2013 Draft Thread

[Whiz Kid]

Hell if we want Bazz I say stay where we are, if we trade down we need to target a guy like Anthony Bennett, who if he were two inches taller would probably be the unanimous number one overall selection

I say trade down to see what we can get out of the pick. If Mclemore ends up not being our guy, we can trade down for maybe phx's 2 picks and take Bazz and someone else

[Bosnian-Bobcats-Fan]

Bazz got the more all around and well rounded offensive game....mclemore doesn't really have the handles to create his own offense so at this point he's pretty much an athletic rip hamilton....and when his shot isn't falling he seems to be even more passive and dissapear...we need players who play hard on our team

[SWedd523]

Went to looking up Olynyk's advanced stats last night after seeing him display his supposed roman candle athleticism with a big block in one game and two nice alleys in the next. Needless to say, WOW



He leads the entire NCAA in PER at an absurd 37.8 and TS% at an absurd 71.0% (that means he's the most efficient scorer in college, bar none). He's also 3rd in the country in win shares (first in his conference in both offensive and defensive win shares)


Another thing of note that is very interesting, especially considering he's a roman candle athlete. His TRB% is very similar to the other big name bigs out there.

Kelly Olynyk - 16.3
Nerlens Noel - 16.6
Anthony Bennett - 16.8
Mason Plumlee - 17.2
Cody Zeller - 16.4
Alen Len - 17.0
Isaiah Austin - 16.0


Looks like we can put the bad rebounding argument to rest.

[SWedd523]

So give me Noel and Olynyk in the draft

[gamecocksmitty4]

So give me Noel and Olynyk in the draft

I would be very happy with that draft. Noel + Olynyk or Bennett would make me very happy. Looks terrific for the future while keeping us in the Wiggins sweepstakes.

[Whiz Kid]

I just got the idea of drafting Olynyk and Bennett, then landing Wiggins

Kemba
Wiggins
MKG
Bennett
Olynyk...

[gamecocksmitty4]

I'm just not sure that Olynyk can be a C in the NBA. IMO, his game translates much bette as a PF. Or at least with a guy like Noel at C, you have a defensive anchor to protect the rim.

Imagine...

Kemba
Wiggins
MKG
Olynyk
Noel

[Whiz Kid]

I'm just not sure that Olynyk can be a C in the NBA. IMO, his game translates much bette as a PF. Or at least with a guy like Noel at C, you have a defensive anchor to protect the rim.

Imagine...

Kemba
Wiggins
MKG
Olynyk
Noel

That's work great also. I'm just concerned with how his game will be post injury. But with these core guys and some supporting pieces, with development I see us starting to make a name for ourselves in the NBA. Maybe not title contending but definitely respectable.

[gamecocksmitty4]

That's work great also. I'm just concerned with how his game will be post injury. But with these core guys and some supporting pieces, with development I see us starting to make a name for ourselves in the NBA. Maybe not title contending but definitely respectable.

I think he should be fine. He has never struck me as the type to be lazy or cut corners so I'm sure he will rehab just fine. In fact, just by watching his game, you can tell that he has a tremendous motor and is extremely competitive. I'm sure he will work very hard to not only be as good after he comes back but to be better.

I also think his offense will surprise some people once he gets into the NBA (similar to Drummond). He's not going to be knocking down mid-range shots but his pick and roll ability plus his passing and ball handling skills will surprise a lot of people.

[SJackson1]

McLemore will be a very good NBA player