Our Draft Targets

[G Wuh Wuh Wuh Wallace]

If we get these two players in this draft, I will be satisfied with our picks completely.

Harrison Barnes - I have a feeling that this guy is going to be a star in the NBA one day. He's a smart and talented kid that will get better and better with each passing day.

Lucas Nogueira - This kid has alot of upside to his game. He will need to bulk up a bit but with the right training (Oak Tree) he can turn into something special as well.

Agree Completely.

[The Prodigy]

Im going to list the guys I like in the upcoming draft:


Bobcats 1st rounder: (6-12)
1. Perry Jones
2. Harrison Barnes
3. Terrence Jones
4. Alec Burks
5. Kawhi Leonard (Gerald Wallce v2)

Hornets 1st rounder: (16-24)
1. JaJuan Johnson
2. Jordan Hamilton
3. Trey Thompkins

Bobcats 2nd Rounder: (36-42)
1. Jordan Williams
2. LaceDarius Dunn
3. Jeremy Tyler


The ranges I put dont really matter, this is more of just a list of players I like in the draft. Also, there is plenty of time left for stock to raise or drop. I wish there were more big men in this draft, but there really arent any I like too much. I am really not a fan of foreign players at all, mainly because I think they are so hit or miss, and they are usually much less athletic than players that play in the NCAA. Especially when it comes to big men. Off the top of my head I cant think of too many good centers in the NBA who played overseas. Then again, maybe im wrong. It might just be that I dont know much about guys like Kanter and Matejunias, but I am just not a fan of guys that remind me of Ajinca.

LaceDarius is a guy I really like, I just dont know if he fits on the team. I think he is a prototypical 6th man type who will come off the bench and score in bunches and really help a team out as a last-piece type of player. I dont know that he can be the main guy, which is what we would need.

I also dont know about the position flexibility of guys like Perry Jones and Terrence Jones. Can they play SF for us? Because one of the last things we need is another SF/PF tweener. We need someone that can play a pure SF. From what I understand, Barnes and Leonard are those guys.

Speaking of Leonard, I have read some articles and reports on him and it appears that he is the exact same type of player that Gerald was. Again, im not sure that is a player that we would want, only because im not sure that he will ever develop into an absolute superstar like Barnes appears to be able too. However, if we dont get Barnes, that sure isnt a bad consolation prize.

Just have a few questions to ask some of the more knowledgeable NCAA fans out there:
1. Are any of those players that I listed able to play Center? Not as a short term fill in, but as a bonafide starting center?
2. Also, are any of the foreign big men able to play as a tough/physical Center?

Thanks

[TattoodCats4life]

What do you think we do if the balls fall our way and we get a top 3 pick? Do we trade down for more picks, is there someone good enough who could help us immediately? (I dont start watching college ball until mid march sorry).

[G-Force]

We draft Derrick William. He's going to be a star.

[Chef]

depends on what jordan's plan is. if he wants to gun for d12 and cp3 in 2012 (cp3 maybe, but d12 wants an LA or NY market) i wouldn't be surprised if we traded the 1, 2, 3 pick with diop and or carroll for an expiring and lesser pick or future #1. i could also see one of the other picks being combined with tyrus for more picks and an expiring contract too. that would leave 0 money on the books for 2012 with options to hendo, dj, dj white for cheap role players.

[Fred Williamson]

We draft Derrick William. He's going to be a star.

I can't figure it out, is this guy a SF or a PF?

he looks more like a PF to me but he's too undersized IMO.

[G-Force]

He does play a lot of PF for Arizona just due to the matchup at the College level, but he's a better fit as a SF in the NBA. He has the quickness, handles, and jumper for it. They compare him to Michael Beasley. Beasley is definitely more efficient at the 3.

[polarcat]

If we get in the top 3, we do whatever it takes to get Williams. Other than Kyrie Irving, I feel like Williams is the best player in this draft and closest to a franchise player. He plays the 3 and would possibly give us our first true NBA building block that could translate into a Durant type of superstar. There's a very good chance Williams goes #1 overall too, depending on what Irving shows or does between now and the draft. Okafor was the most polished in that draft year, but Howard had the most upside and "it" factor, whereas EO50, you kinda knew what you were getting. If the lottery is a fix, maybe it's time for the sun to shine on Jordan's franchise and pull a Baron Davis lucky draw like we had with the Hornets.

[Toocool]

What about Jonas Valanciunas?
My Euro friend loves basketball, and has been keeping up with him. Says he's very productive and long, not big enough though. Friend said he was a very good offensive rebounder and P&R finisher. Friend rates him quite highly, what do you guys think?

Friend also likes the look of Donatas Motiejunas but I think he'll suffer in the NBA since he's even skinnier than Valanciunas. Attitude is a question, but we have Oakley who could grill his ass and fix up that attitude.

[rsxnova]

depends on what jordan's plan is. if he wants to gun for d12 and cp3 in 2012 (cp3 maybe, but d12 wants an LA or NY market) i wouldn't be surprised if we traded the 1, 2, 3 pick with diop and or carroll for an expiring and lesser pick or future #1. i could also see one of the other picks being combined with tyrus for more picks and an expiring contract too. that would leave 0 money on the books for 2012 with options to hendo, dj, dj white for cheap role players.

You only do this if you have some kind of guarantee from CP3 otherwise it is dust chip part deux.