Predicting who Danny will pick with the Nets pick

[PhoSita]

What do people honestly think the chances are that we trade it?

I say greater than 50%. Yeah it is not likely that we will trade it for Butler (the next Ray Allen) and then get Durant (KG). I still say we end up trading.

Then I'll answer your question with Hield or Murray with the 3rd to 5th pick

Not very good. Because Chicago with Butler would want someone like Ingram in return.   If you were the Bulls why would you grab Murray or Brown for Butler?   Unless they want to start new and need other picks to build their team again. Celtics would have to give up a ton for Butler (all 3 1sts and 2 early ends probably).  I don't know if Danny would do that

Danny is not going for Cousins. I will be all my stars for it. It is not happening. He is not going to put CBS through the Cousin drama.

If Durant comes to Boston, you could try another Ray Allen move. But where is there a "ray allen" like player/situation right now?   Like a guy in their early 30's still playing at an all star level

Marc Gasol?

I think it'd be Dwight or Horford, but that would mean signing them as a FA.

[TheTruth]

Triboy,

You got Hield going 1 and Sabonis 5.

Who are picks 2, 3 and 5?

I'm guessing Valentine is in there somewhere?

[Tr1boy]

Triboy,

You got Hield going 1 and Sabonis 5.

Who are picks 2, 3 and 5?

I'm guessing Valentine is in there somewhere?

You are putting words into my mouth.  When I say Hield is going #1.
It was a question for debate. Go back to the thread and read it again

Potentially

1. Simmons
2. Ingram
3. Brown
4. Murray
5. Sabonis

BUT  I envision Danny/CBS has these prospects ranked 3-5

[Tr1boy]

I wouldn't be surprised if Sabonis went around 10th or 11th but 5th??  ?

And tell me who you think are ahead of Sabonis (big players) and reason why

Did any of them do 19 and 14 rebound avg for the tourney?

Not many players averaged those stats, but Kelly Olynyk did the same and look at what he's amounted to. A solid role player because he's not an athletic wonder and can't shoot well enough to be Dirk-esque. so if you think Kelly Olynyk is worth a top 5 pick I'm glad you are not drafting for us. I'd rather have Henry Ellenson or Peoltl because they actually have positions and have the possibility to be good starters at either the 4 or 5 positions.

How is Sabonis like KO?? Sabonis is a much stronger player at the same age.  Better footwork at the same age.  Also KO did not have the post game in his 4th year like Sabonis has as a 19 year old

And no KO never did 19 and 14 in the tourney

Sabonis did a great job on Okafor last year and basically carried Gonzaga further than they should have this past tourney.  Overall fantastic year.   He will likely make 1st team

[Tr1boy]

Player highlights

Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89BRn50AJJU

Murray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Mg1gaEyXU

Sabonis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGVwj7E1x8M

[LGC88]

Danny is already in a win now scenario.
Unless we have #1 or #2 pick and Danny really believe we have the next franchise player there, I will be surprised if the pick isn't traded for a good all star like Butler or anyone available.
IT, AB, JC are in discount contracts. Maybe Turner will be the next good contract.
Danny needs to capitalize on this NOW. No time to develop young prospect.
We can win it all next year if the stars are aligned properly.

[Quetzalcoatl]

And no KO never did 19 and 14 in the tourney

http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330802250 21 pts / 10 rebounds
http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330822250 26 pts / 9 rebounds

So he did 23.5 pts and 9.5 rebounds in the tourney.  What a far cry 

[Tr1boy]

And no KO never did 19 and 14 in the tourney

http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330802250 21 pts / 10 rebounds
http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330822250 26 pts / 9 rebounds

So he did 23.5 pts and 9.5 rebounds in the tourney.  What a far cry 

Gonzaga didn't even make it out the 1st round.   And Kelly was what 22?

Sabonis is 19

[PhoSita]

And no KO never did 19 and 14 in the tourney

http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330802250 21 pts / 10 rebounds
http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330822250 26 pts / 9 rebounds

So he did 23.5 pts and 9.5 rebounds in the tourney.  What a far cry 

It's fair to point out KO was a senior when he did that, whereas Sabonis was a sophomore.


Gotta say though, I'd be interested to see Kelly and Damontas play together.

[Tr1boy]

And no KO never did 19 and 14 in the tourney

http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330802250 21 pts / 10 rebounds
http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=330822250 26 pts / 9 rebounds

So he did 23.5 pts and 9.5 rebounds in the tourney.  What a far cry 

It's fair to point out KO was a senior when he did that, whereas Sabonis was a sophomore.


Gotta say though, I'd be interested to see Kelly and Damontas play together.

If would be a similar effect to Sully and KO out at the same time. But with a bit more length and mobility

Also could be a nightmare inside/outside situation for opponents to handle

[SHAQATTACK]

He should trade it definelty if it is not 1 or 2 .

[Tr1boy]

He should trade it definelty if it is not 1 or 2 .

For who though?

[Fred Roberts]

Jaylen Brown. Lock it in!

[Tr1boy]

Jaylen Brown. Lock it in!

We will need the #3 imo

This is the guy imo the Suns are targeting with their pick.    (they already have Booker and don't need to draft Murray, Hield)

And RM this time won't trade with Danny.  Suns don't need any extra picks

[Eddie20]

I wouldn't be surprised if Sabonis went around 10th or 11th but 5th??  ?

And tell me who you think are ahead of Sabonis (big players) and reason why

Did any of them do 19 and 14 rebound avg for the tourney?

Great job, Triboy. You're willing to reach about 10-15 spots from where he's projecting to go based on what, 3 tourney games? That makes a ton of sense. If he had won a title you probably would've had him as the overall #1.

yes and you are willing to reach for Bender bc he looks flashy but showed no "substance"/consistency.

This makes a ton of sense

I don't think you understand what reaching is. It's not about where you, say you're the GM (scary thought actually) has players ranked on their board, and where they're drafted. It's where they are projected to be selected and where you actually take them. Do you notice the difference in the player projections below and compare them to where you want to take Sabonis (5th overall) and where you would take Bender?

Bender
Si- 3
ESPN- 3
Draft Express- 3
USA Today - 3


Sabonis
Si- 17
ESPN- 17
Draft Express- 19
USA Today - 18