2011 NBA Draft Thread

[Eja117]

We're at 19. I'm officially allowed to start praying for that Lithuanian guy they compare to Andrea Bargnani. Donatas something

[The Walker Wiggle]

18. Wizards - Chris Singleton

That is a STEAL

Not a pick that compliments Vesely though, a lot of overlap.

[hpantazo]

We're at 19. I'm officially allowed to start praying for that Lithuanian guy they compare to Andrea Bargnani. Donatas something

I've been praying for him since the 10th pick

[PosImpos]

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.

[nickagneta]

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.

[Fan from VT]

I'm still hoping for Tobias Harris. 15.3/7.3 as a freshman; ranked 8 in Hollinger's draft rankings.

[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.

[Marcus13]

18. Wizards - Chris Singleton

That is a STEAL

Not a pick that compliments Vesely though, a lot of overlap.

True.  Washingon just loves talent, they take the BPA and let it figure itself out (or not)

[CaptainJackLee]

Why are the Pacers doing this? Where does George Hill fit in their team? As an upgrade over AJ Price?

George Hill > Darren Collison

But yeah, I expect them to use George Hill as a backup combo guard. Instant offense off the bench.

Tough defender so he'll probably finish games instead of D.Collison fairly often.

Wow, interesting. I really disagree. Collison has had 2 years, is 2 years younger, and is already better overall at offense and a true point guard.

I like Hill, but he's a very good bench combo guard type.

I don't disagree, I think Hill may be the better player all things considered, but I do believe that Collison is a much better fit next to George and Granger. A more natural PG as you say.

[hpantazo]

wow, bad pick for the bucks imo

[The Walker Wiggle]

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?

[Marcus13]

19. Charlotte (Picking for Milwaukee) - Tobias Harris

[hpantazo]

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

"Erazem Lorbek" who?

[mctyson]

Faired is almost there

[Marcus13]

Now that we're at 20, Im officially getting excited for Faried!!