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Draft Jabari Parker even though he goes on a Mormon mission?
« on: January 11, 2014, 12:27:46 PM »

Offline TA9

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Just stumbled upon this, and would like to hear your opinions ;)
Lets just skip to the quote to begin with:
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"I'm told a Mormon mission still isn't out of the question for him," wrote Chad Ford. "I asked several GMs about what would happen to his draft stock if he declared for the draft and then said he was going on a two year mission. I was surprised how many of them said they'd still consider him with the No. 1 pick."

Now, if we end up with a possible top 3 pick, would you consider drafting Parker even though you knew that he was going on a mormon mission? I doubt i would myself, due to the fact that 2 years away from basketball is a long time. What are you opinion on this ;D?
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« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2014, 12:47:12 PM »

Offline letsgoblue86

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He would be foolish to do so.  He will have the rest of his life to go on missions after a successful NBA career.
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« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2014, 12:57:03 PM »

Offline Sketch5

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If we drafted him DA will talk him out of doing it now, and wait until he's retired.
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« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2014, 01:06:56 PM »

Offline lon3lytoaster

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He can go ahead and feel free to threaten it if the Celtics don't get a top-2 pick :)
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« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2014, 01:16:56 PM »

Offline hwangjini_1

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i may be mistaken, but didnt david robinson get drafted in 1987, but not play with the spurs until 1989 due to service commitments to the navy?

and yes, parker is worth the wait....unless embiid is available, then take him instead.  ;D
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2014, 01:19:37 PM »

Offline BigAlTheFuture

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Nah, I'd draft Wiggins instead. I still think Wiggins will end up being the better player.
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2014, 01:21:10 PM »

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Id draft him still. He has "it" even his name...it just sounds like he'd be a star...
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2014, 01:25:05 PM »

Offline timobusa

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LOW SEED FOR EMBIID.....
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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2014, 01:30:31 PM »

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He can shoot hoops between knocking on doors.......Bible in one hand and dribbling a basketball as he walks ....kill n two birds with one stone so to speak...

And hey...... If he knocks at my door ...just say n ...it would be a first for me anyways....

I'll let him in....

If we can talk NBA or a little fish n  :)
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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2014, 01:38:44 PM »

Offline aingeforthree

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Yes, you draft him without question.
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« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2014, 02:03:04 PM »

Offline Fafnir

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Probably not till the third pick.
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« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2014, 03:05:30 PM »

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I'm not sure the C's are that patient, but if I'm a team like the Sixers, heck yes. Bring in Noel next year, get another high pick in 2015 and then add Parker. Being able to go MCW - Noel - Parker + another lottery pick would be ideal for them IMO compared to bringing in both Noel and Wiggins next year and trying to make it all work.
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2014, 03:11:13 PM »

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absolutely... like one poster already mentioned their is some precedence in the situation of David Robinson..
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