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IdentityCrisis · 2011-03-24T21:04:50-07:00

I dunno that this thread needed to be made yet, but I figured it might be relevant since the top prospects are playing right now. Specifically I wanted to begin the discussion with Derrek Williams. Anyone see him dominate tonight? He looks like he should be the top pick in the draft. He hit the three, he showed great athleticism, he has an outstanding wingspan and length. thoughts?

May 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM

#241

Fincham11
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With the 8th pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons select - Kemba Walker, Guard, UCONN.

Bye, Bye Rip!

May 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM

#242

DaDDieO
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Originally posted by Fincham11:
With the 8th pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons select - Kemba Walker, Guard, UCONN.

Bye, Bye Rip!

In goes one UCONN guard, out goes another.

May 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM

#243

ritchie
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Originally posted by Fincham11:
With the 8th pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons select - Kemba Walker, Guard, UCONN.

Bye, Bye Rip!

If he's even there...with this draft, Kemba might go top 5 lol

May 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM

#244

LAFortyNinerfan
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No one is rigging the draft for Cleveland so that they can pick first in a draft with no obvious #1 talent.

May 18, 2011 at 9:07 PM

#245

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Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
No one is rigging the draft for Cleveland so that they can pick first in a draft with no obvious #1 talent.

i don't believe the lottery's rigged

May 18, 2011 at 10:51 PM

#246

DertyDonahue
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Originally posted by YungAce:
Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
No one is rigging the draft for Cleveland so that they can pick first in a draft with no obvious #1 talent.

i don't believe the lottery's rigged

Would it surprise you if it was? I don't think it is, but I wouldn't be flabbergasted if it came to light that the lottery was operated in a "less-than-ethical" manner.

Taking my tin-foil hat off now.

May 19, 2011 at 12:02 AM

#247

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Originally posted by DertyDonahue:
Originally posted by YungAce:
Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
No one is rigging the draft for Cleveland so that they can pick first in a draft with no obvious #1 talent.

i don't believe the lottery's rigged

Would it surprise you if it was? I don't think it is, but I wouldn't be flabbergasted if it came to light that the lottery was operated in a "less-than-ethical" manner.

Taking my tin-foil hat off now.

I wouldn't be surprised at all. Then again, I really don't care.

The dubs are cursed

May 19, 2011 at 12:21 AM

#248

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Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
No one is rigging the draft for Cleveland so that they can pick first in a draft with no obvious #1 talent.

Kyrie Irving.

May 19, 2011 at 1:17 AM

#249

LAFortyNinerfan
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
No one is rigging the draft for Cleveland so that they can pick first in a draft with no obvious #1 talent.

Kyrie Irving.

Edit

[ Edited by LAFortyNinerfan on May 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM ]

May 19, 2011 at 6:30 AM

#250

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Originally posted by Joecool:
The percentages change by a large amount once a team with a higher percentage drops to a lower pick. That teams balls become null.

For example, let's say there were 1,000 balls and 200 of them belonged to the kings. Once the Kings slotted 7th, the number of active balls dropped from 1000 to 800 which bumped up the percentages for the remaining teams. So if a team that had a 5% chance (50 balls) still has those 50 balls but now it is out of 800 (6.25%).

Right??

God I hate David Stern

May 19, 2011 at 9:25 AM

#251

LAFortyNinerfan
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Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
No one is rigging the draft for Cleveland so that they can pick first in a draft with no obvious #1 talent.

Kyrie Irving.

I dont think he would even be considered as a first overall in most drafts.

May 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM

#252

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Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Originally posted by LAFortyNinerfan:
No one is rigging the draft for Cleveland so that they can pick first in a draft with no obvious #1 talent.

Kyrie Irving.

Edit

May 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM

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Got measurements from the draft combine. Kyrie Irving was 6' 1.75" in socks and 6' 3.5" in shoes with a 6' 4" wingspan. But 10.3 body fat

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Derrick Williams was 6' 7.25" in socks and 6' 8.75" in shoes. He had a 7' 1.25" wingspan and a 9' 0" standing reach.

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Turkey's Enes Kanter measured out well. 6' 9.75" in socks and 6' 11.25" in shoes with a good 7' 1.5" wing and a 9' 1.5" standing reach

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Jeremy Tyler measured with the biggest wingspan -- a whopping 7' 5". He also had the largest standing reach at 9' 4.5"

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Providence's Marshon Brooks had the biggest wingspan among guards with a crazy 7' 1" wingspan. He's longer than bothMorris twins.

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Kawhi Leonard had a huge 7' 3" wingspan and the biggest hands of anyone at the camp. But just 6' 7" in shoes.

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Among the players that didn't meaasure wel were Tobias Harris -- just 6' 6.5" in socks -- pretty short if he's a power forward

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Morehead States Kenneth Faried measured just 6' 6" in socks and 6' 7.5" in shoes. However he has a 7' wingspan and a 9' standing reach.

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Trey Thompkins had 15.5 percent body fat - the most among the prospects here.

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Kemba Walker 5' 11.5" in socks. 6' 1" in shoes. 6' 3.5" wing Brandon Knight 6' 1.5" socks and 6' 3.25" in shoes. 6' 6.75" wing

May 20, 2011 at 7:19 AM

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According to Sam Amico of Fox Sports, the Pacers are making a "serious play" for the No. 2 pick.

"Danny Granger is being mentioned," he tweeted. "So are Ricky Rubio and Michael Beasley."

Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD adds this: "The Timberwolves are shopping the No. 2 pick, but it sounds like they're asking for a lot in return. Minnesota feels that they have enough youth on their roster. They want a meaningful player back."

Granger has been listed as a possible trade chip for the Pacers, so his inclusion makes some sense. But Beasley wouldn't seem to be a culture fit for Indiana.

It's possible the Pacers could select Enes Kanter with the No. 2 pick, as an oft listed need of the team is an upgrade at power forward -- though Tyler Hansbrough came on a bit towards the end of the season.

May 20, 2011 at 7:27 AM

#255

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Originally posted by valrod33:
According to Sam Amico of Fox Sports, the Pacers are making a "serious play" for the No. 2 pick.

"Danny Granger is being mentioned," he tweeted. "So are Ricky Rubio and Michael Beasley."

Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD adds this: "The Timberwolves are shopping the No. 2 pick, but it sounds like they're asking for a lot in return. Minnesota feels that they have enough youth on their roster. They want a meaningful player back."

Granger has been listed as a possible trade chip for the Pacers, so his inclusion makes some sense. But Beasley wouldn't seem to be a culture fit for Indiana.

It's possible the Pacers could select Enes Kanter with the No. 2 pick, as an oft listed need of the team is an upgrade at power forward -- though Tyler Hansbrough came on a bit towards the end of the season.

Indiana is insane to think about this trade. You don't trade Granger away for that kind of crap.