The Pick Two Draft Thread

[Fafnir]

There has been a trade:

Pacers trade: Anthony Randolph



Minnesota trades: Thadeus Young

Nice trade. I think Young is the better player now and will be in the future as well. Randolph is a nice potential piece, but the Pacers got the better of this one for now. Also, Young is a way better fit with his new team, who can now move odom to PF and start Thad alongside him.

I like Randolph's defensive/rebounding potential better. He has the skillset to become a Lamar Odom type player, Young has a lower ceiling. Also a shot blocking 4 is very important if I'm going to keep Al Jefferson.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/tiny.cgi?id=l0vpq

[Who]

There has been a trade:

Pacers trade: Anthony Randolph



Minnesota trades: Thadeus Young

I don't like giving up a prospect of Randolph's caliber ... not for that type of a package.

I would have only traded Randolph for an All-NBA player/talent under the age of 27. Nothing less.

That is a big loss for Indiana and an excellent acquisition for Minnesota.

[Who]

There has been a trade:

Pacers trade: Anthony Randolph



Minnesota trades: Thadeus Young

Nice trade. I think Young is the better player now and will be in the future as well. Randolph is a nice potential piece, but the Pacers got the better of this one for now. Also, Young is a way better fit with his new team, who can now move odom to PF and start Thad alongside him.

I like Randolph's defensive/rebounding potential better. He has the skillset to become a Lamar Odom type player, Young has a lower ceiling. Also a shot blocking 4 is very important if I'm going to keep Al Jefferson.

Agreed -- very good potential fit down the road.

[fairweatherfan]

Sorry to miss my pick yesterday...was driving down to NC through the aftermath of a blizzard.  Pretty sure this guy hasn't been taken...

New Orleans selects Josh Powell

[ChampKind]

There has been a trade:

Pacers trade: Anthony Randolph



Minnesota trades: Thadeus Young

Nice trade. I think Young is the better player now and will be in the future as well. Randolph is a nice potential piece, but the Pacers got the better of this one for now. Also, Young is a way better fit with his new team, who can now move odom to PF and start Thad alongside him.

I like Randolph's defensive/rebounding potential better. He has the skillset to become a Lamar Odom type player, Young has a lower ceiling. Also a shot blocking 4 is very important if I'm going to keep Al Jefferson.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/tiny.cgi?id=l0vpq

Right, but Slugger already had Odom, and Young is more proven and has shown that he can play in a non-Nellieball system. I think you're being too generous for Randolph, too. He's versatile, but entirely inconsistent and disappears in big situations.

I got to watch him a lot when I was at Vanderbilt, and his abilities came through in flashes, but he was unable to string it together. It's been more of that in pros. I think Young is the more consistent player and better fit, while Randolph is the home run pick.

[PLamb]

Let me help you out Edgar

If you are looking for Dinosaurs and fat guys contact Edgar and Orlando

Experience wins championships 

You're telling this to the guy that has a 34 year old starting SG and a 37 year old starting SF, Edgar

Problem here is my dinosaurs can still move and shoot and play high quality basketball

So based on your statement you must obviously feel NY is going to take it all
 

[Fafnir]

There has been a trade:

Pacers trade: Anthony Randolph



Minnesota trades: Thadeus Young

Nice trade. I think Young is the better player now and will be in the future as well. Randolph is a nice potential piece, but the Pacers got the better of this one for now. Also, Young is a way better fit with his new team, who can now move odom to PF and start Thad alongside him.

I like Randolph's defensive/rebounding potential better. He has the skillset to become a Lamar Odom type player, Young has a lower ceiling. Also a shot blocking 4 is very important if I'm going to keep Al Jefferson.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/tiny.cgi?id=l0vpq

Right, but Slugger already had Odom, and Young is more proven and has shown that he can play in a non-Nellieball system. I think you're being too generous for Randolph, too. He's versatile, but entirely inconsistent and disappears in big situations.

I got to watch him a lot when I was at Vanderbilt, and his abilities came through in flashes, but he was unable to string it together. It's been more of that in pros. I think Young is the more consistent player and better fit, while Randolph is the home run pick.

Right, but when you're dealing with 20 and 21 year old players don't you want the higher ceiling?

Besides I don't think the Nellie Ball system has helped Randolph, his minutes have been jerked around like crazy and he's been asked play a lot of different positions.

[Who]

There has been a trade:

Pacers trade: Anthony Randolph



Minnesota trades: Thadeus Young

Nice trade. I think Young is the better player now and will be in the future as well. Randolph is a nice potential piece, but the Pacers got the better of this one for now. Also, Young is a way better fit with his new team, who can now move odom to PF and start Thad alongside him.

I like Randolph's defensive/rebounding potential better. He has the skillset to become a Lamar Odom type player, Young has a lower ceiling. Also a shot blocking 4 is very important if I'm going to keep Al Jefferson.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/tiny.cgi?id=l0vpq

Right, but Slugger already had Odom, and Young is more proven and has shown that he can play in a non-Nellieball system. I think you're being too generous for Randolph, too. He's versatile, but entirely inconsistent and disappears in big situations.

I got to watch him a lot when I was at Vanderbilt, and his abilities came through in flashes, but he was unable to string it together. It's been more of that in pros. I think Young is the more consistent player and better fit, while Randolph is the home run pick.

Right, but when you're dealing with 20 and 21 year old players don't you want the higher ceiling?

Besides I don't think the Nellie Ball system has helped Randolph, his minutes have been jerked around like crazy and he's been asked play a lot of different positions.

Agreed -- Nellie has hindered Randolph's development.

[Gainesville Celtic]

Sorry to miss my pick yesterday...was driving down to NC through the aftermath of a blizzard.  Pretty sure this guy hasn't been taken...

New Orleans selects Josh Powell

he was picked already... forget by who but i'm sure he was picked. by Detroit on Wednesday.

[PLamb]

Sorry to miss my pick yesterday...was driving down to NC through the aftermath of a blizzard.  Pretty sure this guy hasn't been taken...

New Orleans selects Josh Powell

he was picked already... forget by who but i'm sure he was picked.

Detroit

[fairweatherfan]

Sorry to miss my pick yesterday...was driving down to NC through the aftermath of a blizzard.  Pretty sure this guy hasn't been taken...

New Orleans selects Josh Powell

he was picked already... forget by who but i'm sure he was picked. by Detroit on Wednesday.

Thanks...I'll get back to scouring rosters.

[Slugger]

There has been a trade:

Pacers trade: Anthony Randolph



Minnesota trades: Thadeus Young

Nice trade. I think Young is the better player now and will be in the future as well. Randolph is a nice potential piece, but the Pacers got the better of this one for now. Also, Young is a way better fit with his new team, who can now move odom to PF and start Thad alongside him.

I like Randolph's defensive/rebounding potential better. He has the skillset to become a Lamar Odom type player, Young has a lower ceiling. Also a shot blocking 4 is very important if I'm going to keep Al Jefferson.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/tiny.cgi?id=l0vpq

Right, but Slugger already had Odom, and Young is more proven and has shown that he can play in a non-Nellieball system. I think you're being too generous for Randolph, too. He's versatile, but entirely inconsistent and disappears in big situations.

I got to watch him a lot when I was at Vanderbilt, and his abilities came through in flashes, but he was unable to string it together. It's been more of that in pros. I think Young is the more consistent player and better fit, while Randolph is the home run pick.

Thanks, Champ.  It was based on need...i put the feelers out there for Randolph, but there werent any bites greater than Thad Young.  I think people are put off by the fact he's injured, and the fact he plays in GS.  For whatever reason, most GSW players tend to have, what are viewed as, inflated stats.

I like Randolph, and think he will make an really good pro one day. I guess i liken it to when Portland gave up on J O'neal, i dont like the idea of waiting 5 years for him to realise his potential.

[fairweatherfan]

New Orleans selects Ian Mahinmi?  I know nothing about the guy but the Spurs usually have a good eye for talent.

[ChampKind]

There has been a trade:

Pacers trade: Anthony Randolph



Minnesota trades: Thadeus Young

Nice trade. I think Young is the better player now and will be in the future as well. Randolph is a nice potential piece, but the Pacers got the better of this one for now. Also, Young is a way better fit with his new team, who can now move odom to PF and start Thad alongside him.

I like Randolph's defensive/rebounding potential better. He has the skillset to become a Lamar Odom type player, Young has a lower ceiling. Also a shot blocking 4 is very important if I'm going to keep Al Jefferson.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/tiny.cgi?id=l0vpq

Right, but Slugger already had Odom, and Young is more proven and has shown that he can play in a non-Nellieball system. I think you're being too generous for Randolph, too. He's versatile, but entirely inconsistent and disappears in big situations.

I got to watch him a lot when I was at Vanderbilt, and his abilities came through in flashes, but he was unable to string it together. It's been more of that in pros. I think Young is the more consistent player and better fit, while Randolph is the home run pick.

Right, but when you're dealing with 20 and 21 year old players don't you want the higher ceiling?

Besides I don't think the Nellie Ball system has helped Randolph, his minutes have been jerked around like crazy and he's been asked play a lot of different positions.

Development wise I'll buy your point, but as far as statistically I think he tends to get overrated because of the Nellieball effect - though I could be wrong. I think since Young has shown the greater consistency through his career, along with a high ceiling, I think it's an even swap. Young's ceiling is a 2-3 time all-star, his basement is a solid starter for a decade. Randolph's ceiling is a few 2nd/3rd team all-NBA selections (multiple ASGs included), but his basement is rotation player with a lesser chance of longevity.

Randolph's a gamble - a relatively safe one, but the uncertainty remains. Young is less of that. Because of the risk involved, I think the players are on the same level this year. It's a volatile assessment based on their play so far, and could swing next year - but that's how I see it.

[Edgar]

Well

orlado is thinking... another dinosaur as Dwights backup

Bulk

Orlando is FULL of it and loving it...


p.s. The versatility of my 1-4 positions
give me all the chance to fill my bench with
BIG bodies to take 5 fouls a night each while
letting Dwight use all his energy on the offensive end

LOVE IT
I am a draft genious

P.s. Kandi and Blount ARE not in my mind.