The Official Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Thread

[Mustachio]

Assuming we keep the pick, the question is becoming less and less about how good MKG can be and more and more about if he'll be better than Robinson.

At this point, unless you think MKG is going to be a quality level better than Robinson, there's no reason to take as much of a chance on MKG. Another way of putting it is that Robinson seems to have every bit of upside of MKG, so why take the risk on MKG, especially since Robinson also brings great intangibles to the table?

That being said, we need to actively campaign for how great MKG is to build up his hype to give us more leverage to use that hype. I'm still fantasizing about trading down to get Robinson at 4 and another pick.

great post. But about the campaign... I like the idea of keeping MKG value up for trade options, but now that we know Bonnell is watching the boards, I don't want it relayed back to the front office that we want MKG

[Mustachio]

the nail in the MKG at #2 coffin.... Thomas Robinson ran the 3/4 sprint faster than MKG. Bigger, Stronger, Faster, more productive. Game over.

[WAM9]

the nail in the MKG at #2 coffin.... Thomas Robinson ran the 3/4 sprint faster than MKG. Bigger, Stronger, Faster, more productive. Game over.

I've been on board with Robinson for a while now but who expected this?

Wow!

[dnbman]

MKG workout apparently happening next week, but no firm date yet.

MKG's Twitter account,
@MikeGillie14

(Thanks, Mustachio!)

[Mustachio]

MKG workout apparently happening next week, but no firm date yet.

Appears to be MKG's Twitter account, but not confirmed yet.
https://twitter.com/#!/kiddgilchrist

Here is his verified twitter account.

@MikeGillie14

but don't follow it... I don't want the front office thinking its ok to draft him at #2

[Potato]

Here's a quote from a guy I know that goes to Kentucky and lives and breathes UK basketball:

"I think he will be an elite defensive wing and a very good finisher in the open court.. but he will probably struggle offensively his first few years in the league. He has a spartan's work ethic"

[DashGlobal]

Here's a quote from a guy I know that goes to Kentucky and lives and breathes UK basketball:

"I think he will be an elite defensive wing and a very good finisher in the open court.. but he will probably struggle offensively his first few years in the league. He has a spartan's work ethic"

Nothing new.

Hard worker.

Good defender.

Good in transition.

Completely raw on offense.

[Potato]

I pretty much can't make up my mind between MKG and T-Rob, one day I'll want one and the other day I'll want the next. I think MKG has the higher ceiling, if he can develop a consistent offensive game we're looking at our next Gerald Wallace and he can be the second best player on a very good team. Don't think he's ever going to a superstar but I mean you never know. Plus he's only 18 so he's still incredibly young and we're nowhere close to seeing him peak. Don't think the same can exactly be said for Thomas Robinson. I think both will be good leaders and won't cause any problems in the lockerroom so I definitely like that as well, I just love the thought of this future lineup and this is a VERY realistic build if we can get top-3 next year.

PG-Kemba
SG-Hendo
SF-MKG
PF-Biyombo
C-Cody Zeller/Nerlens Noel

The 1 and 2 could still use a bit of an upgrade there, but that's playoff caliber and if we draft Thomas Robinson we're gonna be so clogged inside. MKG fills more of a need, I love how he could come in and we could let Corey Maggette ease him into his role. Today I'm feeling MKG again lol. He's explosive and can take it to the rim and will come in and should be an elite wing by year 2-3.

[dnbman]

I pretty much can't make up my mind between MKG and T-Rob, one day I'll want one and the other day I'll want the next. I think MKG has the higher ceiling, if he can develop a consistent offensive game we're looking at our next Gerald Wallace and he can be the second best player on a very good team. Don't think he's ever going to a superstar but I mean you never know. Plus he's only 18 so he's still incredibly young and we're nowhere close to seeing him peak. Don't think the same can exactly be said for Thomas Robinson. I think both will be good leaders and won't cause any problems in the lockerroom so I definitely like that as well, I just love the thought of this future lineup and this is a VERY realistic build if we can get top-3 next year.

PG-Kemba
SG-Hendo
SF-MKG
PF-Biyombo
C-Cody Zeller/Nerlens Noel

The 1 and 2 could still use a bit of an upgrade there, but that's playoff caliber and if we draft Thomas Robinson we're gonna be so clogged inside. MKG fills more of a need, I love how he could come in and we could let Corey Maggette ease him into his role. Today I'm feeling MKG again lol. He's explosive and can take it to the rim and will come in and should be an elite wing by year 2-3.

I know what you mean. If MKG can be an elite shut-down type defender then I could even live with a mediocre offensive game. However, if he can put together an offensive game, which is very reasonable given his age, he could be an All-NBA type player.

I don't think the guy is hype. I think he's a legit player, but there's definitely question marks.

[Mustachio]

I pretty much can't make up my mind between MKG and T-Rob, one day I'll want one and the other day I'll want the next. I think MKG has the higher ceiling, if he can develop a consistent offensive game we're looking at our next Gerald Wallace and he can be the second best player on a very good team. Don't think he's ever going to a superstar but I mean you never know. Plus he's only 18 so he's still incredibly young and we're nowhere close to seeing him peak. Don't think the same can exactly be said for Thomas Robinson. I think both will be good leaders and won't cause any problems in the lockerroom so I definitely like that as well, I just love the thought of this future lineup and this is a VERY realistic build if we can get top-3 next year.

PG-Kemba
SG-Hendo
SF-MKG
PF-Biyombo
C-Cody Zeller/Nerlens Noel

The 1 and 2 could still use a bit of an upgrade there, but that's playoff caliber and if we draft Thomas Robinson we're gonna be so clogged inside. MKG fills more of a need, I love how he could come in and we could let Corey Maggette ease him into his role. Today I'm feeling MKG again lol. He's explosive and can take it to the rim and will come in and should be an elite wing by year 2-3.

Robinson is the Drain-o, not the clog. T-Rob starts immediately. MKG waits behind Maggette because he can actually score. What need does MKG fill?