2011 NBA Draft Thread

[PosImpos]

I like the Tristan Thompson pick at #4.  He rated really well on a number of different sites.  Although I think for the long run Valanciunas might have been better for the Cavs.

I also really like the Bobcats now.  It's a bit of a reach, but Kemba and Bismack could be a very good combo in a few years.

I agree re: the bobcats.  Richard Ho killed it in this draft. The blazers are idiots for firing him.

Rich Cho*

But yes.  Bobcats already improving immensely with a real GM running the show.

[Marcus13]

Thats gotta be the first time twins were picked back-to-back right?

[hpantazo]

14. Houston Rockets - Marcus Morris

The Suns always pick the weaker of the twins

true. If you're a twin, your probably going to phoenix

[PosImpos]

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

[Fan from VT]

Every time the Commish comes to the podium, i hold my breath hoping another team doesn't take Marshon Brooks lol

I was cold on him. Then I read this:

Hollinger:

Guards who don't make the cut
Probably the most suspect candidate, according to Draft Rater, is Marshon Brooks; his 7.88 rating was 27th among perimeter players. The Providence guard put up huge stats, but his average is hugely padded by two factors: First, the Friars played the fastest pace of any major Division I team; second, Brooks played nearly every minute of every game, averaging 36.5 per game -- remember, they play only 40 in college. Let all the air out and his numbers look a lot more ordinary -- his usage rate, which is his most alluring stat, ranks only ninth among prospects. Given his age (22 and five months) and his relative inefficiency, I'm not sure there's a ton to see here. Draft Rater sees him as a second rounder.

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And i'm still cold

[hpantazo]

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

I'm hoping for Donatas to fall to us.

[Marcus13]

15. Indiana Pacers (my hometown) - Kawhi Leonard

[nickagneta]

15 Indiana Kawhi Leonard

Wow. Forgot he was available. he was talked about in the top 4 just a month ago.

[CaptainJackLee]

14. Houston Rockets - Marcus Morris

The Suns always pick the weaker of the twins

Why is Marcus better than Markieff?

More skilled, better scorer. I do prefer Markieff though, rebounds and defends. Marcus reminds me of guys like Al Harrington.

Good pick for the Pacers.

Should Ainge trade for Brandon Rush? 

[hpantazo]

[dang], sounds like Phili is going for Vucevic

[The Walker Wiggle]

15 Indiana Kawhi Leonard

Wow. Forgot he was available. he was talked about in the top 4 just a month ago.

The Spurs may have a deal with Indiana for Kawhi Leonard, sources say.

[nickagneta]

LOL at Leonard!!!

Dude looks like he stole that jacket from a waiter on a cruise ship!!!

[Who]

15. Indiana Pacers (my hometown) - Kawhi Leonard

Great draft pick. I really like him and P.George long term.

They should Danny Granger for a big man.

[LooseCannon]

Doesn't Davis Bertans seem like the kind of player Ainge would love?  Lots of potential.  He could be the stretch four that Ainge seems to desire.  Then again, he could be the Latvian Yi Jianlian (another player Ainge supposedly coveted).

I know the Mavericks and Spurs are rumored to want him.  Is it a mistake to use the Celtics' first round pick on a player who might not even be in the NBA next season?

[hpantazo]

wow, George Hill to the Pacers, Kwahi Leonard to the Spurs.