2012 'Pick Two' Draft Board

[Lucky17]

Is Andris Biedrins off the board?

I think he's available.

[KCattheStripe]

Kyrie Irving / (George Hill)
Landry Fields / George Hill
Luol Deng / Jeff Green
Kris Humphries / Brandon Bass
Andrew Bynum / Nenad Krstic

Obviously we have our eye on next year and beyond, but I like our team.  Back in the 2nd or 3rd round we came up with a list of targets for each round, and all of our guys have been there to our surprise.  Maybe that should tell us something.

You guys have an eye for mid-level talent?

Mid-level talent surrounding our elite-level talent.   

I know, when you have 5 elite talents in your starting 5 it's difficult to find the right mid level players to compliment them. C'est la Vie.

[Rondo2287]

Kyrie Irving / (George Hill)
Landry Fields / George Hill
Luol Deng / Jeff Green
Kris Humphries / Brandon Bass
Andrew Bynum / Nenad Krstic

Obviously we have our eye on next year and beyond, but I like our team.  Back in the 2nd or 3rd round we came up with a list of targets for each round, and all of our guys have been there to our surprise.  Maybe that should tell us something.

You guys have assembled a pretty terrific team, with very nice fitting parts. I'm now convinced you guys are destined for a playoff win this season and could be a title contender as early as next season.

I agree, if only you guys had somebody like Charlie villanueva to put you over the top.

[Roy H.]

PG Lou Williams, Jameer Nelson, Jerryd Bayless
SG Wes Matthews, Imam Shumpert
SF Gerald Wallace
PF LaMarcus Aldridge, Tristan Thompson
C Elton Brand, Amir Johnson

Nate McMillan prefers a tight eight man rotation, but I've given him some fresh legs should he want to go to the bench for the postseason push.

Very, very solid.  This team's chances depend upon whether Aldridge is an elite player who can carry his team in the playoffs, versus just a very good player.  Having a true point guard would help, as well, but Williams/Nelson/Bayless is a pretty talented bunch.

[The Walker Wiggle]

Is Andris Biedrins off the board?

I think he's available.

But it's cruel to force him to continue to play basketball when he obviously hates it.

[Roy H.]

Is Andris Biedrins off the board?

I think he's available.

I think they call this subtraction by addition.

[Lucky17]

PG Lou Williams, Jameer Nelson, Jerryd Bayless
SG Wes Matthews, Imam Shumpert
SF Gerald Wallace
PF LaMarcus Aldridge, Tristan Thompson
C Elton Brand, Amir Johnson

Nate McMillan prefers a tight eight man rotation, but I've given him some fresh legs should he want to go to the bench for the postseason push.

Very, very solid.  This team's chances depend upon whether Aldridge is an elite player who can carry his team in the playoffs, versus just a very good player.  Having a true point guard would help, as well, but Williams/Nelson/Bayless is a pretty talented bunch.

Can Wes Matthews play the 3?

Edit: answered my own question (yes, but maybe only a little).

[theswitch]

Is Andris Biedrins off the board?

I think he's available.

But it's cruel to force him to continue to play basketball when he obviously hates it.

He's going to cry after every practice of banging with Howard. Maybe a "who is the worst free throw shooter in the league" competition with Dwight afterwards will cheer him up.

[StartOrien]

I think in both divisions the top 7 were pretty easy to pick, and the 8th seed was kind of wide open. To the credit of those who drafted, there aren't really any really bad teams out there. Which to be frank, usually isn't the case.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Philly

Aaron Brooks / Andre Miller
Kevin Martin / Kawhi Leonard
Danilo Gallinari
Ekpe Udoh
Spencer Hawes

Still need to add more depth in the bigs department, no easy task. But love the flexibility of Kawhi. Can bring him to the three and make Gallo the stretch 4 on match up situations. Addition of Brooks, a capable PG who can score and pass the rock helps this team more offensively. Of course, defense is pretty bad but hey, we will outscore you. So I hire D'Antoni as coach.

[Edgar]

what  pick are we in

[theswitch]

7.21

[33-00-32]

what  pick are we in

My clock says your pick is due.

[indeedproceed]

Sigh. Patrick Patterson.

[Who]

Philly

Aaron Brooks / Andre Miller

I really like that Aaron Brooks + Andre Miller combination at point guard.