2011 NBA Draft Thread

[CaptainJackLee]

God, I wish Kenneth Faried would drop to the C's. Not gonna happen.

I'm hoping for Donatas to fall to us.

I'd be cool with that, although he's allergic to playing inside and that's not really the type we need.

I read that he played in the post quite a bit in Italy. Their main post up threat.

Not just another Euro big who prefers the perimeter, Motiejunas spent plenty of time with his back to the basket as Treviso's main low post threat. Possesses a varied post game thanks to great footwork, solid ball skills and fakes. Clearly has a better low-post game than Valanciunas right now and is one of the top post scorers in this draft.

Is capable of making moves over both shoulders, but would say he is smoother going over his right. Can finish shots around the rim with both hands. Likes to attempt hooks with both hands--his lefty hook is much smoother. Will sometimes unleash a sweeping righty hook with varied results. His touch on his post attempts can be a little dodgy.

Very dangerous with spins and drop-steps. Does a great job setting up his moves with shoulder fakes with the dribble then spinning opposite into hooks or lay-ins. And he can do this over both shoulders.

His passing out of the post is strong. He quickly gets the ball to the open man and can make passes off the dribble. Like Vesely, uses re-posts wisely.

Not quite as deadly of a finisher as Jonas, but not bad around the rim. Does not really shy away from contact, he just doesn't play through it well.

Yeah, he's alergic to defense, rebound and hard-work though.

[OsirusCeltics]

Marshon Brooks is the only thing that makes sense for Milwaukee. they have like 4 PGs, a bunch of PFs, there's no true centers left and of the wing guys they could use a scorer.

Brooks has to be headed to the Bucks.

He's the best for us! Lol

[nickagneta]

Harris huh?

With Delfino, the Prince, Ilyasova, Gooden and Sanders where is he playing?

[The Walker Wiggle]

Pacers also sent the 42nd pick and the right to Erazem Lorbek to the Spurs in that George Hill deal.

"Erazem Lorbek" who?

Ha. I'm stumped. Tommy Point to the guy that knows.

[Who]

God, I wish Kenneth Faried would drop to the C's. Not gonna happen.

I'm hoping for Donatas to fall to us.

I'd be cool with that, although he's allergic to playing inside and that's not really the type we need.

I read that he played in the post quite a bit in Italy. Their main post up threat.

Not just another Euro big who prefers the perimeter, Motiejunas spent plenty of time with his back to the basket as Treviso's main low post threat. Possesses a varied post game thanks to great footwork, solid ball skills and fakes. Clearly has a better low-post game than Valanciunas right now and is one of the top post scorers in this draft.

Is capable of making moves over both shoulders, but would say he is smoother going over his right. Can finish shots around the rim with both hands. Likes to attempt hooks with both hands--his lefty hook is much smoother. Will sometimes unleash a sweeping righty hook with varied results. His touch on his post attempts can be a little dodgy.

Very dangerous with spins and drop-steps. Does a great job setting up his moves with shoulder fakes with the dribble then spinning opposite into hooks or lay-ins. And he can do this over both shoulders.

His passing out of the post is strong. He quickly gets the ball to the open man and can make passes off the dribble. Like Vesely, uses re-posts wisely.

Not quite as deadly of a finisher as Jonas, but not bad around the rim. Does not really shy away from contact, he just doesn't play through it well.

Yeah, he's alergic to defense, rebound and hard-work though.

Yes, that is the rest of his résumé.

[CaptainJackLee]

Pacers also sent the 42nd pick and the right to Erazem Lorbek to the Spurs in that George Hill deal.

Also does dealing Hill mean Nando de Colo is coming to the Spurs?

Doubtful. De Colo isn't ready for the NBA.

Lorbek may be an interesting acquisition for the Spurs.

[Who]

Harris huh?

With Delfino, the Prince, Ilyasova, Gooden and Sanders where is he playing?

I think they needed another SF to free up Mbah a Moute to start at power forward.

It didn't need to be their draft pick but they need a body there that could be an 8th to 11th man in their depth chart.

[mctyson]

I think farid will go before 25 so they have to move up

[mc34]

Our biggest problem last year was a lack of big men and rebounding. Please, basketball gods, let Faried fall to us *fingers crossed*

[Fan from VT]

Well, Harris gone.

Don't think Faried goes past Blazers.

Donatas it is!

[The Walker Wiggle]

[hpantazo]

God, I wish Kenneth Faried would drop to the C's. Not gonna happen.

I'm hoping for Donatas to fall to us.

I'd be cool with that, although he's allergic to playing inside and that's not really the type we need.

I read that he played in the post quite a bit in Italy. Their main post up threat.

Not just another Euro big who prefers the perimeter, Motiejunas spent plenty of time with his back to the basket as Treviso's main low post threat. Possesses a varied post game thanks to great footwork, solid ball skills and fakes. Clearly has a better low-post game than Valanciunas right now and is one of the top post scorers in this draft.

Is capable of making moves over both shoulders, but would say he is smoother going over his right. Can finish shots around the rim with both hands. Likes to attempt hooks with both hands--his lefty hook is much smoother. Will sometimes unleash a sweeping righty hook with varied results. His touch on his post attempts can be a little dodgy.

Very dangerous with spins and drop-steps. Does a great job setting up his moves with shoulder fakes with the dribble then spinning opposite into hooks or lay-ins. And he can do this over both shoulders.

His passing out of the post is strong. He quickly gets the ball to the open man and can make passes off the dribble. Like Vesely, uses re-posts wisely.

Not quite as deadly of a finisher as Jonas, but not bad around the rim. Does not really shy away from contact, he just doesn't play through it well.

Yeah, he's alergic to defense, rebound and hard-work though.

Yes, that is the rest of his résumé.

well, that's a whole lot more than you can hope for at the 25th pick

[CaptainJackLee]

Pacers also sent the 42nd pick and the right to Erazem Lorbek to the Spurs in that George Hill deal.

"Erazem Lorbek" who?

Ha. I'm stumped. Tommy Point to the guy that knows.

Lorbek is arguably the best post player in Europe right now. Second in MVP vote after Pau Gasol in the last Eurobasket. Plays for Barcelona. Extremely skilled (post + face-up + 3 pt shot) but poor athleticism. Slow for a NBA 4, small for a NBA 5.

[nickagneta]

Harris huh?

With Delfino, the Prince, Ilyasova, Gooden and Sanders where is he playing?

I think they needed another SF to free up Mbah a Moute to start at power forward.

It didn't need to be their draft pick but they need a body there that could be an 8th to 11th man in their depth chart.

If Gooden is healthy I can't see him not starting.

[Marcus13]

30. Minnesota Timberwolves - Donatas Motiejunas