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Draft Gordon at 6, McDermott at 17
« on: May 20, 2014, 10:13:43 PM »

Offline footey

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What's wrong with this team next season:

PG:  Rondo, Pressey
SG: Bradley, McDermott
C:  Asik (from trade exception), Favrani, Olynyk
PF: Sullinger, Olynyk, Gordon (if we play small)
SF: Green, Gordon, Wallace

That team makes play-offs next season.  Would be fun to watch.  A lot of interchangeable parts.  Would be a little weak on the perimeter, but the idea would be a two year rebuild, hopefully Rondo buys in to it. I'm worried that we will give up too much for Love.
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Re: Draft Gordon at 6, McDermott at 17
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2014, 10:15:55 PM »

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McBuckets ain't falling to 17.

I think we can hope to get Nurkic or Kyle Anderson there, though.
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Re: Draft Gordon at 6, McDermott at 17
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2014, 10:16:51 PM »

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Quote from: PhoSita on May 20, 2014, 10:15:55 PM
McBuckets ain't falling to 17.

I think we can hope to get Nurkic or Kyle Anderson there, though.

Staukas would also be nice, pipedream would be Gary Harris.
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Re: Draft Gordon at 6, McDermott at 17
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2014, 10:19:38 PM »

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Do you have a guy projected by Draft Express as a PF in the NBA as your backup SG?
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Re: Draft Gordon at 6, McDermott at 17
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2014, 10:20:13 PM »

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Quote from: PhoSita on May 20, 2014, 10:15:55 PM
McBuckets ain't falling to 17.

I think we can hope to get Nurkic or Kyle Anderson there, though.

I want Rodney Hood at 17!
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2014, 10:21:49 PM »

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Can anyone sell me on Gordon? I understand he's a great defender, but I also understand he's quite limited offensively, which seems like the last thing this team needs.
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Re: Draft Gordon at 6, McDermott at 17
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2014, 10:23:37 PM »

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Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on May 20, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
Can anyone sell me on Gordon? I understand he's a great defender, but I also understand he's quite limited offensively, which seems like the last thing this team needs.
He's a real hustling hardworker. I'm no fan, but his grit is impressive
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2014, 10:24:38 PM »

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Bleacher Report just had McBuckets picked 17 by Celts in post-lottery mock. Someone we like a lot will slide.
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2014, 10:26:22 PM »

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Most feel he is a small forward, which you could use interchangeably with shooting guard, especially with Jeff Green.
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2014, 10:27:40 PM »

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Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on May 20, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
Can anyone sell me on Gordon? I understand he's a great defender, but I also understand he's quite limited offensively, which seems like the last thing this team needs.

There's a reason why some people like to compare him to Kenneth Faried.  Do you like Faried?
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2014, 10:28:31 PM »

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Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on May 20, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
Can anyone sell me on Gordon? I understand he's a great defender, but I also understand he's quite limited offensively, which seems like the last thing this team needs.

A leader at 18, a versatile defender, unreal athletic ability, decent ballhandling skills and a great work ethic. Also did I mention he's only 18?
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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2014, 10:28:48 PM »

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Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on May 20, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
Can anyone sell me on Gordon? I understand he's a great defender, but I also understand he's quite limited offensively, which seems like the last thing this team needs.

He could be our Paul George. Probably won't develop the same 3 pointer, but he's going to be stronger for scoring inside.

The kind of guy you can sick on the opponents' best player at 2 or 3 positions and win you a lot of games. And a good passer and dribbler as well. 
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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2014, 10:30:04 PM »

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Quote from: LooseCannon on May 20, 2014, 10:27:40 PM
Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on May 20, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
Can anyone sell me on Gordon? I understand he's a great defender, but I also understand he's quite limited offensively, which seems like the last thing this team needs.

There's a reason why some people like to compare him to Kenneth Faried.  Do you like Faried?

I like Faried, though he isn't a shot creator, which I think Boston really needs.
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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2014, 10:31:22 PM »

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Quote from: Rondo9 on May 20, 2014, 10:28:31 PM
Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on May 20, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
Can anyone sell me on Gordon? I understand he's a great defender, but I also understand he's quite limited offensively, which seems like the last thing this team needs.

A leader at 18, a versatile defender, unreal athletic ability, decent ballhandling skills and a great work ethic. Also did I mention he's only 18?

All good things. I guess I'm just hoping for someone with a great offensive game, and from what I hear, he doesn't have that (not that I'd sneeze at all those qualities you mentioned).
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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2014, 10:33:09 PM »

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Quote from: NorthernLightning on May 20, 2014, 10:28:48 PM
Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on May 20, 2014, 10:21:49 PM
Can anyone sell me on Gordon? I understand he's a great defender, but I also understand he's quite limited offensively, which seems like the last thing this team needs.

He could be our Paul George. Probably won't develop the same 3 pointer, but he's going to be stronger for scoring inside.

The kind of guy you can sick on the opponents' best player at 2 or 3 positions and win you a lot of games. And a good passer and dribbler as well.

That's certainly an encouraging comparison.
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