"Pick 2 Draft" 2011 Discussion Thread

[StartOrien]

I also wouldn't consider Joe Johnson very efficient. I could see Josh Smith playing #2 or even #3 in an offense, where I can't say the same for Joe Johnson.

[StartOrien]

Cousins & Reke on the block

[fairweatherfan]

I also wouldn't consider Joe Johnson very efficient. I could see Josh Smith playing #2 or even #3 in an offense, where I can't say the same for Joe Johnson.

Johnson was a pretty effective #3/#4 option for the Suns before he came to Atlanta.  I think it's more of an ego issue than an ability issue with him.

[StartOrien]

I also wouldn't consider Joe Johnson very efficient. I could see Josh Smith playing #2 or even #3 in an offense, where I can't say the same for Joe Johnson.

Johnson was a pretty effective #3/#4 option for the Suns before he came to Atlanta.  I think it's more of an ego issue than an ability issue with him.

Not exactly sure what you mean, but I believe I agree. What gets in his way is absolutely ego, the same ego that had him going to Atlanta to be a franchise player in the first place. At this point I don't think he's willing to be anything but a #1 option.

[Who]

Cousins & Reke on the block

Why do you want to trade Tyreke Evans?

[fairweatherfan]

I also wouldn't consider Joe Johnson very efficient. I could see Josh Smith playing #2 or even #3 in an offense, where I can't say the same for Joe Johnson.

Johnson was a pretty effective #3/#4 option for the Suns before he came to Atlanta.  I think it's more of an ego issue than an ability issue with him.

Not exactly sure what you mean, but I believe I agree. What gets in his way is absolutely ego, the same ego that had him going to Atlanta to be a franchise player in the first place. At this point I don't think he's willing to be anything but a #1 option.

Yeah I think we agree - I can't see him being a #3 guy at this point either, but it isn't because he can't be efficient enough to fill the role, it's because his ego won't allow him to not be a #1 guy.

[KCattheStripe]

The Memphis Grizzlies are willing to talk turkey. Or trades. Whichever really.

[wdleehi]

The Wiz are still selling there 2nd player.  PM offers.


The Wiz are also agreeable to a trade down in the 1st round.  Currently picking 4th, prime spot to add that third star.  Great way to put together a "big three".


PM Don or myself.

[Edgar]

Mamooths 2nd Pick is for sale.
Get your Big 3 from the beginning
dont hesitate

Getaways!!!!!!!!

[Rondo2287]

Kevin love is on the block

[KCattheStripe]

Kevin love is on the block

[Lucky17]

There seems to be some question about trading at this point.

You cannot designate two of your own players to keep, and trade a third.

You *can* designate two of your own players to keep, and trade picks to someone else in exchange for one of their two keepers.

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.

[wdleehi]

There seems to be some question about trading at this point.

You cannot designate two of your own players to keep, and trade a third.

You *can* designate two of your own players to keep, and trade picks to someone else in exchange for one of their two keepers.

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.

As I understand it, you keep two players.  Those players can then be traded after the 1st round ends.  Deal can be agreed upon before hand, but nothing goes through until after the 1st round.

[StartOrien]

So just to clear up some confusion on my end - I have no control over the players on Clips team that I am chosing NOT to protect, correct?

And once the actual Draft begins next week, the players I left unprotected will/could be drafted by others, right?

Meaning - I can't trade, say - DeAndre Jordan as I chose, correct? I can only effect changes on the two players I chose?

Exactly. Unless you're the Kings, cuz that team can totally go rogue and do whatever they want

I think this post by IP and Green faith sums up the trade rules pretty well.

[Lucky17]

There seems to be some question about trading at this point.

You cannot designate two of your own players to keep, and trade a third.

You *can* designate two of your own players to keep, and trade picks to someone else in exchange for one of their two keepers.

If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.

As I understand it, you keep two players.  Those players can then be traded after the 1st round ends.  Deal can be agreed upon before hand, but nothing goes through until after the 1st round.

Handshake deals, then, but still, trades are acceptable.