2013 Draft Thread

[SWedd523]

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.

Honestly, I don't think it'd matter much what their defined position would be.

Both Olynyk and Noel have the size and coordination to athletically match up with just about any big in the league. While Olynyk might not be in the 99th percentile in terms of raw explosive ability, he's more than mobile (and intelligent) enough to not be outmatched. Even if it did become a problem, just switch him over to the other big and let Noel guard the Blake Griffin's of the world.


People are concerned about Noel's injury and the ability of him to play on day 1, but I think we're in the unique position to allow him to heal. Drafting Noel and Olynyk gives us the ability to continue the Bismack experiment (Kemba-whoever-MKG-Bismack-Olynyk) while also allowing Noel to work back into shape slowly to avoid the pressure of coming back too soon.

If any of the three prove to be better served as a bench option, then we finally have some frontcourt depth OR we can trade them for some need elsewhere, because bigs always have value. Kind of a can't lose situation in my eyes.




That's from a guy who was on the McLemore bandwagon months before he became a household name

[Chef]

Honestly, I don't think it'd matter much what their defined position would be.

Both Olynyk and Noel have the size and coordination to athletically match up with just about any big in the league. While Olynyk might not be in the 99th percentile in terms of raw explosive ability, he's more than mobile (and intelligent) enough to not be outmatched. Even if it did become a problem, just switch him over to the other big and let Noel guard the Blake Griffin's of the world.


People are concerned about Noel's injury and the ability of him to play on day 1, but I think we're in the unique position to allow him to heal. Drafting Noel and Olynyk gives us the ability to continue the Bismack experiment (Kemba-whoever-MKG-Bismack-Olynyk) while also allowing Noel to work back into shape slowly to avoid the pressure of coming back too soon.

If any of the three prove to be better served as a bench option, then we finally have some frontcourt depth OR we can trade them for some need elsewhere, because bigs always have value. Kind of a can't lose situation in my eyes.




That's from a guy who was on the McLemore bandwagon months before he became a household name

plus it helps us to not win as much next year!

[JGib23]

Plus drafting Noel and letting him heal....we continue to suck at an epic level which also allows us more ping pong balls in the draft that will save a team. #Wiggins

[skratch]

what if we draft noel and he never lives up to anything?

[gamecocksmitty4]

At the very worst, Noel will bring solid defense off the bench who can also run the P&R. You can ask that question about literally every prospect though. Every single player in this draft has question marks.

[CampNightmare8]

I think Olynyk will be drafted anywhere from 8/15

[polarcat]

At the very worst, Noel will bring solid defense off the bench who can also run the P&R. You can ask that question about literally every prospect though. Every single player in this draft has question marks.

I agree with the latter statement but not about the bench part with Noel. If we have a top-3 pick, regardless of how awful the draft is, we can not afford to spend it on a bench player.

[gamecocksmitty4]

I agree with the latter statement but not about the bench part with Noel. If we have a top-3 pick, regardless of how awful the draft is, we can not afford to spend it on a bench player.

I said at the very worst. As in, if he doesn't improve and his injury hampers him for his entire career. I highly doubt that is where he ends up. I think he will likely come close to reaching his full potential.

[BrotherDave]

what if we draft noel and he never lives up to anything?

Impossible, just think of the awesome combo of 80s hair with a McBob and Noel frontcourt.

[SWedd523]

what if we draft noel and he never lives up to anything?

What if we draft any player and he never lives up to anything?