The 5/20 Draft Lottery "Balls Dropping" Thread

[Slam]

I have a good feeling about the lotto for us.

I smell the 3rd overall pick coming our way.

[ohara831]

I have a good feeling about the lotto for us.

I smell the 3rd overall pick coming our way.

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OK. And if we get the #3 pick, do we go small with Mayo, who can play PG and SG with great potential for scoring but with marginal defense, or do we go Big with Lopez who has a solid inside game to pair with Okafor?

Honestly, I would not be upset with either. But I think I would prefer drafting Mayo to play the SG, move J-Rich to SF and trade Crash for a very good PF if we can work out a deal. Likely the best scenario for the team, but I would hate to see Crash go. Still, it then gives us more to work with as we get a very good player in Mayo with Super Star potential and then hopefully fill the void at PF.

But all said, I'd much rather get Beasley and slip him into the PF position with Ray, J-Rich, Crash and Okafor. Damn, that kid has some game.

[Dead_Real]

If we land at 3 I'd take Mayo without thinking twice I'm not that high on Lopez for one and our bench would be pretty strong for a change with Mayo, Carroll, Morrison, Jared and Nazr if we do decide to keep Crash and not trade him for a big (which also sounds good to me).

Not to mention if we do have our second round pick this year there should be some solid bigs left on the board in JJ Hickson, Richard Hendrix, DeVon Hardin or maybe even Dorsey if someone doesn't pick him up in the late first/early second.

[MattD]

I would be happy with Beasley, Rose, Gordon, or Mayo. Any of those guys could fit in nicely with our squad. (less so for Rose, but you have to take him at that point)

[ziggy]

Hi guys,

Lets try to use the chat room Tuesday night during the actual "dropping of the balls".

We had some good chats last season before Sam Vincent single-handedly killed the morale of the team and depressed the entire fanbase.... Sorry, thats my bitterness seeping out again

[ammofan]

sounds good ziggy....I will be very nervous

[Slam]

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OK. And if we get the #3 pick, do we go small with Mayo, who can play PG and SG with great potential for scoring but with marginal defense, or do we go Big with Lopez who has a solid inside game to pair with Okafor?

Honestly, I would not be upset with either. But I think I would prefer drafting Mayo to play the SG, move J-Rich to SF and trade Crash for a very good PF if we can work out a deal. Likely the best scenario for the team, but I would hate to see Crash go. Still, it then gives us more to work with as we get a very good player in Mayo with Super Star potential and then hopefully fill the void at PF.

But all said, I'd much rather get Beasley and slip him into the PF position with Ray, J-Rich, Crash and Okafor. Damn, that kid has some game.

Mayo - and his defense, including defensive awareness, is top shelf and far from marginal.

[ammofan]

I like Brook Lopez but I dont think he is really that good. Something wants to make me say....Andrew Bogut with less defense and a little more offense?

[ohara831]

I dont think all too badly of Bogut. I think he's done well so far in the games I've seen him play vs the Bobcats. Still young and he has a lot more potential.

I did not think Mayo was so well known for his Defense. If his Defense really is better than just AVG, then he would be a great selection. Then the real debate starts:

Mayo can play his Rookie year by spelling Ray at PG and spelling J-Rich as SG. That is a good 20-25 min per game without a lot of pressure. Or, you can trade Crash, move J-Rich to SF and let Mayo start at the SG who has very good ball handling skills. Trading Crash for a good PF can give us a very potent starting 5. But again, do you do that in Mayo's Rookie year? Do you really give up Crash for a PF need?

Well, all this is moot unless we get ping pong ball magic. Come on BB Gods, I've been praying earnestly for your devine intervention. Tuesday night is the night - come on balls, drop in our favor!

[Slam]

I like Brook Lopez but I dont think he is really that good. Something wants to make me say....Andrew Bogut with less defense and a little more offense?

Not so much. Bogut is an excellent passer for a big guy with really high ball IQ. Lopez is not a great passer at all. In fact, he's not even really a good passer.

Lopez is more of an athletic, 7 foot Zach Randolph with less range.