2012 - CB Draft: "How's My Team Look?"

[nickagneta]

My take on the divisions ( accept for my own)

Atlantic
Boston
Ny
Brooklyn
Philly

Central
1. Chicago/Detroit ( yes this is a cop out)
Indiana
Cleveland

Northwest
Utah
Portland
Okc
Denver

Pacific
Lakers
Phoenix
Golden state
Clips


Southwest

Dallas
New Orleans
Houston
SA

Wait...you don't think Houston is the worst team in the league.

[Rondo2287]

My take on the divisions ( accept for my own)

Atlantic
Boston
Ny
Brooklyn
Philly

Central
1. Chicago/Detroit ( yes this is a cop out)
Indiana
Cleveland

Northwest
Utah
Portland
Okc
Denver

Pacific
Lakers
Phoenix
Golden state
Clips


Southwest

Dallas
New Orleans
Houston
SA

Wait...you don't think Houston is the worst team in the league.

No problem Brosuf

[Rondo2287]

anybody else wanna tackle a preliminary ranking?

[Roy H.]

anybody else wanna tackle a preliminary ranking?

It's hard to give accurate rankings without GMs posting their full rosters in the thread.

I mean, this is the roster we have for the Knicks:

New York Knicks: Gomesfan / WeMadeIt17
Guards Chauncey Billups Andre miller monta Ellis Courtney lee
Forwards Caron butler Stephen Jackson serge Ibaka Antawn Jamison
Centers Marc gasol Chris kaman

Do they still have *any* of those same guys?  Even one?  A bunch of other teams look the same way.

[BigAlTheFuture]

Anyone brave enough to rank the divisions?


(2-6 after the Central of course)

Not much interest in the divisions. I have a pretty good idea who my playoff teams will be though.

East - Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Indiana, New York, Orlando and Washington

West - Dallas, LA Lakers and LA Clippers, New Orleans, Phoenix, Portland, Utah ... with a photo finish between GSW and Denver for the eight seed. Leaning towards GSW.

BOO

Pacific division could potentially have 4 teams in the playoffs.

[RebusRankin]

Personally I like Detroit for some reason. 

[Yoki_IsTheName]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

[indeedproceed]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

Youve gotta fix the 4, Yoki, and I don't think Kenyon Martin can keep it locked down. But I just don't know where there is redundant talent there to compensate for the 4.

You've gotta keep Anthony and Bogut, unless you blow it up again. I guess you could slide down a little by trading Bogut and hoping to pickup a 5/4 combo or something, but I dunno. Bogut is kind of the perfect pairing to put next to Melo. Doesn't need the ball, defends well, will get all those rebounds.

[Lucky17]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

Backcourt: Felton fat jokes aside, I think he, Roy, and Rush make for an effective rotation. I've never been a big fan of Bayless.

Wings: TMac was a great waiver pickup. You could conceivably run him out there with Melo in the PF role at times. Rush can also play the 3 for you.

Bigs: I am willing to consider Smith a rotation player in the league, but would prefer an upgrade at the starting 4, although I think he is a nice complement to Bogut. Martin provides grit (would love to have him on our squad) and can play either PF or C. Hopefully Drummond can develop, but it'll likely be years before he can contribute meaningfully to the team's success.

Deep bench: with TMac in tow, I don't see TWill contributing much to the club. Fisher also seems extraneous, unless Bayless is dealt. Does PJ3 project as a 3 or 4 in the league?

I'd like to see another rotation-worthy vet acquisition, preferably a big. I think that could be the difference between lottery and playoffs here. I don't know if a Bayless/TWill package could get such a veteran player, but it might be worth exploring.

[Who]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

I would waive Jason Smith and sign Tyrus Thomas.

Tyrus has an awful campaign last year but he is a legitimate starting PF in the NBA and by far the best player available that went undrafted.

Tyrus Thomas and Andrew Bogut complement one another brilliantly on the defensive end of the floor. Tyrus also has a good jump-shot to help improve your spacing offensively. Still a young player too.

[Lucky17]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

I would waive Jason Smith and sign Tyrus Thomas.

Tyrus has an awful campaign last year but he is a legitimate starting PF in the NBA and by far the best player available that went undrafted.

Tyrus Thomas and Andrew Bogut complement one another brilliantly on the defensive end of the floor. Tyrus also has a good jump-shot to help improve your spacing offensively. Still a young player too.

Ty has had a brutal go of it. But he'd definitely increase the talent at the 4.

I'd still keep Smith, though. Dump Terrence Williams instead? His talent/potential notwithstanding, TWill seems like a long way from relevance in the league.

[Who]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

I would waive Jason Smith and sign Tyrus Thomas.

Tyrus has an awful campaign last year but he is a legitimate starting PF in the NBA and by far the best player available that went undrafted.

Tyrus Thomas and Andrew Bogut complement one another brilliantly on the defensive end of the floor. Tyrus also has a good jump-shot to help improve your spacing offensively. Still a young player too.

Ty has had a brutal go of it. But he'd definitely increase the talent at the 4.

I'd still keep Smith, though. Dump Terrence Williams instead?

I am fine with that. Or Perry Jones III.

[Kane3387]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

I would waive Jason Smith and sign Tyrus Thomas.

Tyrus has an awful campaign last year but he is a legitimate starting PF in the NBA and by far the best player available that went undrafted.

Tyrus Thomas and Andrew Bogut complement one another brilliantly on the defensive end of the floor. Tyrus also has a good jump-shot to help improve your spacing offensively. Still a young player too.

Ty has had a brutal go of it. But he'd definitely increase the talent at the 4.

I'd still keep Smith, though. Dump Terrence Williams instead?

I am fine with that. Or Perry Jones III.

I like PJ 3

[jgod213]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

I would waive Jason Smith and sign Tyrus Thomas.

Tyrus has an awful campaign last year but he is a legitimate starting PF in the NBA and by far the best player available that went undrafted.

Tyrus Thomas and Andrew Bogut complement one another brilliantly on the defensive end of the floor. Tyrus also has a good jump-shot to help improve your spacing offensively. Still a young player too.

Ty has had a brutal go of it. But he'd definitely increase the talent at the 4.

I'd still keep Smith, though. Dump Terrence Williams instead?

I am fine with that. Or Perry Jones III.

I think Thomas could start next to Bogut on that team.  Wouldn't be stoked about it, but it could work well for stretches defensively.

[Who]

After FA:

Cleveland Derps:

Roster and projected rotation:

PG - Raymond Felton   /   Jerryd Bayless
SG - Brandon Rush     /   Brandon Roy
SF - Carmelo Anthony  /   Tracy McGrady
PF - Jason Smith      /   Kenyon Martin
C  - Andrew Bogut     /   Andre Drummond

Deep bench: Perry Jones III, Derek Fisher, Terrence Williams

Head Coach: Greg Popovich (exceptional coaching is part of success)

I would waive Jason Smith and sign Tyrus Thomas.

Tyrus has an awful campaign last year but he is a legitimate starting PF in the NBA and by far the best player available that went undrafted.

Tyrus Thomas and Andrew Bogut complement one another brilliantly on the defensive end of the floor. Tyrus also has a good jump-shot to help improve your spacing offensively. Still a young player too.

Ty has had a brutal go of it. But he'd definitely increase the talent at the 4.

I'd still keep Smith, though. Dump Terrence Williams instead?

I am fine with that. Or Perry Jones III.

I think Thomas could start next to Bogut on that team.  Wouldn't be stoked about it, but it could work well for stretches defensively.

Yeah, I'd definitely start Tyrus at PF.