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

[nickagneta]

With the 2nd pick in Round 4 of the 2020 Historical Draft the Miami Heat select:



Brandon Roy

[GreenFaith1819]

Welp, the heck with it. Let's do this.

With the 1st pick of the 4th round, the Brooklyn Nets select: Yao Ming

That is one of the FEW Centers that Shaq said gave him problems during his prime.

Nice pick.

[Who]

That is a big dog in the middle for Brooklyn.

I was half thinking of going Yao-Pau if Yao was still available later on. Not wild about their fit together but Yao & Pau is so much fun to say that I might have done it anyway!

[GreenFaith1819]

With the 2nd pick in Round 4 of the 2020 Historical Draft the Miami Heat select:



Brandon Roy

This was going to be my BINKIE....love Brandon.

Like Yao, we can assume perfect health for them in this game.

[gouki88]

Brandon Roy is an interesting choice. I wonder how he fits next to CP3 and Jimmy

[Who]

I love Brandon Roy. He was one of my favourite players in the league at his peak. So much fun to watch and what a team player.

[Donoghus]

I love Brandon Roy. He was one of my favourite players in the league at his peak. So much fun to watch and what a team player.

He so good.  Its a [dang] shame we only had him for a brief time.

[gouki88]

I love Brandon Roy. He was one of my favourite players in the league at his peak. So much fun to watch and what a team player.

He so good.  Its a [dang] shame we only had him for a brief time.

Portland was seemingly a cursed place for a few years there. Couple of big "what should have been" guys

[nickagneta]

I love Brandon Roy. He was one of my favourite players in the league at his peak. So much fun to watch and what a team player.

He so good.  Its a [dang] shame we only had him for a brief time.

That 08-09 season, his last fully healthy one, was a joy to watch. He had become a star, was amazing in the playoffs and looked to be headed to superstardom.

Then the knee. What an absolute shame.

[GreenFaith1819]

I love Brandon Roy. He was one of my favourite players in the league at his peak. So much fun to watch and what a team player.

He so good.  Its a [dang] shame we only had him for a brief time.

Portland was seemingly a cursed place for a few years there. Couple of big "what should have been" guys

Just like Boston

[Roy H.]

I love Brandon Roy. He was one of my favourite players in the league at his peak. So much fun to watch and what a team player.

He so good.  Its a [dang] shame we only had him for a brief time.

Portland was seemingly a cursed place for a few years there. Couple of big "what should have been" guys

Yeah, in the alternate universe where Roy and the other guy hit their full potential, Portland probably wins a championship or two.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

The next selection we will make will address a key thing we think we need, post scoring.

With a couple of good shooters waiting in the wings, have a post scorer seems the logical next step in our building a competitive squad. It also happens that this player is a good rebounder and a solid defender, that will also offer us the much needed size.

For the 3rd pick in the 4th round of the 2000s Historical Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selects LaMarcus Aldridge.

[Donoghus]

The next selection we will make will address a key thing we think we need, post scoring.

With a couple of good shooters waiting in the wings, have a post scorer seems the logical next step in our building a competitive squad. It also happens that this player is a good rebounder and a solid defender, that will also offer us the much needed size.

For the 3rd pick in the 4th round of the 2000s Historical Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selects LaMarcus Aldridge.

Should complement Big Ben well.

[Somebody]

It's insane how an MVP-calibre forward-centre still hasn't been selected yet when people are going on a spree for bigs

[Who]

Aldridge is an interesting player for what year to pick for him. He has been so consistent for so long. Towards the end of his career, his post scoring became more versatile / well rounded and he added a 3 point shot. But his legs lost some speed which took away from his team defense and transition play both offensively and defensively.

I guess what I am trying to say is -- I am not sure he has a clear peak. A best year. So many similar seasons over such a long period.

That is not a problem. Just interesting to see which version of Aldridge Yoki goes with.