Rudy Gobert

Nice. Strong strong defence you've got there.

Really good at neutralizing the opponent.   

And just like that, the Historical Draft was postponed indefinitely