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In more and more mocks, I am seeing Beal taken by the Cavaliers with their 1st pick. I could definitely deal with an athletic wing who can shoot the hell out of the ball, and who can create his own shot as well.
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In more and more mocks, I am seeing Beal taken by the Cavaliers with their 1st pick. I could definitely deal with an athletic wing who can shoot the hell out of the ball, and who can create his own shot as well.
Then you want Bradley Beal or Jeremy Lamb
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In more and more mocks, I am seeing Beal taken by the Cavaliers with their 1st pick. I could definitely deal with an athletic wing who can shoot the hell out of the ball, and who can create his own shot as well.
Then you want Bradley Beal or Jeremy Lamb
Can I have both?  lol
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In more and more mocks, I am seeing Beal taken by the Cavaliers with their 1st pick. I could definitely deal with an athletic wing who can shoot the hell out of the ball, and who can create his own shot as well.
Then you want Bradley Beal or Jeremy Lamb
that's who I want. I had Jeremy Lamb a step ahead until the last 2-3 weeks. Beal really won me over.
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Cavaliers lost again to the Magic.  Seems like it's been an eternity since we beat these bums. lol êbr />Looks like Tristan Thompson had a strong night against Dwight Howard with 15 points and 11 boards. I wonder if he slides back to PF and bumps Jamison when Varejao returns to the lineup? or where his minutes come from. He's definitely earning more time on the floor.
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What's up with melo?
Melo Last 5 games with his new offense
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Sunday was his day of rest?
I thought "Merlin" might be getting his costume ready for comic-con or something.
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The Cavaliers appear to have taken today as day of rest. Too bad they did have a game scheduled. Too bad no one showed up. When Omar Casspi is your 2nd leading scorer ...... and Manny Harris leads the team in rebounds ....... you know that it was a rough game.  It looks like Sloan had a decent game though. He scored 6, and had 4 assists and 4 rebounds in 20 minutes. Thats not too bad for the young guy.
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As it stands we look to be 8th in the pecking order....is that draft lottery worthy??
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Worked well for us last year 
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Too bad they did have a game scheduled. Too bad no one showed up.
When Omar Casspi is your 2nd leading scorer ...... and Manny Harris leads the team in rebounds ....... you know that it was a rough game.
It looks like Sloan had a decent game though. He scored 6, and had 4 assists and 4 rebounds in 20 minutes. Thats not too bad for the young guy.
I gotta admit I was wrong on Casspi. Not saying he can't be better, but I expected more out of him. His shooting is poor and he's not soft around the rim.
I thought he was a good addition to have just a rotation guy with some strength that could shoot and he has provided neither.
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Scroll to the bottom and look at the reason why Tim Duncan didn't play
http://www.nba.com/games/20120325/PHISAS/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp0021100723#nbaGIboxscore
They must of changed it on the website, as it didn't say anything other than DNP. I checked out the .pdf file though, and it was still there. 
Also noticed he managed to get a techinical foul too.
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Worked well for us last year
yeah, and as long as the obvious guys come out, we should be good anyway.
MKG, Beal, Barnes, and J.Lamb are the guys that would work for us the best (assuming we don't get #1 overall again w/ Anthony Davis)
then, other teams needing bigs more go for Drummond, T.Robinson, Sullinger, Moultrie, Leonard.
that's already 10 guys and we haven't mentioned someone drafting PJIII in the top10 based on his "potential" that he'll never reach.
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I agree, he's been disappointing.
"The medium for the bad news was ESPN, which figured. The network represents much of what is loud, obnoxious and empty in sports today."
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http://www.nba.com/games/20120325/PHISAS/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp0021100723#nbaGIboxscore
They must of changed it on the website, as it didn't say anything other than DNP. I checked out the .pdf file though, and it was still there.
Also noticed he managed to get a techinical foul too.
they changed the .pdf now too. what was the reason?
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Micah 6:8; He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
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Which is funny, because wasn't he like the #2 consensus best pick for last year's draft before he decided to stay?
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Here's some scouting reports for those coming out. We *should* be able to get a decent SG/SF with the top pick, as it's a pretty loaded draft class. Assuming we go with a C/SF/SG, since we're pretty set at PF and PG ... I highlighted some of the more interesting prospects:
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1. Anthony Davis 6-10 PF Kentucky / Freshman
No team in the league is more devoid of talent than the Bobcats and Davis would bring them a potential centerpiece in the paint. With the improvement he has shown offensively, he has left little doubt about who the top prospect in this year's draft is. Davis impacts the game on both ends with his length and energy. He oozes potential with his long, wiry, underdeveloped body combined with his speed and athleticism. His shot shows excellent form and his post skills are showing improvement. He still needs to bulk up, but he plays tough regardless. Davis has an almost unfair combination of length and guard reflexes and intensity.
Comparison: Kevin Garnett Stats: 14.3 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 4.6 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $5,305,080 Ranking: 1st Power Forward / 1st Freshman
2. Andre Drummond 6-10 PF Connecticut / Freshman
A mobile big man like Drummond would work well with speedster John Wall and give the Wizards frontcourt a huge upgrade. At 6-foot-10 and 270 pounds, Drummond is said to be the fastest player on the UConn team. Unfortunately, his motor runs hot and cold leaving many wondering whether he will live up to his vast potential. Said one scout about Drummond after their tourney loss to Iowa State in which he scored just two points: "He reminds me of Oden, and not in a good way." Regardless, his upside is likely to keep him from falling far, if he slips at all.
Comparison: Amare Stoudemire Stats: 10.2 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.7 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $4,746,480 Ranking: 2nd Power Forward / 2nd Freshman
3. Harrison Barnes 6-8 SF North Carolina / Sophomore
With good size and a high, clean release on his jumper, Barnes should excel at the next level in catch-and-shoot situations. As a slasher, Barnes shows good body control and a soft touch when shooting on the move in the paint. His lack of free throw attempts per game show his reluctance to use his strength to attack the basket. He needs to become a little more selfish and embrace the role of being a superstar. But his high basketball IQ and strong character make him a GM's wet dream and a potential cornerstone at the small forward position for all of his suitors.
Comparison: Luol Deng Stats: 17.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.0 apg
Rookie season salary*: $4,262,520 Ranking: 1st Small Forward / 1st Sophomore
4. Jeremy Lamb 6-5 SG Connecticut / Sophomore
Lamb has really refined his pull-up game off the dribble, a weapon that often propels players to the next level. He has broken out as UConn's go to scorer and the top SG prospect in the country. Lamb has ice water running through his veins and appears to be one of those players who elevates his level of play in crunch time. While Drummond and Davis have more upside, Lamb could ultimately end up the best player from this class. He needs get tougher both mentally and physically as he avoids contact and can be thrown of his game by bigger stronger opponents that get physical with him.
Comparison: Reggie Miller Stats: 17.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 1.8 apg
Rookie season salary*: $3,843,000 Ranking: 1st Shooting Guard / 2nd Sophomore
5. Arnett Moultrie 6-10 PF Mississippi State / Junior
One of the most athletic bigs in the country, Moultrie is a force on the glass and scores in a variety of ways. He can even step out and bury college three pointers. With great length and agility, Moultrie is an intriguing option for teams looking for size and athleticism. Despite missing the NCAA tourney, Moultrie's stock remains high as the consensus among NBA scouts is that he's a likely Top 10 pick.
Comparison: Jermaine O'Neal Stats: 15.8 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.1 apg
Rookie season salary*: $3,480,120 Ranking: 3rd Power Forward / 1st Junior
6. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 6-7 SF Kentucky / Freshman
A strong 6-foot-7 forward with substantial length (7-foot wingspan) and athleticism, Gilchrist projects as a shutdown defender at the 3 position. He may not be your most adept shot-creator, but nobody plays with a higher motor. With strong character and a team-first mentality, NBA coaches will love what this kid brings to the table.
Comparison: Gerald Wallace Stats: 11.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.0 apg
Rookie season salary*: $3,160,800 Ranking: 2nd Small Forward / 3rd Freshman
7. Bradley Beal 6-4 SG Florida / Freshman
More than just a spot-up threat, Beal can change directions, pull back and shoot off the dribble. As a ballhandler, he sees the open space whether it's splitting a double-team or spinning away from his defender. He's also an excellent passer for a 2-guard. While he's extremely advanced for a freshman, he has hit some speed bumps this season. At times, he struggles to create shots and his shooting numbers have been inconsistent. But he's still seen as a likely lottery pick if he chooses to enter this year's draft.
Comparison: Ray Allen Stats: 14.6 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.2 apg
Rookie season salary*: $2,885,520 Ranking: 2nd Shooting Guard / 4th Freshman
8. Thomas Robinson 6-8 SF Kansas / Junior
Robinson has really impressed scouts with his added face-the-basket skills. With a huge wingspan, he's able to make up for his lack of height. The junior has played with great energy all season. Showing the ability to consistently knock down mid-range jump shots, as well as get to the rim off the dribble, has elevated his stock to a Top 10 pick. He's got the consistent motor and fire that seems to be lacking from fellow Big 12 forward prospect Perry Jones.
Comparison: Derrick Williams Stats: 17.9 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 1.0 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $2,563,320 Ranking: 3rd Small Forward / 2nd Junior
9. Austin Rivers 6-4 SG Duke / Freshman
Rivers was considered a potential top overall pick a year ago. But his inability to effectively run the point guard position has been exposed. He has a tendency to become too focused on isolating (tunnel vision) and scoring as opposed to taking what the defense gives him and facilitating for others. Regardless, he will excel in pick-and-roll situations and is tremendous at splitting double teams with his yo-yo handle.
Comparison: OJ Mayo Stats: 15.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.1 apg
Rookie season salary*: $2,643,480 Ranking: 3rd Shooting Guard / 5th Freshman
10. Jared Sullinger 6-9 PF Ohio State / Sophomore
He possesses arguably the most refined post game in college hoops, sporting advanced footwork and a great feel for his defender's positioning with his back to the basket. His weaknesses are clear, starting with his limited speed and athleticism at the power forward position. He has also had a rough sophomore year battling the injury bug. Regardless, his effectiveness down low both as a scorer and rebounder make him an attractive prospect for teams in the 5-10 range looking to beef up their front line.
Comparison: Kevin Love Stats: 17.6 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.2 apg
Rookie season salary*: $2,308,320 Ranking: 4th Power Forward / 3rd Sophomore
11. Damian Lillard 6-2 PG Weber State / Junior
Lillard has jumped to the forefront of a weak point guard class. He's a solid athlete with the size and speed to become a starter in the league. Right now he's a better scorer than distributor, but shows a good feel for the game and makes solid decisions. Lillard will have a chance to grab a late lottery pick if he gets a clean bill of health from team doctors.
Comparison: Maurice Williams Stats: 24.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 4.0 apg
Rookie season salary*: $2,192,880 Ranking: 1st Point Guard / 3rd Junior
12. Perry Jones 6-11 SF Baylor / Sophomore
Jones has been mentioned by some as a potential top overall pick. But based on his intensity level and lack of consistency, it's more likely he will end up in the late lotto range on draft night. His sophomore statistics look eerily similar to his freshman numbers. Despite media speculation, some scouts claimed he wasn't in fact a lock to be a lottery pick after his freshman year. Jones has jaw dropping physical attributes, but seems to have a hard time flipping the switch from his nice guy off court persona.
Comparison: Tim Thomas Stats: 14.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 1.3 apg
Rookie season salary*: $2,083,320 Ranking: 4th Small Forward / 4th Sophomore
13. John Henson 6-10 PF North Carolina / Junior
Henson has shown a lot of improvement between his sophomore and junior seasons. Many scouts now consider him a legit lottery candidate. His length and energy make him a disruptive presence on the defensive end of the floor and a solid rebounder despite lacking great strength. If he can bulk up, it will help his ability to play inside at the next level considerably. Despite all the positives, it's difficult to know whether he can become more then an energy player that brings rebounding and defense.
Comparison: Samuel Dalembert Stats: 13.8 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 2.9 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $1,979,160 Ranking: 5th Power Forward / 4th Junior
14. Meyers Leonard 7-1 C Illinois / Sophomore
Despite Illinois' collapse, Leonard remains a highly sought after prospect. He's a fluid big man with great size and ability to add strength. He's still a work in progress and would benefit from another year of development in college, but his upside is enough where he will get looks in the late lottery based on his upside. His jump in production from his freshman to sophomore years was tremendous. Said to be leaning towards entering the draft to keep his brother from making another tour of duty overseas.
Comparison: Robin Lopez Stats: 13.6 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.9 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $1,880,280 Ranking: 1st Center / 5th Sophomore
15. Moe Harkless 6-8 SF St. John's / Freshman
Harkless is a raw forward but had a tremendous freshman season. His length and fluidity remind some of Rudy Gay, and while Moe can't shoot it like the former Husky, his upside is considerable. He has a 7-foot-2 wingspan and runs the floor like a gazelle. If he can tighten up his jumper and handle and develop better isolation skills, he would become a handful. Has late-lottery potential just based on his upside.
Comparison: James Posey Stats: 15.3 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1.4 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $1,786,080 Ranking: 5th Small Forward / 6th Freshman
16. Tyler Zeller 6-11 PF North Carolina / Senior
Zeller has a nice package of size and skills. He runs the floor exceptionally well for a 7-footer. While he lacks ideal strength and appears to be a little injury prone, he has a good feel for the game and gets strong reviews from NBA scouts. Zeller is considered a potential lottery pick with the skill level to crack an NBA rotation before long.
Comparison: PJ Brown Stats: 16.5 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.0 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,696,920 Ranking: 6th Power Forward / 1st Senior
17. Kendall Marshall 6-4 PG North Carolina / Sophomore
Marshall is possibly the best passer college basketball has seen since Jason Kidd. His ability to find teammates and create shots for them is special. He also has a tremendous feel for the game and has the type of natural point guard instincts that just can't be learned. Still, his shortcomings athletically, defensively and with his shooting make him less than a sure thing. He's considered a potential late lottery selection to late first round.
Comparison: Mark Jackson Stats: 7.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 9.7 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,611,960 Ranking: 2nd Point Guard / 6th Sophomore
18. Terrence Jones 6-9 SF Kentucky / Sophomore
Jones has Top 10 talent but struggles with consistency and focus. He has had a few games, Indiana for instance, that have left scouts scratching their heads. Jones seems to play with a chip on his shoulder and a scowl on his face. He has the versatility to play either forward position and an aggressive rebounder. But the drawback is that he isn't a natural fit at either position. While lacking great shooting mechanics, he is an effective scorer attacking the basket as well as from the perimeter.
Comparison: Marvin Williams Stats: 12.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.8 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $1,531,440 Ranking: 6th Small Forward / 7th Sophomore
19. Terrence Ross 6-6 SG Washington / Sophomore
Ross is dangerous from outside, where he sports a clean release and sweet rhythm in catch-and-shoot opportunities. A smooth wing with NBA athleticism, Ross does an excellent job at stretching the floor by recognizing and occupying open space. He moves well without the ball and shows deceptive quickness with it, allowing him to get to the rim despite a shaky handle. Though Ross has been overshadowed by teammates at times, he's the most NBA ready player on a talented Husky team.
Comparison: Eddie Jones Stats: 15.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.4 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,462,440 Ranking: 4th Shooting Guard / 8th Sophomore
20. Tony Mitchell 6-9 SF North Texas / Sophomore
After transferring from Missouri and sitting out last season, Mitchell has impressed scouts with his tremendous physicality and skill level. Mitchell has a great basketball physique with broad shoulders and a enormous wingspan. Though just 6-foot-8, his explosiveness and strength allow him to rebound with bigger forwards. Mitchell's skill level is intriguing as he has good touch on his outside shot and legitimate vision and passing ability. Having played at North Texas isn't doing him any favors but he's considered a likely first rounder regardless.
Comparison: Kenyon Martin Stats: 14.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.0 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $1,404,000 Ranking: 7th Small Forward / 9th Sophomore
21. Jeffery Taylor 6-6 SF Vanderbilt / Junior
Taylor grew up in Sweden as the son of a pro player. His feel for the game has been a work in progress but he has really turned the corner in his senior season. Jeff has raised his stock considerably with more consistent play, particularly down the stretch. He's developed his ability to create and established more consistency shooting. He's got NBA athleticism with above average explosiveness and shows a willingness to be coached and improve his game.
Comparison: Wilson Chandler Stats: 16.4 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.8 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,347,720 Ranking: 8th Small Forward / 5th Junior
22. Royce White 6-4 SF Iowa State / Senior
White's stock is on the rise after his tremendous showing against UConn in the tourney. He's a beast with tremendous strength and good leaping ability. He shows a good feel for the game and has excellent handles for a 3. The one big concern is his anxiety disorder. If team physchologists give teams the green light, he could skyrocket up team's boards as he's one of the most NBA ready players on the college level.
Comparison: Anthony Mason Stats: 13.1 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5.1 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,293,840 Ranking: 9th Small Forward / 2nd Senior
23. Dion Waiters 6-4 SG Syracuse / Sophomore
The Philly native is one of the draft's enigmas. Some love his strength, aggressiveness and ability to create offense off the dribble, while other see a player lacking a true position. Waiters is a little undersized at 6-foot-4 and lacks point guard skills, but is able to overpower opponents with his sheer strength. He's very good in the open floor with tremendous finishing ability and is an intriguing go-to scorer.
Comparison: DeShawn Stevenson Stats: 12.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.6 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,242,240 Ranking: 5th Shooting Guard / 10th Sophomore
24. John Jenkins 6-4 SG Vanderbilt / Junior
Jenkins is the top shooter on the college level. He has expanded his all-around game with improved ballhandling. He's an undersized 2 and lacks elite athleticism, but his versatility and deadly outside shooting will give him a role in the NBA.
Comparison: JJ Redick Stats: 19.9 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.1 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,192,440 Ranking: 6th Shooting Guard / 6th Junior
25. Fab Melo 7-0 C Syracuse / Sophomore
Melo missing the tournament is a slight blow to his stock. He intrigues scouts with his size, mobility and ability to block shots. At times, he looked comfortable knocking down mid-range shots, though he may struggle to ever be much of an offensive player.
Comparison: Dan Gadzuric Stats: 7.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.9 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $1,144,800 Ranking: 2nd Center / 11th Sophomore
26. Andrew Nicholson 6-9 PF St. Bonnaventure / Senior
He's a bright kid and high-character guy who despite looking robotic running the floor has good athleticism and a developing skill set. The Canadian's huge hands and long arms make him a load on the block for opposing big men. Nicholson struggled to play to his abilities for much of his senior year. He came on at the end and with strong workouts should solidify a place in the late first round.
Comparison: Leon Powe Stats: 18.4 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $1,106,880 Ranking: 7th Power Forward / 3rd Senior
27. Tony Wroten 6-5 PG Washington / Freshman
Coach Romar is reluctant to give underclassmen large responsibilities, which makes his decision to hand Wroten the keys to the offense all the more impressive. He's a flashy player with tremendous passing and ballhandling abilities who can create for others. But, he still has some major holes to his game. While he scores at a good rate and really puts pressure on the defense attacking the basket, he needs to become a more consistent outside shooter and cut down on his turnovers. He would be best served with a second year in school, but some scouts feel he's Washington's top prospect right now. He is being projected as a first rounder based on his upside.
Comparison: Tyreke Evans Stats: 16.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.6 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,074,840 Ranking: 3rd Point Guard / 7th Freshman
28. Doron Lamb 6-5 SG Kentucky / Sophomore
Lamb's overall skill set is not fully utilized playing on such a loaded team. Lamb has been arguably UK's most consistent performer this season. Every time the team needs a big basket, it seems that Lamb answers the call. He's a clutch performer, has underrated PG ability and is an excellent teammate. Finding a niche at the next level should be his primary focus, with "lights out shooting combo-guard" a realistic role to think about.
Comparison: Cuttino Mobley Stats: 13.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.6 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,068,240 Ranking: 7th Shooting Guard / 12th Sophomore
29. Kevin Jones 6-8 PF West Virginia / Senior
Jones was the top player in the Big East Conference for most of the season. He faltered some down the stretch and the Mountaineers made a hasty exit from the tournament. He lacks great fluidity but shows a willingness to give up his body and do the dirty work. His attitude and energy help him to maximize his marginal talent level.
Comparison: Udonis Haslem Stats: 20.1 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 1.3 apg
Rookie season salary*: $1,060,560 Ranking: 8th Power Forward / 4th Senior
30. Mason Plumlee 6-10 PF Duke / Junior
In informal settings, Plumlee appears to be a lottery pick type of prospect. Unfortunately his skills don't seem to translate well to organized ball. Plumlee is an above average athlete who likes to face up and use the dribble to get to the basket. He has yet to polish any post moves and scores mainly around the basket using his athleticism. He shows solid toughness but his lack of skill development makes him a likely late first to early second round pick.
Comparison: Josh McRoberts Stats: 10.9 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 1.6 bpg
Rookie season salary*: $1,052,760 Ranking: 9th Power Forward / 7th Junior
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Just checked one Mock site, and they had us taking some PF from Turkey named Furkan Aldemir in the second round. Don't know anything about his basketball skills ... but I could see the nickname "Furkan A!" catching on.
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Is this a Furkan joke?
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My current "Cavs" big board:
1. Davis
2. MKG
3. Beal
4. Barnes
5. J.Lamb
6. Moultrie - fits the frontcourt prototype that our FO has looked at in the past. he, TT, and Andy all athletic enough to play 4and5 gives us versatility.
After that I would be disappointed a bit, but still good talent albeit not as refined for position and some at "non-desperate needed slots"
7. Sullinger - I think he's better than T.Robinson and he'll get to prove it this weekend. He's more a post guy and I do like that about him. Stuck at the "4" though.
8. T.Robinson - he's more a pick-n-pop "4" in the NBA, so he might actually fit our team better than Sullinger, but either way, I'm hoping someone else takes both of them and drops one of those top6 to us.
9. Meyers Leonard - he's got the size and the skills, the question is if he has the work-ethic to get where he needs to be since he is still a project. we'll see.
guys I want to stay away from:
Perry Jones III - seen too much and too underwhelming
Andre Drummond - god no. if we want him, then we can sign him in 4yrs after he busts out and becomes a purely defensive center (which is needed, but not when drafting this high).
Austin Rivers - best case he becomes a Ben Gordon / Rodney Stuckey type undersized SG. No thanks.
Lakers pick:
1. Terrence Ross
2. Jeffrey Taylor
3. Fab Melo - this is where you draft a purely defensive center.
4. Tony Mitchell
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Best best case scenario would be getting #1 but outside of that I'd love to land MKG, and maybe just below that would be us landing our pick right where the odds say (7-8) and hoping Beal gets there.
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Man it's really easy to screw up MKG and MGK, could cause potential problems if he comes to Cleveland.
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My current "Cavs" big board:
1. Davis
2. MKG
3. Beal
4. Barnes
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Pretty much agree with you on all counts. I'd hope we'd lotto-win one of the top 3 picks and get MKG ... if not, hopefully Beal or Barnes drops to us at 8th'ish.
Also agree with the three guys you want no part of. Drummond and Jones seem to be getting by on their athleticism alone, and Rivers seems to be getting help from name-recongnition.
Fab Melo at Center around the Lakers pick would be a decent value for position ... yet, I'm not sure he fits our current roster. You'd have him at C and Andy or TT at PF ... pretty defensivly heavy front court, but where's all the scoring going to come from?
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He oozes potential with his long, wiry, underdeveloped body combined with his speed and athleticism.
This is an optical illusion brought on by his tiny head.
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AV actually was better than expected in pick-n-rolls with Irving. If we get MKG/Beal/Barnes with the top pick, then you hope that when you combine them with Irving you can score enough while becoming a defensive juggernaut. It's worked okay for the Chicago Bulls 
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good news if we end up in the 8-10 slot. rather have MKG and after the last few weeks have Beal ahead, but I'm undecided between Lamb and Barnes.
Barnes is more NBA ready from a body standpoint, but I think I like what Lamb brings to the table better and we know where Barnes ceiling is whereas Lamb might have a much higher one.
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I haven't looked at any draft stuff, so I'm asking everyone here...
Assuming 3 teams don't jump us and we pick at AT LEAST 8, are we going to get a high enough caliber player than we can stop sucking?
Or is someone at 8 putting us in the Indiana mold, Just good enough to ake the playoffs...
If we get in the top 3 (let alone #1) again I think someone should start bugging Calls between Gilbert and the NBA offices...
Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
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if we get top3, then noone better start bugging those phones. keep the gravy traing going.
barnes, j.lamb, moultrie, cody zeller (if he declares) are all possibilities (beal and mkg are likely top5 for sure guys)
really though, it all depends on if these guys are truly hard workers and can hit their ceilings or not. J.Lamb has elite shooting and playmaking skills but he's a twig. Moultrie is ridiculously athletic but is a bit raw. Zeller is young. Barnes hasn't lived up to his reputation.
any of them can become HOF quality. any of them can bust. that's why the draft is fun.
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Can someone explain to me why a guy like Jonas Valanciunas was in the draft LAST year..?
Knowing that he wasn't going to be able to play in the NBA until NEXT year..?
Why isn't he just in this coming draft?
...I still think we should of drafted him at 4 regardless...
Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
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there are eligibility requirements. can't remember them off the top of my head, but it's a way for the prospect to help control what team he goes to (or try to). he can threaten to stay in europe even longer if a team they don't want drafts them (like rubio did)
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that's pretty dumb if you ask me. The MInnesota Gm played it right. He called Rubio's bluff, and it workedf for the Wolves. If these guys want to play in the nba, they will go to the team that drafts them..Unless they're the consensus number 1 pick, and the team could trade them for a nice ransom.
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Last edited by OSGuy; 03/29/12 12:05 AM.
Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
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He's got that team headed in the right direction. Getting Adelman was huge.. If they won last years lottery and got Irving, that team would be really sick. The only think Kevin Mchale ever did right in his tenure, was trading Oj Mayo for Kevin Love..I remember all the scouts thought Mayo was the best player in that draft after Rose.. Couldn't have been more wrong.
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How would having Irving and Rubio be a good idea...?
That'd be like having a team with 3 or 4 PFs and no true SF...
...Oh wait...
Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
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that's pretty dumb if you ask me. The MInnesota Gm played it right. He called Rubio's bluff, and it workedf for the Wolves. If these guys want to play in the nba, they will go to the team that drafts them..Unless they're the consensus number 1 pick, and the team could trade them for a nice ransom.
I agree he played it right by calling his bluff. But, it's still leverage and the international players try to use it when they want (Kobe threatened to play in Italy if he didn't get to a select list of teams).
Also, I would say it is especially important NOT to give up the player if they are consensus #1. in the NBA, such a player can change a franchise. no amount of picks, particularly from the team that just got that franchise guy.
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