What pick is the most logical?

[twebb]

In the lottery next year or out. Please Specify what pick # too so we can get a feel for the players in that range.

[dvdbumpus]

On nbadraft.net we're #15. It has us taking Kevin Love (Freshman PF from UCLA). His first game was monstrous (22 pts, 13 rebs 75% FG).

Unless we get a chance on a PG like O.J. Mayo or Derrick Rose, it's almost a guarantee we get the best big man available, either a PF or a C.

In this range, We have the option of getting Hasheem Thabeet, Andrew Ogilvy (vanderbilt Freshman Center), Devon Hardin (senior PF from california)

We have so many options for big men this year it's crazy. I like Hibbert but he wouldn't fit the quick game we play. He's a great halfcourt player but I think he'd struggle with our game.

[ohara831]

I was somewhat surprised to see that nbadraft.net has Tyler H. from UNC going undrafted. With his size, I thought surely he was a 2nd round prospect. I guess they fear his lack of athleticism - no matter how much Dick Vitale loves him.

[twebb]

I was surprised to see Kevin Love go that far back, but I hope we are picking out of the lottery. When it comes to the draft many people might want to wait and load up for next year, as this is a fairly deep draft. I say we play for the win every night instead like we did last year, instead of the celtics "foot injury" strategy, and teach our guys to be hard workers. I dont want us picking in the lottery this year unless it is with a trade.

[Muttley]

Absolutely. Part of the reason that I love this team so much is that they didn't tank last year, when they could've and no one would've questioned it. They don't give up games without a fight.

We'll see where we end up drafting next year and then we can figure out who we're drafting. I'm thinking that there'll be a nice Big or a good backup PG available whenever we pick.

[dvdbumpus]

We'll see where we end up drafting next year and then we can figure out who we're drafting. I'm thinking that there'll be a nice Big or a good backup PG available whenever we pick.

I say it's 90% likely we pick a big, no matter where we draft.

[davcbow]

We'll see where we end up drafting next year and then we can figure out who we're drafting. I'm thinking that there'll be a nice Big or a good backup PG available whenever we pick.

I say it's 90% likely we pick a big, no matter where we draft.

We need a big and a small but the big has priority.....

[dvdbumpus]

I think we could get a quality backup point in the 2nd round, sean singletary maybe?

I wouldn't have any problem grabbing Ty Lawson if he fell, but I doubt he will.


Anyone else seen Michael beasley's first two game stats? Insane! Here they are:

32 points, 24 rebounds, 4 assists, 8 turnovers, 2 steals, 4 blocks in 94-63 win over Sacramento State; 30 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 turnovers in 76-66 win over Pittsburg State

[ohara831]

Beasley and Love will both be great this year. DeAndre Jordan is the true Center at 7'0 that I would love to get. But face it, I do not see us geting a top 5 pick unless we make the lottery and our ping pong balls are magic. We have a weaker than expected Division with Miami and Washington regressing, and Atlanta is improved but very young. (They still worry me a lot) We have a fairly good shot at 2nd in the Division behind Orlando, and if we begin to gel better, mayble a shot at them as well.
Man, without May and Morrison, and without a true Center to play alongside Okafor, I really am impressed with our effort so far. 4-3, is OK, but we should be 5-2. Tonight will show us something as we have to go to Atlanta. Will we be 4-4 or 5-3? This game will go a long way in telling us our potential.

[CaptainCrunch]

hopefully we get the 15th pick meaning we have a very solid season this year but I would love seeing us draft Andrew Ogilvy this guy is going to be a very productive pro and I am very interested to see how well he does in the SEC this year.