2023 CS Historic Draft Thread - Results in OP!

[RPGenerate]

Two members of the TMC Warriors have been picked already, so I guess it's my duty to pick the last player, but certainly not the least. One of the oft forgotten members of the 1992 Dream Team, he was one of the smoothest and most efficient scorers of the 1990s. Ahead of his time as a shooter, the LA Clippers pick 2x Olympic gold medal winner, decorated college player, and Hall of Famer...



Chris Mullin!!!

Oh man, I was ready to take him next. Heck of a player- guess it's only fair after I took Dwight from you 

Payback!  Mullin and Dwight would have been a deadly duo.

[gouki88]

Going down a Brandon Roy highlight rabbit-hole, and man he was just so darn smooth. Mid-range off the dribble, high post game, quick drives, finishing with either hand, could hit the three. Just so slick at all levels. Reminds me a lot of Paul Pierce highlights

[theswitch]

The guys so far that have been chosen are fit-like-a-glove players who are going to be really freaking good on any team. There are a bunch of guys I have higher rated in terms of talent but who are somewhat awkward to place in this (or any) league. If they stay on the board it might end up taking my team for a different twist than expected!

[gouki88]

The guys so far that have been chosen are fit-like-a-glove players who are going to be really freaking good on any team. There are a bunch of guys I have higher rated in terms of talent but who are somewhat awkward to place in this (or any) league. If they stay on the board it might end up taking my team for a different twist than expected!

This is one of the things I was juggling with. There are a couple of guys I know who had a bit more raw talent than Roy, but in terms of fit it was just really difficult. That being said, if a couple of them fall to the 3rd round I might have no choice.

[Who]

Sacramento selects Shawn Marion

Are you thinking of Marion at SF or PF?

Marion & Mitch.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Let's give Dwight a clutch guy who knows how to win, and can also effectively run the pick and roll and space the floor. Not to mention he's a finals MVP.

And most importantly, he's a long time favorite of mine.

The OKC Thunder select Mr. Big Shot




Chauncey Billups

[Roy H.]

Love the Roy and Mullin picks.

Surprised Mo went with Amare, particularly next to Pau.  Not that they're not amazing players, but I feel I usually have a better handle on Moranis' thinking.

[Kernewek]

Going down a Brandon Roy highlight rabbit-hole, and man he was just so darn smooth. Mid-range off the dribble, high post game, quick drives, finishing with either hand, could hit the three. Just so slick at all levels. Reminds me a lot of Paul Pierce highlights

His resurrection game against the Mavericks in... 2011(?) was such a treat. Knee injuries are the worst.

[gouki88]

Let's give Dwight a clutch guy who knows how to win, and can also effectively run the pick and roll and space the floor. Not to mention he's a finals MVP.

And most importantly, he's a long time favorite of mine.

The OKC Thunder select Mr. Big Shot




Chauncey Billups

Argh!! Was really hoping he'd fall. Not the most talented PG left, but his impact on winning is nearly unrivalled. Not a flaw in his game.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Let's give Dwight a clutch guy who knows how to win, and can also effectively run the pick and roll and space the floor. Not to mention he's a finals MVP.

And most importantly, he's a long time favorite of mine.

The OKC Thunder select Mr. Big Shot




Chauncey Billups

Argh!! Was really hoping he'd fall. Not the most talented PG left, but his impact on winning is nearly unrivalled. Not a flaw in his game.

I was really hoping to get a good shooting 2 way wing here- but with Roy, Manu, and Mullin all off the board - I had to pivot.

Chauncey was awesome at his peak- 2006 he was 2nd team all nba and 2nd team all defense (top 5 mvp finish) and shot lights out from deep. I think he’d do great alongside Dwight and would help turn him into a winner- that was important to me at this pick.

[smokeablount]

With the 8th pick of the 2nd round…

The Chicago Bulls select…

The original MJ…

#1 in the NBA in Win Shares/OWS, 2nd in VORP and ORtng
#3 in MVP voting, one spot ahead of Kareem

27-5-4.5 on 51% / 78% splits (3’s werent measured, the first year they were he shot 36.8%. And only 26.8% usage.

DAVID THOMPSON, 1977-78

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thompda01.html

[gouki88]

Let's give Dwight a clutch guy who knows how to win, and can also effectively run the pick and roll and space the floor. Not to mention he's a finals MVP.

And most importantly, he's a long time favorite of mine.

The OKC Thunder select Mr. Big Shot




Chauncey Billups

Argh!! Was really hoping he'd fall. Not the most talented PG left, but his impact on winning is nearly unrivalled. Not a flaw in his game.

I was really hoping to get a good shooting 2 way wing here- but with Roy, Manu, and Mullin all off the board - I had to pivot.

Chauncey was awesome at his peak- 2006 he was 2nd team all nba and 2nd team all defense (top 5 mvp finish) and shot lights out from deep. I think he’d do great alongside Dwight and would help turn him into a winner- that was important to me at this pick.

He was very good at his peak. A look into advanced stats and he is simply brilliant at his peak. Plus, proven success with an athletic inside-operating big man

[gouki88]

With the 8th pick of the 2nd round…

The Chicago Bulls select…

The original MJ…

#1 in the NBA in Win Shares/OWS, 2nd in VORP and ORtng
#3 in MVP voting, one spot ahead of Kareem

27-5-4.5 on 51% / 78% splits (3’s werent measured, the first year they were he shot 36.8%. And only 26.8% usage.

DAVID THOMPSON, 1977-78

Man, pairing T-Mac with the Skywalker. That is some serious athleticism and scoring on the perimeter. Any 6'4" perimeter player who can shoot above 50% on 20FGAs is super impressive.

[smokeablount]

Let's give Dwight a clutch guy who knows how to win, and can also effectively run the pick and roll and space the floor. Not to mention he's a finals MVP.

And most importantly, he's a long time favorite of mine.

The OKC Thunder select Mr. Big Shot




Chauncey Billups

Thanks man, you made my choice easy. I was going with either him or Thompson. His advanced metrics / league voting finish in 05-06 is nuts.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

With the 8th pick of the 2nd round…

The Chicago Bulls select…

The original MJ…

#1 in the NBA in Win Shares/OWS, 2nd in VORP and ORtng
#3 in MVP voting, one spot ahead of Kareem

27-5-4.5 on 51% / 78% splits (3’s werent measured, the first year they were he shot 36.8%. And only 26.8% usage.

DAVID THOMPSON, 1977-78

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thompda01.html

He was one of the guys I had a lot of trouble valuing- that’s been the case for a lot of 70s/early 80s guys- but man what a dynamic wing pairing you got.