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I like it a lot. I think we should start Maggette at the beginning of year as well as Kemba, because the players at those players positions have some injury issues. Also I would want to get Antawn Jamison to help mentor PF's.
Bobcats DRAFT if They HIRE Brian Shaw
As of this moment the Bobcats are making a decision on whether to hire Brian Shaw or Quin Snyder. If they bring in Brian Shaw the Bobcats will be implementing the Triangle Offense under Phil Jackson. If they decide to hire Quin Snyder they will be running a variation of the Pick & Roll/Motion hybrid offense.
The beauty of this decision is that the Bobcats roster is a complete state of flux at the moment and they can decide to go either way. There are NO PLAYERS on this roster that they need to build the offense around. However, in this Draft it is very important that the Bobcats build a foundation for the franchise going into the future.
If the Bobcats decide to hire Brian Shaw then they need to look for certain characteristics in the players they draft:
1) The players you draft need to have a VERY HIGH Basketball IQ.
2) You need a player at the Small Forward position that has a versatile offensive game - Isolation Game/3-Point Shooting/Mid-Range Scoring/Post-Up Game.
3) You need a shooting guard that can create mismatches in the post.
4) You need to have a PF or C on your roster that has a nice mid-range jump shot and is an effective passer out of the post.
In order to BEST build this team it would be IDEAL for the Bobcats to TRADE the #2 Pick to Portland for the #6 and #11 Pick. Then, I would like for the Bobcats to do a deal with the Dallas Mavericks for Brendan Haywood and the #17 Pick. The Mavericks are wanting to open up a bunch of cap space and the Bobcats can take on Haywood's contract and take advantage of the fact that he has a "spread provision" in his contract. That means the team that owns his rights and waives him would be responsible for no more than $2 million per year over the next 14 years (He would not hinder the Bobcats cap space).
Once the Bobcats make those deals then they are READY to Draft:
#6 Pick - Kendall Marshall - 6'4 189 - PG
#11 Pick - Perry Jones III - 6'11 234 - PF
#17 Pick - Quincy Miller - 6'10 219 - SF
#31 Pick - Festus Ezeli - 6'11 264 - C
Before you think I am CRAZY, please here me out:
I take Kendall Marshall at #6 because I believe he is a cornerstone for a rebuilding franchise like the Bobcats. I believe he is the safest player in this draft because you know exactly what you are going to get from him. He is a leader and can flat out run an offense. He makes everyone else on the team better. He will be a solid NBA player for the next 10+ years and is the perfect PG for the Triangle Offense. I believe he will develop somewhere right in between Andre Miller and Jason Kidd on the NBA level.
Then, at #11 I love Perry Jones III. Perry Jones is the most versatile player in this draft. He has one of those games that tantalizes coaches with all of the ways they can use him. He is a very enigmatic player that can stuff every column of the stat sheet. I think playing with a true PG like Kendall Marshall will be of HUGE benefit for PJ III because Marshall will get him the ball in position to score. I believe PJ III is likely to have a career arc similar to Lamar Odom. He will have nights where he gets close to triple double and he will also have nights where he scores 6 points, has 5 rebounds, and 2 assists and basically disappears. He is a matchup nightmare for many teams and is the perfect fit for the 4 in the Triangle Offense.
With the #17 Pick acquired from the Dallas Mavericks the Bobcats should draft another Baylor Bear, Quincy Miller. The more film I have watched on this young man, I absolutely love his game. At the combine he measured a legit 6'10. He also had a 36" max vertical and his knee isn't even 100% healthy yet. Then, when you watch his game on film he showed a great mid-range game, he was comfortable in the post, could drill the 3, and had excellent handles for a player at 6'10. This is a guy that could develop into an elite scorer on the NBA level. With his length he will be able to get his shot at will against most NBA Small Forwards. Many like to compare him to Kevin Durant and if the Cats are lucky he would develop into a "Poor Man's Durant" but I think early in his career he will be very similar to Paul George of the Pacers.
Finally, with the #31 Pick you draft a player with size, strength, and rebounding ability. Festus Ezeli fits that mold. He is a monster of a young man that has the size and strength to bang down low with anyone in the NBA. He is one of those players that you need coming off the bench.
Then with this team, I would stick with a total youth movement and let these players learn by baptism under fire. They would struggle but would be a lot of fun to watch develop. It wouldn't hurt any of the cap flexibility of the team and would allow you to see how the young guys develop and then use what will certainly be a Top 3 draft pick in 2013 to try to get a "SUPERSTAR" and then use cap space in free agency to bring in some veterans to fill in the holes on your roster.
In the ideal world the team would look something like this next season:
PG: Kendall Marshall 6'4 - Kemba Walker 5'11
SG: Gerald Henderson 6'5 - Reggie Williams 6'6
SF: Quincy Miller 6'10 - Corey Maggette 6'6 - Derrick Brown 6'8
PF: Perry Jones III 6'11 - Byron Mullens 7'0 - Tyrus Thomas 6'10
C: Bismack Biyombo 6'9 - Festus Ezeli 6'11
Last edited by CharlotteHornets; 06-17-2012 at 10:25 PM.
Enough Said!
I like it a lot. I think we should start Maggette at the beginning of year as well as Kemba, because the players at those players positions have some injury issues. Also I would want to get Antawn Jamison to help mentor PF's.
Screw the triangle. Seriously.
Any offense should be predicated off of getting high % shots.
Which should revolve around
1) Dribble Penetration
2) Screens / Pick n Rolls
3) Moving without the ball
4) Feeding the post (if you have good low post scorers)
Anyways I LOVE the idea of getting the Mavericks pick! Although I dont much like your picks at 6 & 11. I would like to then trade the 11th to Boston and see if they will bite on Doc taking the opportunity to draft his son!
Here is how id roll.
6th - Damian Lillard
17th - Quincy Miller
21st - Royce White
22nd - Fab Melo
31th - John Jenkins
Last edited by DashGlobal; 06-18-2012 at 01:22 AM.
4 first round picks? What a realistic scenario.
Some of you guys need to understand that this isnt a video game.
Kemba and Bismack: The Future Has Arrived
Pop said it's a good idea but that few coaches have the time to teach it, especially since so much time is devoted to teaching defense. It's tough to say how successful it can be without a superstar since it's mostly been used with a superstar.Originally Posted by CarolinaKat
Given that we're young and not competing for a championship right away, I think we're in a perfect position to start it from day one with our new/young players and see how it goes.
SOMEONE will pay for THIS!
You've posted this basic idea-- with some minor differences-- in a lot of threads. You might want to copy into your signature (click "settings" and the "edit signature" in the left column) so you don't have to keep posting it. If you do, make sure you eliminate the spaces so it's not a really long signature.
SOMEONE will pay for THIS!
Obviously it is unlikely to happen. But not because it cant or the trades are unreasonable.
Portland could easily trade their 6 & 11 for 2.
Charlotte could easily "buy" a mid round pick esp if they throw in some extra incentives.
And it isnt a stretch to think Boston would trade two late firsts for a lottery pick.
Honestly I am hoping for 2 - 3 first round picks. 4 and id be the happiest guy on the planet.
stockpiling picks is all good but do we really want to become Washington. I don't really want 3 sophomores (if you include Mullens) and 5 rookies (including second rounder) being led by either Antawn Jamison or Corey Maggette. And on another note how are the FO going to find roster spots for these guys?
In Cho we trust
I want young talented players that we can build our future on.
Period.
We are at minimum 3 years away from contenting for a title, and that is assuming we suck it up the next 2 years and hopefully land a all star franchise player.
Ideally I would like to stockpile young talent that will develop and mature over the next 2-3 years then land a all star and be in great shape for the playoffs ect.
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