2016 CB Draft: Discussion thread

[DinoGanga]

Thoughts on the Paul George selection? I actually really wanted him at 8.

Its great value at #11 to get not only a franchise player, but a potential LeBron "stopper".

Good value pick.

No one stops LeBron! 

Was my comment tantamount to treason in LeBron's kingdom?

Mercy, your Highness.

You are forgiven through the mighty grace of King LeBron and his mighty Hairline

[snively]

Edit: He got picked. I debated between Dame or KAT.

Lillard's probably not even the best PG available, but I loved, LOVED, how he stepped into the leadership role in Portland this past season. One of those rare guys that welcomes the pressures of being a cornerstone, along with the recognition and the paycheck.

Having a high-volume/explosive scorer next to Kawhi makes the rest of the roster construction easier too (though there are some names that would have tempted me more @ #14).

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I love that people are digging the KAT pick.

There's someone there on the top of my board before him, but I could not resist him being a Center, a position where there's not a lot of talent that can be effective in both ends of the floor.

Speaking of which. I wonder where that guy I debated taking at #12 ends up. He's dropping mightily.

I love KAT, he's gonna be a top 5 player in the next few years. I considered him back when I had the 8th pick, but didn't feel like going the TOFT route. Still though, heck of a guy to build a team around.

Thats a good thing about KAT. He's a TOTF pick, yet his first season is great enough to consider him a franchise player.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Thoughts on the Paul George selection? I actually really wanted him at 8.

Its great value at #11 to get not only a franchise player, but a potential LeBron "stopper".

Good value pick.

No one stops LeBron! 

Just because I couldn't use any current guys, but man do I miss Posey.

[Gainesville Celtic]

carry on back and forth discussion here please.

Just FYI, i'm not gonna monitor this thread much at all..... It's up to y'all to keep things ubuntu.

PLEASE BE COOL

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'm seriously debating putting Karl Towns at PF?

I'd be selfish and ask anyone if you think that's a good idea...

[green_bballers13]

I may have just made the first controversial pick of the Draft.

I love that I got KAT though. Not a lot of Centers today can do what he does.

I thought Draymond Green was the first controversial pick. I'm not saying I don't think he's really good, I just don't think he's the 5th best player in the NBA. I would have pulled the trigger on Westbrook well before Green.

[wdleehi]

I'm seriously debating putting Karl Towns at PF?

I'd be selfish and ask anyone if you think that's a good idea...

Really depends on who is the best big man when you draft your next big man.

[max215]

I'm seriously debating putting Karl Towns at PF?

I'd be selfish and ask anyone if you think that's a good idea...

I think it's a waste of his talent. His shooting at the center makes him special. Great PF vs. Special C.

[Who]

I'm seriously debating putting Karl Towns at PF?

I'd be selfish and ask anyone if you think that's a good idea...

It's doable. Towns is skilled enough to play the PF offensively and mobile enough to play PFs on defense.

.... but I like him more at center.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'm seriously debating putting Karl Towns at PF?

I'd be selfish and ask anyone if you think that's a good idea...

Really depends on who is the best big man when you draft your next big man.

I just looked at his defensive highlights, and he can cover guards good enough when switched. Which tells me he maybe quick enough to play PF.

Very interesting scenario I got here.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'm seriously debating putting Karl Towns at PF?

I'd be selfish and ask anyone if you think that's a good idea...

It's doable. Towns is skilled enough to play the PF offensively and mobile enough to play PFs on defense.

.... but I like him more at center.

My thing is I don't want him defending very physical Centers that can draw a ton of fouls on him, or tax him too much physically by banging.

Not that he can't handle it, but if it means reducing his fouls and physical punishment, I might consider this depending on who's left on the board.

[snively]

I'm seriously debating putting Karl Towns at PF?

I'd be selfish and ask anyone if you think that's a good idea...

It's doable. Towns is skilled enough to play the PF offensively and mobile enough to play PFs on defense.

.... but I like him more at center.

My thing is I don't want him defending very physical Centers that can draw a ton of fouls on him, or tax him too much physically by banging.

Not that he can't handle it, but if it means reducing his fouls and physical punishment, I might consider this depending on who's left on the board.

According to BB-Ref, he played 98% of his minutes at C last year and fouls/punishment were not an issue (only 3.4 fouls per 36 and he played a complete season at 32 mpg).

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'm seriously debating putting Karl Towns at PF?

I'd be selfish and ask anyone if you think that's a good idea...

It's doable. Towns is skilled enough to play the PF offensively and mobile enough to play PFs on defense.

.... but I like him more at center.

My thing is I don't want him defending very physical Centers that can draw a ton of fouls on him, or tax him too much physically by banging.

Not that he can't handle it, but if it means reducing his fouls and physical punishment, I might consider this depending on who's left on the board.

According to BB-Ref, he played 98% of his minutes at C last year and fouls/punishment were not an issue (only 3.4 fouls per 36 and he played a complete season at 32 mpg).

Thank you, that's good to know that fouls aren't a problem. Please accept my TP, Snively. 

I'm still intrigued by this idea, though. Really am...

[Gainesville Celtic]

Lunch is over. DRAFT REOPENED.

KG's knee can make his pick any time...  pick is due at 2:39:59