Am I Crazy For Wanting Tatum @ 1?

[crimson_stallion]

I don't think you are crazy - the thought has crossed my mind a couple of times.

I think Tatum has the talent to one day be Paul George / Carmelo Anthony good.  On top of that he's a pure professional who any coach would love to have on their team and in their locker room.     

The depth and variety of skills he is already showcasing as a 19 year old freshman are incredibly impressive - I'm confident he is going to be a special player, and a perennial all-star.

That said, the numbers and skills that Fultz is putting up as an 18 year old freshman are - shockingly - even more impressive.  He's been dominant as a scorer, he's rebounding like a beast, he's among college leaders in assists, he's been very good defensively, he's shooting 40% from three, and he's got the right personality. 

I see Tatum as a future superstar, and Fultz as a future franchise player - think Lebron James vs Dwyane Wade back in 03.  Sure Lebron has become the more celebrated player, but you could hardly be disappointed if you took Wade instead - he's a future hall of famer in his own right.

[CelticsElite]

This is proof that the top 4/5 of this draft are that good. There's no argument that they're all going to be  stars.

Honestly had we ended up with 5 I don't think many people here would be complaining. Fox is an amazing player, and would provide scoring immediately for this team.

[Somebody]

Sorry but yes he's like 4th

[action781]

This is proof that the top 4/5 of this draft are that good. There's no argument that they're all going to be  stars.

Absolutely.  My buddy keeps telling me that he'd hate to be Danny Ainge because of the pressure to not whiff on the pick.  I keep telling him, there is no whiffing on the pick.  None of them are going to be busts because of a lack of talent.  The thing that is going to determine who thrives ahead of the others isn't picking "the right guy" it is going to be how each team develops each of the players in the 3-5 years after they get drafted.

[crimson_stallion]

This is proof that the top 4/5 of this draft are that good. There's no argument that they're all going to be  stars.

Honestly had we ended up with 5 I don't think many people here would be complaining. Fox is an amazing player, and would provide scoring immediately for this team.

I'm not in agreement.

I see star potential in Fultz and Tatum without a doubt.

Maybe Ball, but not entirely sold on it.

Jackson I think has very little star potential.

Fox I truthfully haven't seen very much of, so cant comment.